Joyce Stewart Schwensen

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Joyce Stewart Schwensen
Joyce S. Schwensen brings experience, integrity, and compassion to the practice of law.
5.0 star rating
Great family lawyer!!
- Patti, a Wills client
5.0 star rating
Competent, genuine and empathetic
- Megan, a Adoption client

Overview

Avvo Rating

9.4

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 11

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Practice Areas

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  • 30% Adoption
    28 years
  • 25% Real Estate
    28 years
  • 25% Business
    28 years
  • 20% Estate Planning
    28 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

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

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 206-367-1065
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  • Joyce S. Schwensen
    6814 Greenwood Avenue North
    Seattle, WA 98103
    Office: 206-367-1065
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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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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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Great family lawyer!!”

Posted by: Patti, about 3 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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5 star rating

“Competent, genuine and empathetic”

Posted by: Megan, about 3 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

Endorsements

5 endorsements


Judy L. Mims

I endorse this lawyer. I send all my friends and clients to Joyce when they need estate planning whether complex or simple. She treats everyone... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Judy Mims , Redmond (WA), 9 days ago
A. Alene Anderson

I have know joyce for many years and consulted with her on numerous occasions. She is an excellent compassionate lawyer and provides great... more

Endorsement from lawyer: A. Anderson , Seattle (WA), 6 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

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

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1984 05/18/2013

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
Treasurer Washington State Bar Association, Sexual Orienation and Gender Identification Legal Issues (SOGILI) Section 2012–present
Member Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section 2007–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 11
Answers: 148 Legal Answers
4 Best Answers - chosen by asker
44 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
25 Answers marked helpful by other users
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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Passionate, honest, knowledgeable and thorough legal representation.

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