C.J. Graves - Portland, OR
Attorney at Graves & Swanson LLC
Family Law Lawyers in Portland, OR
3630 S River Parkway Portland, OR 97239
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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13
Years
Experience
Portland Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Sexual Assault
- Victim Rights
- Divorce
- Sex Abuse Litigation
- Parenting Time and Custody
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
In addition to his family law work, C.J. has handled matters involving torts from employment discrimination, to traffic accidents, to sexual assault, to wrongful death cases. He has a passion for helping individuals and for helping give voice to the individual stories of each of his clients. He served as first chair in numerous trials, including high-conflict cases relating to dissolution, domestic violence, parenting time, custody, and division of property. He has handled legal issues involving jurisdictional challenges, high asset dissolutions, tax implications, and complex matters involving marital estate finance, including but not limited to the separation of businesses, retirement accounts, pensions, and spousal support.
Although C.J. is proficient in the courtroom, he always seeks to resolve cases in the manner most expedient and beneficial to his client's interests. C.J. carefully listens to each of his client's concerns and desires, and tailors the outcomes to suit the client's individualized needs. As a result, C.J. has had remarkable success settling cases for clients, and crafting equitable remedies fit for the specific client.
Prior to law school, C.J. conducted research on juror decision-making, and gave a presentation on the topic at a conference for academic psychologists. He also worked as a jury consultant and psychological analyst on several tort cases. At least two of these cases resulted in multi-million dollar verdicts.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rising Stars, SuperLawyers, 2018
- 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Oregon, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2017
- Honorable Darleen Ortega Outstanding Mentor Award, Lewis & Clark Law School, 2015
- Cornelius Honors Society, 2013 - 2018
- Rising Stars, SuperLawyers, 2019
Other Sources of Feedback About C.J. Graves
Included on the 2026 Oregon Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Oregon Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Oregon Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Oregon Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Oregon Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Oregon Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Oregon Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Oregon Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Lewis and Clark Law School,
Portland,
Oregon, 2013
J.D.
Honors: Cornelius Honors Society, 2013
Honors: Outstanding Service Award, 2012
Honors: Selected to Mock Trial Regional Team, 2012
Honors: Honors Brief Moot Court, 2011
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Lewis and Clark Law School,
Portland,
Oregon, 2013
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Non Legal Education
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University of Portland, 2010
B.A.
Major: English & Psychology
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University of Portland, 2010
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Languages
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English (Primary)
Classes and Seminars
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Navigating Employment & Compensation Issues in Domestic Relations Cases, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, 2016
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Planning to Practice: Business Planning for Law Firms, Entrepreneur Academy CLE, 2016
- Impact of Similarity Between Witnesses and Jurors on Juror Decision-Making, Western Psychological Association Regional Professional Conference, 2010
Pro Bono Activities
- SetTheExpectation, Board of Directors, 2017 - Present
- Lewis & Clark Law School Recent Graduate Counsel, President, 2017 - Present
Bar Admissions
- Oregon, 2013
Other Affiliations
- Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Multnomah County Bar Association (Member)
- Lewis & Clark Law School Recent Grad Council, 2016 - Present (President)
Reviews
Highlights
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4.8 Value
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4.8 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2023-2025CJ and his team are absolutely amazing!! Very professional, reliable, and attentive. He went out of his way to be available at all times to answer any questions that I had. Impressive knowledge of the law. I cannot thank him enough for his hard work and dedication. I highly recommend CJ to anyone!
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2020-2021C.J. and his team worked diligently to provide the best legal representation for me while I was going through one of the most devastating times of my life. I felt that they genuinely cared and were also able to see the ‘bigger picture’ that I expressed in a way I was unable to.
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