$ 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 | July 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Best of the best!
Darren is sharp, intelligent, determined, and exceptionally talented lawyer. He was always there and felt like he truly cared about my situation and it showed. Often times the courts are rough on fathers and my custody battle was very stressful at times and he always remained calm and gave great adv...
Posted by Luke | May 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
No one better than Darren!
I can't say enough about the representation I got from Darren. Professional, honest, calm and friendly. They say one of the most stressful things you can go through is a divorce. Darren made this already seemingly stressful process less so in all areas. He explained things very clearly, in plain Engl...
Posted by Jeffrey | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
unexpected divorce
Prior to my divorce, I was happily married for over 23 years. My ex-wife was a stay at home mom for the last 20 years of our marriage. I knew I was going to lose everything including my future retirement. At the age of 50 I felt that my life was over, and I was just going to give in. My Dad told me g...
Posted by Steven | March 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
This is your guy
I came to Goldberg and Jones desperate for help in what o felt was a hopeless situation. Darren took my case and from day one I felt like my case really mattered to him. Every step of the way he help make everything easy and took a lot of stress out of what is a extremely stressful experience. I hi...
Posted by Mark | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
The Lawyer I compare everyone else to.
Darren helped me get custody of my son, in a very quick amount of time. I hired him and never looked back. I was in the Army at the time and getting ready to move to another state. My son's mother hadn't seen him in over two years and had only intermittently contacted him since he came to live with...
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