Lindsay Diane Camandona

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Lindsay Diane Camandona

also known as Lindsay Saville

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 2000, Tacoma, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Lindsay

Biography

Local roots, proven results. I combine honesty, empathy, and relentless advocacy to protect your family. Call 855-969-5641 for a consultation.

Local roots, proven results. I combine honesty, empathy, and relentless advocacy to protect your family. Call 855-969-5641 for a consultation.

Local roots, proven results. I combine honesty, empathy, and relentless advocacy to protect your family. Call 855-969-5641 for a consultation.

Local roots, proven results. I combine honesty, empathy, and relentless advocacy to protect your family. Call 855-969-5641 for a consultation.

Local roots, proven results. I combine honesty, empathy, and relentless advocacy to protect your family. Call 855-969-5641 for a consultation.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

25%
Child Support 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

19 years

25%
Family 25%

19 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2016 2015
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+ 1
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 19 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McKinley Irvin

1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 2000, Tacoma, WA, 98402

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McKinley Irvin

1011 E Main, Suite 456, Puyallup, WA, 90372

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McKinley Irvin

601 Union Street, Suite 3030, Seattle, WA, 98101

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Online Presence

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Lindsay Diane Camandona's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

Showing 51 - 54 of 54 reviews

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Awful

I highly recommend seeking help elsewhere. There was not interest in my case whatsoever. I am sure they will provide an example of a passive aggressive reasoning or comment below. Good luck if you do hire. One star because there is not option for negative stars.

Posted by Stephen | March 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Fragile and Only Cares about Billable Hours

In early January 2022, Ms. Lindsay Camandona received a settlement proposal from opposing counsel via email. A few weeks later Ms. Camandona sent me an email message in which she outlined her concerns with the offer. We spoke by phone later that afternoon, and I asked her to send a counteroffer that ...I had previously outlined in an email. She refused to do what I asked. Her reasoning seemed to be that she wanted to "propound" discovery to opposing counsel before settling this case. That course of action was devoid of thought and strategy and not in my best interests. Perhaps I'm naive, but it seems that a lawyer's job is to do what a client asks the lawyer to do insofar as the client's request is legal, moral, and ethical. Why Ms. Camandona repeatedly refused to send an offer to opposing counsel is beyond my ability to understand unless an explanation is that the firm's process is mainly about maximizing billable hours and following prescribed, rigid methods.

Posted by Samantha | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Absolutely Terrible Attorney - Good Person BAD ATTORNEY - BAD COMPANY

I had an easy relocation case, mandatory military move with primary custody. Lindsay showed up the day of trial with no evidence to support any of the factors (even though I sent them to her) or to back up alcohol abuse and absent parenting of my ex. She told me that she was so nervous about the tria...l she didn't actually prep. She only got her briefs and evidence together a couple days before the trail. She also told me she hates cross examining because she doesn't like to be mean or have people not like her. So when my ex husband lied about all of his terrible behavior she didn't push back or have any evidence to fall back on.... After the trial she told me that we would be able to show the evidence to the judge if she believed his lies... then when the judge believed him ruled against my relocation, I was told I had absolutely no options. I am now forced to live away from my husband and step son for the next 2 years until they can hopefully be stationed here with me and my younger children. About $30,000 in attorney fees, and another $10,000 to pay for travel and to move back in less than 2 weeks after losing the trial. When I asked for a refund, I was told, "our attorney represented your interests well both prior to and at trial" by the Law Practice Managing Partner at McKinley Irvin. I spoke with several other attorneys to somehow fix my situation, I was told each time it is too late. Your attorney ruined any chance of ever being able to move to this duty station with your husband. I feel like Lindsay ruined my life for the next two years and then made me pay her to do it. When I tried to be reasonable and just ask for a refund, McKinley Irvin stood behind her negligence and refused to refund an obviously horrible representation.

Posted by Brandon | March 17, 2017

Horrible law firm, may be great attorneys.

Their attorneys may be good but I couldn't even get that far. After a screening where they learned I was unemployed and semi retired, they scheduled me for a $345 consultation and fter the consultation I called back to pay my retainer. After a few questions being asked she basically told me I am inel...igible to hire their attorneys because I was unemployed. I called and spoke with the manager for client services (Damon) who reiterated what the other gal said but gave me a couple options: 1) have a co signer that makes $75k+ a year or 2) pay twice the retainer which would be $13k. They knew I was unemployed but failed to give this information before taking my consultation money. Regardless of their policies it was such a hassle and am looking elsewhere. And yes, I am more than capable of paying their high dollar attorneys.

