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Stephen Bedor

Lake Oswego, OR

Licensed for 39 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Providing Effective Legal Strategies for Over 30 Years.  I serve primarily Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties and have presented at continuing legal education seminars to assist in educating the legal community..  The Law Office of Stephen Bedor is above all a client-centered family law practice. The break-up of a family can be one of the most difficult times in any person's life. You are likely concerned about how your life will change, the time you will have with your children, your financial future, and unsure about the legal process ahead. Taking you through your divorce, child custody proceedings and a variety of other family law matters, the experience and knowledge of Stephen J. Bedor ensures your interests are fully protected. A Caring and Thoughtful Approach to Family Law. We understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships with your children; often the focal point of divorce cases. In cases involving children, we encourage the parties to work together finding a solution that everyone can agree upon. You will likely be parenting with your ex-spouse long after your divorce is finalized and your children will benefit from a custody agreement that you and your ex-spouse have created and agreed upon, rather than one that was created by a judge. Our clients appreciate our law firm's dedication to creative and cooperative methods of dispute resolution. We Understand What You Are Going Through As an experienced lawyer I can provide legal advice on the difficult and emotional issues of divorce, child custody or parenting time as well as other family law matters, including modifications of existing spousal support (alimony) or child support and child custody or parenting time arrangements. We will sit down, discuss your legal matter and discuss your options. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6 p.m., evening and weekends available by appointment. Contact us today to schedule a consultation. Our Divorce Attorney Serves Lake Oswego and Portland Communities *Conveniently Located Near the Intersection of I5 and 217 * Free Parking!* Major Credit Cards Accepted On Your Side and Protecting Your Interests in Your Time of CrisisIn some cases, a more aggressive approach may be necessary. As an accomplished trial attorney, Stephen J. Bedor is dedicated to making the solution become reality. We want to get you the results you deserve, and we are prepared to take your case to court. When you retain our services, you get a legal team committed to you and your family. We make sure that you are not being taken advantage of and help you to understand the legal reasons behind the steps we are taking. Our team approach gives clients an exceptionally responsive environment where our attorney and legal assistant are well-informed and prepared to answer your questions. In the courtroom, this means clients get four-handed trial representation with an attorney-paralegal team. Extensive Network of ExpertsAny divorce or other family law cases require technical or specialized knowledge that is often not directly related to family law itself, but critical for purposes of advising clients and presenting evidence. In fact, working with the right experts may be as important as choosing the right divorce attorney.Stephen J. Bedor has established relationships with knowledgeable, experienced, and respected experts in various fields including tax, financial planning, parenting investigation, private investigation, actuarial services, business valuation, employment benefits valuation, and real estate valuation. Call Our Experienced Oregon Family Law Team at (503) 212-4878. Our Divorce, Custody, Adoption and Family Law Firm Gets Results Having an experienced and successful trial lawyer on your side can make all the difference. We often achieve the results our clients are looking for through settlements, because opposing counsel understand that I am willing to go to court if a reasonable settlement cannot be negotiated.  Our attorney, legal assistant and experts can advance a favorable result. Contact my office at 503-699-0402 or through our through the Contact Us link  at my website, Law Office of Stephen J. Bedor,  so we can begin working toward a favorable solution to your legal concern. Our office is conveniently in 4248 Galewood Street, Lake Oswegon, Oregon 97035.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Language

English

Contact

4248 Galewood StreetLake Oswego, OR, 970354248 Galewood StreetLake Oswego, OR, 97035

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Megan
June 18, 2015

Stephen Bedor represented me in a high conflict divorce and custody fight. Mr. Bedor was my second attorney after my first attorney went on maternity leave. I wish Stephen had been my attorney from the beginning. He really stood up for me. Stephen showed strong moral values and really cared about the best interest of me and my children. He was very honest and up front with me while helping me see the reality of my situation. He aggressively pursued assets my husband tried to hide. His strong attention to detail led him to catch my husband making false statements at trial. He also was an excellent life coach, setting me up with a wonderful vocational expert to assist me in getting into the career path I need to support my family after being a stay at home mother. He helped me get the support I needed to set me up for financial independence. I am eternally grateful for the assistance Stephen gave me and I would highly recommend him to anyone going through a divorce or custody battle.

