Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Portland, OR

An associate at the Portland, Oregon, law firm of Morris, Stannard & Batalden Family Law PC, London S. Ballard concentrates her practice on intricate family law matters related to divorce, post-judgment modification, custody and parenting time, stepparents’, co-parents’ and grandparents’ rights, restraining orders and relationship agreements.

Ms. Ballard has earned a reputation for empowering her clients to skillfully navigate through their family law issues. With a deep understanding of the court procedures and processes and legal knowledge, she tailors customized strategies to meet the specific needs of her clients and the children involved. Her timely communication, integrity, candor and genuine interest in her clients’ well-being help make the process stress-free.

In 2016, Ms. Ballard completed her undergraduate degree in history and French studies at the University of Portland. She was actively engaged in working with the Pre-Law Society, the French Club, the Associated Students of the University of Portland, the Roosevelt Institute and the Hall Council. She attained her Juris Doctor in 2019 at the University of Oregon School of Law.

Besides serving as the editor of the Oregon Review of International Law during law school, Ms. Ballard published an article named “Unmarried Cohabitants: How the United States is still not protecting same-sex couples.” She honed her skills in family law while working as a family law extern at the King County Bar Association. Her experience includes her tenure as the law clerk for the Honorable Patricia L. McGuire of the Multnomah County Circuit Court.