Gregory L Gudger

Gregory L Gudger

4.4
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 38 years

Family Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Family, Car Accidents, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

3800 NE Sandy Blvd Ste 107, Portland, OR

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007
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About Gregory

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 70%

divorce, emphasizing custody for fathers; adoption; support; parenting time; paternity

39 years

70%
Car Accident 10%

Plaintiff's bar

39 years

10%
Criminal Defense 10%

DUII; misdemeanor and felony cases.

39 years

10%
Probate 5%

39 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 38 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1987

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007

Licensed in District of Columbia for 35 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1990

Inactive

Location

Law Offices of Gregory L Gudger

3800 NE Sandy Blvd Ste 107, Portland, OR, 97232-1881

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Gregory L Gudger's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dwayne | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great, compassionate, honest work.

Very happy to have used Gregory Gudger for my recent divorce. These things are tough for everyone, and Greg stayed focused and was extremely helpful in helping me craft a fair, equitable, and compassionate settlement...for both parties. I know that my ex-spouse would also agree with this assessment.... Even though it was a non-contested proceeding, there were still a lot of moving parts that had to be dealt with, and I wanted someone who would help me make the outcome fair for us both. My ex and I are still great friends, our new lives as seperate people are working out great, and I owe Gregory's sage advice a great deal of the credit for making this happen. Side note: My will also had to be re-written after the divorce, which I was able to sail through with Gregory's help. Done and done. I highly recommend Mr Gudger, if you're looking for a committed, fair, knowledgeable attorney who will listen generously and advise honestly!

Posted by Raymond | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Excellent & Committed - Saved Us $100,000

Our family has relied on Mr. Gudger for most of our legal needs, from fighting housing related issues to creditor lawsuits. Mr. Gudger took on an old creditor that tried to take everything we own. He found a loophole had the lawsuit dismissed, saving us $100,000. The investment we made with Mr. Gudge...r was worth it. And, over the years, he has advised us with positive results. No lawyers are perfect, though some might think they are. Sometimes you have to pay to find out there's nothing you can really do. But, even that advise is valuable. I refer Mr. Gudger whenever I can and have recently sent two friends to consult with him. He's accessible, down to earth and is a fighter. I'll go into court with Mr. Gudger any day.

Posted by Colin williams | November 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Not happy

In the eleven month period of Mr. Gudger as my attorney I'm in the same place as I was at the beginning of my child custody case. Mr. Gudger was at first, for a couple of months in seemingly helpful, yet there were things that just didn't seem accurate that he was telling me around my case. He didn't... seem to know my case, or my name even, until I was beginning to show frustration from me leaving voice mails when he was not in and it would take days to finally reach him. He did not provide me with monthly invoices for services rendered, instead it was a telephone call requesting more funds but to no explanation of what for. I personally felt no reassurance for the last six months of mr. Gudger as my attorney. He failed to provide, a note of leaving my case of any kind yet he insisted he was no longer my attorney. I came to him in hopes of some justice to my case . I am still scheduled in court in January with him as my attorney but to my surprise he let me go with not so much as a phone call, email or written statement. I also paid a deposit for a court session to mr. Gudger for a court appearance that never happened which he just kept, and now he doesn't respond to my phone calls or emails.

Posted by Lorena | April 24, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Gregory Gudger sticks up for rights of a WOMAN with FIVE Children. . In (what I feel) a racial divorce case. .

