Deanna Ballou Jensen

Deanna Ballou Jensen

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 40 years

Child support Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Child Support, Child Custody, Alimony ... +2 more

10300 SW Greenburg Rd Ste 300, Portland, OR

About Deanna

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Alimony 20%

In Oregon alimony is called "spousal support". It is based on several statutory factors, but unless the parties settle on the amount and duration of spousal support, the court has the discretion to decide what it will be. Both men and women are eligible to receive spousal support based on the factors unique to their situation. A party needs a good, seasoned advocate when the issue of spousal support must be litigated and I can provide the representation you need to settle or litigate.

40 years

20%
Child Custody 20%

All issues related to custody of and parenting time with children are difficult and require an ability to consider the child. I represent both parents and children in this difficult area of family law practice. The goal is to try to take the child out of the controversy and place the needs of the child at the forefront of the parents' decision-making.

40 years

20%
Child Support 20%

In Oregon child support is based on guidelines created by the state, but child support is more than a calculation, it is a commitment to the welfare of the child and often a difficult one. The child support calculation is a presumption only, and until the finances of the family are fully considered, it is only the first step in determining the amount of child support.

40 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

I have practiced in all areas of divorce and separation, including unregistered domestic partnerships, heterosexual domestic partnerships, and same sex registered domestic partnerships

40 years

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

Domestic violence is an issue that can arise before, during and following divorce and in other family relationships that do not involve divorce. It is often a criminal matter. It materially affects custody and parenting time. Also it can be, and has been used as a tool to gain the upper hand in divorce and separation situations. When domestic violence is an issue, you need someone to help you through the process because it can affect the rest of your life.

40 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 24 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2001

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 38 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1987

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 40 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1985

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Deanna Ballou Jensen

10300 SW Greenburg Rd Ste 300, Portland, OR, 97223-5452

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Deanna Ballou Jensen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by NW | September 18, 2014 | Child Custody

Excellent Attorney!

Deanna is my attorney in a conflicted child custody case. She is very intuitive and balanced in her approach. She quickly grasped what was going on and identified the issues with our parenting agreement that were causing conflict. She easily came up with solutions that were simple and fair. She can... see the big picture and has a genuine concern for the child involved. The documents she writes are very clear and concise. She went into the case with an awareness of the emotional cost of litigation and did her best to work out a settlement. Her office also compiled documentation for the custody evaluation in great detail. Deanna is a well rounded attorney and I would recommend her to anyone in a high conflict custody case.

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2014 | Child Custody

Focused and Professional

After outlining my goals and priorities over a year ago, Deanna architected a solution that achieved pretty much all of what I wanted in a difficult custody/financial situation. Be clear with what your goals are, what you can live without, and then let her put the plan together and execute it. I hi...ghly recommend her!

Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2014 | Child Custody

Dedicated and diligent.

Mz. Jensen was appointed attorney for my children in an ugly custody case. She took a very professional and non-bias approach, did her due diligence in gathering information and in investigating the case. Never once did she not act in the best interest of the children. She communicates clearly and re...gularly, and works very hard at her job. If there were more attorneys like Deanna, there would be a lot less lawyer jokes in this world. I highly recommend Mz Jensen.

Posted by Zenobia | June 28, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Review: Deanna Ballou Jensen

Seven years ago I met Ms Ballou Jensen, after doing extensive research to find the best lawyer to handle my divorce. All my research came down to one person: Deanna Ballou Jensen. Ms Ballou Jensen is the most wonderful person I ever met! She is not only highly skilled in her profession and very profe...ssional; she is also kind and very compassionate. Her staff is of excellent caliber and efficient. After a smooth and fast divorce I returned to my home country, just to find myself becoming sicker and sicker due to an incurable illness I was diagnosed with several years ago, now almost at the end of spousal support and no longer being able to work, I could only think of one person to call for help-Deanna. She helped me get through yet another court case fast and efficiently, even though i am many many miles away! I am beyond gratefulness and will recommend Deanna for any case you may need a lawyer. Thank u VERY much for all u have done for me Deanna!

Posted by Dave | March 13, 2013 | Family

Professional, Competent and Worth Every Penny

Deanna Jensen is meticulously organized and prepared at each hearing. Deanna's knowledge of Oregon Family Law is very thorough and she has tremedous experience to draw from when she needs to think on her feet. Deanna knows just the right time to insert passion, or indignation, into her remarks to the... court for full affect. Deanna does an excellent job of telling her clients the "truth" about their case and not what they want to hear. Deanna Jensen has navigated UCCJEA issues confidently and helped me secure and manage an out of state attorney, working in NC courts, supporting our actions in Oregon. Where other attorneys were uncomfortable with the complexities of my specific case, Deanna showed confidence in her arguments and delivered the result we were seeking.

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Deanna Ballou Jensen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Sahagian

Family lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eileen O'Reilly

Child custody lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We worked on a case together with very high conflict issues where Ms. Jensen represented the children. Her investigation was extremely detailed, and she worked very hard to make sure the children were protected and advocated for their best interests. In the end, she helped shorten the litigation time to a fraction of what it could have been. She is very professional and her years of experience are a great asset."

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Jonathan Berman

Family lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Deanna on a difficult and complex matter. Deanna demonstrated not only a thorough knowledge of the law (which she has in spades), but also a uniquely even-tempered and rational disposition which brought about a successful resolution to a very difficult situation. Deanna is a passionate advocate for her clients, while at the same time providing compassion, understanding and piece of mind to those individuals who seek her counsel. Deanna also has a knack for finding creative solutions to difficult issues. She is able to "think outside the box." This is not only a tremendous asset to an attorney practicing family law, but also one that is regarded highly by judges and opposing counsel alike. I strongly endorse this attorney."

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Margaret H Leiberan

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Deanna Jensen has been my law partner for nearly six years now. In that time I have seen both the genuine caring with which she relates to her clients and the deft legal skills with which she navigates, settles and tries cases. She works very hard to settle cases. However, when she goes to a hearing she is always very prepared and ready to fight hard for the client."

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Mindy Stannard

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Jensen & Leiberan

2000 - 2007

Attorney, Mason & Associates

1997 - 2000

Law Clerk, Stahancyk, Gearing, Rackner & Kent

1985 - 1996

Attorney, Law Firm of Deanna Ballou-Coniglio

1981 - 1985

Law Clerk, Law Firm of John T. Miller, Jr.

1971 - 1981

Research Analyst, Ransom & Casazza, Inc.

1969 - 1971

Reports Writer and Communications, U.S. Central Intelligence Agency

Associations

2007 - Present

Oregon Women Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

Queen's Bench

Member

2007 - Present

Martindale Hubble - AV rated firm

Jensen & Leiberan

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Multnomah County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Clackamas County Bar Association, Family Law Group

Member

2001 - Present

Oregon Association of Family Law Practitioners

Member

2001 - Present

Washington County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Lessard and Lessard

Our client won - Court ruled that children were to remain in Oregon

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Education

1984

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD

1969

Portland State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Conference on Family Law Issues

Family Law Issues

2002

CLE

Spousal and Child Support

Languages

English

Activity

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