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Acquired: 1994
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2002
917 Pacific Avenue, Suite 413, Tacoma, WA, 98402
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Posted by Wayne | July 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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She listened, advised and gave great advice. She understands the law and how a court room works. Carolyn is an advocate for the law. She was not intimated from the opposing lawyer and use the law to protect our rights. I would refer her to anyone who needed a lawyer, that is willing to represent ...
Posted by Diana | November 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
She knows her stuff
Carolyn took on my case after 2 other attorneys couldn't do their job properly. One tried to screw me because he was scared of opposing counsel and the other one had OUTRAGEOUS fees. He drew the case out for many months longer than it had to be. When Carolyn took over, she looked at my case and was p...
Posted by Joshua | July 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Saved my son and my family
I was going through a terrible divorse my ex was abusing the justice system to cause every problem possible. Though carolyn was able to takle every situation every court hearing methodically and was able to exspose lie after lie. We were able to keep good time lines as well working with the courts ...
Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2016 | Family
Very kind and helpful
I recently consulted with Carolyn about a family law matter and she was very helpful. She was knowledgeable, kind and personable. I feel very confident going forward with my case now that I have accurate information. If I needed a lawyer at this time, I would love to hire her.
Posted by Sandra | February 15, 2014 | Guardianship
We Would Never Use Carolyn Elsey's Services Again
When we hire an attorney we want someone who is knowledgeable, gets the job done within a reasonable time frame and keeps promises made to us. That was not the case with Carolyn Elsey and we would never use her services again or recommend her to anyone else. She handled a guardianship matter for...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Carolyn as a mediator and also as an attorney opposite me on a case. I am very impressed by Carolyn's work ethic, integrity and her knowledge of complex family law issues. I find her highly qualified as a lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Elsey's professionalism and sincerity demonstrates what all lawyers should strive for. Her presence makes our State Bar better."
"I recently worked with Carolyn and was impressed by her knowledge of the law as well as her ability to work out practical matters for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer because she is a little bulldog. She digs into a case and will fight fight fight for her client."
"Carolyn is one of the hardest-working and dedicated lawyers in Pierce County. She also cares a lot about her clients and earns their trust every day."
"I have known Carolyn both personally and professionally for many years. She is a zealous advocate for and compassionate with her clients. Carolyn is hardworking and keeps current on the frequent changes in family law."
"Over the past 5 years, I have personally known Ms. Elsey to be a professional and ethical advocate for her clients. She is compassionate, fair and balanced. At the same time, she is assertive and a zealous advocate for her client's best interest. I have also observed Ms. Elsey speak at a professional family law seminar. She was extremely knowledgeable about her practice area and the law in general. I would definitely refer clients to her."
"I have witnessed Ms. Elsey represent clients aggressivly and with exceptional competence. I have sent, and will continue to send, clients her way with confidence."
"I have observed Carolyn's work in this community for more than ten years, have referred many clients to her office, and have had numerous opportunities to see her contributions to the legal field and to the community. I strongly endorse her, personally and professionally. Attorney Shannon Kraft"
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2002.
Reprimand issued in WA, 2002
updated on 01/28/2010This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
“The event Avvo refers to actually occurred in 1996, not 2002. As a brand-new lawyer, I accidentally misfiled a document and thus gave a court inaccurate information. The person who filed the grievance waited 3 years to do so and the disciplinary process took another 4 years. I believe Avvo's system is misleading as different states' disciplinary systems take differing lengths of time.”
2016 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices Of Carolyn A. Elsey
2012 - 2016
Attorney, The Kraft Law Group, P.S.
1994 - 2011
Attorney, Law Offices of Carolyn A. Elsey
1994 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
Verdict in Plaintiff's favor
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
MA - Masters
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2007
Dealing with Juvenile and Mental Health Courts
2004
Defending Child Support Contempt Actions
2004
Child Support Contempt
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