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Pamela Walsma

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  • Yuma, AZ
  • Licensed for 41 years
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About Pamela

Pamela Walsma has been practicing law in Yuma, Arizona since 1990 focusing on probate, trust, estate planning, guardianship, conservatorship law, business and real estate law.  She is licensed to practice law in Arizona and Missouri and is a licensed fiduciary in Arizona.
Pamela Walsma has served on Arizona State Bar Committees and is involved with various organizations in the Yuma area.

Practice areas

TrustsGuardianshipWills and living willsProbate
  1. Probate: 30%

    29 years

  2. Wills and living wills: 25%

    29 years

  3. Guardianship: 25%

    29 years

  4. Trusts: 20%

    29 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

256 S. 2nd Avenue
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HUNT, WALSMA & GALE

256 S. 2nd Avenue
Suite E
Yuma, AZ, 85364-2257

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
AZActive 199010/01/2019
MOGood Standing, Active197807/29/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
DistinguishedMartindale-Hubbell2016
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2014
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2013
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2011
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2010
Supervisor of the YearYuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ1990
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerHunt, Walsma & Gale2016 - Present
Hearing Officer (General)City of Yuma2014 - 2014
Hearing Officer (RE matters)City of Yuma2009 - 2015
Hearing OfficerYuma Union High School District2008 - 2008
Instructor - Paralegal ProgramArizona Western College2008 - 2010
PartnerShadle & Walsma, PLC2000 - 2016
PartnerByrne, Benesch & Walsma, P.C.1997 - 2000
AssociateByrne & Bensch, P.C.1990 - 1997
Army Community Service OfficerU.S. Army Proving Ground1988 - 1990
Social Work Dept Head/Family Advocacy RepU.S. Naval Hospital, Okinawa1986 - 1988
Counselor/TherapistPrivate Practice/Clinical Social Work1983 - 1985
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Arizona Fiduciaries AssociationMember2009 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Arizona chapter)Member2005 - Present
Yuma County Bar AssociationMember1990 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Arizona chapter)President2012 - 2013
State Bar of Arizona, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember of Advisory Committee2003 - 2008
Yuma County Judicial Selection CommitteeMember2002 - 2007
State Bar of Arizona Executive CouncilChair, Probate and Trust Section2000 - 2000
Yuma County Bar AssociationPresident1998 - 1998
Yuma County Bar AssociationCLE Committee1998 - 2000
State Bar of Arizona Executive CouncilMember of Probate and Trust Section1997 - 2001
Arizona School Boards AssociationMember1997 - 2005
Yuma County Bar AssociationSecretary1997 - 1997
Yuma Judicial Advisory CommitteeCo-Chair1996 - 1996
Academy of Certified Social WorkersMember1983 - 1990
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Saint Louis UniversityJuris Doctor1978
Saint Louis UniversityMA - Masters1977
Saint Louis UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1975
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
National Business InstituteThe Probate Process from Start to Finish2014

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Review Pamela Walsma

Very helpful.

Posted by ShannonSat Dec 31 2016

Ms. Wasma was very helpful in advising me on estate matters for Arizona (I am an out of state resident). Additionally, conferencing with her over the phone was easily arranged by her staff.
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Very satisified!

Posted by JaniceWed Nov 18 2015

Pamela Walsma did an excellent job on my case! She kept me in the loop every step of the way and was able to settle out of Court! She never kept me waiting. Very professional and she knows the law...I would highly recommend her!
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Bruce Jensen, Real estate Attorney on Nov 16, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. She is very capable and is of very high character.

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