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Contact
Email
info@graves-swanson.com
Phone
503-208-6961
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Address
Portland, OR, 97239, US
Professional
Bar Admissions
Oregon2013
About
C.J. Graves is a dedicated attorney at Graves & Swanson LLC in Portland, Oregon, specializing in Family Law, Personal Injury, and Victim Rights. With over 12 years of legal experience, C.J. has cultivated a robust practice that includes Divorce, Sexual Assault, Sex Abuse Litigation, and Parenting Time and Custody matters. A proud graduate of Lewis and Clark Law School, C.J. earned his Juris Doctor in 2013, where he was honored with membership in the prestigious Cornelius Honors Society and received the Outstanding Service Award. His academic achievements also include being selected for the Mock Trial Regional Team and excelling in the Honors Brief Moot Court. Prior to law school, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology at the University of Portland in 2010. C.J. Graves is deeply committed to advocating for his clients, providing compassionate support and strategic legal guidance through challenging circumstances. He understands the complexities of family dynamics and the emotional toll of personal injury and victim advocacy, and he strives to achieve the best outcomes for those he represents. Serving clients throughout the Portland area, C.J. combines his legal expertise with a genuine dedication to justice, ensuring that every client feels heard and empowered in their legal journey.
About Family Law
Family law attorneys handle legal matters involving family relationships including divorce, custody, and support. They guide families through challenging transitions. Common matters include divorce, child custody, child support, adoption.
Credentials
Education
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 | University of Portland, 2010 | B.A. | Major: English & Psychology
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2022, 2022 | Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2023, 2023 | Selected for recognition in the areas of family law and personal injury., 2023 | Selected for recognition in the areas of family law and personal injury., 2022 | Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2021, 2021 | Selected for recognition in the areas of family law and personal injury., 2021 | Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2019, 2019 | Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2020, 2020 | Rising Stars, SuperLawyers, 2018, 2018 | 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Oregon, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2017, 2017 | Presented for service on the faculty appointments committee., 2015 | Presented for service on the faculty appointments committee., 2013 | Honors Brief Moot Court, Lewis & Clark Law School, 2011, 2013 | Honors Brief Moot Court, Lewis & Clark Law School, 2011, 2011
Associations
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (Member) | Multnomah County Bar Association (Member) | Lewis & Clark Law School Recent Grad Council, 2016 - Present (President)
Speaking
Navigating Employment & Compensation Issues in Domestic Relations Cases, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, - 2016 | 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
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Updated: May 25, 2026