Dustin
October 17, 2014

Stephen Bedor represented me in a highly contested divorce and restraining order case. I just wanted to take the time to tell anyone who is interested in using Mr. Bedor how happy I am with the outcome of everything. I got pretty much exactly what I wanted the day I walked into his office. I have Mr. Bedor to thank. Mr. Bedor was able to have the restraining order dismissed after a two day hearing. In the divorce he obtained the time I wanted with the children. I knew I would be paying spousal support and Mr. Bedor negotiated a very favorable settlement on this issue. I had substantial and complicated assets to deal with. Mr. Bedor obtained a very favorable financial settlement . He did so without being nasty and while preserving a working relationship between myself and my ex-wife. I have dealt with lawyers before on a variety of issues. Mr. Bedor is the best lawyer I've ever encountered. Mr. Bedor is a truly great attorney and he should be proud of what he accomplished in my case. He deserve every penny of what I paid him.

Steve
September 3, 2013

I have known Stephen Bedor for nearly two years. He has given me valuable legal advice for my business. From his many years of experience dealing with a wide variety of legal situations and many people in all walks of life, he has developed important and valuable knowledge, wisdom, and compassion. He is a formidable ally to have on your side. He is highly intelligent, and he can think independently, in the moment. He is a great attorney, and I have recommended his work to many people. Our offices are located in the same floor of our office building, and I see him often. I will continue to recommend Stephen Bedor.

Donna
July 19, 2012

He represented my son when he worked at Hyatt Legal Services many years ago for a criminal case. It was an error in judgement and my son could have faced jail time due to his PTSD after being in the army. I think he is one of the top attorneys in the state. He cares about his clients and is knowledgeable and adept at handling each case. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone needing legal council. I'm positive that had we had anyone else representing us, the case would not have turned out as well as it did.

Nathan
August 13, 2010

According to other attorneys, a complete change in sole-custody is almost unheard of, making my case a lost cause but to Mr. Bedor it was a challenge he was eager to take on. I came to Mr. Bedor wanting to gain sole-custody of my two sons whom my ex-wife had sole-custody of for the previous five years while I was out of state for the majority of the time serving in the military. He was very honest with me about what the possible outcomes of each of my desires were, and expressed his professional opinion in a respectful manner. He was very knowledgeable about the detailed process my case had to go through, and was very prompt and firm when responding with the opposing party. He and his staff knew my case very thoroughly and kept in close contact to keep me up to date with each detail. Not only did Mr. Bedor win my case, but he granted my sons their child hood and a hopeful future. Mr. Bedors efforts, simply put, were the miracle that an unpromising situation and innocent children needed. Two years later, I felt the judgment needed to be changed again in the best interest of my sons, and that contempt issues needed to be addressed. Without hesitation I returned to Mr. Bedor for his assistance. Again, he was honest about the possible outcomes of each issue, and immediately started drafting paperwork to start the legal process. Not to my surprise, Mr. Bedor was a true professional both pre-trial and during my trial. He expressed both my concerns and my sons best interests very accurately and did not let the opposing counsel manipulate or construe my case. Yet again Mr. Bedor brought victory to myself and my sons case. The level of expertise Mr. Bedor can offer to your situation, and the results he can get for you and your child/ren is priceless! I have recommended him and will continue to recommend Mr. Bedor in every legal matter both large and small.

anonymous
January 25, 2019

I hired Mr. Bedor for a very simple divorce. His communication was awful and so was his assistant's. His billing practices are unprofessional and he and his assistant cannot even keep track of what they're owed. If it wasn't for my precise accounting of what I owed and what I paid, I would have really been ripped off. He billed me for things that were not done and became irritated when I brought these errors to his attention. I ended up firing him and finding other representation. He refused to return my discovery documents to me, claiming he lost them. He's either vindictive or incompetent, or maybe a little of both. Stay away from this guy. He may have a five star review on here, but the last review was 5 years ago. You're better off representing yourself or hiring anyone else.

Megan
June 18, 2015

Stephen Bedor represented me in a high conflict divorce and custody fight. Mr. Bedor was my second attorney after my first attorney went on maternity leave. I wish Stephen had been my attorney from the beginning. He really stood up for me. Stephen showed strong moral values and really cared about the best interest of me and my children. He was very honest and up front with me while helping me see the reality of my situation. He aggressively pursued assets my husband tried to hide. His strong attention to detail led him to catch my husband making false statements at trial. He also was an excellent life coach, setting me up with a wonderful vocational expert to assist me in getting into the career path I need to support my family after being a stay at home mother. He helped me get the support I needed to set me up for financial independence. I am eternally grateful for the assistance Stephen gave me and I would highly recommend him to anyone going through a divorce or custody battle.

