team-member

CJ Graves

Portland, OR

Licensed for 8 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

C.J. brings a deliberate focus to listening and understanding his client’s goals and concerns. Recognizing that clients seek counsel for a myriad of reasons, he works through each situation uniquely. He advocates for and reassure his clients, addresses their financial concerns, and protects their interests. C.J. recently received his Juris Doctor from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark, where he earned academic honors. Prior to that, he received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Portland, with a double major in English and Psychology. When he’s not working, you’ll often find him running trails throughout Portland, working out at the gym, exploring new restaurants, or indulging in his two vices: drinking coffee at one of the local coffee roasters and reading a book from his wide-ranging collection.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Domestic Violence

Language

English

Contact

C.J. GravesGraves & Swanson707 SW Washington Street, Suite 600Portland, OR, 97205 Office (503) 406-2140 Graves & Swanson707 SW Washington Street, Suite 600707 SW Washington Street, Suite 600Portland, OR, 97205 Office (503) 406-2140(503) 406-2140

Office: (503) 855-6644

Website: N/A

Reviews

Autumn
February 5, 2019

C.J. Graves and Jaqueline Swanson-Graves are hands down the most thorough and highly educated team. They hold the bar of ethics extremely high and treated me with the upmost care and respect. I have 110% trust for the way they handled my case. C.J. Graves took my case on a Thursday, studied it over the weekend and won for me that next Tuesday. I described him as an angel with blazing swords. One could also call him a peaceful warrior, for every action, decision and advice he gave me was in the theme of being peaceful and winning without throwing mud. I am forever grateful that I had the honor of being represented by C.J. Graves.

Justin
August 15, 2018

Graves and Swanson LLC truly care about you and your legal rights. I can not express how grateful I am for the hard work that CJ put into my case. He went over and beyond in professionalism, time, and effort. This was clear through his interactions with me, documents submitted to the courts, and results. Thank you CJ and Jackie!

Hector
November 23, 2016

It was a pleasure working with CJ graves. From the very first consultation he was very thorough with all my options . He made every effort to outline the best choices in regards to assets, child support , and custody with my divorce case. It was a very great experience and I would highly recommend him.

Caryn
November 19, 2016

We went to CJ regarding an employment matter with my husband's former employer. We found CJ to be very honest and straightforward regarding our concerns. He was very attentive and made certain he had the complete picture before offering his advice and suggestions. While he felt one part of our claim was valid and worth pursuing, he advised the second portion of our claim would likely not work out to our satisfaction. We greatly appreciated his honesty, as other attorneys might have been inclined to encourage us to pursue both, even knowing one would be a waste of our time and funds, so they could charge more. As of now, we intend to pursue legal action in the first half of 2017. We would strongly recommend CJ to anybody who has employment matters they need an attorney to resolve.

Stephanie M.
August 31, 2015

I cannot recommend CJ Graves enough! My divorce should have been cut and dry, but it went WAY in the opposite direction. But .... CJ planned for each outcome ahead of time. We were thrown some huge curve-balls during my legal battle and I was so relieved to hear him say "just in case that happened, I already prepared for it." I was very clueless when it came to legal terms and processes, and he was incredibly patient to explain them to me in terms I could understand. CJ knew what was most important to me and he kept his focus there the entire time. He went above and beyond in that regard. CJ also kept costs in mind while working on my case, knowing I truly wasn't in the best financial position for what was happening to me. When the papers were signed, CJ continued to support me to make sure that all the things that were supposed to happen months later, happened. He still has my back today, and I highly recommend him to anyone who finds themselves in a position like mine. I can't tell you how many times I emailed him in a panic and he brought me back down to earth. He WILL get you through it!

