Foster Care Lawyers | Portland Office
Practical Foster Care legal help. Representing Portland, Oregon clients.
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Foster Care Lawyers | Portland Office
Contact Richard E. Fowlks, Attorney at Law for experienced Foster Care guidance in Portland, Oregon.
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Foster Care Lawyers | Lake Oswego Office | Serving Portland, OR
Foster Care concerns can be addressed by Jeffrey L. Olson, Attorney at Law. This practice offers legal representation for clients in the Portland, Oregon area.
Foster Care Lawyers | Portland Office
Need help with Foster Care in Oregon? Berman Law Center, PC helps clients in the Portland area.
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Foster Care Lawyers | Portland Office
Foster Care Lawyers | Tigard Office | Serving Portland, OR
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Foster Care Lawyers | Sherwood Office | Serving Portland, OR
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Foster Care Lawyers | Vancouver Office | Serving Portland, OR
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Foster Care Lawyers | Milwaukie Office | Serving Portland, OR
Foster Care Lawyers | Portland Office
Lead Counsel independently verifies Foster Care attorneys in Portland by conferring with Oregon bar associations and conducting annual reviews to confirm that an attorney practices in their advertised practice areas and possesses a valid bar license for the appropriate jurisdictions.
Foster care parents, children in foster care and even relatives of children in foster care may find themselves in need of legal assistance. Sometimes foster parents seek an attorney when the foster parent is being accused of abuse. Foster children or relatives worried about the children’s well-being may also seek legal help.
A Portland foster care attorney can help you manuever through the foster care system. Whether you or a loved one is in foster care or you wish to help others by becoming a foster parent, knowing and protecting your rights is the first step to take.
It is in your best interest to get legal help early on in addressing your situation. There are times when hiring a lawyer quickly is critical to your case, such as if you are charged with a crime. It may also be in your best interest to have a lawyer review the fine print before signing legal documents. A lawyer can also help you get the compensation you deserve if you’ve suffered a serious injury. For issues where money or property is at stake, having a lawyer guide you through the complexities of the legal system can save you time, hassle, and possibly a lot of grief in the long run.
The goal of an initial consultation is to find an attorney you are comfortable working with and someone who can help you understand your options under the law. Seek to understand the relevant legal experience the attorney brings to your case. While it is not realistic to expect an attorney to resolve your legal issue during an initial consultation, you should gain a level of comfort with his/her ability to do so. A good consultation can clarify issues, raise pertinent questions and considerations for your case, and help you make an informed decision towards resolving your legal issue.
A reputable attorney will be very upfront about how he/she will charge you. The three most common fee structures that attorneys use to charge for their services are:
Depending on your specific legal situation, it’s possible that only one type of fee structure is available. For instance, criminal defense attorneys almost always bill by the hour. In a flat fee arrangement, an attorney accepts a one-time payment to help you resolve your issue. With a contingent fee agreement, the client pays little to nothing upfront and the attorney receives a percentage of the money recovered if you win your case.
Pro se – This Latin term refers to representing yourself in court instead of hiring professional legal counsel. Pro se representation can occur in either criminal or civil cases.
Statute – Refers to a law created by a legislative body. For example, the laws enacted by Congress are statutes.
Subject matter jurisdiction – Requirement that a particular court have authority to hear the claim based on the specific type of issue brought to the court. For example, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court only has subject matter jurisdiction over bankruptcy filings, therefore it does not have the authority to render binding judgment over other types of cases, such as divorce.