Lorena has been in private practice in Corvallis since 2004. Her practice forcuses on family law and victim’s rights. She is a trained mediator and has served on the Linn County Arbitration Panel since 2004.
She is the 2006 recipient of the Mary Zelinka Advocate for Social Justice Award and a 2010 recipient of the OSU Woman of Achievement Award for her dedication to stopping domestic and sexual violence. She is a member of the Board of Directors for the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence, having served as the agency's President, Treasurer, and as Chair of many committees since 2000. Her firm has provided over $1,000,000.00 worth of pro bono legal services to survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and child abuse and to help children who are being negatively impacted by the drug or alcohol abuse of a parent.
Lorena graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a degree in Philosophy. She obtained her law degree from the UCLA School of Law in 1997. During law school, she interned at the Los Angeles District Attorney's office in the Hard Core Gang Unit and worked at Protection and Advocacy, Inc. as a law clerk representing children and young adults with disabilities in administrative hearings, as well as providing litigation support on individual and class action law suits.
In 1997, Lorena was hired by Oregon Legal Services, which is now known as Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO), as an AmeriCorps attorney. Stationed in Ontario, Oregon, she spent a year representing low-income survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. In 1998, she was hired as a Staff Attorney for the Albany Regional Office of LASO. For the next six years, she represented low-income clients in a variety of areas, including family law, special education, and administrative hearings. She represented clients at hundreds of hearings and trials and handled many appeals on impact cases. She also worked on legislative committees and statewide task forces, representing the interests of impoverished Oregonians and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Lorena teaches Sociology 345 at Oregon State Univerity: Crimes and Violence in Intimate Relationships. She is also a frequent speaker and trainer on many issues.
Practice areas
23 years
17 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OR | Active | 1998 | 01/09/2021 |
Legal answers | 180 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Corvallis Junior First Citizen | Chamber of Commerce | 2014 |
Woman of Achievement Award | Oregon State University Women's Center | 2010 |
Mary Zelinka Advocate for Social Justice Award | Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence | 2006 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | The Reynolds Law Firm, PC | 2007 - Present |
Attorney | Griffin & Reynolds, PC | 2004 - 2007 |
Staff Attorney | Legal Aid Services of Oregon | 1997 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Oregon Mediation Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Rotary International | Member | 2008 - Present |
Soroptimists International | Member | 2008 - Present |
Linn County Arbitration Panel | Arbitrator | 2004 - Present |
Federal District Court for the District of Oregon | Member | 1999 - Present |
Oregon Women Lawyers Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
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Linn County Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
Benton County Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
Oregon State Bar | Member | 1998 - Present |
Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section | Member | 1998 - Present |
Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence | Board of Directors | 1999 - 2014 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Policy Issues and Prospects regarding the Potential Breakup of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), A Collection of Papers Commissioned by the Riordan Foundation, UCLA Urban Education Studies Center. | The Effects of a LAUSD Reorganization on Special Education. | 1997 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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UCLA School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
University of Colorado - Boulder | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Domestic Violence and Stalking: Understanding Issues and Handling Cases | Litigating Stalking Protective Order Cases | 2010 |
Domestic Violence and Stalking | Critical Factors Affecting Domestic Violence | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Justice v. Crum | Court of Appeals reversed and remanded in part. |
Foster v. Miramontes | Stalking Protective Order and attorney fees upheld, award of damages remanded |
Clapp and Clapp | The Court of Appeals reversed the trial court and ruled in favor of Wife. |
Hanson-Parmer v. Parmer | The step-father was denied parenting time |
Baker v. Baker | FAPA dismissed. |
Jones v. Lindsey | Stalking Protective Order dismissed. |
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Newton and Thomas | Custody granted to my client. |
Gatliff and Sisson | Grandparent visitation denied. |
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Zachary Gottlieb, Family Attorney on Feb 20, 2019
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Ms. Reynolds is one of my the most renown and caring attorney's that I know. She cares about her clients, and is very passionate about her work. I have recommended her law firm countless times, and would do so again in a heartbeat.
Rance Shaw, Family Attorney on Jun 5, 2018
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Amy Spangler, Family Attorney on May 24, 2018
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Justin Wirth, Family Attorney on May 21, 2018
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Lorena is an amazing lawyer. She works tirelessly for her clients. She is incredibly smart, always well-prepared, and is formidable in court. Nothing gets by her. I endorse Lorena without reservation.
Christopher Casebeer, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Lorena is a well respected Family Law attorney. She is a strong advocate for her clients, a true professional with a dedicated staff. She is compassionate and understands the needs of her clients. It is always a pleasure to work with her.
Kareem Walcott, Family Attorney on Oct 28, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Erin Duncan, Family Attorney on Oct 28, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Lorena is an expert in many areas of family law and a tireless advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her services.
Elizabeth Carle, Family Attorney on Aug 26, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I have worked in Lorena Reynolds' office since February 2009. Since that time I have come to know her as a compassionate, honest, and very sharp family law attorney. I have spent most of my professional life as a prosecutor and I have particularly high regard for lawyers who are smart and tenacious while still maintaining the highest integrity. Lorena Reynolds falls into that group. She's simply excellent.
Kara Daley, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 19, 2008
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Lorena is a dedicated and dynamic lawyer who has the distinct ability to listen to her clients and advocate for their future needs.
John Dezzani, Family Attorney on Oct 30, 2008
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I endorse this lawyer's work.
Nadine Davison, Family Attorney on Oct 30, 2008
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I endorse this lawyer's work.