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Janice K. Langbehn

Family Attorney at Tacoma, WA

4.9   18 reviews

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Janice Langbehn spent her first career in social work, primarily in Child Protective Services throughout Pierce, Thurston, and Lewis counties. During her 18-year career with the State of Washington, she worked with more than 1,000 children and families, while at the same time raising her own four adopted children and earning two Masters degrees in Social Work and Public Administration.

Upon retiring from social work Janice became an advocate for the LGBT community, seeking equal treatment for families in hospital visitations. In 2011 her work was recognized by President Barack Obama, who awarded her the second highest civilian honor in the country: the Presidential Citizen's Medal.

After five years as a Guardian ad Litem, Janice then set her sights on a career in family law. She attended Seattle University School of Law, completing her Juris Doctor in May 2018. While at law school Janice was involved in a number of school groups including co-president of the LGBT student law society, OUTLaws, president of the Student Bar Association, member of Moot Court Board, student editor of the Seattle Journal for Social Justice, and Student Bar Association Diversity Representative.

Janice currently serves on the Washington State Bar Association's Diversity Committee and is a member of that organization's Q-Law and Family Law section. She is a member of the American Bar Association, and the Pierce and King County Bar Associations.

Janice's service to families has been at the heart of her long career in the law, advocacy, and social work. She is committed to helping families navigate the complexities of family law, whether in high conflict custody matters, adoption, surrogacy, or dissolutions.

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Janice with her service dog, Lexi.
Receiving the Presidential Citizen's Medal from President Obama in 2011.
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Licensed for 4 years
State WA
Status Active
Acquired 2018
Updated 03/19/2023

