Washington Lawyers - Tacoma

Firm: Morfitt Family Law, PLLC

5810 N 51st Street , Tacoma , Washington 98407

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Kelsey Morfitt was licensed to practice law in 2009, has been practicing family law since 2019 years is a former United States Air Force attorney.. Kelsey graduated magna cum laude from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington and majored in Spanish and Political Science. She graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington while serving as a member of Gonzaga Law Review and interning for the Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office, Washington State Attorney General’s Office Social and Health Services Division, Washington State Senate Committee Services, and the Chambers of Judge Robert Whaley in federal district court. Kelsey also completed service projects in Honduras with her law school organization, Mission Possible.. After law school, Kelsey joined the Air Force where she helped military members with legal assistance matters like wills and estates, pro se divorce, and landlord-tenant law, as well as prosecuting cases in military court and reviewing government contracts. She has also worked for the Washington and Hawaii State Senates drafting legislation and advising senators on legal and policy issues, and has a Master’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning.. Kelsey has completed multiple marathons and half-Ironman triathlons, and she is readay to go the extra mile for you. Whether you’re looking for a compassionate attorney that understands the pain of divorce, or someone who will get in the ring and fight for you, Kelsey Morfitt is the attorney you want on your side.

Firm: Defiance Law Pllc

1115 Tacoma Avenue South , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Employment and Personal Injury attorney that has been in practive since 2007.

Firm: Commercial Advantage, LLC

621 Pacific Ave , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Debt Settlement

I earned my J.D., cum laude, from the Seattle University School of Law in 2009. During law school, I served as an intern for the Ronald E. Peterson Indian Trusts and Estates Legal Clinic, advising elderly clients seeking assistance with their estate planning needs, which inlcuded advice regarding property distribution, advanced healthcare directives, and DPOAs. Moreover, while attending law school school, I worked as a Rule 9 Intern at Graham Lundberg and Peschel, performing trial support for personal injury litigation alongside plaintiff's attorneys.. Prior to attending law school, I graduated from the University of Washington, with honors, with a degree in Political Science. I have demonstrated a continued commitment to social justice in my ongoing volunteer efforts with the Eastside Legal Assistance Program and the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. At ELAP, I provided legal assistance to victims of domestic violence by assisting them with the drafting of pleadings, coaching clients in preparation for court appearances, and the helping them to develop legal strategies in preparation for trial. At NWIRP, I showed a dedication to protecting the human rights of clients who fled persecution from their native lands in their quest for political asylum here in the States.. I am a first generation citizen born to Greek-Immigrant parents, and am fluent in conversational Greek.

818 S. Yakima Ave , Tacoma , Washington 98405

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Kurt Stender is an aggressive criminal defense attorney who has practiced criminal defense since 2001. He represents clients throughout the Puget Sound area. His practice focusses on clients charged with all levels of crime, including DUI, domestic violence, theft, reckless driving and drug related crimes. In addition, Kurt also represents clients seeking to vacate, expunge and seal their criminal records.

Firm: Fain Anderson Vanderhoef Et Al

1301 A St Ste 900 , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

955 Tacoma Ave. S., Suite 301 , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Government

Firm: Davies Pearson, P.C.

920 Fawcett   PO Box 1657 , Tacoma , Washington 98401

Practice Areas: Labor ,Personal Injury,Social Security Benefits & Disability,Workers Compensation

5219 Pacific Ave , Tacoma , Washington 98408

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

I love meeting potential new clients, reviewing their options and putting their minds at ease.  I have been practicing bankruptcy law for over 20 years and have helped hundreds of people through the bankruptcy process.  Just hearing the relief in their voices when they realize that there is a solution to their financial stress brightens my day.. If you are considering bankruptcy, you are probably wondering... Do I qualify... What are my options... Can I keep my property... My car is about to be repossessed, what can I do... Can I repay my mother... Can I sell my car... My mortgage company is starting foreclosure, what can I do... Do I make too much money... Do I make enough money... How do I rebuild my credit.... All of these questions, plus many more, are likely causing you significant stress. Information, answers and a plan of action are just a phone call away.  Call today to schedule a free consultation where we can discuss all these questions and plan your next course of action.

