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Jonathan Moffitt

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Jonathan Moffitt

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +6 more

1201 Pacific Ave., Ste. 1503, Tacoma, WA

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About Jonathan

Biography

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Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

11 years

35%
Child Custody 20%

11 years

20%
Family 20%

11 years

20%
Child Support 10%

11 years

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
Uncontested Divorce 2%

2%
Alimony 1%

1%
LGBT+ Law 1%

1%
Marriage and Prenuptials 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2021 2020
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2016 2015
Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 11 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Envision Family Law

1201 Pacific Ave., Ste. 1503, Tacoma, WA, 98402

envisionfamilylaw.com

Online Presence

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Jonathan Moffitt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

73 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Terry | September 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Expert in the law

Divorce is undoubtedly one of the most stressful and emotionally draining events a person can go through. However, thanks to Jonathan’s expertise and understanding of the legal system, I can genuinely say that I am grateful to have had him as my lawyer. Jonathan is prompt and thorough with his respon...ses to all of my questions and concerns which helped me maintain my composure and firm stance during this challenging time. Jonathan has extensive knowledge of the law and was able to provide invaluable support and guidance during my spouse’s outrageous demands. Knowing that I had him on my side, fighting for my best interest, was a source of immense comfort.

Posted by Antonette | August 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Phenomenal Attorney.

I cannot put into words how incredible Jonathan Moffitt and Dian were. We were on our third modification attempt in five years by my fiancé’s ex and ready to put this all to an end. Without going into detail, we had an extremely difficult fight ahead of us, and knew we’d need help. Jonathan was incre...dibly knowledgeable, communicative and direct. While alienation is incredibly difficult to convince courts of at this moment, Jonathan was able to show the court proof of this multiple times during the lead up to our trial with the court repeatedly finding her in contempt. He was honest when he thought we should go a different direction, but understanding and supportive of which route we decided to take. Watching him in court never failed to be incredibly impressive. Dian was always on top of everything every step of the way and incredibly easy to get in contact with. In the end, we didn’t even have to go to trial, as court hearings had gone favorably so many times that an agreement was reached at the settlement conference to equal, joint custody. We truly feel like we can put this all behind us now. Jonathan ended the stress our family had been under for years, and gave us a chance to start healing as a whole and move forward. He is an extraordinary attorney who we can only hope knows the gratitude we have for him and the impact he had on us. You couldn’t ask for a more phenomenal attorney.

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I Ended up with an Incredible Parenting Plan

I ended up with an INCREDIBLE Parenting Plan! I am confident I would not have ended up with these results had I not hired Jonathan Moffitt. Jonathan knows what he is doing. He is confident and prepared in court. I have watched other attorneys stumble around (over what they are trying to communicat...e), or just come off unprofessional in some other way. This was never the case with Jonathan. While nobody wants to go to trial, I felt very prepared and almost enjoyed the experience as I watched Jonathan question and examine my child’s father and debunk the claims my child’s father tried to make. I sought Jonathan’s assistance for my parenting plan and child support case as I was unhappy with another attorney. With just over two months until my trial date, Jonathan picked up my case and took action immediately. I filed for support, but the order was thrown out and my prior attorney never suggested pursuing support before trial. Jonathan filed for and obtained a temporary support order for my child. My child’s father has not been a part of my two-year old child’s life, he moved over 450 miles away shortly after our child was born, and has issues with drugs and alcohol. Needless to say, when my child’s father filed for a parenting plan, I was terrified. My child’s father even made comments that he wanted no contact with our child, yet he continued to take legal action for a parenting plan. The final parenting plan I ended up with is due in part to “bad actions” taken by the father and lots of praying, but I am also very confident I would not have ended up with these results had I not hired Jonathan. My child’s father took a much lower paying job after our child was born, and although I did not receive support based on his prior wages, the final support order/payment was increased slightly for an imputed amount above what my child’s father’s recent pay stubs showed. Jonathan respected and understood that I felt the need to be more involved in my case than might be typical of a client because of the experience I had with a prior attorney. Jonathan was always willing to answer my questions about legal processes, expectations, outcomes, and alternatives. I should also note that Jonathan’s billing statements were well documented. The previous firm I worked with would forget to charge things and then they would show up in a later bill, which was very annoying–this never happened with Jonathan or his staff.

Posted by Maria | October 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Awesome lawyer

Jonathan Moffitt did a tremendous job on my extremely complicated, long-winded case. He stayed professional the whole time of dealing with the case, very effective, with friendly and responsive staff. All in all, I started with an extremely disadvantageous situation and he turned my case all the way... around and manage to obtain the best case scenario for me in my custody case. He listened to details and did a marvelous job concluding them all and representing me in the trial room, I recalled the judge commend him for his professionalism. He was empathetic , informative and accomodating, which makes the whole case slightly more bearable. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is dealing with sticky custody situation

Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly Recommend

I hired Mr. Moffitt after being caught off guard by an unexpected child relocation. I cannot tell you how happy I was to find Mr. Moffitt and benefit from his expertise. He was knowledgeable, thorough and provided exceptional representation through one of the most difficult times of my life. I hi...ghly recommend Mr. Moffitt!

