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  • Tacoma, WA
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Wendy Ellen Zicht
Wendy Ellen Zicht
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About Wendy

I am a former superior court commissioner and mental health social worker devoted to helping others through conflict with tenacity and grace.

Awarded "Best of 2018 Divorce Lawyer." I have been a lawyer for over twenty-eight years, because I thoroughly enjoy helping others. From January 2011 to April 2013, I served as a Pierce County Superior Court Commissioner. I presided over family law, probate/estate, guardianship, mental illness, juvenile court, landlord tenant, mortage foreclosure, and other matters. I chose to leave the bench and to return to private practice. I missed lawyering and directly helping others. I still occasionally serve as  Pierce County Superior Court Commissioner Pro Tempore.

My practice focuses primarily on divorce, legal separation, child custody, and child support issues. I represent clients in high-conflict litigation as well as in collaborative mediation. I also serve as a mediator. My prior experience as a social worker and my mediation skills are essential to helping others to handle stress and to focus on long-term goals. 

Serving on the bench has sharpened my ability to present an objective perspective and to assist a potential client in evaluating outcomes. I provide an initial free one half hour consultation. After that, I charge my pro-rated hourly rate. My goal is to clearlyl explian the applicable law, our court system, the processes of divorce and legal separation, the available roptions (uncontested, contested-litigated, and contested collaborative), and the like. I want to answer all of your questions and help you to create an action plan. 

I have served as President of our county bar association, and I am a founding member of Collaborative Professionals of Pierce County.  I continue to be involved with a variety of boards and committees. When I am not busy with clients or bar association activities, I enjoy time with my husband, my many pets, and my piano.

Practice areas

Uncontested divorceChild custodyFamilyDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 50%

    28 years

  2. Family: 20%

    Divorce, legal separation, child custody, parenting plans, paternity, and mediation.

    28 years

  3. Child custody: 15%

    28 years

  4. Uncontested divorce: 15%

    28 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

2207 North 30th Street
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Law Office of Wendy E. Zicht

2207 North 30th Street
Tacoma, WA, 98403

Office (253) 752-8889

Website

http://wendyzichtcreativedivorce.com

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive199104/29/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Divorce Lawyer Best of 2018Tacoma Awards Program2018
In Appreciation for Exceptional ServiceTacoma Pierce County Bar Association2016
Award of Appreciation for Service as TrusteeTacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section2016
Award of Appreciation for Service as PresidentCollaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County2016
Outstanding Service AwardTacoma Pierce County Bar Association2015
Appreciation for Service as PresidentTacoma Pierce County Bar Association2008
Appreciation for Service as TrusteeTacoma Pierce County Bar Association2006
Family Law Section President Service AwardTacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section2006
American JursiprudenceLawyers Cooperative Publishing1989
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerLaw Office of Wendy E. Zicht1999 - Present
Court CommissionerPierce County Superior Court2011 - 2013
AssociateMcKinley & Irvin1997 - 1999
AssociateLaw Office of Robert Helland1991 - 1997
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Mediators Without BoardersMember2008 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember2006 - Present
Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce CountyMember2006 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember1991 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember1991 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationPresident2007 - 2008
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationVice President2006 - 2007
Old Town Business and Professional AssociationSecretary2006 - 2007
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationPresident, Family Law Section2005 - 2006
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationTrustee2004 - 2006
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationVice-President, Family Law Section2002 - 2003
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Administrative Office of the CourtsJudicial College Certificate2011
University of Puget Sound School of LawJD1991
Ohio State University, ColumbusBA1984
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Two Day Basic TrainingCollaborative Law2019
Two Day Basic TrainingCollaborative Law2018
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar AssociationStarting a practice on a shoe-string2012
Settlement Conference TrainingEthics and the Uniform Mediation Act2009
Pacific Currents, Sound Perspectives on ADRSettlement Conference Strategies that Work: Strategies for Mediating High-Conflict Family Law Cases2008

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Divorces are stressful, emotional, a financial burden and there are legal aspects that just don’t make sense or seem fair. I tried representing myself only to find opposing attorney trying to take advantage of me, that is when I turned to the law office of Wendy Zicht. Wendy started off just advising me until I found a need to have her on my side fulltime. Wendy helped me navigate the legal aspects and got me back on track when my emotions took over. I can not say enough about her knowledge of the laws, her ability to empathize and all-around professionalism. I had a choice of many attorneys to guide me through my divorce, I know I made the right choice in hiring Wendy.
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Lindsay Camandona, Family Attorney on Mar 14, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Erik Bjornson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 15, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. An excellent experienced attorney and past local bar president.

Caroline Campbell, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 2, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Danielle LaBelle, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

David Snell, Workers compensation Attorney on Nov 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Wendy expertly represents divorce, child custody and other domestic law clients. She has over 20 years experience, including on the Superior Court bench as a Commissioner. You won't find a more balanced and knowledgeable family lawyer than Wendy.

Scott Candoo, Personal injury Attorney on May 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. She is solid, confident and will give you excellent direction in your case.

James MaGee, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on Apr 13, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Wendy has done it all - served on the bench, years of grindingly difficult family law - and she keeps disputes in perspective and focuses on resolving matters without getting into the drama of fighting with the opponents attorney. I think she charges a reasonable fee as well. Although I do not presently practice family law, I did for many years, and my work resulted in the somewhat landmark Division II Court of Appeals published opinion "In re the marriage of Choate" - so I know my way around a family law case. Wendy is just fantastic - give her a call! James H. MaGee, atty - the "King" of Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy in King, Pierce, Lewis, Mason and Thurston counties.

Carolyn Elsey, Family Attorney on Mar 19, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Wendy is a superb negotiator. She is very detail-oriented and always meticulously prepared for any case. I highly recommend her for any divorce matter, especially with complex property issues.

Csilla Muhl, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 25, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I know Wendy through professional affiliations and as opposing counsel on cases. She is the ultimate professional with a complete understanding of the law and high ethical standards. I have observed her argue cases in court, where she was always well prepared and thorough. Wendy is a zealous advocate for her clients' best interest and achieves great outcomes. She is also passionate about the practice of family law and has devoted countless hours and energy to our Bar Association to improve legal services and our organization. I strongly endorse her personally and professionally.

John Fuhrman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 19, 2008
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I endorse this lawyer's work.

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  • Hourly Rates$250-$250/hour
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check