$ 250-250 per hour
PRO
Wendy Ellen Zicht
Virtual Consultation Available
About Wendy
Biography
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.
I am a former superior court commissioner and mental health social worker devoted to helping others through conflict with tenacity and grace.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
34 years
Family
20%
34 years
Uncontested Divorce
15%
34 years
Child Custody
10%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 34 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Wendy E. Zicht
2207 North 30th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98403
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Posted by Alex | March 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Wendy E Zicht
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...
Wendy Ellen Zicht's Lawyer Endorsements
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"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is solid, confident and will give you excellent direction in your case."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Divorce Lawyer Best of 2018, Tacoma Awards Program
2016
In Appreciation for Exceptional Service, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
2016
Award of Appreciation for Service as Trustee, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section
2016
Award of Appreciation for Service as President, Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County
2015
Outstanding Service Award, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
2008
Appreciation for Service as President, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
2006
Appreciation for Service as Trustee, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
2006
Family Law Section President Service Award, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section
1989
American Jursiprudence, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Wendy E. Zicht
2011 - 2013
Court Commissioner, Pierce County Superior Court
1997 - 1999
Associate, McKinley & Irvin
1991 - 1997
Associate, Law Office of Robert Helland
Associations
2008 - Present
Mediators Without BoardersMember
2006 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2006 - Present
Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce CountyMember
1991 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2007 - 2008
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationPresident
2006 - 2007
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationVice President
2006 - 2007
Old Town Business and Professional AssociationSecretary
2005 - 2006
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationPresident, Family Law Section
2004 - 2006
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationTrustee
2002 - 2003
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationVice-President, Family Law Section
Education
2011
Administrative Office of the Courts
Judicial College Certificate
1991
University of Puget Sound School of Law
JD
1984
Ohio State University, Columbus
BA
Speaking Engagements
2019
Two Day Basic Training
Collaborative Law
2018
Two Day Basic Training
Collaborative Law
2012
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
Starting a practice on a shoe-string
2009
Settlement Conference Training
Ethics and the Uniform Mediation Act
2008
Pacific Currents, Sound Perspectives on ADR
Settlement Conference Strategies that Work: Strategies for Mediating High-Conflict Family Law Cases
Languages
English