Stahancyk, Kent & Hook

Portland, United States

3.2

9 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 503-222-9115
Website:
www.stahancyk.com
Address:
2400 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR, 97201
Southwest Portland, South Portland
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
100 ftSouthwest 4th & Caruthers
130 ftSouthwest Sheridan & 4th
450 ftSouthwest 5th & Caruthers
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Today –
Local time (Portland) 8:26 AM Saturday, June 21, 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Family Law, Divorce, Custody, and Estate Planning

History

Established in 1986.

Stahancyk, Kent & Hook was founded in 1986 with a dedicated focus on providing our clients with exceptional legal services and outstanding customer service. Whether you seek help with a divorce, custody, modification or any other matter related to family law, at SK&H we focus on your needs. We look for the most positive way for you to find resolution to any matters you have. For us, clients come first.

Our Portland office is located in Duniway Plaza, a mid century office structure with a classic theme, just south of PSU.

Regardless of an attorney’s hourly rate, each of our clients is afforded these services: 1. Local Representation 2. Accessibility 24⁄7 3. Exclusive Email Account 4. Paperless Billing 5. In House Experts 6. Apartments 7. Child Centered Solutions 8. We meet your schedule 9. Newsletter and Social Media 10. Client Advocates

Meet the Business Owner

Jody S.

Business Owner

Jody L. Stahancyk, the Senior Shareholder of Stahancyk, Kent & Hook and President of the Board of Directors of Child Centered Solutions (CCS), a non-​profit organization she founded in 2006 to help protect children involved in high conflict divorce, has been recognized for her excellent legal mind, community involvement and strong business leadership; June 2010, the Willamette Week — one of the 15 most influential people in Portland, 2008 Portland Business Journal Orchid Award Winner, 2007 Commerce Magazine Ultimate Rainmaker of the Year, 2005 Top Contributor Category — The Lawyer’s Campaign for Equal Justice, 2005 Better Business Bureau Large Business of the Year, 2003 Alumni Service Award, Linfield College, 2001 «Salute to Women of Excellence» March of Dimes White Rose Award and 2008 — 2013 top 25 Women Superlawyers in Oregon, Oregon Superlawyers list 2006 – 2013, 2001 — 2013 Martindale-​Hubbell AV Rating.

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9 reviews of Stahancyk, Kent & Hook

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Place rating: 1
Alexandria, VA
I used this firm (specifically Laurel Hook) to help me with a parenting time issue. They ended up «inappropriately billing» me to the tune of thousands of dollars. I’ve seen other clients of the firms billing statements and the same thing happened to them. In 2011 a judge ruled that they «inappropriately billed» me and they were ordered to pay me back. I filed a complaint with the Oregon State Bar. Almost four years later, the Bar found that Laurel Hook, a named partner in the firm had indeed «inappropriately billed» me. She was punished by the Bar, but the Bar basically let her off the hook (no pun intended) by NOT putting this on her record. How did Ms. Hook «inappropriately bill» me? She had a clerk write a two sentence letter to me and send it. She billed it to her (Hook) at her rate of (around) $ 300 per hour. This turned out to be a (about) $ 90 charge. Ms. Hook did this 18 times, and attorney Brad Miller did it 18 times, according to the Multnomah County Court. This is just the tip of the iceberg. The entire complaint can be seen by making a request through the Oregon State Bar. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
Lindsay Howk from Stahancyk, Kent & Hook recently represented me in my divorce proceedings. She was knowledgeable, professional, and extremely responsive. I honestly can say that I don’t know how I would have made it through the past 9 months without her expertise. Not only did she assist with finalizing my divorce, she was able to provide me with excellent referrals to mediators, mortgage brokers and CPAs. Lindsay is a very hard worker and attentive to the needs of her clients. Thank you, Lindsay, for helping me through this very difficult time in my life!
Place rating: 1
Clatskanie, OR
I’ve recently discovered that the attorney who contacted me and represented himself as a ‘business dispute’ specialist, John Crawford, also happens to be married to Jody Stahancyk. So, now I’m dealing with this guy, who was brought in by Stahancyk, Kent & Hook to attempt to sue me for the fees that are in dispute. I recommend that you do your homework on this firm. Ask around town to find out what other attorneys’ opinions are with regards to how this firm conducts business.
Mr. Crawford is accusing me of conducting an ‘online campaign’ because I’ve posted my experiences with this firm. I often wonder how good some of these law firms are at getting reviews scrubbed from the web. I have found Unilocal to be pretty scrupulous about this sort of thing.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
OMG — Stahancyk, Kent & Hook is unbelievably good. The absolute best divorce lawyers in Oregon. If you have anything complicated or need creative solutions, SKH is for you. My ex-​wife and I worked with two leading law firms in Oregon for almost three years and got nowhere. And, of course, all that cost a boatload of money. I called Jody, we made a plan and in less than three months we had it all sorted out. DONE !!! Divorce, is painful, but at least you need a highly effective attorney to find creative solutions to complicated and emotional problems. That is SKH. This wasn’t about one party winning over the other, but rather about effective lawyering and getting to a solution that worked for both parties. SKH puts their client’s interest ahead of their own financial gain. If you want the best counsel in Oregon, SKH is where you need to go. And if you need someone to «kick a little a##» when appropriate, SKH and can do that too. Good luck. It’s never fun. But get a great lawyer !!!
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
I recently received excellent legal representation from the firm of Stahancyk, Kent & Hook, especially from Ms. Jody Stahancyk and Mr. Arthur Saito. If anyone is in need of attorney’s who specialize in Family Law and Divorce, this firm will provide the best team possible in Oregon and on the West Coast!
Mr. Saito, as the main lawyer on my case, represented me and my divorce proceedings with first rate advice, while at the same time a level of compassion that made an emotional separation/​divorce as bearable as possible. I highly recommend him and the firm of Stahancyk, Kent & Hook without any reservations.
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
I went to Jody Stahancyk for help with a child custody evaluation as she came highly recommended from a business associate. I was blown away by the overall experience. Jody has been more of a parental consultant, spiritual adviser, therapist and friend above all else. Fortunately, she and her team are also world class attorneys. She was able to get a favorable judgment and has helped me be a better father and co-​parent in the process. I’m grateful for their insights, creativity and attention. I would be very concerned if I ever ended up on the other side of the table from an SKH associate, as I know I’d be in trouble. I’m happy they are on my team and recommend them to anyone truly focused on their child’s future success and for those going through a divorce and are looking for someone that can creatively resolve issues through legal and other channels.
Place rating: 1
Portland, OR
I had a very small post divorce issue that could have been handled quickly and efficiently. It dragged out and I had to remind the attorney over and over to follow up. I was embarassed by the service.
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
Erin Morris was fantastic. She was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Place rating: 1
Portland, OR
Jody, your hug was encouraging, but your service was shit. $ 70,000. for the pleasure of allowing my wife to take advantage of the new law, which was only only possible with your consent. You may feel justified; you are wrong, and unethical.