Jinoo Hwang

Jinoo Hwang was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon. His diverse background in government, business, and education equips him with a creative approach to legal issues. Simply put, Jinoo’s background makes him a better lawyer. Before law school, he owned a successful multi-state publishing company (9 years), actively managed real estate investments, and worked as an adjunct instructor for the University of Oregon (16 years). Early on in his legal career, Jinoo knew it would be important to obtain an intimate knowledge of the court system. He worked as a judicial clerk for the Hon. Charles D. Carlson before completing work as a trial lawyer and prosecutor for the Lane County District Attorney office. Following his work in the public sector, Jinoo's practice has focused specifically on estates, business law, and real estate transactions. Of course, he also makes the occasional departure to help his many friends in the community who routinely seek his counsel. Jinoo is married to his wife of over 28 years. His children are graduates of Marist High School and Wheaton College.

Bar Admissions

• Oregon State Bar
• United States District Court of Oregon
• United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Professional Associations

• President • Lane County Bar Association (2021-2025 Board Member)
• Member • Eugene Estate Planning Council
• Board Liaison • LCBA Probate Executive Committee
• Member • Oregon Chapter of Christian Legal Society
• Member • Oregon State Bar Estate Planning & Administration Section

Volunteer Commitments

• Ethics • Board Member @ OSB State Board of Professional Responsibility (2021-2024)
• Youth • Judge @ City of Eugene Teen Court Program (2014-2021)
• Seniors • Legal Aid of Lane County (2010-Present)
• Veterans • UO Underserved Wills Program (2016-Present)
• Hospice • Board Member @ Hearts for Hospice (2019-Present)
• Homeless • The Last Resort Shelter
• International • Global Perspectives for Youth
• Prisoners • Oregon State Penitentiary Special Housing Unit

Education

• J.D. University of Oregon School of Law
  • Public Service Certificate Program
  • Criminal Law Certificate Program
  • Pro Bono Certificate Program
• B.S. University of Oregon (Business Management & Sociology)

Languages

• Native Fluency English + Some Mandarin Chinese & Korean
• Interpreter Available (as needed)

Interests

• Volunteer Service + Small Group Community
• Family Travel + Flyfishing + Judo (4^th Degree Black Belt + 34yrs Exp.)