It's not always easy to remain levelheaded when you're facing a legal issue affecting your family or finances. That's where Kristi comes in. She offers solid advice to help clients manage navigating the complexity of legal actions, strategizing for favorable outcomes, and making wise choices when dealing with difficult opposing parties or attorneys.

Kristi was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2020 and has been practicing family law ever since. Kristi received the Oregon New Lawyers Division Award of Excellence in Fall 2023 and was featured in an article in the Oregon State Bar Bulletin shortly thereafter. Her litigation experience includes custody disputes, enforcement of parenting time, modifications, asset division and debt allocation issues, a variety of support and other related family law issues, and contested probate matters. She gained much of her experience working for a non-profit representing low income and underrepresented populations, as well as other small family law and estate planning firms.

Kristi is incredibly passionate about promoting the parent-child relationship and helping clients receive their fair share when dissolving their marriage. She carefully assesses each unique client’s situation to help strategize for their best possible outcome. She works respectfully and collaboratively with opposing counsel and the courts to help clients negotiate agreements and avoid litigation whenever possible, but will aggressively advocate for clients in court when settlement is not possible.

When she isn’t practicing law, Kristi enjoys playing and composing music, spending time with her husband and two chihuahuas (Princess and Bebop), hiking, and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Elise joined the Vibrant Law team in August 2023. She is our senior legal assistant and her primary role is to support Kristi with her robust experience in family law and legal research and writing.

In her prior experience, she worked as a family law legal fellow for nearly three years at The Commons Law Center, a non-profit that provides legal services to underrepresented Oregonians. Elise has also served as a law clerk for both the National Crime Victim Law Institute and the ACLU of Oregon. Her passion to help others and her commitment to standing up for those who need it the most makes her an invaluable addition to our team.

In her spare time she likes to knit, read comic books, and bake. She is excited to work with Vibrant Law LLC to help Oregon families.

Maria joined the Vibrant Law team in August 2023. They are one of our legal/office assistants. When you call Vibrant Law to request a legal consultation, they are likely the first person you will speak with - and they will greet you with friendliness and compassion.

They are currently a History and pre-law student at Reed College. This past summer, they participated in the Sonia and Celina Sotomayor Judicial Program. Maria interned for a Magistrate Judge in the Eastern District of New York and received a unique perspective of the judicial system. They also worked as a background and psych intern for their favorite crime podcast.

In their spare time, they like to spend time with their cat, Bear, enjoy nature, and listen to Taylor Swift.

Maltin joined the Vibrant Law team in September 2023. He is one of our legal/office assistants. Maltin often works in the afternoons and will be your first point of contact when you call us for help with your legal matter. He's got a great energy, and is likely to brighten your day after you speak with him.

Maltin is currently an international affairs and computer science student at Lewis & Clark College, and is on the pre-law track. He also coaches and competes in speech and debate, ending last year as the top team in the region. In the past, he has led a non-profit that helps orphans in Kosovo find shelter, food, and basic necessities. 

When he isn’t in the office, Maltin loves going to the beach, playing and watching basketball (go Lakers!), and his german shepherd, Harley.