Valerie I. Kirkendall

Valerie I. Kirkendall is an Oregon attorney at Kirkendall Law, LLC, who focuses on estate planning law, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, wills, and trusts. She helps clients address legal needs that affect families, finances, and future decisions. Her work includes preparing estate plans, guiding probate matters, advising on protective proceedings, and assisting with adoption-related issues. She provides clear direction for clients who need practical help with important legal steps and long-term planning. She gives candid advice while respecting each client’s time, resources, and goals.

Valerie earned a dual Bachelor’s Degree from Portland State University before completing her J.D. at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College. Her education gave her a strong base in legal analysis, writing, and client advocacy. This background supports her work with estate documents, court procedures, and family-related legal matters. She uses that training to explain legal choices in plain language and help clients understand each stage of the process. Her training supports careful drafting and clear communication.

Valerie has helped clients navigate the legal system from her Tigard office since 2002. Her career reflects steady service in areas where accuracy, patience, and sound judgment matter. She assists growing families with estate plans, supports clients caring for aging parents, and helps families handle estate administration after a loss. Her practice also includes guardianship and conservatorship matters, where clients often need guidance during difficult decisions involving care, authority, and responsibility. Her experience helps reduce confusion and support informed decisions.

Valerie I. Kirkendall also brings professional involvement that supports her legal work. She has volunteered with OASIS and Legal Aid Services for Seniors, served as a volunteer judge with the Tigard Police Department Peer Court, and participated in adoption and assisted reproductive technology law through the Oregon State Bar. Through her practice, she helps people organize legal affairs, protect family interests, and move through complex matters with informed, respectful guidance. Her guidance stays practical, respectful, and focused on lasting solutions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Kirkendall Law, LLC
• Member, Oregon State Bar, Standing Committee on Adoption & Assisted Reproductive Technology Law

Licensed State

• Oregon

Education

• Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Portland State University
  Bachelor of Science

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