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Dedicated Adoption and Family Law Attorney in Salem
Building Families Through Adoption
Lori A. Jenkins, Attorney at Law, LLC, is a solo practice law firm in Salem, Oregon, with a heartfelt focus on building and protecting families. With over three decades of legal experience, Lori Jenkins has dedicated her career to the compassionate practice of family law, specifically emphasizing adoptions and guardianships. Since starting her own practice in 1993, she has successfully completed thousands of adoptions, helping children find loving, permanent homes. Lori understands that the legal process can be intimidating, especially when the stakes are the well-being of a child. Her goal is to make the process as seamless and joyful as possible for her clients, providing personalized, one-on-one attention that large firms simply cannot match.
Areas of Practice
While Lori Jenkins is widely recognized as a leading adoption attorney, she offers a full range of family law services tailored to the needs of the Salem community.
- Adoptions: Expert handling of all types of adoptions, including stepparent adoptions, independent adoptions, adult adoptions, and re-adoptions for international cases.
- Guardianships: Assisting family members in obtaining legal guardianship over minors or incapacitated adults to ensure their safety and care.
- Divorce and Custody: Representing clients in dissolution of marriage proceedings, helping to resolve custody disputes and establish fair parenting time schedules.
- Child Support: helping parents establish or modify child support orders to reflect current financial circumstances.
A Solo Practitioner Who Cares
As a solo practitioner, Lori Jenkins handles every case personally. Clients are not passed off to junior associates or paralegals; they work directly with Lori from the initial consultation to the final decree. Her approach is down-to-earth, affordable, and deeply human. She is known for being responsive and for her ability to explain complex legal terms in plain English. Whether you are a stepparent looking to adopt your stepchild or a family facing a difficult divorce, Lori provides the steady hand and experienced guidance you need. Her office is a welcoming space where families of all kinds are treated with respect.
Accessible South Salem Location
The office is conveniently located on 12th Street SE in South Salem, away from the congestion of downtown. This location offers easy access and ample parking, reducing the stress of legal appointments. For anyone searching for an adoption lawyer near me or a trusted family law advisor in Marion County, Lori A. Jenkins offers a unique combination of extensive experience and genuine care for her clients’ futures.
Specializing In
Adoption, Guardianship, Stepparent Adoption, Adult Adoption
Address & Location
Conveniently located in the South Central neighborhood of Salem, Oregon, just north of the intersection of 12th St SE and McGilchrist St SE.
Building Location
The firm is situated in a one-story professional commercial building along 12th Street SE, located right next to the local Java Crew cafe.
Suite Access
Enter the office directly through the street-level main entrance from the parking area. The entrance is situated on the ground floor, offering easy, single-story access.
Parking Details
An unnamed surface parking lot is available directly at the front of the building, offering free customer parking. There is also additional public surface parking available in the surrounding area.
Public Transit
Served by Cherriots Route 8 (12th / Liberty); nearest stop is at 12th @ Hines.
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