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, riding her motorcycle, spending time with her husband and two chihuahuas (Princess and Buddy), 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.

Krystal Bilicke is a proud U.S. Army Veteran with more than twenty-five years of legal experience. She brings deep knowledge, precision, and compassion to her work, providing comprehensive support to Vibrant Law attorneys and the families they serve. From complex litigation to straightforward uncontested matters, Krystal is involved at every stage, ensuring clients feel informed, supported, and prepared.

Dedicated to service both professionally and personally, Krystal is married and has two wonderful children. Her family also includes a French bulldog named Mocha and two rescue cats, Coco and Yuki. Outside of work, she enjoys volunteering in her local community and church. Her hobbies include baking, horseback riding, spending time outdoors, traveling, attending live music events, and making memories with her family.