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Jacqueline K Swanson

Graves & Swanson • Portland, OR
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Contact

Email
Phone
(503) 406-4677
Address
707 SW Washington Street, Portland, OR, 97205, US

Professional

About

Jacqueline K. Swanson is a distinguished partner at Graves & Swanson LLC, located in the heart of Portland, Oregon. With a focus on victim rights law, employment law, family law, and personal injury, Ms. Swanson has cultivated a robust practice dedicated to advocating for those who have faced significant trauma, particularly survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and childhood sexual abuse. Driven by a deep commitment to justice, Ms. Swanson believes that survivors possess the inherent right to choose how they navigate their healing journey. Before embarking on her legal career, she served as a sexual assault victim advocate within various nonprofit organizations, where she gained invaluable insights into the challenges faced by survivors. This experience compelled her to pursue a law degree and devote her professional life to empowering victims within the civil justice system. At Graves & Swanson LLC, Ms. Swanson works tirelessly to provide comprehensive support to her clients, helping them access essential resources to rebuild their lives while holding perpetrators and institutions accountable. Her efforts not only seek to facilitate individual healing but also aim to drive systemic change, fostering a safer environment for all. Through her legal expertise, she champions the rights of survivors, ensuring their voices are heard and their paths to justice are clear.

About Personal Injury Law

Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.

Credentials

Education
2013 Lewis & Clark Law School JD - Juris Doctor 2009 Univeristy of California - San Diego BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English | Japanese

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2024 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2023 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2022 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2022 Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
Publications
2015 Attorneys for Abuse Victims Unfolding Developments in the Vanderbilt Rape Trial 2015 Crew Janci LLP Institutions of Trust and the Infliction of Betrayal Trauma 2015 Attorneys for Abuse Victims Addressing the Rape Kit Backlog Nationwide and in Oregon 2015 Crew Janci LLP Another University of Oregon Victim Steps Forward 2015 Crew Janci LLP President Obama on Bill Cosby's Rape of Women
Associations
2017 - Present Multnomah Bar Association 2014 - Present Oregon State Bar Member 2014 - Present Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Member 2015 - 2016 National Crime Victim Bar Association Member 2014 - 2015 American Association for Justice Member
Speaking
2020 Oregon Trial Lawyer's Annual Convention Sexual Abuse Litigation 2019 Solo and Small Firm Section Lunchtime CLE Case Studies in Holistic Representation 2019 Executive Committee Retreat Empowering Clients to Navigate Difficult Circumstances 2018 AAUW Lobby Day Oregon’s Policy on Sexual Harassment, Bullying and Assault in our Schools: Is it Enough? 2017 Pacific Sociological Association Institutional Betrayal: Sexual Assault on Campus
Updated: Mar 27, 2026