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Melissa Marie Denton

Melissa Marie Denton

7.2

Very Good

Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 50% Family
    19 years
  • 20% Divorce / Separation
    19 years
  • 15% Child Custody
    19 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check

Contact Information
  • Advantage Denton Inc
    2646 RW Johnson Blvd. SW
    Suite 100
    Tumwater, WA 98512
    -877-LAW-●●●● - show
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About me: Melissa Denton has practiced family law in Thurston County, Washington since 1990.She continues to provide top quality legal services through her law firm,... more

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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5 star rating

“Melissa Denton, ASCHER & DENTON, PLLC”

Posted by: fdbarajas, 2009-06-19 5 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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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“Highly Recommended”

Posted by: adebellis, 2008-09-12 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

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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I thoroughly endorse this lawyer's work. I have been a partner to Melissa for over 15 years, and although I am now in a semi-retired status with our... more

Endorsement from lawyer: James Ascher , Tumwater (WA), About 1 year ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 20 years since Melissa Marie Denton was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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

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

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

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Thurston County Bar Association 1990–present
Board Member,Vice President, President OUUC 2004–2008
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: I have been divorced now for 6 yrs, I am...
Melissa's answer: If you were not originally awarded alimony, it is unlikely you can get it now. The good news is... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Many Cost Effective Ways to Use Lawyers AdvantageDenton.com 2008

Cases
Title:
In re Marriage of Rideout, 150 Wn.2d 337, 352-53, 77 P.3d 1174 (2003)
Practice Area:
Family
Outcome:
WA Supreme Court ruling on Contempt in Parenting
Description:
I represented the mother who was unsuccessful when she tried to get her teenage daughter to go on part of a visit with the father. The lower court...

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