Family Law, Appellate Practice and DUI Defense Attorneys

Jensen & Leiberan

4915 SW Griffith Drive, Suite 100
Beaverton, Oregon 97005
USA

(503) 641-7990

(503) 646-2053

www.jensen-leiberan.com

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Law Firm Overview

Jensen & Leiberan, founded by attorneys Deanna Ballou Jensen and Margaret H. Leek Leiberan, is a Portland, Oregon area firm that has been cited for both family law and appellate law in Martindale-Hubbells Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers 2008, 2009 and 2010. It is one of only two law firms in Oregon listed in the appellate law section and one of only four law firms listed in the family law section of the Register.

Attorney Deanna Ballou Jensen has more than 25 years of experience handling divorce and family law cases. Appellate attorney Margaret H. Leek Leiberan who has been AV-rated under Martindale-Hubbells peer review rating system for over twenty years, is a Harvard Law graduate whose name appears on 146 published opinions and has over 30 years of experience. They are joined in office by two associates, Lee D. Pritchard and Mindy S. Stannard, two legal assistants and a caring and compassionate staff.

At Jensen & Leiberan, we have the resources and skills to ably handle even the most complex and challenging cases. With offices located in Beaverton, our firm serves residents in the Portland area and the Willamette Valley.

Year this Office was Established: 2007

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Grandparent, Stepparent and Other Non-parent Custody and Visitation Rights; Dissolution of Same Sex Registered Domestic Partnerships; Stalking Orders; Unmarried Cohabitation; Division of Property (Assets and Debts); Modifications

Practice Areas Description

At Jensen & Leiberan, we have more than 60 years of experience helping Portland area clients with the following legal issues:

- Divorce

Legally termed dissolution of marriage, this action ends a marriage and establishes a plan for dividing property (assets and debts) and caring for and financially supporting children and dependent spouses or legally registered same sex "domestic partners."

- Child Support & Spousal Support (Alimony)

There is little room for variation from established child support guidelines, but the law regarding spousal support is much more flexible. We represent clients with support claims and clients seeking to contest or modify an order of child or spousal support.

- Child Custody & Parenting Time (Visitation)

The fitness of the parents and the best interests of the children are the primary concerns. We work to help clients come to a workable agreement outside of court. If this is not possible, we will fight in court for your right to custody and/or parenting time.

- Grandparent, Stepparent and Other Non-parent Custody and Visitation Rights

When there are concerns that parents are unfit, we assert custody claims on behalf of grandparents, stepparents and other non-parents who have a child-parent relationship with the child. We represent relatives or other third parties who have an ongoing relationship with the child and seek visitation rights that parents oppose. We also defend the constitutional right of parents to the custody of their own children against unjustified claims of third parties and represent parents who oppose relatives or other third-parties having visitation with their children when the parents do not believe that this contact is in their children's best interest.

- Dissolution of Same Sex Registered “Domestic Partnerships”

Couples who have legally registered as a "domestic partnership” have the same rights and responsibilities that married persons have under existing statutes and case law. Therefore, the issues involved and our representation of those dissolving registered “domestic partnerships” are the same as for a divorce.

- Domestic Violence

If you are the victim of domestic violence or are afraid you will soon become one, or if you need forceful and effective representation against an accusation of domestic violence, please contact us immediately. We represent clients seeking Family Abuse Prevention restraining orders (FAPA) and defend clients against motions for FAPA orders when they are not justified.

- Stalking Orders

We work both with petitioners seeking stalking orders and with respondents against whom a stalking protective order is sought.

- Unmarried Cohabitation

The legal rights and obligations are not defined by statute for persons who cohabit but have not entered into a contract defining their rights and responsibilities, are not married, or have not legally registered as a “domestic partnership.” When such relationships are terminated, the property rights of such couples are controlled by case law that can be inconsistent and that frequently does not cover all issues. We will explain your rights and help you obtain a fair division of assets.

- Division of Property (Assets and Debts)

Who gets the car, the house, the bank accounts, and the credit card bills? Our legal team works to make certain there is a fair and equitable distribution of assets and debts. We also work with individuals with separate assets and those with business or corporate interests to assure that your rights are protected.

- Modifications

As your life changes, your court-ordered child support, spousal support, and child custody and parenting time arrangements may need to change as well. We will evaluate your entire situation and explain the risk and benefits of seeking a modification. If you decide to seek a modification we will vigorously represent you to achieve your goals, first through negotiation and then, if necessary, in court.

- Legal Separation

Whether for religious reasons, to preserve health care coverage or because you can't live together but aren't ready to divorce, legal separation offers a viable option for some people. However, there are pitfalls that we will explain that are important considerations for anyone considering a legal separation.

- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

These agreements often make sense in second or subsequent marriages or when there is a disparity of income or assets in a first marriage. We draft and review prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

- Adoption

We help families become one through stepparent adoption and help them grow through private adoptions.

- Paternity

Without establishing paternity, a father has no legal right to child custody or parenting time, and an unmarried mother has no right to receive child support from the father of her children. We represent clients seeking to establish paternity and defend clients against paternity claims that they believe are unfounded.

Our additional areas of practice include:

- DUII Defense

A conviction for driving while under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) can result in fines, probation and jail time. The long-term consequences can restrict your ability to get a job, a loan, a place to live or an education. To protect your interests, it is important to speak to a DUII attorney as soon as possible. We represent clients charged with DUII for one flat fee, unless the case goes to trial.

- Appeals

Our respected appellate attorney is a Harvard Law School graduate who has been achieving positive results for clients in the Oregon Court of Appeals and the Oregon Supreme Court for decades. She represents clients in appeals in all areas of the law (except criminal) including: Business and real property disputes; Personal injury cases; Divorces with complex custody and property issues; Medical and legal malpractice; and Virtually every other area of civil law.

Attorneys

	Deanna B Jensen Partner Adoption, Alimony, Child Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence		Margaret Leiberan Partner Appellate Practice
	Lee D. Pritchard Associate Adoption, Alimony, Child Support and Custody, Child Visitation, Divorce		Mindy S. Stannard Associate Adoption, Alimony, Child Support and Custody, Child Visitation, Divorce