Dear Mr. Gudger I am writing you in regards to your counsel in my recent/pending divorce case. I was seeking counsel here and went through two attorneys locally when I was starting to feel like my case was not going anywhere. December 12, 2012, Monday, my parents and I took a trip to Portland Or...egon and found a number in the phone book to call. The attorney that responded could not help but asked if it would be alright for him to give you my number to call back. To my shock you called within just a hour and said that if I could meet you that day at 3pm you would be willing to hear what I had to say. When we went to your office and started discussing the case you were a bit hesitant due to that fact that my hearing was two days from then, Wednesday December 12, 2012. We came up with a plan to try and postpone the hearing the next day but the presiding judge would not allow the postponement. You still agreed to take my case, BLESS YOU! We met in the evening of December 11 to go over more paperwork. With no time to prepare an adequate case you still gave me hope that going to trial could change the outcome of a recent custody evaluation. In my evaluation they mentioned that I had “black” boyfriends around my children and that was “scary”, that I left my youngest child with my niece in a car while in motel rooms with men, and other allegations of which were not true. Douglas County, Oregon, seems to be a little prejudicial still in this day and time. My then attorney told me that I should just settle and take what I was offered because of the allegations against me, he was blind to the racial prejudicial issues of the evaluation, and if my parents were not willing to fund his expenses. Though while trying to postpone the trial he stood there in court and said that he would not abandon me at the “eleventh hour” before trial. You came into that court room Wednesday morning with your arms swinging and ready to put out some fires. You asked great questions and knew the laws so well that even the judge had to go back into his chambers for a short break and reread the laws pertaining to certain issues—YES! I don’t believe that Douglas County was ready for you to come into town and whip the case into shape as fast and well as you did. We met for lunch each day of trial, in the evenings to go over issues, and also discussed things via email and telephone. You were very supportive, informative, and knew the laws. I don’t believe that I could have asked for a better attorney to have been on my side. I would definitely recommend you to anyone going through a similar situation. I was having great difficulty with local attorneys sticking up for rights as a single mother of five children ages 3, 5, 8, 10, and 12. Sincerely

Posted by Kenn | April 19, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Ethical, Hardworking and Bright

I have worked on many criminal cases with Mr. Gudger over the years. I have found him to be ethical, honest, hardworking and knowledgeable. I work with dozens of attorneys on a continuous basis and would rate him a top general practitioner. God willing we will continue to work together for many ye...ars to come.

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Gregory L Gudger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jina Clark

Family lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In 2004, I had a law office next to Mr. Gudger. He was helpful in mentoring me as a newer attorney. He also has a great sense of humor!"

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Chase Morinaka

Family lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gudger provides fierce and zealous representation for his clients. He is a trusted colleague and adviser. I highly recommend him to any potential clients."

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David Bartz

Unknown lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I respect Gregory. He's a reliable colleague. We have worked together on community matters."

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Gary Nacht

Unknown lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Gregory Gudger for close to 30 years. Over that time, I have seen him advocate for ideas, for justice, and for people. He is stalwart. He reaches deep and gives you what he's got. And for his contributions, he has been recognized and awarded by organizations and communities. I endorse him as an advocate. I recommend him as a lawyer. I stand by him as a friend."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007.

Reprimand issued in OR, 2007

updated on 12/05/2009

This means the lawyer did something wrong but the bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Suspension - Disciplinary issued in OR, 1997

updated on 11/26/2014

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension - Disciplinary issued in OR, 1996

updated on 11/26/2014

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2012

Certificate of Appreciation-Convocation on Equality, Oregon State Bar

2011

Emerald Award; Outstanding Man-Law, Alpha Kappa Alpha

2010

Lifetime Achievement: Leadership, World Arts Foundation

2007

Black History Month Honoree, Portland Trailblazers

Work Experience

2004 - 2010

Bar Counsel, Region 5, Oregon State Bar

1987 - 2013

Attorney, Gregory L. Gudger, Attorney at Law

1987 - 1987

Petitions Clerk, Oregon Supreme Court

Associations

2006 - 2008

National Bar Association/Oregon Chapter

President

2006 - 2011

Black United Fund

Board of Directors

1982 - 1993

American Civil Liberties Union

Board Member; Northern District Lawyers Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

NW Steelheaders Association, Inc., et. al. v. Don R. Johnson, et.al.

My client sole defendant to prevail

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Education

1986

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of Oregon

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

MLK, Jr. Celebration

Change is Real: "The Content of Character"

Publications

2013

2013

Website, "Divorce" Link Oregon''s Anti-Gold Digger Device
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