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I graduated from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management. My Law degree is from the University of Puget Sound Law School (now Seattle University). My current practice areas are Family Law and Bankruptcy.
As an attorney, I have over 40 years of experience, which includes working for government agencies as a prosecutor for 12 years for municipal, district, juvenile, and superior court. For 20 years, I ran my own law office with an emphasis on real estate, probate, family law, bankruptcy, and commercial law. My practice involved most areas of litigation and I have represented clients at all levels in civil and administrative courts, appeals and hearing boards. For 10 years, I sat as a part-time pro-tem judge in municipal and district courts. For four years, I was a part-time college professor teaching Introduction to Business Law, Business Law II, and Human Resource Management related to Personnel Law (graduate level course).
I have served as past president of Island County and Grays Harbor County Bar Associations, a member of Toastmasters, Secretary of the Mason County Bar Association and I have received intense formal training at various seminars on domestic violence and forensics.
I enjoy fishing, hiking, traveling and spending time with my family.
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1980
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Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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
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...
Posted by Linda | April 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | February 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Timely manner, information and process disclosure, price wise, very professional.
Posted by Aime | July 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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...
"I endorse this lawyer. Robert is an extremely competent and effective advocate that knows the practice of law. He has my highest recommendation."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bob is a good attorney, committed to the interests of his clients, and always pleasant to work with."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
Past President
Past President- 2 terms
2010 - 2010
Mason County Bar AssociationSecretary
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
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