Lindsay Camandona

Replied last March 17, 2017

Brandon, thank you for your comment and I’m sorry to hear about your experience. I’ve talked with our client services team and was informed that they’ve been in contact and worked out an arrangement with you. I trust this meets with your satisfaction. - Lindsay

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Lindsay Diane Camandona's Lawyer Endorsements

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Roger Ermola

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Russell Knight

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lindsay is an excellent, hard working attorney. By limiting her practice exclusively to family law issues she has developed the knowledge, skill and reputation as one of the South Sound's top tier attorneys for family law issues."

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Matthew Yetter

Child custody lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Josh Brumley

Family lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lindsay and I have been members of a small group for lawyers in Tacoma, and I had the opportunity to watch her speak at a large event. She is trustworthy, down to earth, and knowledgeable! Lindsay is a wonderful leader in our legal community and I truly endorse this lawyer!"

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Mike Moceri

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heather Bliss

Unknown lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Margaret Lund

Unknown lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrea Marquez

Family lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I whole heartedly endorse Lindsay. I have regularly referred friends, family and clients to Lindsay for her incredibly thorough, passionate and effective representation and advocacy. Above and beyond her standout skills as an attorney, Lindsay is welcoming, understanding, hard-working and compassionate - the perfect combination for a top-notch family attorney!"

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Morgan Madison

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Meaghan Driscoll

Unknown lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lindsay is a phenomenal and dedicated attorney. I have had the pleasure of working with her in legal organizations, and she is a hard worker, gets things done, and is a pleasure to work alongside of."

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Shane Cridlebaugh

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Johnson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Lindsay is an experienced and tenacious lawyer. Having worked as opposing attorneys in several cases, I have been impressed with her sharp analysis, careful preparation, and vigorous advocacy. Her clients are in good hands, and I endorse this lawyer."

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Kelley Duggan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Catherine Case

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lindsay was an amazing opposing counsel to work with. She is reasonable yet stands firm on what objectives/goals she is trying to achieve for her clients. She also directs her clients in the right direction. I would gladly work with Lindsay on any future case."

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Chelsea Miller

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first came into contact with Lindsay as a paralegal when she was opposing counsel on a case. Both the attorney I worked for and I were new to family law. As opposing counsel she was a fantastic example of a professional and courteous family law attorney. She helped shape our practice and to this day continues to be a fantastic mentor for young lawyers in family law and the legal profession in general. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jean Kang

Unknown lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryon Guymon

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Angela Horwath

Family lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Baier

Unknown lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Carrie Fulton-Brown

Family lawyer | Jun 05

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leann Paluck

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Bayly Miller

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Mike Moceri

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2026

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2025

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2024

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2024

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2023

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2023

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2022

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America

2021

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Excellence for the Future, CALI

N/A

BV Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell®

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Partner, McKinley Irvin

2022 - 2022

Adjunct Professor, Seattle University School Of Law

2011 - 2020

Senior Attorney, McKinley Irvin

2007 - 2011

Associate Attorney, McCarthy Causseaux & Hurdelbrink

2004 - 2006

Rule 9 Intern, McCarthy, Causseaux & Hurdelbrink

Associations

2021 - Present

Pierce County Washington Women Lawyers

Social Co-Chair

2008 - Present

Tacoma - Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2017 - 2019

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Trustee

2015 - 2016

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

President

2014 - 2015

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

President-Elect

2012 - 2014

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers

Trustee

2011 - 2016

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re the Marriage of Nichols v. Clark

Court ruled in our favor, granted primary custody to the mother and allowed the relocation of the children to her residence in New York.

Establishment of parenting plan

A final parenting plan and child support order were entered after defaulting the opposing party.

Child support modification

Final Order of Child Support entered by agreement. Client was granted deviation for after-born child.

Dissolution of marriage

The parties settled their dissolution with the wife receiving spousal maintenance as well as a substantial property division settlement.

Dissolution of marriage

Parties settled their dissolution with the wife receiving a lump sum payout of the husband’s portion of the home sale.

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Education

2006

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Washington State University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2022

Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington, Annual CLE & Meeting

CIRs and De Facto Parentage

2020

Annual DRAW Meeting (Virtual)

Pre-marital Agreements, Separation Contracts, and CR2A Agreements

2014

Family Law: Advanced Issues

Ethics in Family Law

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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