Dustin
October 17, 2014

Stephen Bedor represented me in a highly contested divorce and restraining order case. I just wanted to take the time to tell anyone who is interested in using Mr. Bedor how happy I am with the outcome of everything. I got pretty much exactly what I wanted the day I walked into his office. I have Mr. Bedor to thank. Mr. Bedor was able to have the restraining order dismissed after a two day hearing. In the divorce he obtained the time I wanted with the children. I knew I would be paying spousal support and Mr. Bedor negotiated a very favorable settlement on this issue. I had substantial and complicated assets to deal with. Mr. Bedor obtained a very favorable financial settlement . He did so without being nasty and while preserving a working relationship between myself and my ex-wife. I have dealt with lawyers before on a variety of issues. Mr. Bedor is the best lawyer I've ever encountered. Mr. Bedor is a truly great attorney and he should be proud of what he accomplished in my case. He deserve every penny of what I paid him.

Steve
September 3, 2013

I have known Stephen Bedor for nearly two years. He has given me valuable legal advice for my business. From his many years of experience dealing with a wide variety of legal situations and many people in all walks of life, he has developed important and valuable knowledge, wisdom, and compassion. He is a formidable ally to have on your side. He is highly intelligent, and he can think independently, in the moment. He is a great attorney, and I have recommended his work to many people. Our offices are located in the same floor of our office building, and I see him often. I will continue to recommend Stephen Bedor.

Donna
July 19, 2012

He represented my son when he worked at Hyatt Legal Services many years ago for a criminal case. It was an error in judgement and my son could have faced jail time due to his PTSD after being in the army. I think he is one of the top attorneys in the state. He cares about his clients and is knowledgeable and adept at handling each case. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone needing legal council. I'm positive that had we had anyone else representing us, the case would not have turned out as well as it did.

Nathan
August 13, 2010

According to other attorneys, a complete change in sole-custody is almost unheard of, making my case a lost cause but to Mr. Bedor it was a challenge he was eager to take on. I came to Mr. Bedor wanting to gain sole-custody of my two sons whom my ex-wife had sole-custody of for the previous five years while I was out of state for the majority of the time serving in the military. He was very honest with me about what the possible outcomes of each of my desires were, and expressed his professional opinion in a respectful manner. He was very knowledgeable about the detailed process my case had to go through, and was very prompt and firm when responding with the opposing party. He and his staff knew my case very thoroughly and kept in close contact to keep me up to date with each detail. Not only did Mr. Bedor win my case, but he granted my sons their child hood and a hopeful future. Mr. Bedors efforts, simply put, were the miracle that an unpromising situation and innocent children needed. Two years later, I felt the judgment needed to be changed again in the best interest of my sons, and that contempt issues needed to be addressed. Without hesitation I returned to Mr. Bedor for his assistance. Again, he was honest about the possible outcomes of each issue, and immediately started drafting paperwork to start the legal process. Not to my surprise, Mr. Bedor was a true professional both pre-trial and during my trial. He expressed both my concerns and my sons best interests very accurately and did not let the opposing counsel manipulate or construe my case. Yet again Mr. Bedor brought victory to myself and my sons case. The level of expertise Mr. Bedor can offer to your situation, and the results he can get for you and your child/ren is priceless! I have recommended him and will continue to recommend Mr. Bedor in every legal matter both large and small.

anonymous
January 25, 2019

I hired Mr. Bedor for a very simple divorce. His communication was awful and so was his assistant's. His billing practices are unprofessional and he and his assistant cannot even keep track of what they're owed. If it wasn't for my precise accounting of what I owed and what I paid, I would have really been ripped off. He billed me for things that were not done and became irritated when I brought these errors to his attention. I ended up firing him and finding other representation. He refused to return my discovery documents to me, claiming he lost them. He's either vindictive or incompetent, or maybe a little of both. Stay away from this guy. He may have a five star review on here, but the last review was 5 years ago. You're better off representing yourself or hiring anyone else.

