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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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1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1503, Tacoma, WA, 98402
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Posted by Mike | December 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
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 represen...
Posted by Jess | November 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
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 ins...
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 anonymous | October 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
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...
"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."
"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."
"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."
Child custody lawyer
2025
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2024
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2024
Top 10 Attorneys - Family Law, Attorney & Practice Magazine
2023
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Presidential Citizens Medal, President Barack Obama
2011
National Liberty Award, Lambda Legal Defense Fund
2010
National Equality Award, Human Rights Campaign
2021 - Present
Attorney, Envision Family Law
2019 - 2021
Attorney, Lutz & Associates P.S.
2018 - 2019
Staff Attorney, King County Department of Public Defense
2016 - 2016
Judicial Extern to Justice Mary I. Yu, Washington State Supreme Court
2013 - 2019
Guardian ad Litem, Thurston County Superior Court (Family & Juvenile Court)
1994 - 1997
Child Protective Services Social Worker, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Children’s Administration
2022 - Present
City of Tacoma Human Rights CommissionMember
2019 - Present
National LGBT Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Thurston County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
2018
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Masters of Social Work
1995
MA - Masters
English