Whether you need support for a straightforward, uncontested case (Flat-Fee Document Preparation), or complex, contested matters (Full-Scope Representation), we are here to help you move through the system with clarity and confidence. 

Friday, February 13th 2026 - Thank you to KPTV for bringing attention to the eviction crisis in Oregon. With public support and testimony we are optimistic that Portland City Council will do the right thing - use the $21M found by the Portland Housing Bureau to support tenants with rental assistance and tenant eviction defense.

Join us Friday, February 27th at 12:00pm. We will provide the forms and walk you through filling them out section by section.

We are hosting this workshop in collaboration with Portland State University Student Legal Services.

Today, February 5th 2026 Portland City Council votes on adopting an amendment that would fund eviction prevention services in Portland. Our staff, including tenant law paralegal Lucas Angell-Atchison featured in a KPTV story on the subject, testified in person last Wednesday.

We encourage our councilors to use these unanticipated funds to meet the moment - invest in service providers who are currently doing the work of keeping people from becoming homeless and getting people housed.

Join us Thursday, January 29th at 12:00pm. We will provide the forms and walk you through filling them out section by section.
If getting these important end-of-life documents done is one of your New Year's resolutions, this is a free and easy way to do it!

Celebrate #GivingTuesday at Rose Haven for our Community Conversations Panel discussion and RAFFLE with our Give!Guide partners Tuesday, December 2nd, from 5:30-7:30

We are thrilled to invite you to our third annual fundraiser, Unite & Ignite, bringing together old friends and new in support of our access to justice initiatives.

Join us on November 6th at 5pm for drinks, a Hawaiian food spread, live music, and inspiring stories of the impact we’ve made together through programs like our Tenant Eviction Defense Clinic, our Family Law program and our Homeownership Asset Preservation Program.

Monday, September 15th 2025 - Thanks to the generosity of the community our client, Ahmeah, was able to cover the rent owed and get her eviction case dismissed.

We are so grateful to all of you who have encouraged the county to fund rental assistance and legal support, like The Commons, that will keep Portlanders like Ahmeah housed.

If you'd like to see our work continue, please consider becoming a regular supporter.

Party of 4 will be putting on a rockin' show in support of our Tenant Eviction Defense program on Saturday, August 9th from 4-7 pm Our board member Jim will be making pulled pork sandwiches and dessert

Join us for a summer night of amazing food, great music and community connection

Friday, September 12th 2025 - We’re honored to be featured in The Oregonian as part of their deep-dive on evictions in Multnomah County—where eviction filings have surged to around 1,000 each month in 2025.

Our Tenant Eviction Defense team has risen to the challenge, meeting tenants where they are - in court - and offering free legal advice, negotiation and representation. We have seen every day how this service turns the tide for tenants when they most need advocacy and support.

Saturday, July 5th 2025 - Thank you Koin 6 for highlighting our partnership with Rose Haven to bring free, one-on-one legal advice to members of their community. From divorce and custody to name and gender marker changes, we're here to help people navigate legal challenges with dignity and support

June 2025 - Read what our ED Kamron Graham, J.D. had to say about how the SPPE program has not only benefitted those seeking licensure but has allowed us to expand the services we offer. 

The story starts on page 20. 

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Come support The Commons Law Center at our Sip into Summer Fundraiser!

Enjoy good company, live music, drinks, food and a raffle in support of our partnership with Rose Haven: The Rose and The Commons Justice Collaborative.

Interested in learning about Advance Directives and Powers of Attorney and how to fill these important estate planning documents out in an online workshop setting? Sign up below! Free forms provided!

Friday, May 23rd 2025 - The 2026 Multnomah County budget negotiations are underway. Legal services preventing homelessness may be cut, including The Commons' Tenant Eviction Defense program. Contact your commissioners to advocate for our program!

Saturday, May 24th 2025 - The 2026 Multnomah County budget negotiations are underway. Legal services preventing homelessness may be cut, including The Commons' Tenant Eviction Defense program. Contact your commissioners to advocate for our program!

Join us for a game night fundraiser at TPK Brewing Co. at 5051 SE Hawthorne Blvd on May 22nd from 4pm-8pm. We will be running a Settlers of Catan tournament (with prizes for the winners!), a variety of other games, and a craft corner. One dollar from every drink sold will go to The Commons Law Center. 

Dress up in your favorite fantasy garb! Fairies, knights, and pirates welcome. 

Reigning Roses is Rose Haven's biggest annual fundraiser. Supporters and guests will unite for an uplifting celebration of women, striding a beautiful route through NW Portland featuring interactive and sponsored stops along the way.

Come say hello to The Commons at the Community Village on the walk route! 

The Commons is launching a family law clinic at Rose Haven, Portland's only day shelter and community center for women, children and gender diverse people. Our first clinic date will be April 22nd.

Interested in learning about Advance Directives and Powers of Attorney and how to fill these important estate planning documents out in an online workshop setting? Sign up below! Free forms provided!