Shallon’s practice encompasses all areas of family law, including pre-divorce legal counseling, negotiation of child custody arrangements, complex divorce litigation, paternity, parenting time, spousal support, child support, the protection of parental rights, and prenuptial agreements. Recognizing that each client’s needs and objectives are unique, Shallon customizes her approach to suit the specific circumstances of every case.
With over 17 years of experience in business and human resources management before becoming an attorney, Shallon brings a distinctive skill set to her practice. Her extensive background in preparing financial reports, conducting business audits, and analyzing accounting records allows her to thoroughly assess her clients’ financial situations, spotting irregularities or discrepancies presented by the opposing side.
Shallon is a dedicated and attentive advocate who is committed to keeping her clients well-informed throughout the legal process.
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130 1st Ave W, P.O. Box 667, Albany, OR, 97321
31 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The one you want on your side!
We were so impressed by Shallon’s attention to ALL of the details during a family members’ separation and divorce process. She is a go getter and helps walk you through this very difficult season of life. She is a step ahead in every situation. We were very appreciative of her abilities and her suppo...
Posted by Erica | November 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Long, complicated divorce with great outcome
Shallon worked my case for two+ years. She is reliable, smart, quick, detail oriented and organized. I couldn't have asked for a better advocate for myself. Going through a very complicated divorce with children, assets and with an ex that lies and tried misleading the court during several trials...
Posted by Ashley | May 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
I couldn’t be happier with the counsel of Shallon Halttunen.
Shallon is personal and efficient. She pays attention to large and small detail alike. She works very hard for her clients. Shallon worked on my custody case for over a year and I always felt like she made me a priority and that she genuinely cared about the outcome. I truly believe by choosing this...
Posted by Frank | June 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great Experience
I consulted with Shallon for a child modification proceeding three years after the initial divorce. She was amazing to work with. She is very knowledgeable, straightforward and takes a global view to the situation. She understood that my daughter was my priority, so she made my daughter her priori...
Posted by Jessica | June 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Smart, timely and aggressive
I hired Shallon to seek sole custody of my two children, among modifying other existing agreements. She listened to my needs and had smarter ways to accomplish what I was trying to get done. I appreciated that input. She was very timely responding with me and the opposing attorney, also very importan...
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2025
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2025
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2024
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2023
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2022
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2021
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2021
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2020
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Top 10 Family Law Attorney, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
2017 - Present
Attorney, Weatherford Thompson
2016 - 2017
Law Clerk, Weatherford Thompson
2015 - 2015
Judicial Extern, Oregon Court Of Appeals
2022 - Present
Executive Committee Oregon State Bar Family Law SectionPast Chair
2021 - Present
Linn-Benton Bar AssociationPresident
2020 - Present
Linn County Mediation and Arbitration CommissionMember
2019 - Present
National Academy of Family Law AttorneysMember
2019 - Present
Marion County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2024 - 2024
Linn-Benton Bar Association, Judicial Selection CommitteeChair
2023 - 2025
Oregon State Bar, House of DelegatesEx-Officio Delegate (Region 6)
2021 - 2021
Linn-Benton Bar Association, Judicial Selection CommitteeMember
2017
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
BS - Bachelor of Science
2016
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