Firm: Law Office of Sophia M Palmer

615 Commerce St , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

With most clients complaining about lawyers’ failure to listen before providing legal assistance, Kim is known for her excellent listening skills and a compassionate approach to client issues.. Besides her excellent communication skills and compassionate personality, she is reputed for her intelligent and persistent legal representation. With her detail-oriented approach and "always one to follow through" nature, she is always ready for emergencies and keeps her clients informed throughout the case.. In her 20+ years as a family lawyer, Kim has handled different types of family law cases ranging from divorce cases to child custody and visitation cases. Her creativity and flexibility as a lawyer, even when dealing with challenging issues, are central to her immense courtroom success.. Kimberly April always endeavors to maintain an effective, quality relationship with her clients. Considering each client and their case as unique, Kim handles each client distinctively while respecting their individual needs and objectives.. Kim's family law career began as Judge Diana Lynn Kiesel’s protégé, with whom she worked for over a decade. She worked under the renowned Pierce County family law attorney until Judge Kiesel's appointment to the Pierce County Superior Court Bench as a Court Commissioner. Kim was a successful solo practitioner before joining Envision Family Law Group.. In the courtroom, Kim’s clients, colleagues, and the Pierce County Judges and Commissioners greatly respect her for her distinctly intelligent and persuasive legal arguments. Her hard-earned reputation, coupled with her experience, makes her a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. Accordingly, she was selected to SuperLawyers 2020.. Kim graduated cum laude from Seattle University School of Law in 1999 and is a licensed practitioner in the State of Washington and the United States District Court. She is a member of the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, TPCBA Family Law Section.. Kim enjoys spending time with her family. Generally, if she is away from the office, you will find her planning excursions with her son and traveling the United States.

Firm: Envision Family Law

1201 Pacific Ave. SW, Suite 1503 , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Administrative , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Kevin G. Rundle is a well-established and highly respected Family Law Attorney, zealous advocate for his clients, and Commissioner Pro Tempore (temporary/fill-in Court Commissioner) for the Pierce County Superior Court (since 2011 in good standing).. As a family law attorney with Envision Family Law Group, Kevin focuses his practice on complex family litigation, domestic violence litigation, and sexual assault litigation. Prior to joining Envision Family Law Group, Kevin served as Director of the Legal Services Program for the YWCA Pierce County from 2005 through 2015 and an attorney with same beginning 2004 through 2015. Prior to employment with the YWCA, Kevin was in private practice from 1998 through 2004 (with a short stint as a staff attorney with the YWCA in 1999 and 2000). Kevin is a graduate of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, cum laude 1995, and Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, WA 1998.. Kevin is often called upon to give continuing legal education presentations to members of the Washington State Bar Association on issues pertaining to complex family litigation, domestic violence litigation, and sexual assault litigation. This is quite the honor!. In addition to the above, Kevin is also the court appointed attorney in Pierce County to represent petitioners in Sexual Assault Protection Order cases.. Kevin is highly respected by his peers, and, as such, Kevin has been elected and served as past Trustee and Treasurer for the Family Law Executive Committee (FLEC) of the Washington State Bar Association. Kevin has also served as past President of the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Family Law Section and is a former Trustee for same. In addition, Kevin is a former Trustee for the Volunteer Legal Services Program, Tacoma, WA, and is a former member of the Honorable Robert J. Bryan Chapter of the American Inns of Court.. Kevin has also been recognized by his peers as reflected in some of the awards he has received, including:. 2010 Family Law Attorney of the Year from the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association.. 2011 Civility Award from the Honorable Robert J. Bryan Chapter of the American Inns of Court.. Kevin is not all work and no play! A retired semi-professional musician and former ASE certified automotive technician, Kevin now focuses his attention on speed! To that end he has modified and “souped-up” his wife’s 1967 Chevy Chevelle! He is also a recent purchaser of a Dodge Challenger Hellcat and he and his wife are both proud owners of Harley Davidson motorcycles!. Kevin enjoys helping people, and he views the opportunity to represent and advocate for his clients, who place their trust in him, as the highest honor!

