About M. Nicole
M. Nicole Clooten took a practical route into law. She arrived in the courtroom ready to work rather than to seek the spotlight. Her career has followed a steady arc from law school to small-firm practice and then to leading her own office in Pendleton, Oregon.
She earned her J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2013, where she concentrated on family law. Before that she completed a Bachelor of Science in English Literature at the University of Colorado Boulder, graduating in 2006. Those years shaped her approach. She blends close reading and steady preparation with an eye for courtroom detail.
After law school Clooten joined Grable Hantke & Hansen as an associate in 2013. The role exposed her to contested matters and client counseling in a regional practice setting. She handled day-to-day litigation tasks and appeared in hearings while developing the procedural and negotiation skills that family law often requires.
By 2015 she had become a shareholder at Clooten Law, LLC. The move put her in a leadership position within a smaller firm structure. She manages case strategy and client intake while supervising support staff and coordinating with local courts. Her work environment is the kind of place where a single lawyer often wears multiple hats: advocate, advisor, and administrator.
Clooten practices in Oregon and concentrates her work on family law matters. She represents individuals in divorce, child custody and related disputes. Clients find her practical in court and deliberate in preparation. She prepares pleadings, negotiates settlements, and appears at hearings in circuit courts in the region. Her office in Pendleton serves clients from the surrounding communities and rural areas.
She remains based at Clooten Law, LLC in Pendleton, Oregon, where her practice continues to center on family law matters.
