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  • Yuma, AZ
  • Licensed for 43 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%

    31 years

  2. Wills and living wills: 25%

    31 years

  3. Guardianship: 25%

    31 years

  4. Trusts: 20%

    31 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

PAMELA WALSMA, P.C.

682 S. Fourth Avenue
Yuma, AZ, 85364-3075

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    AZActive 199009/05/2021
    MOGood Standing, Active197811/16/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    DistinguishedMartindale-Hubbell®2019
    DistinguishedMartindale-Hubbell®2018
    DistinguishedMartindale-Hubbell®2017
    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
    Managing AttorneyPamela Walsma, P.C.2019 - Present
    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
    April 2019 CLE webinarProbate Practice & the Paralegal2019
    National Business InstituteThe Probate Process from Start to Finish2014

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    Review Pamela Walsma

    Very helpful.

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    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!

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    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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    Hired attorney

    great lawyer

    5.0 stars

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    Miss Walmsa a highly knowledgeable and professional in the area of law. She helped me several issues I had and I was very pleased with her.
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    Bruce Jensen, Probate 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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