At the Hohbach Law Firm, LLC, in Lake Oswego, Oregon, we represent clients throughout the greater Portland area in a variety of complex legal issues. We focus our practice on the areas of family law, criminal defense and civil litigation. We dedicate ourselves to helping our clients obtain the best possible outcome in every case.
No matter what type of legal issue you may be facing, we work diligently to see that you receive fair treatment under the law. We pride ourselves on the personalized service we provide to every client. You can count on us to be there with you at every step, fighting to protect your interests.
Sue Lain (Hohbach)
Sue Lain (Hohbach)
Sue Lain obtained her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Willamette University in 1987. She later went on to complete her juris doctorate at Lewis and Clark, Northwestern School of Law in 1993.
During law school, Ms. Lain clerked for Smith, Freed, Heald and Chock, PC, and for the Bonneville Power Administration. After law school, she worked in private practice before joining the Washington County District Attorney's Office in 1995.
While working at the office of the Washington County District Attorney, she specialized in DUIIs, DUII diversions, juvenile dependency, juvenile delinquency, and arson cases. She gained extensive training and experience working with child abuse cases. Ms. Lain tried approximately 200 cases during her tenure as a deputy district attorney.
While working as a deputy district attorney, Ms. Lain put on officer trainings, worked with the CASA program, was a member of the Sexual Assault Response Team, and was a member of the Sexual Assault Task Force.
Ms. Lain has been a member of the Washington County Bar Association board for several years, and was its President during the 2000 - 2001 fiscal year. Currently, Ms. Lain serves as the Secretary of the Washington County Bar Association board of directors. She is also a former member of the Washington County Local Professional Responsibility Committee and has been appointed to act as bar counsel in disciplinary matters involving lawyers. She is also a past member of the Uniform Criminal Jury Instructions committee. She currently serves as a member of the Clackamas County Local Professional Responsibility Committee.
After her ten years with the District Attorney's office, Ms. Lain now utilizes both her trial and her negotiation skills in the civil arena. Ms. Lain accepts cases involving contract drafting, contract disputes, wills, employment issues, victims' rights, product liability, personal injury, medical malpractice and DUII diversions.
In addition to her law practice, Ms. Lain volunteers her time to various legal organizations, including the Oregon State Bar and the Washington County Bar Association. Ms. Lain is committed to excellence in the legal profession and assists the Oregon State Bar by prosecuting attorneys for acts of malfeasance. She has also written jury instructions for use by attorneys and judges statewide.
Areas of Practice
- Family Law and Divorce
- International Divorce
- High-Asset Divorce
- Military Divorce
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Child Support and Spousal Support
- Property Division
- Step-Parent Adoption
- Domestic Violence
- Paternity Cases
- Juvenile Law
- Civil Litigation
- DUII/DUI and Driver's License Suspension
Bar Admissions
- Oregon, 1994
- U.S. District Court District of Oregon, 2005
Education
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Lewis and Clark College Northwestern School of Law, Portland, Oregon
- J.D. - 1993
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Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
- B.A. - 1987
- Major: Psychology
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Clackamas County Bar Association
- Multnomah County Bar Association
- Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
- Uniform Criminal Jury Instruction Committee
- Washington County Bar Association, Secretary
Discuss Your Case With a Lawyer
Contact our office today to discuss your case. We are available by appointment during regular business hours. You can reach us by phone at 503-697-7755 or via e-mail.
We represent clients throughout the greater Portland area in a variety of complex legal issues. We focus our practice on the areas of family law, criminal defense and civil litigation. We dedicate ourselves to helping our clients obtain the best possible outcome in every case.
