Darren C DeFrance

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Darren C DeFrance

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at Everett, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

6003 23rd Drive West, Suite 250, Everett, WA

About Darren

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Alimony 20%

20%
Child Custody 20%

20%
Child Support 20%

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

20%
Family 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2022 2019
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+ 2

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 18 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Port Gardner Law Group

6003 23rd Drive West, Suite 250, Everett, WA, 98203

portgardnerlaw.com

Darren C DeFrance's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney

A Father Can Win!!!!

Darren and his staff were absolutely amazing. Words express my appreciation or satisfaction with the results of my very, very complicated case. They were able to navigate the numerous hurdles of a father trying to get custody of his daughter.

Posted by NR | September 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Darren and Team are the best

Darren and Miranda are the best. They were kind, professional, and most of all patient during a difficult and confusing time. I will always be thankful of the time and care they put it to get the best outcome for my daughter and I. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again or recommend to anyone going th...rough this. Also want to thank all of Port Gardner Law Group. EVERYONE was kind and made me feel welcome and safe.

Posted by Anna | September 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Worth every penny.

Mr. DeFrance is a talented and savvy and conscientious lawyer whos expertise makes the process of court go more smoothly than expected. I also think that because he is a respectable person other lawyers respond accordingly, that makes a difference in any situation as well. I felt confident under hi...s guidance the entire time we worked together on my family case.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Cannot Recommend Enough

Darren and his team have been nothing but wonderful from day one. From the first consult to finalizing documents, Darren worked with such professionalism while at the same time making me feel seen and heard in one of the most difficult situations in my life. I will never be able to thank him or his t...eam enough for all the work they have done for me and my family. I highly recommend Darren DeFrance.

Posted by Lily | October 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Highly Skilled and Trustworthy

I worked with Darren DeFrance on a child custody case, and while no one truly 'wins' in these situations, Darren's dedication and expertise made a difficult process manageable. He came highly recommended, and I would not hesitate to seek his counsel again. Darren was incredibly responsive, easy to co...mmunicate with, and demonstrated a deep understanding of the Snohomish County court system. He navigated every step of the legal process with precision—ensuring all submissions were timely and nothing was overlooked. I felt confident in his ability to guide me through this challenging time. His support staff is also excellent.

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Darren C DeFrance's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Parker

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Darren's practice combines an intimate knowledge of the law and excellent insight into local court practices with strong client relation skills. He provides knowledgeable and experienced advice and hands-on service. His clients are well-served with excellent communication and are given the information, insight and advice they need to make informed decisions about their cases."

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Mindy Carr

Family lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly recommend Darren for family law matters in Snohomish County. He is reasonable in negotiating and easy to get along with, and seems to really care about his clients. I look forward to working with him again soon."

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Colette McEldowney

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Darren is a talented litigator. His courtroom experience coupled with his innovative approach is a true asset to his clients."

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David Kalisek

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Darren is a very detail-oriented attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients."

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Sherrie Bennett

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Darren always has a fresh approach that is well thought out and efficient. He is a skilled litigator."

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Natalie Roberts

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Darren is a wealth of knowledge and is able to get results for his clients through both negotiation and litigation."

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Hillary Roberts-Griffith

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer. Darren is a smart, aggressive, and effective attorney. He is a great asset to his clients."

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Robert Mar

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Darren is an extremely good advocate and works hard for his clients to get the best possible result."

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Nathan Gibbs

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Darren is thorough and organized. He is a fierce advocate but also a seasoned negotiator."

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Adam Teal

Family lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Darren has a knack for working efficiently and intelligently in every one of his cases."

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Jorge Ramos

Family lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Darren is experienced and knowledgeable; he is committed to providing his clients with top quality representation."

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Alia Ahmed

Family lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Darren was on opposing sides in a complicated family law matter. He was hard working, competent and professional. I endorse his work."

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Danielle LaBelle

General practice lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd George

General practice lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I had the pleasure of working with Darren when we were both prosecutors. He's a skilled and effective litigator, hard worker, and all-around great attorney. I endorse him wholeheartedly."

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Bart Tomerlin

Family lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Darren is an outstanding attorney who is committed to his clients. I was a co-worker with Darren and observed him in court and the office."

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Michael Myers

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Darren worked with me on a complicated project and did a really good job."

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Kenneth Alan

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rick Jones

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. DeFrance is committed to helping his clients successfully navigate the challenges of divorce, custody, and support, Darren educates his clients through every step of their process. He's a creative problem solver with a stringent attention to detail. Darren isn’t afraid to roll up his sleeves and put in the hard work necessary to get justice."

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George Tamblyn

General practice lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. He gets the job done; bright, good communicator"

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Lisa DuFour

Family lawyer

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Natalie Roberts

Family lawyer

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Adam Teal

Family lawyer

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Nathan Gibbs

Family lawyer

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David Kalisek

Family lawyer

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Jorge Ramos

Family lawyer

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Sherrie Bennett

Family lawyer

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Robert Mar

Family lawyer

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Alia Ahmed

Family lawyer

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Danielle LaBelle

Unknown lawyer

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Todd George

General practice lawyer

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Bart Tomerlin

Family lawyer

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Thomas Sabin

Family lawyer

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Michael Myers

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Trial Performance and Negotiation Skills, City of Vancouver City Attorney's Office

2009

Trial Performance, City of Vancouver City Attorney's Office

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Port Gardner Law Group

2013 - 2017

Attorney, Goldberg Jones

2011 - 2012

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Assistant, King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

2008 - 2011

Assistant City Attorney, Vancouver City Attorney's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Washington State Bar Association

Education

N/A

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of California - Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

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