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Joyce Stewart Schwensen

Joyce S. Schwensen brings experience, integrity, and compassion to the practice of law.

Great family lawyer!!

- Patti, a Wills client

Competent, genuine and empathetic

- Megan, a Adoption client

Overview

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8.5

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Experience
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12 Reviews

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3 Peer Endorsements

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Contributor level 11

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Practice Areas

30% Adoption
27 years
25% Real Estate
27 years
25% Business
27 years
20% Estate Planning
27 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($200-$300/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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Joyce S. Schwensen

6814 Greenwood Avenue North

Seattle, WA 98103
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Languages Spoken

English

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I have been in the private practice of law for over twenty five years, and I love helping people through the legal profession. I pride myself on being... more

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12 reviews

“Great family lawyer!!”

Posted by: Patti, 2010-05-05 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Joyce has helped us tremendously with any and all of our family law dealings. She helped us put together a family will a few years ago and did a... more

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“Competent, genuine and empathetic”

Posted by: Megan, 2010-04-21 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Most recently, Joyce helped me navigate a complicated step-parent adoption. She handled the difficult and uncomfortable dynamics of the case with... more

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Peer Endorsements

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3 endorsements

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Joyce and I have shared office space since October 2009. During this time, I have had the benefit of her vast knowledge of adoption law, which is a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Shana Thompson , Seattle (WA), 7 months ago

I have known and worked with Joyce for over 25 years. Joyce is a dedicated and compassionate advociate for her cients. She is an experienced and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Elaine Ducharme , Seattle (WA), 9 months ago

Résumé

License

27 years since Joyce Stewart Schwensen was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Washington	Active	1984	01/31/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Of Counsel at Graham & Dunn PC	2000–2001
Member at Smith Smart, PLLC	1984–2000

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Washington School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1984
Washington State University	History	BA	1979

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers	Martindale-Hubbell	2011
AV	Martindale-Hubbell	2001

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Washington State Bar Association, Sexual Orienation and Gender Identification Legal Issues (SOGILI) Section	2010-present
Member	Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section	2007-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 11

Answers:	110	Legal Answers
	1	Best Answer
	24	Answers marked as good
Guides:	4	Legal Guides
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Adoption Law	Adoption Law: Start to Finish	2010
Adoption Law	Practical Guide To Adoptions	2008

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