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Biography
With over 20 years of experience in family law, Deborah Gordon is known for her sharp courtroom presence, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to her clients. She has built her reputation as a tenacious advocate who fights fiercely when the situation demands it, yet approaches every case with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset. Whether navigating high-conflict litigation or guiding clients through collaborative resolutions, Deborah tailors her approach to achieve the best possible outcomes for families in transition.
A mother of three, she understands firsthand the emotional and financial impact family law matters can have. This perspective fuels her compassionate yet firm approach to protecting her clients’ interests—especially when it comes to children, parenting, and securing long-term stability.
When she’s not in the courtroom, Deborah enjoys spending time with her family, snowboarding, volunteering in her community, and mentoring younger attorneys entering the family law field.
Experienced attorney representing complex divorce litigation and uncontested divorce cases.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Child Custody
25%
Child Support
25%
Divorce and Separation
25%
21 years
Family
25%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 500-500 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 20 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Van Siclen, Stocks & Firkins
(253) 893-3788
Mobile
721 45th St. NE, Suite A, Auburn, WA, 98002
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Posted by Miles | March 09, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Exceptional counsel, high quality results!
I became aquatinted with Deborah Gordon via a highly respected professional referral. Deborah contacted me immediately and provided exceptional advice the day my divorce papers were served. I could tell right away that she would make an outstanding attorney on my behalf and I went in the following wo...
Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2013 | Child Custody
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR CHILD CUSTODY CASES
Deborah gave us a 150% focus and energy, we needed an emergency ex-parte to keep my husband's ex from moving his son out of the area without any prior notification. Deborah took this on and worked long hours in order to stop the move. She was successful in getting my husbands son back where he shou...
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"Deborah is very respected within the legal community. I have always found her to be extremely well prepared, professional, knowledgeable, and caring. She is without fail, a strong advocate for her clients (and her clients' children). Deborah artfully presents her clients' positions in court and is able to settle her cases when a reasonable settlement can be reached."
"I give Deborah Gordon a very high endorsement. The first thing you notice about her is that she is hard-working. She also can be tenacious when she needs to be, but compassionate at the same time (if the situation calls for it). She cares about the results for her clients and goes the extra mile to represent people going through turmoil. There are probably 400 family law attorneys that I know and have worked with over the years and many of them are well-meaning people, but they just don't get it or they don't care. Deborah is one of the few family law attorneys in this community who "gets it" and cares."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2003
Dean's List, University of Idaho College of Law
1997
Salutatorian, Steilacoom High School
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Associate, Van Siclen Stocks & Firkins
2010 - 2013
Associate, Goldberg & Jones, PLLC Attorneys At Law
2007 - 2010
Associate, Gouras & Amis, PLLC
2005 - 2007
Associate Attorney, Lutz Law Offices, PS
Associations
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
Kings County Bar Association
King County Bar Association, Family Law Section
King County Collaborative Law
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association, Neighborhood Legal Information and Referral Clinic Committee
Volunteer Attorney
King County Volunteer Panel Mediator
Education
2004
University of Idaho College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Western Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1997
Steilacoom High School
High School Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2025
King County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Seminar Material Reading at King County Bar Association, Family Law Section
2016
Neighborhood Legal Clinic
Family Law
2015
Family Law Neighborhood Legal Clinic
Family Law
2014
Neighborhood Legal Clinic
Divorce
2013
Neighborhood Legal Clinic
Custody
2012
Neighborhood Legal Clinic
Divorce
2011
Neighborhood Legal Clinic
Family Law
2010
Neighborhood Legal Clinic
Child Support
Publications
2016
VSF article Issue 12
Tis the Season for...Litigation
Languages
English