$ 325-325 per hour
Ronald Allen Johnston
About Ronald
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Oregon for 49 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
McKean Smith
1140 SW 11th Ave, Suite 400, Portland, OR, 97205
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Don | November 17, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
An unqualified endorsement of Ronald Johnston
Ron exhibited a methodical approach to my particular case, explaining options, risks, and potential outcomes. I was fully informed on actions to be taken, and how each fit into to the overall strategy. Ron is meticulous with details, anticipates adversary’s reactions, and able to simultaneously keep ...
Ronald Allen Johnston's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Michael Hallas
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Owner, Johnston Family Law
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Jensen & Leiberan
2010 - 2013
Owner, Johnston Family Law
1991 - 2010
Partner, Johnston, Root & Leibenguth
Associations
1976 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1976 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
Multnomah County Bar Association
Member
Washington County Bar Association
Member
Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Kozlowsky and Kozlowsky, 88 Or. App. 294 (1987)
Etlin and Etlin
This was the first case tried in Oregon under the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act.
State ex rel AFDC v. Buethe, 307 Or. 89 (1988)
This case established a precedent for paternity procedure in Oregon.
Education
1976
Catholic University of America
Juris Doctor
1972
Pacific University
Honors Degree
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section
Winning Dissolution Trials
N/A
Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section
Self-help Custody Litgation
N/A
Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section
Forensic Custody Evaluations
N/A
Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section
Negotiating and Litigating Joint Custody
N/A
Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section
Interstate Custody Litigation's PKPA
N/A
American Bar Association, Family Law Section Conference
Gender Fairness
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What counts as emergency care for a non custodial parent?
25 Jun 2020
Q&A
In Which jurisdiction should I apply for immediate protective child custody?
25 Jun 2020
Q&A
How to transfer case to a new county?
18 Jun 2020