Chelsea Dawn Armstrong

Chelsea Dawn Armstrong

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Salem, OR
Practice Areas: Family

1124 Cornucopia Street NW, Ste 210, Salem, OR

About Chelsea

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 23 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2002

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Location

Armstrong Chai

1124 Cornucopia Street NW, Ste 210, Salem, OR, 97304

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Chelsea Dawn Armstrong's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
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Posted by R | November 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Came highly recommended and I see why

Chelsea Armstrong came highly recommended related to a matter of my wife being owed an unpaid judgment. In an effort to evade payment, the person that owed the judgement resorted to legally harassing us instead. Chelsea stepped in immediately, was proactive, communicated extremely well, was rock soli...d on follow-through, was highly accurate in her work and legal assessment, took up the matter in a hearing that she initiated, and was very effective in shutting down the nonsense. I could not have asked for more. I highly recommend Chelsea and will no doubt be seeking her good help again.

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An attorney who gets it

Chelsea is compassionate and empathetic to parents in custody battles. She looks at the individual circumstances of each divorce and knows when it is appropriate to ask for more or less than the default parenting plan. She has a calm demeanor that is so necessary during a stressful divorce. She reall...y listens to her client’s concerns. She is highly experienced and smart. I would choose Chelsea 100 times over to represent me and my child. She cares about children.

Posted by Kevin | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent family law attorney

Chelsea Armstrong was my attorney for close to three years and in that time she helped me immensely. I went through a very nasty divorce that was fueled by a bitter ex. Along the entire process which eventually led to the Oregon Court of Appeals, Chelsea was great. She was very informative of our ...odds of winning at every stage. She was able to educate me on the case and give me great advice. At each junction I was the one making the ultimate decision with the help of her legal expertise. Quite often in a bitter divorce case it feels so traumatic and devastating to your life, in that aspect Chelsea was outstanding as well. I would talk to her and every time would feel better, and if I just followed her directions and did as she said I would be fine in the end. My ex had an attorney that just tried to do everything the old school way which inflates the cost. Chelsea really tried to keep the costs down as much as possible by thinking outside the box. I truly believe that you are so much more than just a case number to her. In such a negative climate which divorce can be, Chelsea was the only bright spot and I would give her the highest recommendation possible. I also forgot to mention that we won at every level, and that she always out maneuvered the three attorneys that the ex used. I was so fortunate to have found Chelsea!

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney for a child

Chelsea represented my son during a protracted custody battle. She was responsive to his needs and helped resolve some difficult issues. I would highly recommend her to others who need such representation.

Posted by Rachel | January 31, 2015

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

I retained Chelsea after my ex husband sued me for custody of my children. Chelsea was very professional when handling my case, and was very forthcoming and honest with me on her opinion of the outcome as well as the laws that effected my case. Whether she realized it or not, this was very reassurin...g and gave me confidence as we ended up going to trial (And WON!) I would highly recommend her and if the need arises I will seek her as my legal counsel again.

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Chelsea Dawn Armstrong's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Pollino

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chelsea is considered one of the premier Family Law practitioners in the area. She puts her clients first."

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Lorena Reynolds

Family lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have found Chelsea easy to work with on family law cases."

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Russell Getchell

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chelsea's professionalism and knowledge of family law makes her an extremely effective advocate for her clients."

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Andrew Ivers

Family lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked on a number of matters with Chelsea as opposing counsel. She is very knowledgeable, easy to work with, and advocates her client's position intelligently and professionally. She has an uncommon ability to be creative to find solutions that work well for children and families, and does an outstanding job of minimizing the difficulties people experience that are inherent to significant life changes, and the emotions that go hand in hand with people's concern for their children's future as well as their own."

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Gilbert Feibleman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Chelsea Armstrong as an opposing counsel on many occasions. She is an excellent advocate who knows when to fight and when to settle. I have always found that she puts her clients interests first. She also has a knack for focusing on the best interests of children and helping her clients have that same focus. She is one of the few lawyers I refer cases to when I cannot handle them myself. I strongly recommend her."

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Gregory Hansen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chelsea Armstrong is an excellent attorney with a superb reputation within the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Shannon Snow

Family lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Chelsea is an accomplished lawyer who is straightforward, well-reasoned and effective in trial. She is pleasant to deal while also a great advocate for her clients. I recommend her."

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Christopher Eggert

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Chelsea has long impressed me as a conscientious and capable attorney. She really cares about her clients and getting them their best, right result."

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John Pollino

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Russell Getchell

Estate planning lawyer

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Andrew Ivers

Family lawyer

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Shannon Snow

Family lawyer

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Gregory Hansen

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2006

Outstanding Community Partner Award, Legal Aid Services of Oregon

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Lawyer, Armstrong Chai, LLC

2009 - 2015

Volunteer Pro Tem Judge, State of Oregon

2008 - 2014

Lawyer, Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie & Hoyt

2002 - 2008

Attorney, Law Office of Edward Daniels

Associations

2015 - Present

Oregon State Bar Disciplinary Review Committee

Member

Oregon State Bar

Member

Marion County Bar Association

Member

Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners

Member

Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties

Board Member

2011 - 2014

Oregon State Professional Responsibility Board

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Marriage of Gibson

Favorable result for client on appeal

Abrams and Abrams

Favorable result on appeal.

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Education

2001

Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Mesa State College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Willamette Valley Estate Planning Council

Divorce Happens - Drafting Tips for Estate Planners

Publications

Languages

English

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