Grace Family Law
Open Hours:
Monday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, Closed
Sunday, Closed




Introduce
For many Oregonians, few experiences are as emotionally challenging and legally intricate as those involving family matters. From the difficult process of divorce to the sensitive issues of child custody and support, navigating family law requires not only keen legal expertise but also a profound sense of empathy and understanding. This is precisely the foundation upon which Grace Family Law has built its esteemed reputation in Portland and across the state.
Grace Family Law, now proudly operating as part of McKinley Irvin's Portland office, has become a beacon of support for individuals undergoing significant personal transitions. Led by experienced attorneys Grace Lee and Joe Crowell, along with their dedicated paralegal Kyle Davis, the firm is consistently praised by clients for providing "flawless legal advice" and for their ability to "keep the emotional temperature low" during highly contentious situations. Their approach is characterized by a blend of rational, realistic counsel and compassionate understanding, ensuring that clients feel both empowered and supported through every step of their legal journey.
The firm's commitment to delivering high-quality, client-centered legal services resonates deeply with the experiences of their clients. Testimonials highlight Grace Lee and Joe Crowell's confident, honest, friendly, and professional demeanor. As one client eloquently put it, "If you find yourself in need of a family law attorney, having a top quality team advocate for you is invaluable. With Grace Family Law you get this help from high quality people, high caliber professionals." This sentiment truly encapsulates the firm's dedication to securing satisfying outcomes while upholding integrity throughout what can be an incredibly difficult time in a person's life.
Grace Family Law, now part of McKinley Irvin's Portland office, is strategically located in a central and easily accessible area of downtown Portland, Oregon. Their office can be found at:
111 SW Columbia St #1315, Portland, OR 97201, USA
This prime downtown Portland address offers excellent accessibility for clients traveling from various parts of Oregon. Situated in the heart of the city, the office is well-served by Portland's comprehensive public transportation network, including multiple TriMet bus lines and MAX light rail stations, making it convenient for those who prefer to use public transit. For clients who choose to drive, numerous parking garages are available within a short walking distance. The location within a professional building also provides a discreet and comfortable environment for discussing sensitive family law matters. The ease of access ensures that individuals across the Oregon region can readily reach the compassionate and professional legal assistance offered by Grace Family Law.
Grace Family Law, as part of McKinley Irvin, specializes exclusively in family law, providing comprehensive legal services designed to guide clients through some of life's most challenging personal transitions. Their expertise covers a wide spectrum of family-related legal issues, always delivered with a focus on thoughtful, high-quality, and client-centered counsel.
- Divorce and Legal Separation: Providing expert guidance and representation through the entire divorce process, including complex asset division, debt allocation, and spousal support negotiations.
- Child Custody and Parenting Plans: Assisting parents in developing and modifying comprehensive parenting plans that prioritize the best interests of the children, including residential schedules and decision-making authority.
- Child Support: Calculating and establishing fair child support orders, as well as handling modifications and enforcement of existing orders.
- Spousal Support (Alimony): Advocating for fair spousal support arrangements, whether you are seeking or obligated to pay.
- Property Division: Navigating the equitable division of marital assets and debts, including real estate, investments, retirement accounts, and businesses.
- Domestic Partnerships: Offering legal services for domestic partners, including dissolution and related matters.
- Modifications of Orders: Assisting with petitions to modify existing divorce, custody, child support, or spousal support orders due to significant changes in circumstances.
- Enforcement of Orders: Taking legal action to enforce court orders when one party is not complying with the terms of a divorce or family court judgment.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution: Exploring and facilitating resolution options such as mediation and collaborative law to help clients reach amicable agreements outside of court, when appropriate.
Grace Family Law distinguishes itself within the Oregon legal landscape through several key features and highlights that underscore their commitment to excellence and client well-being:
- Highly Respected Attorneys: The firm is led by Grace Lee, who serves as Partner in Charge, Portland, and Joe Crowell. Both attorneys are consistently praised by clients for their competence, professionalism, and compassionate approach. Grace Lee has been recognized, including being selected to the Oregon Super Lawyers list every year since 2014 and named to Super Lawyers' Top 25 Women Lawyers list twice.
- Client-Centered Philosophy: The core mission of Grace Family Law, and now McKinley Irvin, is to provide thoughtful, high-quality legal counsel through life's most challenging transitions, ensuring clients feel supported, understood, and empowered.