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Jonathan Moffitt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Benjamin

Family lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is in his prime and totally dominates in the courtroom. Anyone who hires Jonathan is in great hands and will receive outstanding results in their case."

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David Braswell

Child custody lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been in court many times while Mr. Moffitt is arguing on behalf of his clients, and he is extremely effective and persuasive. I have repeatedly seen him obtain great results for his clients and outperform opposing counsel. I highly recommend him for contested child custody and family law matters."

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Blake Harris

Family lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jonathan Moffitt works hard because he cares. He cares about his clients, about his work, and about being professional--no matter the circumstances. He strives to find the best resolutions for each of his clients."

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Mark Johnson

Family lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jonathan's is an an excellent, results-based attorney who serves his clients well -- both in effective settlement negotiations and in vigorous courtroom litigation. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer."

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Myles Johnson

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Moffitt and using him as a "sounding board" for issues in my cases. He is an extremely intelligent advocate with a knack for identifying important issues and coming up with creative, effective solutions. I highly recommend Mr. Moffitt if you are looking for a solid advocate with proven results."

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John Cyr

Unknown lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jonathan is an aggressive and knowledgeable attorney who routinely gets great results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Healy

Family lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathon is knowledgeable in all areas of family law and I would recommend him without hesitation. He is intelligent, confident, and a skilled litigator."

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Stacey Swenhaugen

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable and hard-working. He communicates well with his clients and advocates for them aggressively in the court room. I do not hesitate to endorse this lawyer."

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Hannah Gurewitz

Unknown lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jonathan is an excellent attorney who always goes the extra mile to ensure his clients receive the best possible results. He is well-spoken and effective, and I would recommend him to anyone."

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Kelly LeBlanc

Unknown lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I first met Jonathan after observing him in Court. I was sitting in the gallery waiting to present argument on one of my own cases when Jonathan addressed the Court. I recall listening to his argument and being impressed by his presence and delivery. Jonathan was articulate, poised, and persuasive without being pushy, arrogant, or abrasive. He was well received by the Court and obtained a positive outcome for his client. I endorse Jonathan without reservation."

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Patricia Steele

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is an attorney with all of the skills, savvy and intelligence to generate effective outcomes for his clients. I do not hesitate to endorse him."

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Sophia Palmer

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Jonathan is confident and effective, both inside and outside the courtroom. He is reasonable but still aggressively dedicated to his client’s position."

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David Braswell

Child custody lawyer

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Elissa Brine

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Blake Harris

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Johnson

Family lawyer

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Kelly LeBlanc

Child custody lawyer

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Stacey Swenhaugen

Child custody lawyer

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Timothy Healy

Sex crime lawyer

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Duncan Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Myles Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Benjamin

Child custody lawyer

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Hannah Gurewitz

Child custody lawyer

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John Cyr

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sophia Palmer

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Patricia Steele

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Timothy Koller

Child custody lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2025

Client Champion Silver, Martindale-Hubbell®

2025

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2024

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2022

Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice Award 2018, Avvo

2017

Washington 10 Best Attorney Nomination, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Client's Choice Award 2017, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2016

Top Contributor 2016, Avvo

2014

Certificate of Completion, LegalPlus: FamilySoft + SupportCalc

2012

Honors Program, Regent University School of Law

2012

Law School Alumni Endowed Scholarship, Regent University School of Law

2012

Yates Memorial Scholarship, Regent University School of Law

2012

Stallings Scholarship, Regent University School of Law

2012

Dean's Scholarship, Regent University School of Law

2012

Cum Laude, Regent University School of Law

2011

LexisNexis Advance Certified, LexisNexis

2011

Westlaw Certified, Westlaw

2008

Best Oral Advocate, Shoreline Community College

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Assistant Managing Attorney, Envision Family Law

2014 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Preble Law Firm, P.S.

2013 - 2013

Research and Editing Assistant, M. Jos. Capkovic, Esq. CIPP/US

2012 - 2013

Legal Intern, Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Honorable Judge Glen A. Huff

2012 - 2012

Summer Law Clerk, Portsmouth Circuit Court

2012 - 2013

Law Clerk, American Center for Law & Justice

2012 - 2014

Law Clerk, Warren & Associates, PLC

Associations

2022 - Present

Office of Military & Veteran Legal Assistance

Volunteer Attorney

2016 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2014 - Present

Thurston County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Washington Veterans Will Clinic

Volunteer Attorney

2014 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Admitted to Practice

2014 - Present

Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services

Volunteer Attorney

2012 - 2013

James Kent America Inn of Court

Student Member

2011 - 2013

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association

Student Member

2011 - 2011

Internal Revenue Service: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Volunteer

2011 - 2015

Federalist Society

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Mendoza v. City of Vancouver, 269 F. Supp. 3d 1087 (W.D. Wash. 2017)

In re the Dependency of [Confidential]

Obtained an order vacating a termination of parental rights and awarding client over $5,000 in attorney's fees against the State.

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Education

2013

Regent University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Jonathan earned significant contribution points in 2016.

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