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Reviews

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Posted by Rose | February 6, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
She is PERFECT attorney and highly recommend!
I had Janice Langbehn as my attorney and she was fantastic! She was so nice and really helped me understand things since I struggle understanding small things sometimes. Her and her para-legal really went beyond to help. It took almost a year to get this case delt with due to the Respondent not responding but I still was able to get what I wanted out of the case because of her. If I ever need a family attorney again I am definitely going to her or even highly recommend her to someone who needs an amazing attorney like herself! Definitely ask for Janice Langbehn to be your attorney! And if she sees this review I appreciate everything you did to help me get this case finalized!
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Posted by David | September 3, 2022
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Effective, Efficient, and Compassionate
My wife and I first started looking for a family law lawyer in 2020. We needed a lawyer so that we could get full custody of our son, as well as a step parent adoption after we got full custody. When we came across Janice her credentials spoke volumes. So we set up a consultation and away we went. Janice was up front and honest about the entire process, with honest time frames and potential problems and solutions along the way. I dont typically write reviews but I thought this was a nessecity, for all those parents who need a solid and honest attorney. Janice will go the extra mile for you. She will keep the gloves on for as long as you need her to play nice but when times get rough she is the one attorney I'll have in my corner. My wife and I recieved full custody of our son, as well as the step parent adoption in July and we owe it to her. It was definitely a long journey but well worth it. Thanks for all the Support Janice. We know you'll be able to help all those parents in need of your knowledge, skill set, and integrity.
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Posted by Sarah | April 22, 2022
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So Thankful!!
Janice and Christina are an amazing team! They are both so knowledgeable and understanding of what their clients are going through. They bring a fresh and fair Point of View to the table, and advise accordingly. As someone without much legal knowledge, I felt very well represented and prepared, while going through the hardest time of my life.
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Posted by Aisha | March 26, 2022
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Worth it
I followed Janice from her previous law firm. She had been working on my case for 2 years. She maintains her ethics and is about sticking to the truth. Which I feel is important. I would recommend her to anyone.
Posted by The'resa | January 19, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Looking for an excellent attorney? Look no further.
I had been tricked by my ex and he made many false allegations against me, but this team took care of it all for me. Janice Langbehn and her amazing assistant Christina were really put in a pickle timewise for trial but their team really rallied and worked hard weekends and nights to put it all together in a timely and professional manner. Most importantly ms.janice and her team won our case and I am so relieved and proud of the mazing job that was done. Are you facing a person lieing about you or making false allegations? They can help you bring out the truth, and the truth prevails. I consider ms.janice and christina at Envision law offices my attorney for life.
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Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2021
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She is the attorney you need!
I paid for 6 different consultations and spoke to over 10 attorneys all through the PNW. This does not include the endless amounts of reviews and research I did on attorneys in which I chose to not call. Even some of the most high rated attorneys lacked the knowledge, skills and confidence that we needed for our family court hearing. I came across Janice on AVVO and started doing my research. I seen that she is an advocate, a blogger and had a strong legal background. It was very important that we found an attorney that could articulate their words on paper and in court. Knowing that she was a fierce advocate for her own beliefs gave us confidence that she was a fighter. All of these things prompted us to call her. During our consultation I explained our situation. There was a lot of previous litigation and we’re at risk of losing custody based on lies. We are the primary custodial parents. I asked Janice what she had to offer us. Her answers were straight forward and honest. She didn’t try and glorify or give us false hope… but she did promise she would fight hard. We knew she was the right attorney for us. I was so impressed through the entire process. We did extensive pro se work in the past, so we knew all the court rules. Janice was on point every step of the way. She went through all of our declarations and collateral material with a fine tooth comb. During the court hearing she was strategic and confident. She knew her case law, court rules and had no fear. She was up against a well known attorneys office. She quickly and respectfully objected to the information being provided by the other attorney. She stated precise case law and defeated their claims. She won our hearing. It was obvious that even the judge was impressed with her professionalism and skills. I wanted to post a review for Janice because I know how hard it is to find an attorney that is truth worthy and a fighter. Reviews are important when making a big decision. I called so many attorneys before we finally met Janice. She is worth every penny!
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Posted by Mike | December 2, 2021
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Hire her with confidence!
I live in mason county and I retained Janice as we no longer have decent family law attorneys local anymore. I consulted with at least 5 attorneys from surrounding counties and after speaking with Janice, I felt comfortable and confident in her knowledge and understanding of family law. I’ve represent myself a handful of times pro se in the past and from the moment I spoke with her, we made a connection. The opposing counsel brought on a parenting plan modification that was filled with lies, false allegations and erroneous justifications to warrant a major change. I brought all my declarations, attachments and relevant information to Janice and she got to work ASAP. Janice carefully and methodically organized all of my declarations and supporting documentation, served and filed all paperwork according to court rules and was on point! Anytime I had a question, Janice was there by either email or phone regardless of the time of day. On the day of the hearing, Janice was ruthless and sharp as a tack. She was quick to object to the opposing counsels points, shut her down a few times, shot back with facts from her memo of law and ran that hearing as if she was the judge. In the end, Janice left the opposing attorney stumbling on her own words and the adequate cause hearing was denied based on facts and information presented. I could not have been more happy to retain Janice and if necessary, I will retain her again without hesitation. Her compassion, care towards children and clients is unparalleled. Hire her with confidence! Thank you again Janice.
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Posted by Jess | November 23, 2021
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Emergency angel
Janice is AMAZING. Her calm and tactful demeanor immediately put me at ease. She took my emergency case on and in four days was able to make some huge moves in our favor. She cares about the best interests of the child and goes to bat for her clients. Having Janice by my side relieved my anxiety instantly. Highly recommend she advocated for me in one of the most stressful times of my life. With her and her paralegal you are in good hands ! 20/10
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Response from Janice Langbehn November 23, 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a nice review! At Envision Family Law, our mission is to provide the best possible client experience and outcome, and we're happy to hear that Janice and Christina delivered that for you! Thanks again! --Envision Family Law
Posted by Jesse | January 14, 2021
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A Light in the Dark
I first reached out to Lutz and Associates, a little over a year ago. I was trapped in an impossible situation, with my delinquent juvenile, and could not find any help, anywhere. Shortly after I reached out, I was contacted and a consultation with Ms. Langbehn was scheduled. I explained my situation to her and, for the first time in years, I felt like I was actually heard. I retained her, that day. While the circumstances of this case have changed, Ms. Langbehn has remained consistent in her support. I feel lucky to have found her and would (and have) strongly recommend her services.
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Posted by Elaine | December 21, 2020
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Miracle Lady
I consulted Janice Langbehn while I was in the middle of a tricky Third Party Custody case. After she reviewed the files documents we chatted and I fired the “Big” firm and hired Janice. What a blessing she was. Janice stayed up long nights sometimes emailing me at 1 am as she was preparing for trial. She didn’t see this case as a paycheck, she seen the little child that I was fighting for. She fought for us as if it was her own daughters well being on the line. There wasn’t a moment that if I called the office I didn’t get an answer. Tonya and Kyra were superstars. They were so human, warm and caring. It times I would worry about something they would email and say not to stress. I trusted them with my Granddaughters future and they didn’t let us down. I now have custody of her.
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Posted by Chad | December 16, 2020
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Your favorite client
A HUGE thank you to Janice, Christina, Kyra, and all the ladies there at Lutz and associates!!
Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
So very grateful!!!
Jancie was wonderful! This was a long process and alot of information that was confusing at times and Jancie was so good at explaining how the process works and was available anytime I had concerns or questions. Jancie and Tonya was very prompt at returning phone calls and emails. I am very grateful I had the opportunity to have these ladies work with me.
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Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2020
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Amazing Job!!
Janice and Jill are the absolute best! I recently had a legal issue that caused me so much stress that it was taking away from my family and my newborn baby. Both of these ladies helped take that stress away and I couldn’t be more grateful! They are so knowledgeable and great at what they do! I will definitely be asking for their help in the future if needed! :)
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Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2019
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Not enough stars to give !!!
I highly recommens Lutz and Associates to the world. Attorney Janice Langbehn helped me fight the petition of my son. She gave me her all and we prevailed. Her enthusiastic approach made me feel as if I were in good hands and that proved to be true. I can not express how grateful I am for Janice. She is truly an angel from god. I highly recommend. And that is an understatement. Contact them regarding your legal actions. I now consider them family as Janice has helped heal mine. Enough thanks could never be expressed.
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Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2019
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Definitely recommend
Janice Langbehn was a beacon of hope for our family. Not only was she able to defend us from an unjust accusation, her calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional succor to me and my children. My family is eternally grateful for her service and quick resolution to our case. I highly recommend Janice Langbehn without reservation.
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Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2019
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Couldnt be happier
Janice was so helpful and informative. My situation is already chaotic and she was able to help calm my nerves and just get everything taken care of. Thank you!
Posted by Jean | June 21, 2019
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Review
We came for a consult, worried about our grandson. We hired her to help us with a third party custody. She really put our worries at ease and did what needed to be done to ensure the safety and well being of our grandson! We are so grateful for everything! Thank you Janice Langbehn!
Posted by Bonnie | April 9, 2021
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Unsealing adoption records
Janice was very considerate and compasionate about my search for mothers birth parents. Christine was also helpful with my lack of computer skills. Extensive research and subsequent hearings were handled professionaly and in a timely manner.
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AVVO RATING 8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Envision Family Law
  • 2021 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Lutz & Associates P.S.
  • 2019 - 2021
  • Staff Attorney
  • King County Department of Public Defense
  • 2018 - 2019
  • Judicial Extern to Justice Mary I. Yu
  • Washington State Supreme Court
  • 2016 - 2016
  • Guardian ad Litem
  • Thurston County Superior Court (Family & Juvenile Court)
  • 2013 - 2019
  • Child Protective Services Social Worker
  • Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Children’s Administration
  • 1994 - 1997
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Education