Jackie
November 13, 2014

Mr. Graves is a very thoughtful, calm, intelligent lawyer. He immediately made me feel confident and at ease with the process that I would be going through. CJ always made sure I understood all aspects of the paperwork and was very diligent in returning calls and emails. He made sure that I understood the consequences of items I may have wanted to keep "as is" but also respected and fully supported my choices. I never felt alone, not listened to or not important. CJ is kind, soft spoken, thoroughly knowledgeable about the law, and more importantly people oriented lawyer. Don't let his quietness make you think he may be passive. He is a powerhouse and will get the work done. And at the end you will feel whole and confident to move on with your life.

Hannah
May 17, 2014

CJ Graves handled my divorce case with professionalism and tact. He did what needed to be done correctly and thoroughly but also remembered the practical need to be cost efficient. He kept me informed every step of the way and I believe he got me the best result possible in my case - a fair settlement with no drama. I can't thank him enough.

Autumn
February 5, 2019

C.J. Graves and Jaqueline Swanson-Graves are hands down the most thorough and highly educated team. They hold the bar of ethics extremely high and treated me with the upmost care and respect. I have 110% trust for the way they handled my case. C.J. Graves took my case on a Thursday, studied it over the weekend and won for me that next Tuesday. I described him as an angel with blazing swords. One could also call him a peaceful warrior, for every action, decision and advice he gave me was in the theme of being peaceful and winning without throwing mud. I am forever grateful that I had the honor of being represented by C.J. Graves.

Justin
August 15, 2018

Graves and Swanson LLC truly care about you and your legal rights. I can not express how grateful I am for the hard work that CJ put into my case. He went over and beyond in professionalism, time, and effort. This was clear through his interactions with me, documents submitted to the courts, and results. Thank you CJ and Jackie!

Hector
November 23, 2016

It was a pleasure working with CJ graves. From the very first consultation he was very thorough with all my options . He made every effort to outline the best choices in regards to assets, child support , and custody with my divorce case. It was a very great experience and I would highly recommend him.

Caryn
November 19, 2016

We went to CJ regarding an employment matter with my husband's former employer. We found CJ to be very honest and straightforward regarding our concerns. He was very attentive and made certain he had the complete picture before offering his advice and suggestions. While he felt one part of our claim was valid and worth pursuing, he advised the second portion of our claim would likely not work out to our satisfaction. We greatly appreciated his honesty, as other attorneys might have been inclined to encourage us to pursue both, even knowing one would be a waste of our time and funds, so they could charge more. As of now, we intend to pursue legal action in the first half of 2017. We would strongly recommend CJ to anybody who has employment matters they need an attorney to resolve.

Stephanie M.
August 31, 2015

I cannot recommend CJ Graves enough! My divorce should have been cut and dry, but it went WAY in the opposite direction. But .... CJ planned for each outcome ahead of time. We were thrown some huge curve-balls during my legal battle and I was so relieved to hear him say "just in case that happened, I already prepared for it." I was very clueless when it came to legal terms and processes, and he was incredibly patient to explain them to me in terms I could understand. CJ knew what was most important to me and he kept his focus there the entire time. He went above and beyond in that regard. CJ also kept costs in mind while working on my case, knowing I truly wasn't in the best financial position for what was happening to me. When the papers were signed, CJ continued to support me to make sure that all the things that were supposed to happen months later, happened. He still has my back today, and I highly recommend him to anyone who finds themselves in a position like mine. I can't tell you how many times I emailed him in a panic and he brought me back down to earth. He WILL get you through it!

Jackie
November 13, 2014

Mr. Graves is a very thoughtful, calm, intelligent lawyer. He immediately made me feel confident and at ease with the process that I would be going through. CJ always made sure I understood all aspects of the paperwork and was very diligent in returning calls and emails. He made sure that I understood the consequences of items I may have wanted to keep "as is" but also respected and fully supported my choices. I never felt alone, not listened to or not important. CJ is kind, soft spoken, thoroughly knowledgeable about the law, and more importantly people oriented lawyer. Don't let his quietness make you think he may be passive. He is a powerhouse and will get the work done. And at the end you will feel whole and confident to move on with your life.