- Balanced Emotional and Legal Approach: Reviewers highlight the firm's ability to provide "flawless legal advice" while simultaneously "helping keep the emotional temperature low" with difficult parties, demonstrating their skill in managing both the legal and emotional complexities of family law.
- Realistic and Rational Advice: Clients value the "rational, realistic advice and action plan" provided by Grace's team, which helps them navigate their cases with clear expectations and strategic direction.
- Integrity and Professionalism: Clients consistently commend Grace and Joe for their "confidence, honesty, friendly, and professional" demeanor, maintaining a sense of integrity throughout the entire legal process.
- Strong Advocacy and Positive Outcomes: The team is lauded for "moving cases forward and securing satisfying outcomes," showcasing their effectiveness as "top quality" advocates.
- Expertise in Challenging Negotiations: Reviewers note their ability to "rise to the occasion during challenging negotiations" and their deep understanding of "likely outcomes," which is crucial for effective representation in complex family law cases.
- Seamless Transition to McKinley Irvin: The recent integration of Grace Family Law into McKinley Irvin's Portland office has brought together two teams with a shared philosophy, strengthening the family law resources available to the Portland community while maintaining the personalized service Grace Family Law is known for.
Based on the publicly available information, Grace Family Law, now operating as part of McKinley Irvin's Portland office, does not explicitly advertise specific promotions or special offers in the traditional sense, such as discounted rates or free initial consultations. In the highly specialized and personal field of family law, the value of services typically lies in the expertise, experience, and tailored approach provided to each client.
However, the firm's significant "offer" to the community comes in the form of exceptional client experience and effective results. Client testimonials frequently highlight the firm's efficiency and ability to achieve positive outcomes, which can ultimately lead to a more cost-effective and less protracted legal process. For example, one review notes a divorce lasting "less than six months" thanks to their team's advice and action plan, implying a value derived from efficient resolution. The emphasis on "high quality people, high caliber professionals" suggests that the investment in their services yields significant returns in terms of legal success and emotional support during difficult times.
For Oregon residents considering legal representation in family law matters, the best course of action is to contact Grace Family Law directly. During an initial consultation, you can discuss your specific situation, learn about their fee structure, and understand how their strategic and compassionate approach can benefit your case. This direct engagement will provide the most accurate information regarding the cost of services for your unique needs.
For Oregon residents seeking dedicated and compassionate legal assistance with family law matters, Grace Family Law, now part of McKinley Irvin, can be reached using the following contact details:
Address: 111 SW Columbia St #1315, Portland, OR 97201, USA
Phone: (503) 477-5006
Mobile Phone: +1 503-477-5006
Connecting with their office by phone is the most direct way to discuss your needs, inquire about their services, and schedule a consultation with their experienced team. Their central Portland location ensures convenient access for individuals throughout the metropolitan area and beyond.
For Oregonians navigating the often turbulent waters of family law, Grace Family Law, now a vital part of McKinley Irvin's Portland office, is an exceptionally suitable and highly recommended choice. The firm's deep specialization in family law means that locals receive focused expertise from attorneys who are intimately familiar with Oregon's specific legal frameworks and court procedures concerning divorce, child custody, spousal support, and other related matters. This local knowledge is crucial for crafting effective strategies and achieving favorable outcomes tailored to the nuances of Oregon law.
What truly sets Grace Family Law apart for local residents, however, is not just their legal acumen but their profoundly human approach. The testimonials speak volumes: clients describe attorneys Grace Lee and Joe Crowell as "high quality people" and "high caliber professionals" who provide "empathy and understanding" while "moving case forward and securing a satisfying outcome." This blend of fierce advocacy and compassionate support is invaluable when dealing with the emotional weight of family disputes. For many Oregonians, finding an attorney who can keep the "emotional temperature low" during fraught negotiations, as one review noted, is as important as legal success itself.
The firm's convenient downtown Portland location further enhances its suitability for locals, offering easy accessibility for consultations and court appearances. Knowing that you have a respected, experienced team right here in Oregon, one that is highly regarded within the legal community and by past clients, provides immense peace of mind. Grace Family Law offers more than just legal services; they offer a guiding hand and a powerful advocate to help individuals and families in Oregon transition through difficult times with dignity and confidence, making them an invaluable resource for our community.
