$ 325-325 per hour
A native Oregonian, I am one of the most experienced divorce lawyers in Portland Oregon. I have a long history of being at the forefront of divorce, child custody and family law matters. Admitted to practice in 1976, I have been practiced family law exclusively for the bulk of my legal career. My practice specializes in child custody, child support and child relocation matters. I represent both mothers and fathers in divorce and child custody, and hold a reputation as a father’s rights advocate.
I have raised and educated two children into adulthood; I have personally dealt with mental illness in my family; I have been in marriage counseling; and I endured separation and divorce after a very long marriage. When I deal with you as a client, I understand much of the pain and emotions that you feel. Although I will have empathy, my job as a family law lawyer is to remain objective and to give you the very best disinterested legal advice that I can in order to help you get the best result that the law allows.
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1140 SW 11th Ave, Suite 400, Portland, OR, 97205
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Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This is the BEST ATTORNEY that we have ever hired. I had my bank account wrongfully garnished because my boyfriend’s name was on my account. My boyfriend went through a custody battle trying to get custody of his kids, who are failing out of school. The judge decided to keep it the same. The other a...
Posted by Zac | September 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My review is long overdue, I have had the privilege of having Mr. Johnston represent me on multiple occasions, and each time he has never failed to deliver. He is dedicated, knowledgeable, gets right to work, doesn't waste time, and in my opinion is the best family law attorney. My cases would not ha...
Posted by anonymous | January 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I have known Ron Johnston professionally for about seven years. He handled my divorce, which had many different issues, including a claim for spousal support, parenting time, child support, property division, land and investment accounts. My wife also sued me on a claim for “mahr,”, which is a...
Posted by Tina Jones | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Ron came into my son's custody battle after we had been tied up for over a year for nothing more than lack of fathers rights. Ron prevented a move away of over a thousand miles, got 50/50 visitation and helped secure some safe measures for the childs well being as well. Without him we likely would of...
Posted by Michelle | December 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Ronald Allen Johnston in my opinion is the best of the best. My legal situation was dire and after I had been to several consultations with other lawyers, and done extensive research for a good family lawyer, I was completely amazed by Ron's ability to see exactly what kind of legal help I neede...
"I know Ron both from his excellent reputation in the community and from working professionally with him. He has substantial knowledge of both substantive family law and, perhaps more importantly, the judges and opposing counsel in the community. If one of my family members needed a family law attorney I would positively and wholeheartedly recommend Ron!"
"I am pleased to have Mr Johnston as a professional colleague. Mr Johnston impresses me as an attorney who is very savvy and knowledgeable about his area of practice. Mr Johnston is an attorney to whom I would be glad to refer clients, as I know the client would be in very good hands."
"I have known Ron Johnston for a long time - he is a hardworking, committed family law attorney with a lot of experience. He truly cares about his clients and does his best for them. He's a good person, and a good lawyer. I would recommend him to anyone."
Divorce and separation lawyer
2020
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014 - Present
Owner, Johnston Family Law
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Jensen & Leiberan
2010 - 2013
Owner, Johnston Family Law
1991 - 2010
Partner, Johnston, Root & Leibenguth
1976 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1976 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
Member
Member
Member
2005 - 2005
Oregon State Bar, Family Law SectionChairman
2000 - 2006
Oregon State Bar, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee
1998 - 1998
Oregon Supreme Court Task forceTask force, Gender Fairness
1984 - 1987
Oregon State Bar, Family Law SectionTask Force on Joint Custody Legaislation
This was the first case tried in Oregon under the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act.
This case established a precedent for paternity procedure in Oregon.
1976
Juris Doctor
1972
Honors Degree
N/A
Winning Dissolution Trials
N/A
Self-help Custody Litgation
N/A
Forensic Custody Evaluations
N/A
Negotiating and Litigating Joint Custody
N/A
Interstate Custody Litigation's PKPA
N/A
Gender Fairness
English
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In Which jurisdiction should I apply for immediate protective child custody?
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How to transfer case to a new county?
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