Janet Marie Helson

Janet Marie Helson

Judicial

About Janet

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 34 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1992

Judicial

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Judicial

No misconduct found


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Honors

2014

Super Lawyer for years 2005-2014, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Attorney of the Year, Washington State Bar Association Family Law Section

1994

Outstanding Young Lawyer, King County Bar Association

Associations

2005 - Present

National Center for Lesbian Rights

National Family Law Advisory Council

2001 - 2007

Washington State Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Parentage of L.B.

Established de facto parent doctrine in Washington state.

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Education

1989

University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Harvard College

A.B.

Publications

2005

Washington State Bar Association Family Law Deskbook Pretrial Motions Practice - Update
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