  • Seattle University
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2018
  • University of Washington
  • Masters of Social Work
  • 2000
  • Evergreen State College
  • MA - Masters
  • 1995

Associations

  • City of Tacoma Human Rights Commission
  • Member
  • 2022 - Present
  • National LGBT Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2019 - Present
  • Thurston County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2019 - Present
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2018 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2023
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2022
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2021
  • Presidential Citizens Medal
  • President Barack Obama
  • 2011
  • National Liberty Award
  • Lambda Legal Defense Fund
  • 2011
  • National Equality Award
  • Human Rights Campaign
  • 2010
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (1)
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Family Attorney | Feb 08
Relationship: Co-worker
"Janice Langbehn is a fierce advocate for the rights and interests of her clients. She approaches each family law case with a high degree of diligence, strength, and vigor. I fully endorse this attorney."
Family Attorney | Dec 02
Relationship: Co-worker
"Janice is an amazing person and outstanding lawyer! Her client satisfaction ratings are off the chart compared to most family law attorney. Janice is beloved by her clients for her insight and empathy which translate to the Court causing outstanding results. I highly and enthusiastically endorse Janice."
Adoption Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Co-worker
"I enjoy working with Janice Langbehn and she is a dedicated attorney who will fight to the end for you. She has adopted four children and is very familiar with the foster care system and wants to help better the lives of children and parents. I highly recommend Janice for family law, and especially for adoption matters."
Family Attorney | May 20
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | May 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Tacoma Family Lawyer Janice K. Langbehn
Janice K. Langbehn
Family Attorney
Tacoma, WA
Licensed for 4 years