Education
University of Washington, B.A. - Society & Justice, 1999
Seattle University School of Law, J.D., Cum Laude, 2006
Area of Practice
Family Law
Admitted to Practice
Washington State Courts
Professional Memberships
Washington State Bar Association, Member Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Member King County Bar Association, Member American Bar Association, Member Robert J. Bryan Inns Of Court, Associate
Civic Activities
Tacoma Historical Society, Volunteer
King County Bar Association Neighborhood Family Law Clinic, Volunteer
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Practice Areas
19 years
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Acquired: 2006
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615 Commerce Street, Suite 101, Tacoma, WA, 98402
16 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Dani | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Must use this lawyer
Sophia has handled two custody issues for me. She is knowledgeable, reliable, and not afraid to push for what you want/need. Her prices are reasonable and definitely worth her knowledge and experience. Highly recommend.
Posted by Yan | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great Attorney!
I hired Sophia to handle my divorce and protection order cases. What had taken almost a year with another attorney and was going nowhere fast, Sophia had wrapped up both cases ending in my favor in a little over a month. She is very professional and knowledgeable. She knows the law very well and hand...
Posted by rachel gilbrech | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
So thankful to have Sophia on our team!
The first meeting I had with Sophia she predicted exactly how our case would go, and every bit of that was right! Before we hired Sophia we met with multiple lawyers who said what we wanted wasn't possible but she proved them all wrong and we got exactly what we wanted for our step parent adoption....
Posted by Cherry | August 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
You want Sophia Palmer as your attorney
Sophia has been my attorney for over 3 years and I purposefully waited until I seen her in action at trial before writing a review. To me that is where it counts. Even after working with her for 3 years I was amazed in court. Sophia is extremely knowledgably and knows exactly what to say and do in...
Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Need I Say More
Our trial shifted mid way through from integration to detrimental environment. Sophia reviewed 82 cases in one evening to prepare for the potential argument. Her and her team will be prepared, forthright and articulate with your argument. She is persuasive and eloquent. Its a team effort and you m...
"I had the privilege of working with Ms. Palmer in a matter involving a modification of a parenting plan. The case had transferred from Pierce County to Spokane County. As a result of coming on the case after a venue transfer, I had the opportunity to review what Ms. Palmer had previously argued in Pierce County. Due to the pandemic, Ms. Palmer was able to continue working with me through the resolution of the trial. Her knowledge, and ability to recall the facts of the case was extremely impressive. Ms. Palmer demonstrated a high level of professionalism throughout the matter, and was highly thought of by our mutual client. I would absolutely recommend Ms. Palmer."
"Sophia is as good as they come. I had the pleasure of working for her for several years, and I still use her as a resource to bounce ideas off of. I have seen first hand the care she gives to each of her clients."
"I endorse Sophia. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community. She gets great results for her clients."
"Sophia is very well respected in the legal community and has a very practical, no nonsense approach to solving legal problems. Her clients benefit from her tenacious advocacy, work ethic, and willingness to communicate and keep them informed throughout their legal process."
"Sophia is the best of the best. She is knowledgeable, experienced, and articulate. Her tenacity in court is unparalleled, and she is the type of person you want to have on your side. I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Sophia for many years. In that time, I have observed her grow into a leader and respected "go to" resource for family law judges, colleagues, and peers. Sophia is undoubtedly a tenacious advocate but she combines that with logic, reason, and practicality. I respect Sophia's judgment and staff cases with her frequently. It is my pleasure to endorse her."
"I have heard Sophia referred to as a bulldog on countless occasions. She has earned this reputation as an effective and aggressive advocate for her clients. I endorse her wholeheartedly."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sophia is my trusted go-to resource when I need an opinion on family law matters. Sophia's knowledge and court room advocacy make her a formidable and very effective attorney!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several matters to Sophia with confidence knowing she does an excellent job for her clients. I found her to be a compassionate attorney, and always well prepared. She is a talented trial attorney; she understands the needs of her clients. Sophia has an excellent reputation in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sophia passionately advocates for her clients. She is extremely knowledgeable and detail oriented. A fantastic choice for anyone facing a contentious dissolution."
"I worked with Sophia previously. She is a fantastic attorney that cares about her clients and devotes time and attention to every case."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several matters to Sophia with confidence that she will do an excellent job for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sophia and I had a challenging case of the variety that is described as "high conflict case." I found her to be an energetic and vocal litigator, and always well prepared."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've had the pleasure of working with Sophia for several years. She is a talented trial attorney and very understanding when it comes to the needs of her clients. Sophia has an excellent reputation in the legal community and I recommend her without hesitation."
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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Trial Techniques Award, CALI Award for Excellence
2017 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Sophia M. Palmer, PLLC
2014 - 2017
Attorney, Benjamin & Healy, PLLC
2008 - 2014
Attorney at Law, Tuell & Young, P.S.
2006 - 2007
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Pierce County Prosecutor's Office
2004 - 2006
Intern, Pierce County Prosecutor's Office
2013 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Superior Court CommissionMember
2006 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Family Law SectionMember
2013 - 2014
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law SectionPresident
2012 - 2013
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law SectionVice President
2011 - 2014
Pierce County Local Rules CommitteeLiason
2009 - 2012
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law SectionTrustee
2009 - 2012
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2008 - 2010
King County Bar Association Family Law Neighborhood ClinicVolunteer
2008 - 2010
Tacoma Historical SocietyVolunteer
2008 - 2012
Washington State Bar Association, Rules of Professional Conduct CommitteeMember
2007 - 2011
Robert J. Bryan American Inn of CourtAssociate
2007 - 2012
King County Bar Association-Family Law SectionMember
Trial court ruling against my client was reversed by the Court of Appeals.
Affirmed
Affirmed
2006
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
1999
Bachelor of Arts
2015
2014
Washington Parental Relocation Act
English