Kristin Winnie Eaton
Top rated Family Law attorney in West Linn, Oregon
Eaton Family Law & Mediation, LLC
Practice Areas: Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution; view more
Licensed in Oregon since: 1998
Education: Lewis & Clark Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2013, 2021 - 2024 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2008 - 2009 Call today:
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Eaton Family Law & Mediation, LLC
21790 Willamette DrWest Linn, OR 97068 Visit website
Details
Kristin Winnie Eaton is an attorney and the founder of Eaton Family Law & Mediation, LLC, located in West Linn, Oregon. Ms. Eaton focuses her practice on family law and domestic relations matters, handling matters involving divorce, custody, domestic violence, complex financial matters and tax issues. She serves clients in Happy Valley, Lake Oswego, Tualatin and West Linn.
After earning a bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark College, Ms. Eaton received her law degree from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College. She is licensed to practice law in Oregon as well as before the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon and the U.S. Tax Court.
Ms. Eaton has been licensed to practice law since 1998 and has been a part of the Portland family law community for over 20 years. Over the course of her years in practice, she has earned a reputation as a considerate and passionate advocate for both children and parents who are dedicated to protecting the best interests of their children.
In addition to serving as an attorney, Ms. Eaton has served in various other legal roles. She has been a court appointed special advocate and guardian ad litem, representing the best interests of children in family legal matters.
Ms. Eaton has held various leadership roles in her community. She served three terms on the Gladstone School Board and chaired the board for two years. She also sat on the board of directors for the Family Stepping Stones Relief Nursery and was the advisory board chair for Multnomah CourtCare, a project of the Multnomah Bar Foundation.
Practice areas
Family Law, Alternative Dispute ResolutionFocus areas
Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence
- 90% Family Law
- 10% Alternative Dispute Resolution
First Admitted: 1996, Tennessee
Professional Webpage: https://eaton-familylaw.com/our-team/kristin-winnie-eaton/
- Frequent lecturer for CLE courses in Family Law
- Northwestern College of Law of Lewis & Clark College, 1995
- Lewis & Clark College, Bachelor’s Degree , 1991
- Oregon, 1998
- Tennessee State Bar
- Co-chair, Multnomah CourtCare Fundraising Committee (2008 - 2009)
- U.S. Tax Court
- Chair, Multnomah CourtCare Advisory Board (2004 - 2012)
- U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
- Board Member, The Children's Center of Clackamas County Vice Chair 2021, 2020
- Member, Gladstone School Board Vice Chair 2012-13; 2017-18 Chair 2013-14; 2018-19
- Board Member, Family Stepping Stones (Clackamas County Relief Nursery), (2008-2011)
- Advisory Board Chair, Multnomah CourtCare, Multnomah Bar Foundation
- Member, Gladstone School District Budget Committee
- "In celebration of the life of Joyce Ann Harpole, the Harpole Attorney Award recognizes lawyers who work quietly in pursuit of justice while maintaining a sense of balance between their legal career and their personal life that distinguishes them within the legal community." Traits considered: (1) Delight for life, with a clearly lived balance between career, family and community; (2) Well-prepared, vigorous advocacy, with commitment to fairness and just results; (3) Positive community involvement; (4) Diligence in all aspects of life; (5) Overall personal and professional integrity; and (6) Membership in the Oregon State Bar., Joyce Ann Harpole Attorney Award, Lewis & Clark College, School of Law, 2022
- Clackamas County Bar Association
- Oregon Academy Of Family Law Practitioners
- Oregon Bar Association
- Oregon Women Lawyers
- United States Tax Court
- US. District Court For The District Of Oregon
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2013, 2021 - 2024
- Rising Stars: 2008 - 2009
