Lorena is the managing attorney at The Reynolds Law Firm, PC, where her practice focuses on family law.
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, 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.
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Posted by Melissa | February 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney
For almost three years Lorena represented me in a custody battle that included a FAPA order. There is a lot of back and forth that happens throughout the years, and Lorena kept matters lawful and to the point. Her knowledge around domestic abuse, the law and keeping children first always kept me at e...
Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
My Family Law case was more complex than average. I needed to look for new Counsel in the middle of my case. Lorena was a life saver when should took mine. She was compassionate, uber organized, and highly effective in the courtroom. She well outperformed my Ex's confident attorney. The settleme...
Posted by Laurel | May 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Lorena has helped me during two court appearances which were high conflict custody cases. She is an absolute bulldog of a lawyer who is going to direct you in order to build a solid case. She is very knowledgeable, and has her team bring up relevant evidence in order to support you. I have been very ...
Posted by Socheata | April 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Lorena Reynolds represented me in my custody case. It was complicated in that there was also a criminal case against the children’s father. Lorena worked tirelessly on the custody case all the while taking into account the pending criminal case. While representing me she always put the interest o...
Posted by Grant | April 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My wife and I have worked with Lorena Reynolds on two occasions, and found her to be extremely competent. She was clearly very knowledgeable of all relevant statutes, as well as being compassionate and sensitive to our concerns. I give her my highest recommendation.
"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."
"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."
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"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."
"Lorena is an expert in many areas of family law and a tireless advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her services."
"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."
"Lorena is a dedicated and dynamic lawyer who has the distinct ability to listen to her clients and advocate for their future needs."
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2014
Corvallis Junior First Citizen, Chamber of Commerce
2010
Woman of Achievement Award, Oregon State University Women's Center
2006
Mary Zelinka Advocate for Social Justice Award, Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence
2007 - Present
Attorney, The Reynolds Law Firm, PC
2004 - 2007
Attorney, Griffin & Reynolds, PC
1997 - 2004
Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Services of Oregon
2010 - Present
Oregon Mediation AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Rotary InternationalMember
2008 - Present
Soroptimists InternationalMember
2004 - Present
Linn County Arbitration PanelArbitrator
1999 - Present
Federal District Court for the District of OregonMember
1999 - Present
Oregon Women Lawyers AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Linn County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Benton County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
1998 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Family Law SectionMember
1999 - 2014
Center Against Rape and Domestic ViolenceBoard of Directors
Court of Appeals reversed and remanded in part.
Stalking Protective Order and attorney fees upheld, award of damages remanded
The Court of Appeals reversed the trial court and ruled in favor of Wife.
The step-father was denied parenting time
FAPA dismissed.
Stalking Protective Order dismissed.
Custody granted to my client.
Grandparent visitation denied.
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
2010
1997
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