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About Ian
Biography
Client-centered law firm providing honest, passionate, and aggressive representation for individuals in crisis by educating and empowering them to protect their family.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Child Custody
50%
16 years
Divorce and Separation
35%
16 years
Child Support
5%
16 years
Criminal Defense
5%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Oregon for 16 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
IJS Law, LLC
6312 SW Capitol Hwy, Ste. 434, Portland, OR, 97239
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Ian Jeffrey Slavin's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Yuri | September 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Mr. Slavin does Amazing Work
When my rights as a father was being violated. I turned to Mr. Slavin because my friend recommended him and I am extremely grateful for the work he accomplished. I would use Mr. Slavin in the future and I would recommend him to all my family and friends.
Posted by Ernesto | October 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent attorney.
Excellent attorney, very professional, works hard to get you the best outcome. I would recommend him.
Posted by Trevor | September 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wasted time, wasted money, bad choice for an attorney
Ian will take your retainer and promise you everything you want to hear. In my experience, he wasted my time, lacked knowledge, submitted forms wrong creating huge delays, sent me the wrong forms to sign, had paperwork kicked back from the courts to be corrected. He is very disorganized and needs con...
Posted by anonymous | May 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A Regrettable choice for an attorney
Mr. Slavin was not very organized. He asked very few questions at the deposition, in comparison to the opposing attorney, and required little proof to substantiate answers given. His division of assets proposal had many mistakes. I had to look up the statutes myself to prove that he was wrong conc...
Posted by Lois | January 29, 2014
Consultation Review
I hired Ivan and his colleague attorney Karen B. for a consultation regarding a letter I received threatening a lawsuit. Ivan was ill, but connected me with his coworker/colleague Karen for the appointment I made. They reviewed all my evidence very completely and gave an opinion in a week. I felt...
Ian Jeffrey Slavin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr Slavin is a very conscientious and dedicated attorney. He takes great pleasure in accomplishing excellent results for his clients. Our profession needs more attorneys like Mr Slavin. I will be pleased to refer clients to Mr Slavin and his partners. In fact, I referred someone to them this very afternoon!"
"Mr. Slavin is an excellent choice for family law disputes. He is a proven attorney who has achieved outstanding results for his clients. He is very knowledgeable on the law and understands the needs of his clients. I fully endorse Ian Slavin."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Slavin is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."
"I endorse Ian. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I have known Ian for the last several years, and was honored to go into business with him. His tenacity and legal acumen lead him and his clients down just the right avenues of law to win trials or settle matters favorably."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Slavin is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."
"Mr. Slavin is consistently aggressive in defense of his clients, cordial and professional to other attorneys, and has the highest standards of ethical character and conduct. I recommend him unreservedly."
Shelly Perkins
Child custody lawyer
Jeffrey Turnoy
Criminal defense lawyer
Mark Cogan
Criminal defense lawyer
Michael Waddington
Military law lawyer
Karen Mockrin
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Staff Attorney, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
2017 - Present
Attorney, IJS Law, LLC
2016 - 2017
Partner, Tilikum Law Office, LLP (formerly Mockrin Slavin Donnelly, LLP)
2013 - 2016
Partner, Bodzin Donnelly Mockrin & Slavin, LLP
2009 - 2013
Attorney / Owner, Ian Jeffrey Slavin, Attorney at Law
Associations
2014 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Clackamas County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Oregon State BarMember Lawyer
Education
2007
Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Northern Arizona University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1990
University of Maryland, College Park
AA
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Child conceived from sexual abuse?
16 Aug 2021
Q&A
Does assumption of debt relieve spouse of paying support?
13 Mar 2019
Q&A
How can I get a new lawyer when I'm a minor and have no money?
22 Oct 2018