London S Ballard

After having had unpleasant consults with other lawyers who couldn't seem to wrap their heads around the idea that two women might be married and getting a divorce, it was important to me to find a lawyer who understood the queer community and London was that lawyer. She handled my divorce case and w...as indispensable in helping me get my kids back after my ex absconded with them and filed a baseless restraining order to prevent me from seeing them for more than a few hours a month under close supervision. She skillfully litigated the restraining order matter, even getting my ex to testify that she had no actual concerns about me that would warrant the order's restrictions. We were able to get a 50/50 parenting plan agreed to within a couple days of a judge dismissing the entire restraining order. As my ex continued to throw up roadblocks to avoid the even split we'd talked about, London was able to handle all of them and her priority was always ensuring equity and the wellbeing of my kids rather than resorting to petty tactics or advising that we respond to my ex's roadblocks with escalation. We were able to settle and avoid going to trial, but I know that if we had ended up going to trial, I would have been in good hands.

London Ballard handled my divorce case in 2023-24. Mine was a complex case that involved a child custody and cross border (US-Canada) parenting plan issues and London and her team dealt very deftly with the case. They showed great professionalism and knowledge of the legal process in protecting my i...nterests as they navigated through the legalities and administrative niceties of the case and brought it to a closure.

I had a trial in less than a month, that I hoped I could do solo. I soon realized I needed additional help with Oregon case law. London came extremely highly recommended and now I know why. She took me on weeks before trial and scrambled to get caught up. Drafted and prepped the trial memo, helped pr...ep all the exhibits and my testimony. Without her, I don't know if I would have won. Thankfully, the trial memo was so detail oriented with case law, I was able to get full custody of all three kids and move them. Thank you London for everything!

I hired Ms. Ballard for a pre-nuptial agreement review. She reviewed my drafted agreement, consulted with me regarding certain provisions, suggested and/or rejected other provisions, and made my life easier. She and her staff are prompt, friendly, knowledgeable, and great at what they do - help their... clients! I would highly recommend Ms. Ballard.