Kristi L T Skalman

Kristi L T Skalman

5.0
Rating: 6.1

Licensed for 5 years

Family Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Probate

329 NE Couch St. #200, Portland, OR

About Kristi

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 80%

Custody Matters, child support, modification, divorce, dissolution of marriage, dissolution of unregistered domestic partnership, spousal support, FAPA orders, trial representation, immediate danger orders, restraining orders, debt allocation

6 years

80%
Estate Planning 10%

Wills and Trusts preparation

3 years

10%
Probate 10%

Small estate affidavits, probate administration, will contests

4 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 5 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Vibrant Law LLC

329 NE Couch St. #200, Portland, OR, 97232

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Kristi L T Skalman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Andreia | November 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommend Kristi Skalman and Vibrant Law

I can't thank Kristi Skalman and the whole team at Vibrant Law enough for the amazing job they did on my case. Going through a legal issue, especially when you can hardly afford a lawyer, is really stressful, but they made me feel so supported every step of the way. I truly appreciate the time and pa...tience they showed me. They handled everything perfectly and we got an incredible result. I am so grateful for all they did and I absolutely recommend Kristi Skalman and Vibrant Law.

Kristi Skalman

Replied last January 09, 2026

Thank you for your positive feedback! I'm glad we were able to assist you during a difficult time in your life, and hope that our work brought peace to your family. Kristi Skalman

Posted by Kevin | February 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Friendly and factually faught Family Law

A friend recommended Kristi Skalman to me when I was in need of a Family Law representative. She effectively advocated for my case, allowing me to spend more quality time with my children without disrupting my work commitments. Each case presents its own unique circumstances, necessitating a thoughtf...ul approach to ensure equal rights. I am profoundly grateful and satisfied with the assistance provided by her law firm during a challenging time. Prior to meeting Kristi, I had consulted with several other family law counselors. I appreciated her calm and composed demeanor, as well as her extensive knowledge and experience in the legal system, which contrasted with the more aggressive approaches of the other counselors I had interviewed.

Kristi Skalman

Replied last March 11, 2025

Thank you for your kind words! Your thoughtful review means a lot to me and our firm. I'm glad our approach was helpful and that we met your expectations. Best of luck going forward. Kristi Skalman

Posted by Richard | December 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

She's worth every star

Kristi was there when I really needed help with a family issue. She took my case, handled it professionally and kept me in the loop during the entire process. I felt like she cared about my case and was willing to go above and beyond. Thank you, Kristi!

Kristi Skalman

Replied last January 10, 2025

Thank you for your positive review! I'm glad we met your expectations.

Posted by Jessica | October 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Family Lawyer I Have Ever Worked With

I have been using Kristi for all of my family law needs for the past three years. She is professional, empathetic, and detailed oriented. She always tries to be mindful with the money being spent, and settle or negotiate when need be, but recently she went into litigation for me and my case, and abso...lutely went above and beyond. She had every possible scenario worked out in her head, and coached me so I was ready to go on the stand. The outcome was the best possible, and I cannot recommend her enough!

Kristi Skalman

Replied last November 01, 2024

Thank you for your positive review! I and the firm are happy to learn we met your expectations and that you are pleased with your outcome!

Posted by Joseph | August 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Vibrant Law LLC is the best

It is never an easy decision to hire legal counsel, but if you are ever in need of an experienced family law attorney, Kristi Skalman and her team at Vibrant Law LLC are as good as it gets. She was professional, responsive, compassionate and she knew the law inside out. Kristi helped my family immens...ely, and she was realistic and upfront about potential outcomes of my case. When it was all said and done I was very pleased with her handling of my court case, and I would absolutely reach out and re-hire Kristi in an instant if I ever needed legal representation in the future. Thank you to everyone at Vibrant Law LLC for your dedication to assisting each and every client who comes through your door. 

Kristi Skalman

Replied last August 05, 2024

Thank you for your review! We are happy to learn we met your expectations. -Kristi Skalman

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Experience

Rating:  6.1 (Good)

Honors

2023

Award of Excellence, Oregon State Bar, New Lawyers Division

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Vibrant Law LLC

2021 - 2022

Staff Attorney, The Commons Law Center

2020 - 2021

Attorney, Gresham Family & Bankruptcy Law

2019 - 2020

Clerk, • The Commons Law Center

2018 - 2019

Clerk, • Collier Law

Associations

2020 - 2020

Oregon State Bar

Member

Education

2020

• Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2017

Portland • State University

Bachelor of History

2012

• Clark Community College

Associates in Applied Science

Languages

English

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