Atty. Jacqueline Swanson
Jacqueline Swanson is a law partner at Graves & Swanson LLC in Portland, Oregon. Jackie’s practice centers on the provision of holistic representation of injured individuals seeking redress through the civil justice system, including personal injury and family law.
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Jacqueline Swanson is a personal injury, family law, and employment attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Graves & Swanson LLC. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2014). Educated at Lewis & Clark College (J.D., 2013) and University of California - San Diego (—, 2009). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Employee (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Jacqueline Swanson is a law partner at Graves & Swanson LLC in Portland, Oregon
- Jackie’s practice centers on the provision of holistic representation of injured individuals seeking redress through the civil justice system, including personal injury and family law
- Jackie has dedicated her career to fighting for survivors of sexual, domestic and gendered violence
- Her prior work as a sexual assault victim advocate propelled her to attend law school in order to vindicate the rights of crime victims
- In her free time, Jackie engages in pro bono legislative and public policy work on behalf of victims and survivors in Oregon and across the nation
- Through this volunteer citizen advocacy, Jackie has contributed to numerous successful legislative efforts, such as eliminating the backlog and mandating testing of sexual assault forensic evidence kits (“SAFE kits” or “rape kits”) and extending the civil and criminal statutes of limitation in cases involving sexual abuse
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Jacqueline Swanson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jacqueline Swanson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Jacqueline Swanson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Jacqueline Swanson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Oregon
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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