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Melissa Marie Denton

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Cantonese
  • Malay
  • Mandarin

About Me

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Videos (0)

I've practiced family law in Thurston County since 1990 and absolutely love doing it. My favorite part of this work is creatively and compassionately helping... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Melissa Denton, ASCHER & DENTON, PLLC”

Posted by: a Family client, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: It was a pleasure working with Melissa and her staff. Her kind words and dedication to my case eased many of my uncertainties. Through our dialog,... more
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5 star rating

“Highly Recommended”

Posted by: a Child Custody client, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: I was in a custody battle for a little over 5 years when my daughter was little, and it was a real mess. I had been through many attorney's who did... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Lisa Ellen Seifert

I have known Melissa Denton for many years -- I frequently refer family law related cases to her because I know she does well for her clients in this... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lisa Seifert , Olympia (WA), 6 months ago
Joshua Nihan Foreman

It is a pleasure to endorse Melissa Denton, who is one of the smartest family law attorneys in Washington State. Her firm is in Olympia and she... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Foreman , Seattle (WA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

23 years since Melissa Marie Denton was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1989 05/19/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
CEO at Advantage Denton 2008–present
Partner at Ascher & Denton, PLLC 1991–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Oklahoma College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1988
University of Oklahoma BA - Bachelor of Arts 1984

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Startup Startup Weekend 2010

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
General Legal Counsel The Olympia Free Clinic 2011-present
member Sound Collaboration 2004-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 95 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
24 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
23 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Many Cost Effective Ways to Use Lawyers AdvantageDenton.com 2008
Our Philosophy AscherDenton.com 2003

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
One Lawyer - where one attorney helps both parties with advice to settle Snohomish County Bar Association, Family Law Section 2010