Brent J Goodfellow

Brent J Goodfellow

also known as Goodfellow Law

3.3
Rating: 3.7

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at McMinnville, OR
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Business

105 N.E. 4th Street, McMinnville, OR

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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About Brent

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 240-315 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 22 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2003

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

Goodfellow Law

105 N.E. 4th Street, McMinnville, OR, 97128-0626

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Brent J Goodfellow's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (5)

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Discrimination Violation of Personal rights Brent Goodfellow/ Wallowa county judicial officers/ judge . ADA 504

He didn’t protect me . He was very much a sell out and he slept with his feet up on the table while I was deposed for several hours . I was made to dis rob myself in front of the group that was in the little room in Wallowa county courthouse . My legs are very destroyed by years of vascular pulmonary... disease. The attorney my so called husband was the Bulldog from Pendleton ore . Grable I think a Lady as well abusive . He tried to apologize to me since he was tied from the drive from McMinnville however he’s a rat . I was emotionally abused and discriminated within the Wallowa county courthouse system they are rats very discriminatory and Good old boys club. I was further treated horrible by the judge that was in charge the next day . Brent and his wife are not nice people . They don’t take care last minute style that puts people at risk .i was told to take what i got from my ex husband Captain Waer as I see in the judges chambers after this infraction. . Told to shut up by Brent when I went to speak. I have learning disabilities so it’s difficult to keep up at times . I am not stupid but dyslexic . The ADA isn’t fallowed in Wallowa County . The violations I received as well as others is why I state that this Attorney as well Wallowa county Violate ADA 504 Law a lot . Brent set me up for a horrible situation and I hope he thinks about what he’s done to people . People are afraid to speak up but I am here to say he’s done some nasty things to people as I recived emotional judicial abuse .

Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Terrible human & worst attorney.

Knows how to lie, which would be admirable for an attorney except he lies to keep you desperate & continues billing you for fabricated hours on the phone. Paid almost 2k for ultimately false promises and empty hopes. Charged another 3k for services that were never rendered. Awful.

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The results speak for themselves

Mr. Goodfellow is the best! Very attentive, made it easy to talk to him, and my case turned out better than I could’ve hoped for! A friend recommended me, and I am very glad he did, I will be sending everyone I know to him from now on!

Posted by Susan | February 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Life saver

Brent is the only attorney I found with a heart. He really saved me and I am forever grateful and in his debt. Not to mention absolutely amazing. Finally, I have someone listening and can see the truth. Thank you so very much for everything. Brent has the most supportive people in his office I h...ave ever seen before. Definitely the best decision I have ever made!

Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic at his job

I see all of these other reviews upset about the bill. He has come along way to be able to charge what he does hourly. He is excellent in the courtroom. He knows how to navigate out the nonsense and what the judge wants to know verse dragging out your case with things that don't matter. He listens t...o what I wanted and made sure my kids and I were safe. He works long hours regardless of where he works from. I have talked to him at 10 pm at night, he checks up on his clients. He is always reachable and cares for each and every one of his clients. He invests his whole life into being a Lawyer, I've hired him on multiple occasions and he has always done his job. Highly recommend.

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Brent J Goodfellow's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Cottle

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I send my Personal Injury cases to Brent. He takes the time to do the job right."

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Robert Johnstone

Family lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Cottle

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  3.7 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Suspension - Disciplinary issued in OR, 2025

updated on 06/26/2025

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2010

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Managing Partner, Goodfellow Law

2003 - 2018

Attorney, Johnstone & Goodfellow

2001 - 2003

Law Clerk, Oregon Department of Justice

Associations

2018 - Present

Grand Ronde Tribal Court

Bar member

2008 - Present

District Court Of Oregon

Attorney

Oregon State Bar

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Yamhill County Bar Association

Member

Multnomah County Bar Association

Member

Marion County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Successful Appeal

Case was remanded, directing Circuit Court to dismiss the Order

Medical Malpractice

$850,000.00 settlement

Medical Malpractice

$1,200,000.00 settlement

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Education

2003

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Law Day

The Importance of Knowing Your Rights

Publications

2014

Oregon Court of Appeals W.M. v. Muck

2005

Willamette Sports Law Journal Betting on the Future of Sports

Languages

Japanese

Activity

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