PETE ELLINGSON

I was born and raised in rural Oregon where my father worked in construction, mills, and as a log truck driver while my mother was a stay-at-home mom. Growing up, my parents taught me the importance of taking responsibility and not leaving problems for others to solve.

After completing high school, I joined the Army as a Cavalry Scout where I gained valuable skills in teamwork and independent problem-solving. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, spending time with my rescue dogs, and restoring and riding vintage Italian Vespas and Lambrettas.

In my career, I aim to assist people facing legal issues by providing them with guidance and support. I understand how daunting it can be to navigate the complexities of the law and the impact legal outcomes can have on one’s life. Therefore, I aim to work closely with my clients to understand their goals, explain the legal landscape, identify potential challenges, create a plan of action, and execute it effectively.

Eugene Federal Courthouse

EDUCATION:​

  • UofO BA in history/emphasis in Latin American history.

  • UofO School of Law.

WORK HISTORY:​

  • In the first two years of his career, Ellingson worked as an attorney in Public Defense with Springfield Municipal Court and Lane County Circuit Court. During this time, he handled misdemeanor and minor felony cases.​

  • After that, he moved to Portland and spent three years as a Staff Attorney for the Juvenile Rights Project, which is now known as Youth Rights and Justice. In this role, Pete handled a variety of cases including dependency, delinquency, termination of parental rights, and Measure 11 offenses.​

  • Next, Ellingson worked for two years at Johnson, Renshaw, Lechman-Su, where he handled domestic relations, privately retained juvenile matters, stalking orders, appeals, and guardian ad litem cases.

  • For the next 15 years, Ellingson worked for the Oregon Department of Justice, where he litigated child welfare cases on behalf of the Oregon Department of Human Services. During this time, he gained more experience by volunteering to handle cases in other counties.

  • Pete Ellingson has practiced in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Columbia, Marion, Yamhill, Polk, Benton, Deschutes, Lincoln, Linn, Lane, Douglas, Coos, Curry, Lake, and Klamath.