Megan
June 18, 2015

Stephen Bedor represented me in a high conflict divorce and custody fight. Mr. Bedor was my second attorney after my first attorney went on maternity leave. I wish Stephen had been my attorney from the beginning. He really stood up for me. Stephen showed strong moral values and really cared about the best interest of me and my children. He was very honest and up front with me while helping me see the reality of my situation. He aggressively pursued assets my husband tried to hide. His strong attention to detail led him to catch my husband making false statements at trial. He also was an excellent life coach, setting me up with a wonderful vocational expert to assist me in getting into the career path I need to support my family after being a stay at home mother. He helped me get the support I needed to set me up for financial independence. I am eternally grateful for the assistance Stephen gave me and I would highly recommend him to anyone going through a divorce or custody battle.

Dustin
October 17, 2014

Stephen Bedor represented me in a highly contested divorce and restraining order case. I just wanted to take the time to tell anyone who is interested in using Mr. Bedor how happy I am with the outcome of everything. I got pretty much exactly what I wanted the day I walked into his office. I have Mr. Bedor to thank. Mr. Bedor was able to have the restraining order dismissed after a two day hearing. In the divorce he obtained the time I wanted with the children. I knew I would be paying spousal support and Mr. Bedor negotiated a very favorable settlement on this issue. I had substantial and complicated assets to deal with. Mr. Bedor obtained a very favorable financial settlement . He did so without being nasty and while preserving a working relationship between myself and my ex-wife. I have dealt with lawyers before on a variety of issues. Mr. Bedor is the best lawyer I've ever encountered. Mr. Bedor is a truly great attorney and he should be proud of what he accomplished in my case. He deserve every penny of what I paid him.

Steve
September 3, 2013

I have known Stephen Bedor for nearly two years. He has given me valuable legal advice for my business. From his many years of experience dealing with a wide variety of legal situations and many people in all walks of life, he has developed important and valuable knowledge, wisdom, and compassion. He is a formidable ally to have on your side. He is highly intelligent, and he can think independently, in the moment. He is a great attorney, and I have recommended his work to many people. Our offices are located in the same floor of our office building, and I see him often. I will continue to recommend Stephen Bedor.

Donna
July 19, 2012

He represented my son when he worked at Hyatt Legal Services many years ago for a criminal case. It was an error in judgement and my son could have faced jail time due to his PTSD after being in the army. I think he is one of the top attorneys in the state. He cares about his clients and is knowledgeable and adept at handling each case. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone needing legal council. I'm positive that had we had anyone else representing us, the case would not have turned out as well as it did.

Nathan
August 13, 2010

According to other attorneys, a complete change in sole-custody is almost unheard of, making my case a lost cause but to Mr. Bedor it was a challenge he was eager to take on. I came to Mr. Bedor wanting to gain sole-custody of my two sons whom my ex-wife had sole-custody of for the previous five years while I was out of state for the majority of the time serving in the military. He was very honest with me about what the possible outcomes of each of my desires were, and expressed his professional opinion in a respectful manner. He was very knowledgeable about the detailed process my case had to go through, and was very prompt and firm when responding with the opposing party. He and his staff knew my case very thoroughly and kept in close contact to keep me up to date with each detail. Not only did Mr. Bedor win my case, but he granted my sons their child hood and a hopeful future. Mr. Bedors efforts, simply put, were the miracle that an unpromising situation and innocent children needed. Two years later, I felt the judgment needed to be changed again in the best interest of my sons, and that contempt issues needed to be addressed. Without hesitation I returned to Mr. Bedor for his assistance. Again, he was honest about the possible outcomes of each issue, and immediately started drafting paperwork to start the legal process. Not to my surprise, Mr. Bedor was a true professional both pre-trial and during my trial. He expressed both my concerns and my sons best interests very accurately and did not let the opposing counsel manipulate or construe my case. Yet again Mr. Bedor brought victory to myself and my sons case. The level of expertise Mr. Bedor can offer to your situation, and the results he can get for you and your child/ren is priceless! I have recommended him and will continue to recommend Mr. Bedor in every legal matter both large and small.

anonymous
January 25, 2019

I hired Mr. Bedor for a very simple divorce. His communication was awful and so was his assistant's. His billing practices are unprofessional and he and his assistant cannot even keep track of what they're owed. If it wasn't for my precise accounting of what I owed and what I paid, I would have really been ripped off. He billed me for things that were not done and became irritated when I brought these errors to his attention. I ended up firing him and finding other representation. He refused to return my discovery documents to me, claiming he lost them. He's either vindictive or incompetent, or maybe a little of both. Stay away from this guy. He may have a five star review on here, but the last review was 5 years ago. You're better off representing yourself or hiring anyone else.