Jamie R Walker
also known as Jamie Walker Family Law PLLC
About Jamie
Biography
Jamie Walker is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Jamie was distinguished as a Washington “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers® from 2013-2021, Super Lawyer from 2023-2024, and was listed in Best Lawyer's in America® for 2021-2024. Jamie frequently gives presentations and releases publications on various family law topics. Jamie is experienced in a number of different family law practices, including divorce, collaborative divorce, custody, military family law, and more. With Jamie, you get an efficient, experienced, and caring attorney. In her own words, “I use every asset at my disposal to gain a positive result as quickly and efficiently as possible.”
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 18 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Jamie Walker Family Law
2312 N. 30th St., Suite 101, Tacoma, WA, 98403
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Jamie R Walker's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
41 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Christy | June 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The absolute sharpest, committed, diligent attorney you will have the privilege of hiring!
Look no further. If you can get her, hire her immediately! Jamie Walker was my second attorney in a complicated divorce/annulment case. After wasting money on an attorney initially, I didn't intend to hire Jamie, only consult her, because I didn't think I could afford her. She impressed me so much wi...
Posted by Bridget | August 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Highly recommend
We highly recommend Jamie Walker and Kendra Lytle. We had a unique case related to the custody of our niece who was a party to a dependency action. Jamie and Kendra were creative in their approach and skilled in execution. Their hard work resulted in the court granting our motion to intervene in the...
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Exceptionally skilled, uniquely compassionate.
Jamie Walker is very intelligent, confident, kind and articulate. What impressed me most was her professionalism and the degree of familiarity she had with my case at every turn -- at times I felt like she knew it better than I did! I was treated with the utmost dignity and respect. Jamie's relentles...
Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Extremely competent advocate
Divorce is just plain hard. I’m sure I’m not alone in acknowledging that I had never imagined getting divorced and was utterly and completely clueless as to the process. Jamie Walker and her paralegal, Kendra Lytle, were very knowledgeable and patient in walking me through every step, even when I re...
Posted by Ben | May 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Top notch!
I hired Jaime to represent me in my divorce. I had filed 9 months earlier with someone else and was not getting anywhere. In fact, I was losing ground. I met with Jaime and hired her. Within 2 weeks Jaime and Kendra had a mediation date set and we where in mediation 4 weeks later. In that span they w...
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Experience
Honors
2022
The Best Lawyers in America, "The Best Lawyers in America"
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Owner, Jamie Walker Family Law PLLC
2017 - 2021
Partner, McKinley Irvin
2011 - 2017
Senior Attorney, McKinley Irvin
2007 - 2011
Associate, Tim Edwards & Associates
2005 - 2007
Rule 9 Legal Intern, Law Office of Priscilla Vaagen
Associations
2020 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Washington chapter)Fellow, Washington Chapter President 2021
2014 - Present
Collaborative Professionals of WashingtonMember
2014 - Present
Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce CountyMember
2007 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2007 - Present
South King County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2015 - 2016
Young Lawyer's AssociationMember
2014 - 2016
The Honorable Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court, Chapter XXV 2014-2015Secretary
Sample of Legal Cases
The Court of Appeals upheld our requested restrictions against the father and our use of Skype for trial testimony, setting new legal precedent for Washington State.
Client's relocation was allowed, father's visits were restricted, abuse allegations were unfounded and fees were awarded.
Client was awarded $9,000 per month.
Domestic violence protection order was dismissed and father received 50/50 custody.
Motion was denied and fees were awarded.
Motion to vacate was dismissed, domestic violence findings were not made, protection order was dismissed.
Unpaid expenses owed by client were limited to those starting with the year 2011 and prior year W-2 income figures were used to calculate support.
Father's allegations were unfounded and mother maintained primary custody.
Education
2007
JD
N/A
BA
Speaking Engagements
2021
Discovery in Family Law
2019
Grandparents' Rights
2017
Preparing Your Case for Trial
2017
2015
Family Law and Immigration
2014
“Technological Developments Create New Opportunities in the Courtroom”
2013
High Conflict Custody
2013
Publications
2016
2014
2014
2014
2013
2013
2012
2010
Languages
English