Chelsea Payment

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Chelsea Payment

4.4
11 reviews
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Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 12 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Eugene, OR
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

800 Willamette Street, Suite 700, Eugene, OR

About Chelsea

Biography

Dedicated to providing quality legal representation to every client. Call 541-735-9055

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

11 years

35%
Child Custody 20%

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

20%
Family 20%

20%
Personal Injury 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 12 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Boender & Payment Attorneys

800 Willamette Street, Suite 700, Eugene, OR, 97401

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Chelsea Payment's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by James | November 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Best

Chelsea and her staff are second to none. Compassionate, tough, knowledgeable and they care about you as a person. Chelsea and her staff worked very hard for me and my case. Advised me on what was happening each step of the way and weren’t afraid to let me know if they thought I was making an emotion...ally charged decision or one that was in my best interest. In the end, they got me out of a very difficult situation to my advantage in the long term, all while dealing with a less than cooperative opposing side. I’ve heard from other attorneys in Eugene that Chelsea is truly the best and I couldn’t agree more. Please consider her and her team for their services.

Posted by Eric | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Eric Oswald

Chelsea has been working with me and this case for some time. She was able to secure full custody for me and my son. She worked diligently by finding information and presenting it in court that countered arguments made by the other party. She was not willing to back down in court and managed to keep... her composure under some stressful behaviors from the other party.

Posted by Nathan | November 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The best option for a family or divorce lawyer

Chelsea Payment is the best attourney I found to handle my divorce case. I had contacted two other attournies for my case and decided to work with Chelsea. She was very honest, to the point, very patient and incredibly professional. I found that she knows exactly what to do in every situation and ...never gave me a reason to worry about anything during the entire process. She also is more than willing to take the time to explain things in detail which is something I needed often. If she was not available for some reason, her assistant, Tatum, is also very accommodating and knowledgeable. Getting divorced is something I am not proud of, but working with Chelsea made the process a lot less painful than it needed to be. If you are considering hiring an attorney for your case, I highly recommend Chelsea Payment.

Posted by Lisa | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Not just a lawyer, so much more. The woman who fought for my sons best interests

Having to go make a decision to take legal action and find the right lawyer was a very scary and intimidating process for me. However, from the very first consultation with Chelsea I instantly felt at ease. She helped walk me through exactly what the next months would be like and what I needed to e...xpect. From then on she guided me to making the best decisions for my son and always kept his best interests as top priority. Chelsea became so much more to me then a lawyer. As we got closer to the trial date she prepared me and gave me the confidence i needed to stand before a judge and tell my story. Chelsea was the reason why as I left court that day, after the judgment, that I had a smile and full heart. My son won that day, as she made sure the judge was aware of why it was important I get custody as well as my purposed parenting plan. She helped me achieve everything I wanted. I would HIGHLY recommend Chelsea to anyone who is searching for a lawyer. Her confidence, attitude, and passion for her clients is something far beyond what I could have ever dreamed of. I will forever be grateful for her time in my life, and all that she did for me. I have already highly recommended her to several people, and will always have nothing but positive things to say about her. Going through court is a stressful, anxiety ridden time but Chelsea made it so much easier. We truly are lucky to have such a caring, compassionate person in our town.

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Chelsea Payment's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bryan Boender

Family lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Chelsea is a fierce advocate who provides high-quality representation to our firm's clients. I wholeheartedly endorse my law partner."

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John Woodworth

Family lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Payment is a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and effective attorney. Nearly all domestic relations cases should resolve, and my experience has been that having Ms. Payment as part of that effort consistently and appropriately facilitates that result. Nonetheless, if needed, she has presence in the courtroom, and will most assuredly be prepared. I endorse this attorney."

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Alyssa Little

Unknown lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chelsea truly cares about her clients and works hard to achieve the best possible result. Whether you are involved in a family law dispute, or being charged with a crime, I would highly recommend having Chelsea Payment on your side."

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Tom Borton

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would highly recommend Chelsea to anyone. She combines intelligence and hard work with a down-to-earth style in a way that connects with her clients and also with judges and juries."

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Max Mizejewski

Family lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Chelsea for several years and have always been impressed with her professionalism, work ethic and knowledge of the law. She is a great attorney to have on your side."

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Mae Browning

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chelsea is a powerhouse. She is a tireless advocate and well-versed in the law. Any client would benefit by having Chelsea on their side."

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Michael Godfrey

Unknown lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Coit

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Chelsea is an outstanding advocate for her clients. Chelsea works tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome for all of her cases."

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Erin Zemper

Family lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chelsea is a rising star in the Oregon legal community. She is particularly skilled at helping her clients navigate their options and is a tenacious advocate. I highly recommend her."

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Tom Borton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alyssa Little

Family lawyer

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Layla McLean

Financial markets and services lawyer

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Mae Browning

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2024

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

10 Best Family Law Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Boender & Payment, Attorneys

2016 - Present

Partner, Coit & Payment Attorneys at Law, P.C.

2014 - 2016

Attorney, Cohen & Coit, P.C.

2011 - 2014

Law Clerk, Cohen & Coit, P.C.

Associations

2022 - Present

Lane County Family Law Advisory Committee

Member

2014 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

Lane County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Oregon Womens Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

Marion County Bar Association

Member

Education

2014

Willamette University College of Law

J.D.

2009

University of Oregon

B.S.

N/A

University of Montana-Missoula

Publications

2013

Willamette Law Online (WLO) Writer

Languages

English

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