$ 375-375 per hour
About Darren
Biography
Darren DeFrance was drawn to family law because he understands the importance of aggressive advocacy that is also compassionate. He knows that his clients are often dealing with some of the most difficult times of their lives. Committed to helping his clients successfully navigate the challenges of divorce, custody, and support, Darren educates his clients through every step of their process.
Darren is 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. Diligent in protecting his clients’ rights and assets, Darren thrives on overcoming obstacles.
When Darren isn’t hard at work protecting the rights of his clients, he likes to spend his spare time exploring the great outdoors or playing almost any sport. He also enjoys reading—particularly historical biographies
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Alimony
20%
Child Custody
20%
Child Support
20%
Divorce and Separation
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2024 2022 2019
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Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 18 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Attention to details made the difference.
Anyone who has ever had the unfortunate situation to end up in family court knows only too well that rarely does any side come out victorious. Our story begins with a pregnancy, and a child custody case, and a father that took responsibility and didn't run away. Darren DeFrance was recommend to...
Posted by Della | August 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best Lawyer!
Darren DeFrance is an amazing lawyer. His team helped me exponentially! Through restraining order and divorce they were very prompt, professional, organized, and sympathetic to my case. Very kind and understanding while getting everything done before it needed to be done. I was so scared and stress...
Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly recommended
I can't recommend Darren highly enough. Darren was my divorce lawyer for a high conflict divorce that lasted for 18 months. Without a good lawyer on my side the outcome would have been very different. Darren did an amazing job of keeping the situation under control and worked very hard to help us rea...
Posted by Jessica | May 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Darren DeFrance, Attorney
I hired Darren for a parenting plan modification in an incredibly high conflict co-parenting situation. Darren worked endlessly on our behalf, gave sound and solid advice and never faltered in staying focused on the end result. His sincere concern and interest in my daughters best interest was evid...
Posted by Andre | May 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great serive, compassion combined with dealing with harsh realities of a divorce
Darren helped me go through a very difficult divorce. He progressively brought me to understand my situation, and what I was facing in Court. With this information, we made joint decisions that led to a successful second mediation, despite a very aggressive lawyer on the other side. We avoided Court,...
Darren C DeFrance's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Darren is a talented litigator. His courtroom experience coupled with his innovative approach is a true asset to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Darren is a very detail-oriented attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Darren always has a fresh approach that is well thought out and efficient. He is a skilled litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer. Darren is a wealth of knowledge and is able to get results for his clients through both negotiation and litigation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Darren is a smart, aggressive, and effective attorney. He is a great asset to his clients."
"Darren is an extremely good advocate and works hard for his clients to get the best possible result."
"I endorse this lawyer. Darren is thorough and organized. He is a fierce advocate but also a seasoned negotiator."
"Darren has a knack for working efficiently and intelligently in every one of his cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Darren is experienced and knowledgeable; he is committed to providing his clients with top quality representation."
"Darren was on opposing sides in a complicated family law matter. He was hard working, competent and professional. I endorse his work."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"Darren worked with me on a complicated project and did a really good job."
"I endorse this 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."
"I endorse this lawyer. He gets the job done; bright, good communicator"
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Experience
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
2006
Sacramento Lawyer
Criminal Subpoenas: Privacy Rights of Crime Victims in California
Languages
English