$ 290-290 per hour
also known as Stephen Montgomery
In 2007, Stephen E. Montgomery received his undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Sociology from Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. In 2015, Mr. Montgomery graduated from the Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon, earning honors in legal research and writing, honors in contract drafting, and high paper in land use planning, mediation and mediation advocacy, and advanced negotiations. Mr. Montgomery is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the American Bar Association, and OGALLA, and is currently licensed to practice law in the State of Oregon.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Montgomery worked for a nonprofit organization, Neighborhood House, as a homeless families case manager in Portland, Oregon. After graduating from law school, Mr. Montgomery practiced as an associate attorney for the law firm of Vincent J. Bernabei, in the Portland, Oregon area. In 2017, Mr. Montgomery began his private practice in Silverton, Oregon. Mr. Montgomery currently has offices located in Salem, Oregon and routinely meets with clients at their homes or other places of their choosing throughout the Willamette Valley.
Mr. Montgomery has a strong sense of right and wrong, values open and honest communication, and practices active listening and mindfulness when interacting with clients. Additionally, Mr. Montgomery values continuous learning, and actively seeks to further develop his legal skills.
Mr. Montgomery is a third-generation Oregonian, and lives with his wife near Salem, Oregon. An avid firearms enthusiast, Mr. Montgomery enjoys participating in competitive shooting sports. As a lover of the Northwest, Mr. Montgomery enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, and many other outdoor sports. See Mr. Montgomery's Instagram page to see what he’s been up to.
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$ 290-290 per hour
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Acquired: 2015
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494 State Street, Suite 430, Salem, OR, 97301
11 Client Reviews
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Posted by Wesley | December 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
I felt he always had our best interest in mind.
I was very grateful for meeting and hire Stephen Montgomery. He first handled my mother's trust and then I ended up hiring him to handle my will. There was an unknown and unexpected account of my parents that ended up going into probate. This ended up being a very trying situation for us and Ste...
Posted by Tricia | May 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Will and probate
Stephen spent a lot of time reviewing the pros and cons for wills and estates to help me make a decision. When I finally decided on a will time was running out and Stephen put together the documents and drove to the house where my husband was able to sign only 48 hours before he passed. The proba...
"Stephen and I went to law school together. I've always appreciated the levels of confidence and professionalism he exhibits. He's been a genuine and capable person since I've known him. Further, he's proven willing to work hard. I am pleased to endorse this lawyer."
"Stephen is one of the most personable lawyers I have met - he's an exceptional listener and highly intelligent, able to handle anything that is thrown at him. Beyond that, he is willing to stand up and ask the tough questions needed - without fear of appearing overeager. This commitment to getting the right answers, the first time, sets Stephen apart from many lawyers and gives me confidence that Stephen will treat his own clients' cases with the utmost professionalism and customer service. I've found Stephen to be a good source of sound legal advice and would I recommend him to any client looking for a down-to-earth and diligent lawyer."
"Stephen is a calm and attentive listener, an impartial advocate, and a real estate guru. All of those traits make him a great estate planning attorney."
General practice lawyer
Estate planning lawyer
2017 - Present
Attorney at Law, Stephen E. Montgomery, LLC dba Willamette Valley Law Group
2015 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Vincent J. Bernabei, LLC
2013 - 2014
Legal Intern, Vincent J. Bernabei, LLC
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English