Firm: Graham Lundberg & Peschel

1420 South Union Avenue , Tacoma , Washington 98405

Practice Areas: Animal Bites,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Personal Injury,Wrongful Death

Firm: Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala, PLLC

911 Pacific Avenue , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Kevin M. Hastings is a tenacious and talented attorney who has dedicated his life to helping those injured by the wrongful acts of others. Born and raised in a family of commercial fisherman, Kevin was inspired to become a lawyer when his uncle suffered catastrophic injury while fishing in the Bering Sea. His uncle’s injury has shaped many aspects of Kevin’s life, but perhaps most importantly, it has inspired him to fight tirelessly for his clients in the toughest of cases each and every day.. Kevin is a northwest native and currently lives in Tacoma. After graduating cum laude from Seattle University School of law, Kevin began his legal career as a judicial law clerk for Judge C.C. Bridgewater and Judge Jill Johanson at the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II. Through his work at the court, Kevin gained valuable insight into the appellate process and honed fundamental lawyering skills. When his two-year clerkship ended, Kevin proudly joined PCVA and immediately began working for those who have been inured from the wrongful acts of others.. Since joining PCVA, Kevin has focused his practice on government liability, class actions, bad faith insurance law, wrongful death, civil rights, and catastrophic personal injury. He works in PCVA’s Tacoma office, but his practice extends into several Washington counties and federal court. Kevin works closely with Darrell Cochran, and together they have obtained several important results, including a recent $1.425 million dollar verdict against the Olympia School District in 2012. Kevin also fights for open government in a side practice that focuses on Washington’s Public Records Act, and he has a significant appellate practice where he uses his specialized skill set from his clerkship days to help shape Washington law for future clients.. Kevin is a member of the William Dwyer Inns of Court and the Robert J. Brian Inns of Court, organizations that are both committed to improving the skills, professionalism, and ethics of the legal profession. He also supports his alma matter by regularly sitting as a judge for Seattle University School of Law’s mock trial competitions. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys snowboarding, hunting big game, and back-country hiking.

633 N. Mildred Street , Tacoma , Washington 98406

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I have been a trial lawyer for 40 years. I have represented parties in all types of cases, from medical negligence/personal injury to real estate/landlord-tenant. My practice is now predominantly divorce, legal separation, child custody and support, parentage, and other family law related matters. However, I continue to handle other types of actions such as real estate disputes, contract actions, collections, and other personal and business related issues. I also handle small business incorporations and management.. I have served as Court Commissioner Pro Tem since 2009 and as Judge Pro Tem since 2005, in the Pierce County Superior Court, and I continue to do so.. I have also officiated high school football and lacrosse for many years.

Firm: The Law Offices of Vandeberg Johnson & Gandara

Wells Fargo Plaza , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Elder , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Probate , Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Elder Law, Elder Law

Firm: Luce & Associates, P.S.

5308 12th St. East , Tacoma , Washington 98424

Practice Areas: Environmental , Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

I have been in private practice since 1967, serving the South Sound area with a focus on elder law, estate planning and the needs of local businesses and families. My true joy in practicing law comes from building long term relationships with my clients so that I can be there for them and their families for many years to come. I am now serving many fourth generation clients.. I am extremely passionate about our community and have been an active member of many local service organizations for decades.. I am an avid collector military history memorabilia and artifacts with items spanning many wars and conflicts, dating back to the Civil War. My clients and staff frequently tease me about my office being more of a museum than an office.

