Nina Moon Law - Eugene, OR
Nina Moon Law is a dedicated juvenile dependency, adoption, and family defense practice in Eugene, Oregon, founded by attorney Nina Moon Nolen. Honored with the Oregon State Bar Juvenile Section New Practitioner Advocacy Award, Mx. Nolen provides fierce, empathetic courtroom representation for children, parents, and caregivers across Western Oregon.
Compassionate Juvenile Dependency and Family Advocacy in Eugene
Navigating the child welfare system can be an overwhelming experience for any family. Nina Moon Law delivers fierce, compassionate legal representation for parents, children, and caregivers in juvenile dependency and family law proceedings. Located at 800 Willamette Street in downtown Eugene, the practice serves clients throughout Lane, Coos, and Douglas Counties who need a child welfare lawyer or family defense attorney to protect parental rights and keep families together.
Founded by attorney Nina Moon Nolen, the practice is rooted in advocacy for children and vulnerable families. After earning a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oregon and a law degree from Willamette University College of Law, Mx. Nolen received the New Practitioner Advocacy Award from the Oregon State Bar Juvenile Section in recognition of courtroom advocacy and dedication to client welfare.
Core Areas of Practice and Legal Representation
Clients seeking to find a family defense lawyer or juvenile attorney in Western Oregon receive focused advocacy across specialized practice areas:
- Juvenile dependency defense: Defending parents and court-appointed youth in Child Protective Services investigations, removal hearings, and jurisdictional trials involving the Oregon Department of Human Services.
- Termination of parental rights: Providing aggressive courtroom representation in contested termination of parental rights proceedings, advocating for family reunification and guardianship alternatives.
- Adoption and foster care: Assisting foster parents, stepparents, and relative caregivers with legal adoption processes, subsidy negotiations, and post-adoption agreements.
- Child custody and protective orders: Assisting clients with child custody arrangements, legal guardianships, and restraining orders connected to family safety.
- Indian Child Welfare Act compliance: Safeguarding the rights of Native American children and families under federal and Oregon Indian Child Welfare Act statutes.
- Affirming family advocacy: Delivering culturally affirming, trauma-informed legal counsel for queer youth and non-traditional family structures.
Trauma-Informed Approach and Client-Centered Advocacy
The child welfare system often treats families as case files rather than people facing crises. Nina Moon Law operates on a trauma-informed model that treats every individual with dignity and empathy. Mx. Nolen works closely with counselors and service providers to help clients complete case plans, overcome systemic hurdles, and achieve family reunification.
Active Community Leadership and Pro Bono Dedication
Nina Moon Nolen maintains deep roots in community service, having served on the Board of Directors for the HIV Alliance, Southern Oregon Coast Pride, and United Way. This community-first perspective ensures clients receive skilled legal advocacy in court and compassionate connection to regional resources.
Contact an Experienced Eugene Juvenile Lawyer Today
When your family future is at stake, prompt legal intervention can change the outcome of your case. Whether facing a child welfare investigation or finalizing an adoption, Nina Moon Law is ready to assist. Contact Nina Moon Law in Eugene, Oregon today to schedule a confidential legal consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the vibrant Downtown Eugene business district, along the Willamette Street corridor.
Building Location
This is the US Bank Center, a multi-story historic commercial office building loaded with character, located near local favorites like the Bagel Sphere and Sushi Ya.
Parking Details
For visitors, an underground customer parking lot and an underground public parking lot are available nearby, as well as a paid surface parking lot.
Public Transit
Served by Lane Transit District Route EmX (Green Line); nearest stop is at Eugene Station Bay T.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the US Bank Center through the main front entrance and take the elevator to the fifth floor, where you will find the offices in Suite 535.