How much does it cost to hire Jennifer for a child custody case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jennifer walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Jennifer offer a free consultation?

Jennifer charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check Jennifer's current terms during booking.

How long do child custody cases in Oregon typically take?

Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jennifer gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Jennifer take my case if I'm outside West Linn?

Jennifer is licensed in Oregon. Matters governed by Oregon law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jennifer will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Jennifer?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jennifer will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Jennifer accepting new child custody clients right now?

Jennifer's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Jennifer B. Sackett, Child Custody Attorney in West Linn, Oregon

Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Child Custody, Child Support, and Divorce

Senior Attorney & MediatoratEaton Family Law & Mediation, LLC

West Linn, OR

Practicing child custody in West Linn since 2006.

20+: Years practicing
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Jennifer B. Sackett is a senior attorney & mediator based in West Linn, OR. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Child Support, and Divorce. Jennifer has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Eaton Family Law & Mediation, LLC.

Based in: West Linn, OR
Experience: over 20 years
Known for: Child Custody · Child Support · Divorce

Handles Child Custody, Child Support, and Divorce matters from West Linn, OR.
Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Jennifer takes on

Jennifer concentrates on child custody, child support, divorce, dv defense, and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jennifer handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Child Custody cases in West Linn, Oregon

Jennifer takes child custody matters in West Linn, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.

Child Support cases in West Linn, Oregon

Jennifer takes child support matters in West Linn, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.

Divorce cases in West Linn, Oregon

Jennifer takes divorce matters in West Linn, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.

DV Defense cases in West Linn, Oregon

Jennifer takes dv defense matters in West Linn, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.

Family Law cases in West Linn, Oregon

Jennifer takes family law matters in West Linn, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Jennifer B. Sackett — child custody lawyer in West Linn

Jennifer has practiced family law since 2006, spending the first nine years of her career in Southeastern North Carolina. In October of 2014, Jennifer married her husband, Jess (a native Portlander), and relocated with her family to Oregon, where she began representing children and families in all types of domestic relations issues including divorce, custody and parenting time disputes, division of assets and debts, as well as modification or enforcement of prior orders. Jennifer takes great pride in treating her clients as individuals, each with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. She provides every client with personal attention and zealous advocacy during an emotionally vulnerable time in their lives.

Jennifer earned her undergraduate degree in International Studies from Vassar College in 2001, where she was a four-year recipient of the Dorothy Danforth Compton Memorial Scholarship. At Vassar, she was selected as the senior student departmental intern for International Studies, and inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honors fraternity. Jennifer went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from Washington and Lee University School of Law in Lexington, Virginia in 2004. During law school, Jennifer was a staff writer and editor for the Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights & Social Justice, and a volunteer with the Rockbridge County Literacy Initiative. Jennifer is licensed to practice in Oregon and North Carolina, as well as Federal District Court.

Jennifer resides with her husband and three children in Corbett, Oregon, and enjoys taking advantage of the beautiful Columbia Gorge scenic area. Jennifer’s husband is a Special Forces Engineer (18C) in the Washington National Guard, and was awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his service and for injuries sustained in combat during his most recent deployment to Afghanistan in 2015. Jennifer is tirelessly dedicated to issues affecting both active and retired servicemembers and their families, and currently serves as an At-Large Member on the Executive Board of the Oregon State Bar’s Military and Veteran’s Law Section.

Awards

• National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2017 Top Ten Under 40

• American Institute of Family Law Attorneys Client Satisfaction Award, 2017

Bar Memberships/Certifications/Affiliations:

• North Carolina State Bar, United States District Court, 2006-current

• Oregon State Bar, 2015-current

• At-Large Member, Executive Board of Military/Veterans Law Section of the Oregon State Bar, current position: 2016-2018

• Member, American Bar Association, 2006-current

• Member North Carolina Bar Association, 2006-current

• Member, Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS), 2015-current

• Member, Family Law Section, Military and Veterans Law Section, Oregon State Bar, 2015-current

• Volunteer, Muscular Dystrophy Association of Southeastern North Carolina, American Red Cross, Lawyers 4 Literacy, NC4All

Jennifer's approach to child custody cases

The kind of cases Jennifer takes

Jennifer reviews new inquiries case-by-case for child custody, child support, and divorce matters in West Linn and the surrounding Oregon area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Washington and Lee University School of Law JD
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Jurisdictions

Jennifer's state bar admissions

Oregon
2015 · ACTIVE
North Carolina
2006 · ACTIVE

Jennifer studied at — in Washington and Lee University School of Law JD.

Law school and academic background

Jennifer completed — in Washington and Lee University School of Law JD. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jennifer runs in Oregon is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Jennifer's professional memberships and bar associations

North Carolina State Bar Oregon State Bar American Bar Association North Carolina Bar Association Oregon Women Lawyers
OWLS · membership

Locations

Jennifer B. Sackett's office in West Linn

Jennifer's primary office is at 21790 Willamette Drive, West Linn, OR, 97068. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Eaton Family Law & Mediation, LLC

21790 Willamette Drive

West Linn, OR 97068

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jennifer B. Sackett — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new child custody attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jennifer usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jennifer charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jennifer will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a child custody attorney in West Linn, Oregon

A short list to run through before you commit: How many child custody matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jennifer

Jennifer discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in child custody practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every child custody matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jennifer confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jennifer's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many child custody practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jennifer B. Sackett

How much does it cost to hire Jennifer for a child custody case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jennifer walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jennifer offer a free consultation?
Jennifer charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check Jennifer's current terms during booking.
How long do child custody cases in Oregon typically take?
Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jennifer gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jennifer take my case if I'm outside West Linn?
Jennifer is licensed in Oregon. Matters governed by Oregon law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jennifer will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jennifer?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jennifer will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jennifer accepting new child custody clients right now?
Jennifer's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Child Custody attorneys serving West Linn, Portland and Salem in Oregon

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