Firm: Law Office of Kent W. Underwood, P.S.

705 South 9th Street, Suite 205 , Tacoma , Washington 98405

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

I am here to offer you excellent, aggresive and effective legal representation in your criminal defense, personal injury and other legal matters. I am a successful trial lawyer and negotiator.. In 1987 I received a scholarship to Study Mandarin and eastern philosophy in Taipei, Taiwan.. In 1990 I received my B.A. in Philosophy and in Chinese Studies.. In 1994 I received an M.A. in Philosophy with an emphasis in epistemology, eastern philosophy and the study of religion.. In 1994 I entered law shcool and was an active participant in Moot Court program. In 1997 I recieved the Order of the Barristers award.. In 1996 I participated in the trial advocacy program sponsored by the Washington Defender Association.. In 1997 I graduated from Seattle University School of Law.. In 1998 I opened my office in Tacoma and began taking personal injury and criminal defense cases.. I have been an active participant in many organizations such as Americans United for the Separation of church and State, The Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers where I am a co-chair of the rules committee working on eye-witness identification reform.. I am active in our legal system. I have made public comment,  submitted research and have made recommendations to the Washington State Bar Association, to both the Washington state House of Representatives and Senate on topics such as medical marijuana, booking photos, eye witness identification, and discovery rules all of which help protect the rights of the innocent and the rights of the accused.. I will vigorously defend your rights whether involved in an accident, injured or are accused of a crime!

2102 N. Pearl St., Ste. 402 , Tacoma , Washington 98406

Practice Areas: Family

Originally from the Boston area, Ken Levey has lived in the Pacific Northwest since 1980. He received his B.A. from the University of Washington in 1983 and received his law degree from the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University School of Law) in 1991. That same year Ken was sworn in as a member of the Washington State Bar. He opened his law practice in Tacoma in 1992.. Unlike many attorneys, Ken also is trained in collaborative law, represents families in CPS investigations and dependency actions, and has a great deal of experience and a high level of comfort dealing with the juncture of the military and family law.. Ken serves on the board of Agape Adoptions, an adoption agency emphasizing adoptions from China. He also serves on the board of Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County.

Firm: Kenneth N. Gormly

1107 1/2 Tacoma Avenue South , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Social Security

Firm: Blanford Law

705 S 9th Street , Tacoma , Washington 98405

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

It's essential to get a good sense of what we're all about. Beyond being aware of what type of law we practice, defining who we are is just as important. Obviously, selecting a criminal defense attorney is a critical decision. A firm with experience is, no doubt, a must have – however, it's crucial to work with a firm you're comfortable with, and have the utmost confidence in.. We believe that the Blanford Law attitude and approach set us apart. And, our owner and lead attorney, Ken Blanford, exemplifies the essence of the firm. Put simply, Ken is passionate about connecting with clients on a personal level. He fosters relationships without assumptions, without preconceived notions, and he focuses on establishing a deep rapport with every individual he represents.. Taking the lead from Ken, we are a firm where what you see is what you get – in the best sense of the phrase. We are no-nonsense and relentless, yet we maintain pride in being fair and honest. Maybe opposite of what you're prepared to expect from attorneys, here at Blanford Law we're great listeners instead of fast talkers – that's just who we are.. With over 10 years of defense experience, Blanford Law represents clients across Washington: King, Pierce, Kitsap, Kittitas, Jefferson, Thurston, Snohomish, Yakima, Lewis, Island, Cowlitz, Clallam, Chelan, Grant, Whitman, Walla-Walla, Skamania, Clark, Grays Harbor, Okanogan, Spokane, Skagit and Mason Counties, as well as Seattle and Tacoma Federal District Court.

Firm: Davies Pearson, P.C.

1498 Pacific Avenue , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Business & Commercial, Contracts, Estate Planning, Taxation - State & Federal, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business