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Heather S Unger

3.3
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Lake Oswego, OR
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Estate Planning

333 South State Street Suite V450, Lake Oswego, OR

About Heather

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Adoption 10%

And Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)/ Surrogacy in both Oregon and Nevada

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 12 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 19 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2006

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nevada for 23 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2002

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Unger Family Law

333 South State Street Suite V450, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034

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Heather S Unger's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

I do not recommend

I would not recommend Heather Unger for family law. As others have shared, she is not able to speak in a professional manner. It is also my impression that her own beliefs and past negative experiences with relationships do not allow her to perform appropriately in the areas of family law. She seems ...to have little experience, knowledge and expertise in family law which translates into her being a terrible attorney.

Posted by Tibi | July 27, 2024 | Child Custody

Damaging

Heather Unger lied, regurgitated lies made under oath and supported a person who threatened to kill children. She has no morals and very little ethics. She's put my children in severe danger because of her lack of morals.

Heather Unger

Replied last May 16, 2025

Hi Tibi. It's not unusual for an opposing party, like you, to harbor resentments against the attorney who represents your ex. With that said, a judge, and evaluator and the OSB ethics department all disagreed with your assessment of me. I wish you the best.

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Not a good lawyer

Heather was hired for my case to help out in which she did not. She made false accusations that were not true to my case. She does not know how to talk to her clients respectfully or professionally. I would not recommend her to anyone.

Heather Unger

Replied last May 16, 2025

I'm not sure who this is, or in what capacity I was involved in your case, but I would be happy to discuss your dissatisfaction with my services if you'd like to schedule a time to speak. I wish you well.

Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Not Recommended

Hired for divorce. Heather listens but does not come up with solutions. She is defensive when you express concern over your case and the handling of it. She charged me to correct mistakes she made with no apology. I would not recommend Heather.

Posted by Anna | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Completely satisfied

Heather did an outstanding job as my attorney and handled my divorce case with professionalism as well as compassion. Heather is very timely, does an outstanding job of explaining the process and is very easy to work with.

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Heather S Unger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Cohen

Family lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Heather is very knowledgeable and really takes care of her clients. She is well respected in the legal community."

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Charles Weber

Family lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Heather's approach to family law matters is practical, effective and balanced. She knows when to take a measured stance, and when it is necessary to aggressively pursue her client's interests. I endorse this lawyer."

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Grant Burton

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Heather is a zealous and effective advocate for her clients in family law cases."

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Lewis Landerholm

Family lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Heather is a fearless, and wise advocate for her clients. She is an excellent negotiator and can find resolution on issues where others might struggle. I cannot recommend her high enough."

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Lauren Barnhart

Family lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joanna Posey

Family lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Pierson

Family lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Triston Dallas

Family lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Jones

Family lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Jameson

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've know Heather for over 15 years. She has always been respected by her peers for her thoughtful advocacy and empathy towards her clients. Heather shys away from publicity allowing her to operate under the radar. However, those that have encountered her as opposing counsel are well versed on her ability to efficiently obtain outstanding results. As good as an advocate Heather may be she is a far better compassionate person. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Grant Burton

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Laura Fishman

Family lawyer

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Triston Dallas

Family lawyer

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Jason Pierson

Family lawyer

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Lewis Landerholm

Family lawyer

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Lauren Barnhart

Family lawyer

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Jack Dekovich

Family lawyer

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William Jones

Family lawyer

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Richard Jameson

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Unger Family Law, LLC

2016 - Present

Associate Attorney, Landerholm Family Law

2014 - Present

Owner/Shareholder, Heather Stidd Unger, Inc.

2009 - 2012

Special Education Program Supervisor, Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

2006 - 2006

Contract Attorney, Private Contract Attorney

2002 - 2005

Judicial Clerk, Second Judicial District Of Nevada

Associations

2015 - Present

Oregon Women Lawyers Association

2014 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2014 - Present

West Linn Mock Trial Team

Judge

2006 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of Nevada

Member

Education

2002

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Oregon State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2016

2015

Landerholm Law Blog Infidelity and Divorce in Oregon

2014

stiddungerlaw.com How Lawyers are Like Pants

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