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Thomas M Ybarra
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Biography
Thomas was born in Las Vegas, Nevada and raised in Boulder City, Nevada. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Southern Utah University. After graduation, he served as a Legislative Assistant at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City, working on key legislation involving immunization requirements, education, and child safety. These experiences inspired his later focus on family law and children's legal issues.
Thomas obtained his J.D. from Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon. During law school, he completed clerkships handling child support, restraining orders, and estate planning. After law school, he had the privilege of clerking for the Honorable Beth A. Allen at the Multnomah County Courthouse. Since 2020, Thomas has practiced exclusively in family law. In addition to private practice, Thomas represents minor children in custody and parenting time disputes, often on a pro bono basis.
A dedicated advocate for justice and inclusion, Thomas is an active board member of OGALLA, Oregons LBTQIA+ Bar Association. OGALLA’s mission is to advance a legal system that is more just, equitable, and reflective of Oregon’s diverse community, and to support the professional development of LGBTQIA2S+ legal professionals.
Thomas supports its goals of promoting unity while valuing diversity, advocating for fair legal treatment regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, and engaging in public education and legislative reform.
Earlier in his career, Thomas contributed to the Multnomah County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division Service to the Public Committee, offering legal education and outreach to underrepresented communities. He continues to give back through pro bono representation of children in dissolution and custody matters.
Outside the courtroom, Thomas is a spirited fan of the Seattle Seahawks, Portland Trail Blazers, and Vegas Golden Knights. He competes in a club‑league volleyball team, enjoys binge‑watching competitive reality TV, trying new wines, reading, and spending time with his friends and family.
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Licensed in Oregon for 5 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2020
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Gearing, Rackner & McGrath, LLP
121 SW Morrison Street,, Suite 850, Portland, OR, 97204
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Posted by jesse | January 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Thomas Ybarra gets it done.
Thomas made it happen. We had a somewhat complicated custody case and Thomas made sense of all of the moving parts and gave me a straight path forward. He had great attention to detail and communicated clearly and promptly. I have had other lawyers in the past and I know what it’s like to have a bad ...
Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Paternal agreement
I reached out to the firm that Thomas is a part of for child custody, and paternity testing. Thomas was great and responded to every question that I had!
Posted by Arthur | August 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Working with Thomas has been an absolute pleasure. He is personable, approachable, and genuinely cares, which immediately put me at ease. Beyond that, his knowledge and professionalism are outstanding. He made a complicated process feel simple, guided me every step of the way, and handled everything ...
Posted by Kelley | January 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great Lawyer & Experience!!
I had a great experience working with Thomas. He was very buttoned up & attentive to my case. He was thorough in presenting me with different options to consider where they were relevant. He was quick to respond & worked really hard to get my case resolved as quickly & efficiently as possible. I felt...
Posted by Valeria Mallett | June 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Great listener, caring and knowledgeable
Thomas made me feel safe, supported, and at peace with his great listening skills, knowledge, and experience in law. I am so thankful I hired Thomas for my case. I very much recommend Thomas as a lawyer.
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Associate, Gearing, Rackner & McGrath, LLP
2020 - 2023
Associate, Stahancyk, Kent & Hook, PC
Associations
2025 - Present
OGALLABoard Member
Education
2019
Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2015
Southern Utah University
BS - Bachelor of Science