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Ruth E Pekelder

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 80% Divorce / Separation
  • 10% Family
  • 10% Child Custody

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

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For Ruth, divorce is more than just a legal proceeding. She understands that the breakup of a marriage is a process that affects every aspect of a clients life.... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Dissolution of Domestic Partnership”

Posted by: Vicki, 11 months ago.

Client Review: Being in a very professional high rise building, a very corporate and potentially stuffy office environment isn't in my comfort zone, but Ruth made... more
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5 star rating

“Ruth Pekelder was a highly effective advocate and advisor to me during my divorce.”

Posted by: a Family client, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: Ruth's knowledge and experience helped me obtain a reasonable settlement in my divorce. She worked very hard to help me maintain joint custody of my... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Michael S. Waddington

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Waddington , Humacao (PR), 7 months ago
Eric McClendon

Ruth is not only an amazing lawyer, she is also an amazing, genuine person. With a wealth of knowledge and a keen understanding of the Oregon Courts,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Eric McClendon , Portland (OR), 11 months ago

Résumé

 

License

28 years since Ruth E Pekelder was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Oregon Active 1984 04/27/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at Pekelder Family Law 2011–present
Partner at Gevurtz, Menashe, Larson & Howe PC 1990–2011

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1983
Calvin College BA - Bachelor of Arts 1979

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers in America 2011
Top 25 Women Lawyers Super Lawyers 2011
See all 6 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
President Oregon State Bar Association, Family Law Section 1998-1999
Member Multnomah County Bar Association, Court Liaison Committee 1995-1996
See all 9 association entries