Stacey Lynne Smythe

Stacey Lynne Smythe

4.5
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 33 years

Family Lawyer at Issaquah, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Probate

22525 S.E 64th Pl., Suite #2276, Issaquah, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 33 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1992

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ADVOCATES LAW GROUP PLLC

22525 S.E 64th Pl., Suite #2276, Issaquah, WA, 98027

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Stacey Lynne Smythe's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Brenda S. | June 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Stacey is the best.

Stacey was patient, kind, understanding, and efficient. She took care of my difficult case and took it on with grace, care, and very hard work. She is experienced and brilliant. Her advice is valuable. I would recommend her to anyone since I guarantee you she will give you her best. Stacey and Dawn ...are a great team. Dawn was on top of lots of paperwork and dedicated to work along with Stacey on my divorce. They rock. I was confident and understood the process better with Stacey’s efficient phone calls and communication. All things were taken care in a timely manner and they were accommodating to my needs. As well as fast in the process of my paperwork. They heard my needs and guided me along the way with plenty of knowledge and in the most valuable path. I am blessed to have found Stacey and I know she will continue to be a blessing to others along the way. She’s a good lawyer that fights to get what is rightful yours and defends her client in the most powerful way. She prepares, foresees what is needed, and shows up for people. She stands out and by far, beats any other lawyer that is out there. Stacey will be considerate of your time and money and will not take advantage of the difficult times that going through a divorce can be.

Posted by PAUL | May 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Stacey Smythe is the BEST Lawyer.She is honest,patient,kind and a wonderful person.Truly cares and serve her clients diligently.

I hired Stacey Smythe after being referred to her by a close friend who knew and experienced her work. So, i called Stacey Smythe at once and introduced my situation to her. She understood the sensitivity of my case and i requested to schedule a meeting with her immediately. She asked me some basic q...uestions and answered of how i was desperate struggling with parentage case for a long time and then on the process, how a false allegation of rape appeared against me and finally, the child support case. I was harassed, oppressed and threaten for a long period for no reason to a point of giving up. So, i hired Stacey Smythe and choose to retain her as my lawyer. From that time, my life changed and i started seeing the progress in my case. She worked diligently and tirelessly with me despite my poor financial plight until she restored my hope to survive. Accurately, Stacey Smythe kept on updating me every step of the case and i was particularly impressed with her promptness in response to my questions through calls and emails. She was extremely accessible during and after business hours which was so much comforting to me considering how my case was stressful. Sincerely, i was impressed by Stacey Smythe honest, kindness, competence, moral compass and how she coordinated with her associates. They are great, wonderful, polite, understanding, accurate, hardworking and experienced teamwork. I am grateful because Stacey Smythe advocated my case and proved that i was not guilty. So, i received the justice and now, i have the rights as the father and paying the right amount of the child support. Stacey Smythe is a knowledgeable, hard working, caring and devoted to her clients. She is a great advocate and passionate about her profession. I would encourage, recommend and refer anyone who is looking for a good and honest attorney to choose her. Stacey Smythe is the best lawyer and the right choice for your case and your victory is guaranteed. Now, my life is safe, progressing positively and i will not hesitate to work with her again in the future should i need an attorney. I hired Stacey Smythe as my lawyer and received the justice. Thanks.

Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Ms. Smyth is a pit bull in a designer suit.

You ladies going through an ugly divorce, this review is for you. I hired Ms. Smythe to represent me during my divorce. It was to be a 3 year ordeal. My spouse was a well known doctor in the area and full of confidence that he was going to drag me through the gutter for leaving him after I discovered... his numerous affairs and many secrets. And believe me, he tried. Ms. Smythe saw him for what he was and went to work. She was articulate, educated, had integrity for days, was never ever intimidated and had laser focus. She was also very conscientious of my financial plight at the time. She never misled me and was honest about what to expect. Well, we won and we won BIG! Every woman needs a brilliant pit bull in her corner when divorcing a dog. I leave you with this: My ex husband refers his friends to her if they are in need of a divorce attorney.

Posted by Clay | February 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

What a Relief

I was referred to Ms. Smythe by a friend after sharing my concerns about my family law matter. I had been told by previous lawyers that I was “fighting an uphill battle” and that they wouldn’t take my case due to the low likelihood that they could achieve an outcome I would be agreeable with. I great...ly appreciate their honesty. My friend told me her friend got “exactly what he was looking for” from being represented by Ms. Smythe. I scheduled a meeting with her; after answering the basic questions to establish who was involved in the matter, Ms. Smythe asked me what my ideal resolution would be. I told her what that would be and she explained very frankly what the challenges were. She also shared with me how my goals could be achieved, and, based on her counsel I chose to retain her. Ms. Smythe and her associates took the matter and ran with it. Within 6 months (with very little effort on my end) they were able to get me, literally, exactly what my ideal outcome was. I cannot say I was disappointed.

