Michael J Riedel

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Michael J Riedel

also known as Michael Riedel

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +4 more

111 SW Columbia Street Suite 1150, Portland, OR

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Alimony 16%

16%
Child Custody 16%

12 years

16%
Divorce and Separation 16%

12 years

16%
Family 16%

12 years

16%
Life Insurance 16%

16%
Marriage and Prenuptials 16%

16%
Other 4%

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 330-330 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017

Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 19 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 22 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2003

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Goldberg Jones

111 SW Columbia Street Suite 1150, Portland, OR, 97201

goldbergjones-or.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Michael online.

Michael J Riedel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kyle | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great Custody Attorney

Mike Riedel from Goldberg Jones did an amazing job with the custody case for my son and I am very happy with the results. He was available for questions when I needed him and did a great job managing expectations and delivering what was agreed upon. I would recommend Mike Riedel and Goldberg Jones to... anyone in need of a custody attorney.

Posted by Robert | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Beyond Excellent

I hired Mike on at the very last minute due to finances. We had roughly two weeks until trial, but he took my case and paid attention to every detail. Mike is the kind of guy you want on your side, because he will tell you exactly what he thinks will be the realistic outcome of any move. This was inv...aluable. He really showed that he cared about not only the best interests of my children, but also my best interest when it came to deciding whether fighting certain things was worth it or not. Mike is a stand up guy, and someone I still often turn to when dealing with any new issues that come up. I would, and have, recommended him to anyone I have spoken to who is looking for an excellent divorce attorney.

Posted by Nikolas | February 15, 2017 | Divorce & Separation

No nonsense!

I have consulted with Michael on many occasions to get advice on divorce and child custody situations. I appreciate his simple, clear approach, that helps me understand the problems from a legal perspective. He is very straightforward with his opinion, and I appreciate having his calm and reasona...ble approach to ease the tensions of the emotional roller coaster I find myself riding. Bottom line: I trust Michael Riedel to help me make the best decisions possible.

Posted by John | February 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

USMC APPROVED!

I was lost, swirling around me was a fight I was not accustom to fighting, I had faithfully served my country for 8 years in the United States Marines, I have been on 3 different deployments and I was ill-equipped to fight the fight in front of me. My son came back and told me that my ex-wife’s boyf...riend was abusing him but not bad enough to leave marks. One thing you must understand about Mike Reidel of Goldberg Jones is he never is one to rest on his laurels; his unrivaled enthusiasm maintained momentum and was the pillar of light in our darkest hour. Mike has been a Deputy DA for 10 years and is a skillful litigator. I have seen him in the court room and it is nothing short of awesome. I have also been extremely impressed with Mike Reidel’s integrity and interpersonal skills. He is loyal without being a sycophant, has clearly held and well-expressed core beliefs, and is hugely gifted at getting along with others without sacrificing his own values. Mike is a high-energy person always willing to help his friends, colleagues and community, one of those people who always seem to be able to give more of themselves for the greater good of the group. He gave me a since of that we are family and my fight is his fight. Mike Ridel is highly intelligent and deeply motivated to succeed he is ambitions and I know he has the skill set and the determination to fight for you. He is disciplined and hardworking, and I have no doubt whatsoever that if mike tells you he will do something he will deliver. I cannot express the gratitude that I feel for all the dedication and hard work Mike Reidel of Goldberg and Jones has done for me and my family. I hope this helps you find the right attorney. Thank you Mike! Sincerely and eternally grateful to you for all you've done for me. I'd go to War with you any day of the week! John SSGT USMC

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Michael J Riedel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Arusi Loprinzi

Family lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Mike at the District Attorney's office. I have always known him to be prepared and effective in advocating for his clients."

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Catherine Barker

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michael is a driven advocate who provides exceptional client service and reliably delivers excellent results for his clients."

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Patricia Webb

Family lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. He cares about results."

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Chance Fewel

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an effective advocate and solid attorney."

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Donato Masaoy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a former prosecutor and an experienced family law attorney and uses this experience to produce excellent results for his clients."

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Chase Morinaka

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Riedel is a superb lawyer in the area. I have had the pleasure of working against him and sharing clients with him. I continue to make referrals to him and know my clients are well taken care of when I do."

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Jason Heym

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"MIke Riedel is an excellent trial attorney. Mike will never give up on his clients and is not intimidated by anyone. If you have a difficult situation, Mike is your guy."

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Patrick Lowney

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike is an excellent attorney with many years of trial experience. He puts that training to use to produce great results for his clients."

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Bradford Gerke

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike is a former assistant district attorney and a powerful litigator. He is always prepared and makes effective arguments to the court."

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Rick Jones

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael deeply understands the importance of maintaining the relationship between fathers and their children. A father himself, Michael recognizes the emotional and legal challenges dads face in child custody and family law cases. He works hard to use the right tools for reaching the right resolutions for his clients—He knows when to negotiate and when to fight. This balanced approach has been key in producing client-focused results throughout his career."

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Colin Amos

Family lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike is an exceptionally talented litigator. Having worked for 7 years as a District Attorney has been invaluable in his ability to aggressively represent his clients. While he certainly is willing to negotiate a reasonable settlement his clients appreciate the fact that he has no problem preparing and arguing a case in court to a favorable conclusion."

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Catherine Barker

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Jason Heym

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Liam Mcgill

Family lawyer

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Colin Amos

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Chance Fewel

Family lawyer

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Donato Masaoy

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Goldberg Jones

1900 - Present

Attorney, Goldberg Jones | Divorce for Men

2006 - 2013

Deputy District Attorney, Multnomah County District Attorney

2003 - 2005

Assistant State's Attorney, Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

2019 - Present

Beaverton School District Middle School Boundary Adjustment Committee

Committee Member

2018 - Present

THPRD Parks and Facilities Advisory Committee

Committee Member

2018 - Present

Silver Bullets Girls Competitive Softball Organization

Manager 12U Team

2006 - Present

Oregon State Bar

2003 - Present

Illinois State Bar

2015 - 2016

Homeowner's Association

President

2013 - 2017

Gus Solomon Inns Of Court

2013 - 2018

City of Beaverton Visioning Advisory Committee

Committtee Member

Education

N/A

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Western Illinois University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Gus J. Solomon American Inn of Court

Freedom of Religion

2010

School Presentations

Youth Gun and Gang Crime/Youth and Measure 11

Languages

English

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