Atty. Leonard W Williamson

Atty. Leonard W Williamson

Mr. Leonard W Williamson is a lawyer practicing divorce and custody, criminal law, business law and litigation and 9 other areas of law.

Salem Salem 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Leonard W Williamson at a glance

Leonard W Williamson is a Founder based in Salem, Oregon, practicing at Van Ness, Williamson LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, trusts, probate, criminal defense, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1991). Educated at University of Oregon School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Willamette University (B.A., 1987). Active member of Oregon State Bar Marion County Bar Association. Serands clients in Salem, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Leonard W Williamson is a lawyer practicing divorce and custody, criminal law, business law and litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • Leonard received a B.A. degree from Willamette University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Leonard practices at Van Ness, Williamson LLP in Salem, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Leonard W Williamson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leonard W Williamson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Leonard W Williamson is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Oregon →

Trusts

Leonard W Williamson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Oregon →

Probate

Leonard W Williamson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Oregon →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Leonard W Williamson is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Oregon →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Leonard W Williamson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Salem 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Leonard W Williamson

Where is Leonard W Williamson's law office located?
Leonard W Williamson's law practice is located in Salem, Oregon. The firm is Van Ness, Williamson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leonard W Williamson handle?
Leonard W Williamson focuses on divorce, trusts, probate, criminal defense, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Leonard W Williamson practiced law?
Leonard W Williamson has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Leonard W Williamson go to law school?
Leonard W Williamson earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Leonard W Williamson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Oregon School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
Willamette University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1991

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