Posted by Jean | February 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Amazing Attorney

Stacey helped me during a very desperate time in my life. She took the time to understand my specific situation and my desired outcome, then explained to me my legal options in detail. When we decided on a plan of action, Stacey guided me every step of the way. Her outside of the box thinking allow...ed me to move out of a bad situation quickly, while preserving my long term legal rights. I could not be happier with the results.

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Stacey Lynne Smythe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Mcgoran

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stacey is a knowledgeable,hard working caring attorney. She is a great choice to be your advocate."

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Tatyana Gidirimski

Family lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Stacey is knowledgeable, devoted to her clients, passionate about her profession, and is a great advocate."

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Jody Cloutier

Family lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Stacey on a contentious family law matter. She provided her client with aggressive representation while at the same time she was polite, courteous, and solution-focused with me."

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Kathryn Peterson

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stacey is an thoughtful attorney who is circumspect in counseling clients. Stacey has significant experience and is well respected in the community, I would send my own family members to Stacey for advice."

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Jordan Enright

Unknown lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Other

"Stacey Smythe is committed to providing each and every client excellent service. Her compassion for her clients is balanced well with her ability to not stop until the job is done."

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Kimberly Macdonald

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have received only positive feedback from clients that I have referred over the years. She is dedicated and does a great job for her clients."

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Marianne Jones

Family lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stacey Smythe is hard working. She has a never quit attitude which benefits her clients. She listens to her clients and works toward their goals. Stacey's legal knowledge and experience is impressive."

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Molly Kenny

Family lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Stacey is bright, energetic, caring and very committed to delivering exceptional legal services to all her clients. She leaves no stone unturned."

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Natalie De Maar

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Stacey and her firm with our joint support of a New Beginnings a wonderful organization that helps victims of domestic violence."

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Michael De Maar

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stacey is a bright and hardworking colleague who is on my firm's short list for referrals."

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Douglas Miller

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I began working with Stacey earlier this year and have found her to be an exceptionally well qualified Estate Planner. No matter the complexity of the estate, or the unique wishes of a client, Stacey always delivers top notch service. I strongly endorse her."

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Michael Regeimbal

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Stacey for many years. I wholheartedly endorse her."

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Scott Terry

Family lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Stacey for many years and have referred several cases to her in the past. I have found her to be very competent, and I have always received excellent feedback from those whom I have referred to her. At times we have had mutual clients who required representation involving each of our respective expertise. I have always been impressed with the high quality representation she provides her clients and I will continue to refer with confidence."

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Saphronia Young

Family lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stacey Smythe is the first person I think of for referrals in the family law practice area. She is experienced, compassionate, and practical. She looks for ways to achieve the client's goals in a cost-effective and timely fashion."

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Kathryn Peterson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jordan Enright

Business lawyer

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Scott Terry

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jan Rinker

Family lawyer

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Michael De Maar

Family lawyer

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Molly Kenny

Family lawyer

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Douglas Miller

Criminal defense lawyer

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Saphronia Young

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Michael Regeimbal

Elder law lawyer

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Kimberly Macdonald

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Mary Schultz

Family lawyer

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Karen Moore

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Marianne Jones

Business lawyer

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Natalie De Maar

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

America's Most Honored Attorneys Top 10%, American Registry

2016

Top Attorney, Who's Who In American Law

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Molly B. Kenny

2015 - 2016

Attorney, Costello Law Firm

2009 - 2015

Principal, Smythe Law Offices, PS Inc.

1992 - 2009

Partner, Smythe & Smythe PS Inc.

Associations

1992 - Present

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

1992 - Present

King County Bar Association

Family Law Attorney Member

1992 - Present

Pierce County Bar Association

Family Law Attorney Member

1993 - 2002

Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation

Board of Directors

1993 - 2002

Lawyer-Pilot's Bar Association

Attorney Member

1992 - 2001

Auburn Downtown Association

Board of Directors

1992 - 2000

American Bar Association

Family Law Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Marriage of Hawthorne

Court of Appeals

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Education

1991

Seattle University School of Law

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

1988

University of Puget Sound

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),

Speaking Engagements

2002

Estate Planning for Seniors

Estate Planning

2000

Business Meeting

Estate Planning

Languages

English

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