$ 325-325 per hour
Christine R Costantino
About Christine
Biography
As an partner at Samuels Yoelin Kantor, Chris is committed to her clients, helping them to understand the complexities of family law and litigation. Her philosophy - love your children, protect your assets, and preserve your legacy, guides her practice. She helps clients with numerous types of legal issues, including divorce and dissolution of domestic partnerships; prenuptial and domestic partner agreements; contested custody, child and spousal support; grandparents’ rights; contested guardianships and conservatorships; and trust litigation.
While earning a B.A. from the University of Vermont, Chris lived for a year in Avignon, France, studying French language, history and culture at the Centre D'Etudes Francaises. Living in France ignited a passion for wine; in addition to practicing law, Ms. Costantino is co-owner of Couture Cocktails, Inc., a Portland based producer of high quality bottled classic cocktails.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 11 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 24 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP
111 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 3800, Portland, OR, 97204
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Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
The gift that unfortunately keeps on giving
Five years and $10k later (plus the $20k paid to her company), and I’m still cleaning up her messes on parenting time and child support. Support for two kids calculated as lump sum rather than per child, and so I’m fighting to get my 18 year old’s portion paid directly to him. Younger child cries o...
Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The divorce finally happened... so...
Chris is a delightful person. I had a high conflict divorce which she was not equipped to handle. I expected her to be a stronger advocate for a woman in a abusive relationship.
Christine R Costantino's Lawyer Endorsements
"Christine and I worked together at my last firm. Her engaging personality and commitment to client service make her an excellent family law attorney. I do not hesitate to endorse her."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP
2007 - 2012
Partner, Buckley Law Office
2001 - 2007
Associate, Buckley Law Office
Associations
2015 - Present
Oregon Family Business Study GroupMember
2014 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
2001 - Present
Oregon State Bar AssociationMember
American Bar Association
Attorneys for Family Held Enterprises
Oregon Women Lawyers (Portland chapter)
Oregon Minority Lawyers Association
Oregon Gay and Lesbian Law Association
Oregon State Bar Mentorship Program
Mentor
Family Firm Institute
Northwest Business for Culture and the Arts
Member
Executive Women’s Golf Association
Member
Education
N/A
Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Vermont
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Annual Conference
Dealing with Difficult Clients
2014
MJCC - Presentation on Estate Planning
Do You Need An Estate Plan?
2013
"New Legal Issues for Same Sex Couples: Navigating Effectively in the Changing Tides"
United States v. Windsor
Languages
English