Proven Legal Expertise

PEBWORTH ELLINGSON

We have a combined 95 years of litigation experience, and over 35 years of experience advising government agencies. We used to advise them. Now, let us advise you.

We are available to represent you throughout the state of Oregon.

Pebworth Ellingson Staff

PRACTICE AREAS

DHS/CHILD WELFARE

  • CPS/DHS Investigations

  • Founded dispositions

  • Claims of (physical, mental, or sexual abuse)

  • Claims of neglect (emotional, physical, financial)

  • Third party intervention (grandparents, relatives, guardians, foster parents)

  • Dependency proceedings

  • Termination of parental rights

  • Guardianships (durable, probate, permanent)

CHILD SUPPORT

  • Establishment/modification of a child support order

  • Registration of out of state child support orders

  • Arrears establishment

  • Contempt 

  • Administrative Appeals

  • De Novo Reviews

  • Child Attending School

  • Paternity issues

  • Employer withholding

  • Bail Intercept

  • Bank garnishments

  • Navigating the state child support program: Department of Justice Division of Child Support/District Attorney Office

Oregon County Courthouses

OUR VISION

We have over 70 years of combined litigation experience handling cases across the state, including serving as Senior Assistant Attorneys General for the Oregon Department of Justice. We rely on that experience to evaluate your legal issues and advise and represent you as effectively as possible.

MEET OUR TEAM

ATTORNEY

David has over 21 years of experience practicing law in the state of Oregon, including over 9 years as a Senior Assistant Attorney General for the Oregon Department of Justice, representing the Oregon Division of Child Support.

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ATTORNEY

Pete has over 22 years practicing law in the state of Oregon, including 15 years as a Senior Assistant Attorney General for the Oregon Department of Justice, representing the Oregon Department of Human Services/Child Welfare.

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ATTORNEY

Dave has over 30 years of experience practicing law in Oregon, including over 11 years as a Senior Assistant Attorney General for the Oregon Department of Justice, representing the Oregon Department of Human Services/Child Welfare.

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Erik Swallow

Erik Swallow

ATTORNEY

Erik is a dedicated attorney specializing in litigation across various fields, including criminal defense, juvenile delinquency and dependency, and family law. Currently practicing at Pebworth Ellingson, he is committed to providing effective legal representation and advocacy for clients in challenging circumstances.

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JESSIKA JENSON

PARALEGAL

​Jessika has over 10 years of experience working for the Oregon Department of Justice, both as a case manager/lead worker for the Oregon Division of Child Support and as a paralegal with the Child Advocacy and Protection Division.

Michelle Stevens

PARALEGAL

Michelle has over 15 years of experience working for the Oregon Department of Justice, as a case manager/lead worker for the Oregon Division of Child Support.