Shannon Durfey Snow

Shannon Durfey Snow

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 17 years

Child custody Lawyer at Salem, OR
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Family

1665 Liberty Street SE, Suite 100, Salem, OR

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 17 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2008

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Saucy & Snow, Attorneys at Law

1665 Liberty Street SE, Suite 100, Salem, OR, 97302

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Shannon Durfey Snow's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Joe | April 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I could never give a stronger recommendation for anyone!

After 36 years of marriage, I signed a Separation Agreement written by my wife's attorney without the benefit of having an attorney of my own. It appeared to cover a list of requirements that I wanted, but it was what wasn't covered that presented problems. I signed the house over to her and gave h...er two years to pay me my half of the equity, $150.000.00. I didn't ask for a Promissory Note, interest on the money or list enough specifics about what would happen if she defaulted on the payment. I found Shannon with a recommendation from my business attorney. After our first meeting my optimism soared, I knew that she was the one in a thousand who could turn defeat into victory, and she did. She is pleasant to work with, efficient and perceptive. The legal document she constructed for my wife and her attorney could best be described by a quote from Lyndon Johnson as he described his pleasure over the passage of the 'Gulf of Tonkin Resolution' in 1964..."It's like Grandma's nightshirt. it covers everything." Three weeks later $150,000.00 was deposited into my checking account. Thanks again Shannon!

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Gifted, hard working, high quality lawyer

Shannon represented me in my divorce of my spouse of 20 years. My divorce involved dealing with a spouse with mental illness and figuring out a parenting plan and custody for our children. Shannon is a lawyer that will continually keep on fighting for you but in a respectful, calm and intelligent ma...nner. During the divorce and the worse time of my life, I was able to have peace of mind knowing that I could trust Shannon to expertly handle the details of my divorce. She is very tough but also caring and honest. You can count on her to give you realistic, knowledgeable advice. She is efficient and is always on top of every detail of your case. I was continually amazed and impressed at the fabulous quality work or her work. My divorce was finalized five months ago. Shannon has checked several times to see how my kids are doing. I feel that the outcome of the case is exactly what it should be. During the case it was hard for me to see beyond my own emotions and difficulties, but Shannon continued to give me a better perspective and realize that the case was proceeding in the proper direction. I feel blessed and thankful that I was able to find such a gifted lawyer during the most difficult time of my life. Shannon was recommended to me by another friend who had also gone though a divorce and was also very happy with Shannon’s services.

Posted by Mary | October 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Taking Care of Business

My two-year-old’s father was awarded emergency custody, after painting me as an unfit parent. Unfortunately, our mediator bought into his stories as well. He regularly misused his power as the custodian of our child and his hostility grew. Once it was clear that mediation would not work, I sought ...to hire legal counsel. I met with two other attorneys before speaking with Shannon. I didn’t feel like they listened or heard what I was saying. When I met with Shannon, she did listen. She picked up everything I said right away. She asked me to do a lot of homework to supply her with information. Her turn-around time on documents was amazing and she provided clear instruction on how to proceed at each step. She kept meetings and phone calls on topic, so I felt like I got the most value out of all of my time with her. When we entered the court room, she was well-prepared and very professional. She picked up on everything that was happening in the court room and she acted on it. I was very proud to have her representing me. She presented a clear and accurate picture of who I was and allowed my son’s father to show the court who he was. Shannon showed me that she really cared about doing a good job. The judge granted everything I’d asked for, including attorney fees. It’s a tremendous relief to have it all over. I cannot thank Shannon enough for taking care of business when I needed someone the most!

Posted by Kimber | July 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Divorce & Child Custody

I went into Shannon's office not knowing what to do first and felt so alone. From my initial appointment I knew I was in great hands. She pays close attention to every detail and makes sure you have the best client care thats offered. It was a painless process having her on my side helping me every s...tep of the way in one of the hardest years of my life. I have referred her to many people and will continue to do so. Incredibly thankful I had her as a lawyer. Anyone who has the privilege of using her is going to have great results.

Posted by R | June 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing Attorney

My wife and I met with Shannon to resolve a custody issue with my wife's ex-husband. This particular issue had been festering for years, and my wife and I were emotionally and physically drained from dealing with it. Shannon was a trooper. She actively listened to our story and presented a detailed p...lan, which included a timeline and estimated costs. She was supportive of our position without coddling. She kept us updated on the progress of our litigation without bogging us down with unnecessary details. Shannon was professional, courteous, and understanding of our needs. She invited my wife and me to contribute to strategies, but also guided us, reigning in ideas to keep us focussed on longterm goals. Shannon was quick to return emails and calls when my wife and I had questions, and she always made us feel like our case was her first priority. Litigation is emotionally, physically, and financially exhausting, especially when kids are involved, but Shannon put our minds at ease and helped make the process a whole lot less scary. I would highly recommend Shannon Snow to help with all your custody-related needs. My wife and I will definitely use her in the future should the need arise.

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Shannon Durfey Snow's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sarah Bond

Family lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Shannon handles cases with the utmost professionalism."

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Sarah Litowich

Family lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shannon and I grew up in the same small town. She has always been smart and caring. She is generous and involved in her community."

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Chelsea Armstrong

Family lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Shannon is a tough advocate for her clients while maintaining a professional relationship with opposing counsel. Shannon is a great lawyer and I recommend her."

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Stephanie Wilson

Family lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"In my experiences, Shannon is straight-forward, responsive and an effective advocate. I look forward to working with her in the future."

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Kevin Gage

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had Ms. Snow as opposing counsel on a few cases. She is an excellent attorney and a tough negotiator. She can handle the toughest legal matters with skill and determination to get the best result for her clients. Ms. Snow is respected by other lawyers and by judges. I give my full recommendation to Ms. Snow as an outstanding family law lawyer."

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Sarah Bond

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Stephanie Wilson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kevin Gage

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2013

New Lawyer of the Year, Marion - Polk County Legal Aid

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Associate, Saucy & Saucy, PC

2008 - 2011

Associate, The Law Office of Kevin Crawford

Associations

2017 - Present

Oregon Family Law Executive Committee

Board Member

2016 - Present

Marion County Family Law Advisory Committee

Committee Member

2011 - Present

Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners

Member

2011 - Present

Marion County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2018 - 2018

Marion County Bar Association

President

2017 - 2017

Marion County Bar Association

Vice President

2015 - 2019

Marion County Bar Association

Board Member

2012 - 2014

Marion County Bar Association - Events Committee

Committee Member

Education

2008

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Pacific University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

East China University of Politics and Law

Summer Study

Speaking Engagements

2019

Guest Lecturer - Salem-Keizer AVID

Being a Lawyer

2018

Pacific University - Guest Lecturer

Family Law

2017

Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section CLE

The Intersection of Family Law and Criminal Law

2017

Crossler Middle School - Career Day

Being a Lawyer

2017

Claggett Creek Middle School - Career Day

Being a Lawyer

2016

Guest Lecturer - Early College High School

Custody, Parenting Time and Child Support

2013

Family Law Young Attorney Meeting

Civil Procedure and Divorce Law

Publications

2018

Marion County Bar Bulletin Q&A

2016

Associate Editor Marion County Bar Association Bulletin

Languages

English

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