Robert A. Wolle

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Robert A. Wolle

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 45 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Bellingham,, WA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +7 more

Bellingham Towers, 119 N Commercial St # 1000, Bellingham,, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Robert

Biography

Your bankruptcy & family law needs handled with experience, care, & knowledge for over 40 years. Call Us Now At 360-524-8432.

Your bankruptcy needs handled so you can get back to living your life.

Legal guidance and expertise through your divorce and separation.

All your family law needs handled with experience and care.

Legal guidance and expertise through your uncontested divorce.

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Adoption 10%

10%
Alimony 10%

10%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

Bankruptcy law allows you to manage personal or professional debts you cannot pay. Creditors cannot sue you, garnish your wages, repossess your car or home entertainment system, or start or continue with a foreclosure action against you.

45 years

10%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 10%

10%
Child Custody 10%

10%
Divorce and Separation 10%

Whether you want a legal separation or the marriage ended, divorce lawyers arrange financial and family matters, typically in a negotiation with your spouse's lawyer like alimony, child custody, child support, and a fair division of community assets.

28 years

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
Family 10%

Marriage, civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, child abuse, child support, custody & kidnapping. Advise in family disputes and representation in lawsuits.

28 years

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

10%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

In an uncontested divorce, you both agree to end the marriage and divide your assets without involving a judge. A lawyer with an uncontested divorce practice knows what information is needed to legally terminate a marriage and will provide guidance.

28 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2017 2014
Platinum Client Champion
Notable Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 45 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1980

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Tario & Associates, P.S.

Bellingham Towers, 119 N Commercial St # 1000, Bellingham,, WA, 98226

tariolaw.com/

Online Presence

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Robert A. Wolle's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You want a lawyer like Wolle

First time hiring a lawyer and I was very lucky having Robert Wolle and his staff representing me. Made me feel comfortable, explained the process and wording that would be used. Always available with questions I might have. 100% would use again if needed.

Posted by Val | September 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Guidance Through an Overwhelming Process

Mr. Wolle and his assistant Katrina were kind, knowledgeable, and absolutely wonderful to work with. He guided me through the bankruptcy process with patience and clarity, answering every question and making sure I felt prepared to make the right decisions. This made all the difference in making a co...mplicated, overwhelming process feel straightforward and manageable. I would highly recommend Mr. Wolle and his team to anyone in need of legal counsel.

Posted by Linda | April 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Legal Support

Bob (Mr. Wolle) and his assistants Aime and Katrina were very kind, generous with their time, professional, and knowledgeable. They guided me through all processes and made sure I had everything in order. They were patient with all my questions. Bob and his team made sure I was educated in the proces...s of bankruptcy and was there "by my side" at the finish line. I highly recommend this legal team!

Posted by anonymous | February 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best experience with this company, Robert and his team.

Timely manner, information and process disclosure, price wise, very professional.

Posted by Aime | July 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bankruptcy

I hired Mr. Wolle for my bankruptcy matter, and found quickly that he was extremely kind, generous, professional, and knowledgeable. He is a phenomenal attorney. His knowledge of the law and response times (calls, emails, requests, etc.) were more than I could ask for. He walked me through the proce...ss and made sure I had everything documented to have a successful case. He was very patient with all my questions and made sure I had the knowledge of the bankruptcy process to make all the right decisions. I would highly recommend Mr. Wolle to anyone I know.

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Robert A. Wolle's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Hathaway

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Robert is an extremely competent and effective advocate that knows the practice of law. He has my highest recommendation."

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Leah DiOrio

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Before I began working with Bob Wolle, I understood him as a thoughtful and tireless attorney. My respect for Bob has continued to grow as I have observed first-hand his representation of various clients. He spends time with his clients to fully understand their goals and to help them understand their rights and legal options – the advice he provides is comprehensive and is uniquely suited to each client’s need. Bob Wolle is a supportive and tenacious advocate."

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Amanda Roberts

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Wolle and I had a potential joint client, we worked together to come up with a plan for the attorney."

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Lyle Dickson

Unknown lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ian Kuecker

Unknown lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Robert A. Wolle. Active member in the Avvo community posting outstanding legal answers for people seeking help. An asset to the legal industry."

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Roy Martin

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bob is a good attorney, committed to the interests of his clients, and always pleasant to work with."

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Christopher Taylor

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have consulted with Bob numerous times in regard to bankruptcy and its interplay with divorce proceedings. He is knowledgeable about both and his experience makes him both confident and careful of the potholes that he has seen come up for clients in the past. Any client will be well served with Bob Wolle as his or her attorney."

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Matt Beaty

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Robert is a wealth of legal knowledge and experience."

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Michael Tario

Family lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joel Matteson

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Robert Wolle for family law or bankruptcy matters. Mr Wolle is one of the most ethical, conscientious, and knowledgeable attorneys I know. If you have a family law or bankruptcy matter and need a lawyer who knows the in-and-outs of the law, talk to Mr Wolle."

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Donald Tesch

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Robert for over 15 years as a fellow bankruptcy lawyer. Robert has an excellent reputation in the community and I highly recommend him for debt and bankruptcy matters."

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Kathleen Marshall

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Bob Wolle. As a solo practitioner, I often reach out to other attorneys when I need to brainstorm or try out case theories. When I have contacted Bob, he has always been available, and has given gentle but constructive criticism. In this economy, many dissolutions include bankruptcies -- an area of law Bob practices but I do not. His bankruptcy advice has been extremely helpful, enabling me to coordinate my clients' dissolutions with their bankruptcies without delaying either legal procedure. Bob's a good and reliable attorney."

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Kevin Conner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bob is incredibly knowledgeable in this area. His years of experience definitely show when he discusses bankruptcy issues. I often refer clients to him without reservation."

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Terence Carroll

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Thomas Lester

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Emily Rose

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Bethany Allen

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Dennis Burman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Amanda Roberts

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Kristina Ralls

Family lawyer

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Ian Kuecker

Criminal defense lawyer

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Leah DiOrio

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Steven Hathaway

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Matt Beaty

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Christopher Taylor

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Michael Tario

Personal injury lawyer

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Laurie Magan

Family lawyer

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Joel Matteson

Personal injury lawyer

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Donald Tesch

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

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Roy Martin

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Letter of Thanks, WSBA

2011

Recognition, Thurston County Legal Aide for indigent legal services for Family Law matters

2010

Letter of Thanks, WSBA

2003

Commendation, City of Elma Police Department

1989

Special Service Award, Lions Club

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Tario & Associates

1900 - Present

Associate, Tario & Associates, P.S.

2008 - 2011

Attorney, Houle & Goodell Attorneys

2004 - 2008

Prosecuting Attorney, Bellingham City Attorney Criminal Division

2000 - 2004

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Grays Harbor County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

1997 - 2000

Assitant Prosecutor, Oak Harbor

1989 - 1997

Pro-tem Judge (part - time), Oak Harbor/Island county

1988 - 2006

Associate Professor, Chapman University

1987 - 1989

Examiner/Asst. Title Officer, Safeco Title Insurance com

1980 - 2000

Owner, Law office R.A. Wolle

1975 - 1988

Associate Real Estate Broker, Panorama Properties

Associations

Island County Bar Association

Past President

Grays Harbor County Bar Association

Past President- 2 terms

2010 - 2010

Mason County Bar Association

Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

City of Bellingham v. Timothy Webb

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Education

1979

University of Puget Sound School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of Puget Sound

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Meeting of members Legal Updates to Landlords

Languages

English

Activity

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