Kate S. Joiner

ASSOCIATE

Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Kate brings empathy and dedication to her legal practice. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2021 and began her career practicing disability law, drawn to the field by a desire to help people navigate difficult and often overwhelming situations.

Building on that foundation, Kate transitioned to family law and represents clients in matters involving divorce, child custody, parenting time, and support, approaching each case with compassion, creativity, and a focus on practical solutions.

Kate enjoys the outdoors, watching films at Hollywood theater and her cats, Tony and Junior Soprano.

Areas of Practice

Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Partnerships, Modification of Judgments, Parenting Time, Spousal Support (Alimony)

Bar Admissions

Oregon State Bar (2025); New Mexico State Bar (2021, pending inactive status)

Memberships

Multnomah County Bar Association; Oregon State Bar Association (Family Law Section); Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners

Education

University of Wisconsin Law School Juris Doctor (2021); Willamette University B.A. (2014)


Contact

Telephone:
(503) 223-4131

Email:
kjoiner@schulte-law.com 

Jamie Patterson
Legal Assistant
jpatterson@schulte-law.com

Amy Turenhout
Paralegal
aturenhout@schulte-law.com