Hannah
May 17, 2014

CJ Graves handled my divorce case with professionalism and tact. He did what needed to be done correctly and thoroughly but also remembered the practical need to be cost efficient. He kept me informed every step of the way and I believe he got me the best result possible in my case - a fair settlement with no drama. I can't thank him enough.

Autumn
February 5, 2019

C.J. Graves and Jaqueline Swanson-Graves are hands down the most thorough and highly educated team. They hold the bar of ethics extremely high and treated me with the upmost care and respect. I have 110% trust for the way they handled my case. C.J. Graves took my case on a Thursday, studied it over the weekend and won for me that next Tuesday. I described him as an angel with blazing swords. One could also call him a peaceful warrior, for every action, decision and advice he gave me was in the theme of being peaceful and winning without throwing mud. I am forever grateful that I had the honor of being represented by C.J. Graves.

Justin
August 15, 2018

Graves and Swanson LLC truly care about you and your legal rights. I can not express how grateful I am for the hard work that CJ put into my case. He went over and beyond in professionalism, time, and effort. This was clear through his interactions with me, documents submitted to the courts, and results. Thank you CJ and Jackie!

Hector
November 23, 2016

It was a pleasure working with CJ graves. From the very first consultation he was very thorough with all my options . He made every effort to outline the best choices in regards to assets, child support , and custody with my divorce case. It was a very great experience and I would highly recommend him.

Caryn
November 19, 2016

We went to CJ regarding an employment matter with my husband's former employer. We found CJ to be very honest and straightforward regarding our concerns. He was very attentive and made certain he had the complete picture before offering his advice and suggestions. While he felt one part of our claim was valid and worth pursuing, he advised the second portion of our claim would likely not work out to our satisfaction. We greatly appreciated his honesty, as other attorneys might have been inclined to encourage us to pursue both, even knowing one would be a waste of our time and funds, so they could charge more. As of now, we intend to pursue legal action in the first half of 2017. We would strongly recommend CJ to anybody who has employment matters they need an attorney to resolve.

Stephanie M.
August 31, 2015

I cannot recommend CJ Graves enough! My divorce should have been cut and dry, but it went WAY in the opposite direction. But .... CJ planned for each outcome ahead of time. We were thrown some huge curve-balls during my legal battle and I was so relieved to hear him say "just in case that happened, I already prepared for it." I was very clueless when it came to legal terms and processes, and he was incredibly patient to explain them to me in terms I could understand. CJ knew what was most important to me and he kept his focus there the entire time. He went above and beyond in that regard. CJ also kept costs in mind while working on my case, knowing I truly wasn't in the best financial position for what was happening to me. When the papers were signed, CJ continued to support me to make sure that all the things that were supposed to happen months later, happened. He still has my back today, and I highly recommend him to anyone who finds themselves in a position like mine. I can't tell you how many times I emailed him in a panic and he brought me back down to earth. He WILL get you through it!

Jackie
November 13, 2014

Mr. Graves is a very thoughtful, calm, intelligent lawyer. He immediately made me feel confident and at ease with the process that I would be going through. CJ always made sure I understood all aspects of the paperwork and was very diligent in returning calls and emails. He made sure that I understood the consequences of items I may have wanted to keep "as is" but also respected and fully supported my choices. I never felt alone, not listened to or not important. CJ is kind, soft spoken, thoroughly knowledgeable about the law, and more importantly people oriented lawyer. Don't let his quietness make you think he may be passive. He is a powerhouse and will get the work done. And at the end you will feel whole and confident to move on with your life.

Hannah
May 17, 2014

CJ Graves handled my divorce case with professionalism and tact. He did what needed to be done correctly and thoroughly but also remembered the practical need to be cost efficient. He kept me informed every step of the way and I believe he got me the best result possible in my case - a fair settlement with no drama. I can't thank him enough.