Robert Helland

Robert Helland

4.2
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 46 years

Family Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, General Practice

960 Market St, Tacoma, WA

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Family 65%

46 years

65%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 46 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1979

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Location

Law Offices of Robert Helland

960 Market St, Tacoma, WA, 98402-3605

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Robert Helland's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Jake | November 10, 2014 | Child Support

Down to Earth, Knowledgable Attorney with Child Support Order

Bob handled my case, opened my eyes to many other things that my previous lawyers didn't. Very easy to talk to and quite funny. Makes the crappy experience with Child Support easier.

Posted by Mark | August 06, 2014 | Personal Injury

Outstanding service

Robert Helland has handled legal matters for me for 20+ years. He most recently helped me with a personal injury case involving a hit and run pedestrian injury accident. Within the first week that I came to Mr. Helland with this case he located an eye witness and obtained a statement as well as the... police investigation reports and filed the appropriate papers to initiate a lawsuit. He was very well prepared and professional in dealings with the insurance company and opposing council. He successfully negotiated an acceptable settlement to avoid the cost and time involved had the case gone to trial. Throughout the process I was always kept aware of the status of the progress of the proceedings and what to expect as the case neared completion. I could not have been more satisfied with the final settlement and resolution of the case. In addition Mr. Heeland always informed of the costs associated with the proceedings and always obtained my approval before incurring any expenses. I have obtained the services of other attorneys for various issues over the years but none more honest and up front than Robert Helland. If he feels that something is not within his field of knowledge he will tell you that and recommend someone that may be better equipped to handle your issue. His honesty and professionalism is outstanding. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Helland to my closest family and friends.

Posted by Thomas | June 14, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Helland Law Group PLLC / Mr. Robert Helland and associates

I was entering into a fairly nasty and complex divorce and a friend recommended I contact Bob for my legal representation. From my very first free counsultation right through to the final proceedings, I always felt that I was most certainly in good hands. Bob always takes the time to explain all the ...details in a way that you can understand, and goes out of his way to try and do his absolute best for you. You always feel as though you are sitting down with an old freind when you visit with Bob, and I usually left feeling much better after my appointments at his office. I would highly recommend Mr. Bob Helland and his Associates for all your legal representation needs. They are one of, if not the VERY BEST Law firms in Pierce county, bar none.

Posted by Micheal | November 26, 2012 | Child Custody

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

~HEY YOU~ ... ~sitting there ~ looking for an attorney ~ taking the time ~ to read reviews ~ ...well here goes mine... In 1996 Robert Helland represented my custody case and I HATED how he asked the judge for a guardian ad litem and some other extra junk for me to do! I felt like I was being se...t up for failure with all the hoops we had to jump through....but I tell ya, Robert Helland knows his stuff! I realized that Bob has always had my best interests at heart, and that there's a good reason for all the legal steps we took. Judges like attorneys that get right to the LAW and no pussy footing around. I have hired Bob (and won) my Custody, Separation, Divorce, DUI, and will hire him in the future as needed. I call Bob for every little question and he (or his amazing staff) is able to address my concerns. Bob has even referred me to a different attorney, and I appreciate that Bob knows his limitations, looks past any financial pride and directs me to success. I recommended Robert Helland to Everyone. Aggressive, Down to earth, and Knowledgeable Attorney. I hope my review helps you, as much as Robert Helland has helped me! :)

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2012 | Child Custody

Didn't present the Evidence and kept saying "It's in the bag, the burden is on them" and because of him Lost the Case

Mr. Helland did not present nor bother to gather and subpeona the evidence he was given. He didn't even submit it to court. He also did not have witnesses testify, and the 2 out of several that he did, he didn't even ask them questions that pointed out evidence and eye witnessing of events and beha...viors. He only asked them a few questions. He kept stating to us, "It's in the bag, the burden is on them", and each time I kept asking to gather the proof of lies and perjury being committed his comments were, "they are accusing you of being a control freak", so he wouldn't submit any subpeona's to show proof. Well, I have been raising my kids and had primary care of them and been totally involved in their lives for 12 years and because of this man, I lost them. All because I had to file a contempt motion to bring the kids back home because their mom had absconded them and would not return them from out of state and they missed the first month of school. Also, the GAL never once spoke to me or met me and the girls. Yet kept asking for more time and money, which I she received, yet never investigated the children's Dr's, Dentist's, Teachers, neighbors, friends, etc... And the mother has a history with police reports and CPS reports of abuse and anger and drugs use. And she never completed her court ordered drug testing. Me nothing. Something is very wrong to have my kids taken away after 12 years because of just hearsay that I am a controlling person, when its her and I have proof.

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Robert Helland's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Nelson

General practice lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Helland Law Group in a real estate matter. Both attorneys (Bob and Andrew) were very competent and attentive to their client's needs. We were able to work out a fair resolution without our clients spending lots of extra money in court fees."

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Heather Swann

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Helland

Family lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Cook

Family lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Byrd

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Frank Ricketts

Family lawyer

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Andrew Helland

Family lawyer

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Mark Hurdelbrink

Family lawyer

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Kevin Byrd

Family lawyer

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Daniel Cook

Family lawyer

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Brian Meikle

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1979 - Present

Owner/Attorney at Law, Helland Law Group, PLLC

Associations

1979 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney Member

1979 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Attorney Member

Puyallup Nation Tribal Court

Attorney Member

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Attorney Member

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

•In re Custody of C.C.M., 149 Wn. App. 184, 202 P.3d 972

•Mecum, et al v. Pomlak, 119 Wn. App. 415; 81 P.3d 154

•In re Marriage of Newell, 117 Wn. App. 711; 72 P.3d 1130

•In re Marriage of Robertson, 113 Wn. App. 711; 54 P.3d 708

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Education

1971

Syracuse University College of Law

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Puget Sound School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Southern California

Masters of Urban and Regional Environmental Planning

Languages

English

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