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111 SW Columbia St #1315, Portland, OR 97201, USA
Customer Reviews
(9 reviews)
Fantastic office across the board, providing flawless legal advice while helping keep the emotional temperature low with a mercurial ex. And that's the best part - less than six months later, she is now my ex, thanks in large part to Grace's team's rational, realistic advice and action plan.
Grace Family Law attorneys and staff are an exceptional group to work with and have acted as stewards through a difficult personal transition. As someone who was married to an attorney I thought professional courtesy would make it hard if not impossible to find a highly competent and well regarded law firm to represent me. After doing my research it was clear that this was not the case, that Grace Family Law was exactly what I was looking for. I wanted representation that could rise to the occasion during challenging negotiations, knew likely outcomes, could understand and respect my perspective yet steer me in the right direction, and would maintain a sense of integrity (and help me to keep mine) through the entire process. From our first meeting to our last Grace and Joe were confident, honest, friendly, and professional. My divorce lasted just over a year and was one of the most challenging emotional experiences of my life. Grace and Joe extended me empathy and understanding while also moving my case forward and securing me a satisfying outcome. If you find yourself in need of a family law attorney, having a top quality team advocate for you is invaluable. With Grace Family Law you get this help from high quality people, high caliber professionals.
When I fired my previous law firm and hired Grace, I started seeing immediate success with my case that had been stuck in court for a year. She resolved a festering legal situation in an ethical, assertive, and respectful way that benefited everyone involved, and it was mostly done within weeks. Her team is small, responsive, connected, and great to work with. Her team kept me in the loop with every step, including a pretty great online case management system that lets you track everything that goes on. It was easy to work with her by email and phone. The other law firm I previously hired supposedly had "more than 370 years of combined experience". However, I spent two years of my time, many thousands of dollars, and literally waited weeks to get replies to correspondence with that other firm. It was hell. Thankfully, someone asked for family law recommendations on the Nextdoor community website, and I saw a list of recommendations that included Grace Lee Law. After I paid for initial consultations with several firms on that list of recommendations, I hired Grace based on her candid assessment of how to proceed, which was a more direct and empathetic approach than what the other firm suggested. Basically, she treated the problem like a human problem first, with legal research and clout to back it up. It was a huge relief to work with her practice. This must be what it's like to work with someone at the top of their game.
Tate Justesen is hands down one of the best attorneys I’ve worked with. He addresses each issue, question, and concern thoroughly and with care. Tate treats his clients with the utmost respect and makes sure to keep you in the loop every step of the way. You’re not just a number at Grace. The entire team was incredibly responsive, professional and supportive from start to finish, and I could not be more grateful for my experience.
This review is solely based of off the experience with follow up and initial conversation with intake to pursue a consultation with an attorney at this firm. After speaking with Kyle the office coordinator so called “Office Manager” KYLE last week about scheduling a consultation with one of the attorneys on a time sensitive issue I was told I would be contacted via email later that day with some dates and times available. With no response still as of today and several attempts to call in to try and schedule with no return calls back I can see why prior reviews with the same experience are apparent. More so I continued to try to make a consultation appointment yet again this morning and spoke with the receptionist who let me know KYLE was the only one who could schedule the consultation and he was unavailable. It wasn’t until informed the receptionist of my frustration and experience with no follow up from KYLE and I wanted to speak with his higher up that he was instantly available. He reassured me he had emailed me yesterday from our first initial conversation a week a go and deemed himself that should have sufficed in lieu of not returning any calls prior that week with my time sensitive issue. After I let him know of his poorly conducted attempt to contact me back he then let me know non of the attorney’s were available or could take my case. His exact words were “no one is available until after the new year”. I understand completely that the firm has many cases as they came highly recommended but as a smaller firm it should not take over a week to get a response from a schedule coordinator to let a possible future client that all the attorney’s are unavailable until after New Years. Really?? After calling KYLE on his lack there of his demeanor completely changed and I asked to be re routed to the front desk. Instead of being professional he asked why and why did I need to talk to the receptionist. I let him know that I wasn’t going to continue the conversation with him and would like to speak with the front desk. This is when he informed me that he was the Office Manager and anything that needed to be left with the front desk he could be made aware of. Interesting how if you a not even a client but a prospective and that’s how you are treated then how actual clients are treated. All in all I believe this was a way letting me know to dodge this firm like a bullet.
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