Mindy S. Stannard

Mindy S. Stannard

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Alimony

1211 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, OR

About Mindy

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 16 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 21 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Stannard & Batalden Family Law PC

1211 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97204

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Mindy S. Stannard's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Crude, rude, apathetic

Ok, so I hired her for my Divorce because she presented well at our first meeting and showed empathy for my situation. However, that changed and she became very apathetic once we got under way. She also hired an incompetent QRDO person in which left me at a 250k loss. Not a positive experience at ...all. Choose very carefully.

Posted by Mathew | February 03, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Great to work with!

Working with Mindy, was an absolute pleasure. I never saw myself needing the services of a divorce lawyer, not that I think many people do. I started out trying to sort the legal mess myself, but in the end found that I needed legal representation. Mindy and her crew were efficient, professional, eas...y to work with, and overall provided me with a fantastic experience (as fantastic as these things can go). They answered my emails promptly, even when I sent them outside regular business hours. They explained every step of the way to me, in ways that were easy to understand. And, last but certainly not least, the final bill was much less than I thought it was going to be. It's hard to beat that! You won't go wrong by picking these guys to stand up for you.

Posted by Anthony | November 01, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Use Mindy Stannard when exceptional service, professionalism, knowledge, and results are a must!

I retained Mindy because I had a complex case that needed to be resolved quickly. My goals were to minimize costs/fees, reach a resolution quickly, and make the best decisions given all the data/facts. Although she was not the least expensive attorney, her fees were well worth her results! Mindy d...id an excellent job of responding quickly, maintaining her professionalism, providing quality work and/or feedback, and providing good relevant advice. She was upfront in her billings and involved me in the process (i.e., I knew what was going on and understood the process!). She also minimized costs/fees when possible (i.e., didn't charge me for superfluous things and allowed me the opportunity to perform some actions). Mindy was both flexible and respectful of my schedule, and was very patient when my case took unexpected turns (as many cases tend to do). I wish more attorneys were like her.

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Mindy S. Stannard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Christy

Family lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Newsom

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Mindy."

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Austin Batalden

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Casey Sanders

Family lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Mindy, she works hard for her clients in a compassionate and professional manner."

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Deanna Rusch

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mindy is thorough, prepared and strategic. She is well-respected in the legal community."

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Danielle LaBelle

Unknown lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Haley Percell

Family lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mindy is hardworking, diligent and a very effective advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Lindsay Camandona

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lindsay Noel

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Hoffman

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laura Carlsen

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jamie Walker

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Collin McKean

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Mindy is a top notch attorney who is meticulous in representing her client's interests. I firmly endorse Mindy as a family law lawyer."

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Margaret H Leiberan

Family lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Deanna Jensen

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mindy Stannard had been employed by our firm for 7 years and I have supervised her and I am impressed with her performance and her knowledge. She is professional, well versed in all aspects of family law, and extremely intelligent in her handling of our clients and their issues. She is well-known to the judges in the tri-county area and is well-regarded by them. She takes very good care of her clients and fights hard for them."

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Larry Linder

Family lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

2024 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Oregon Super Lawyer 2023, Super Lawyers

2022

Top 25: Oregon Women Lawyers, SuperLawyers

2021

Top 25: 2021 Women Oregon Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyers Top 25: Oregon Women Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2019

Oregon Super Lawyer 2019, Super Lawyers

2018

Oregon Super Lawyer 2018, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Partner, Stannard and Batalden Family Law

2020 - 2023

Partner, Morris, Stannard and Batalden Family Law

2019 - 2020

Attorney, Elizabeth Christy Law Firm

2017 - 2019

Attorney, McKean Smith

2014 - 2017

Senior Attorney, McKinley Irvin

2007 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Jensen & Leiberan

2004 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Lafky & Lafky

Associations

2021 - Present

Washington County Court

Member, Washington County Family Law Bench Bar Committee

2019 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2014 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2007 - Present

Washington County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section

Member

2007 - Present

Oregon Women Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners

Member

2007 - Present

Clackamas County Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2021

Oregon State Bar, House of Delegates

Delegate

2017 - 2020

Washington County Behavioral Health Council

Advisory Council Member

2017 - 2021

Multnomah Bar Association

Events Committee Member

2016 - 2017

Oregon State Bar, House of Delegates

Delegate

2014 - 2017

Multnomah Bar Association

CLE Committee

2012 - 2015

Southwest Hills Kiwanis Club

Member

2012 - 2014

Oregon State Bar

Quality of Life Committee

2012 - 2021

Oregon State Bar

New Lawyer Mentor

2010 - 2017

City Club of Portland

Member

2010 - 2019

Clark County Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2012

Multnomah Bar Association

Membership Committee Member

2006 - 2007

Rotary International

Member

2004 - 2014

American Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2007

Marion County Bar Association

Member

Education

2004

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Portland State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Walla Walla College

Speaking Engagements

2019

Clear Transitions PDX Divorce Workshop

2016

2016

Clear Transitions

June 2016 Divorce Workshop for Women

2015

Searching for Love...and Later Searching for Evidence Marriage and Divorce in the Digital Age

2015

Presentation at Willamette Law School

Careers In Family Law

2015

KGW Live at 7 Divorce and Social Media

2015

Clear Transitions - September 19, 2015 Divorce Workshop for Women

2014

June 21, 2014 Presentation Clear Transitions

2014

Clear Transitions PDX November 15, 2014 Divorce Workshop for Women

2014

Clear Transitions Divorce

2013

Workshop for Women Divorce

2013

How an Estate Plan Helps Put You in Control

Estate Planning

2013

Eve's Daughter's Meeting Post-Divorce Issues

2012

Financial Planning and Legal Tips for Women Going Through Divorce

Divorce

2009

Family Law Seminar for Legal Assistants Preparing Parenting Time Plans

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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