Bayly Miller

Bayly Miller

also known as C. Bayly Miller

4.6
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Criminal Defense

1008 South Yakima Ave, Suite 201, Tacoma, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 33 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1992

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C. Bayly Miller, Attorney at Law

1008 South Yakima Ave, Suite 201, Tacoma, WA, 98405

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Bayly Miller's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by viktor | August 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great Lawyer

I would recommend this Lawyer to anybody. I definitely going to ask him to represent me if I have any family issue in future. This lawyer knows what he doing and how to get results for his client. Thank you Mr. Miller

Posted by Ebony | October 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

JOB WELL DONE!!!!

I was accused of child abuse back in 2016. I was able to locate Mr. Miller via Internet browsing. Contacted him by phone and filled him in about my situation and he gave me some feed back and told me a little about some of his past cases. I was immediately impressed and hired him right on the spot. ...I knew he was the person I was looking for. I had total confidence that he would give me the results I was seeking. He was awesome working my case and keeping me fully involved and aware of the process every step of the way and did so, in a timely manner. I appreciated his patience, as this was all new to me. Because of, Mr. Miller's expertise as a Lawyer and experience with Child Abuse cases...........I am happy to announce....He has another Victory Win under his belt!!!!

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

The Hero Our Family Needed

I have had many family law issues over the years, and have had 3 different lawyers to try and help me. Out of the 3, Mr. Miller was the most compassionate by far. He went beyond what I have seen in a lawyer. My ex husband blind sided me and basically used the system to kidnap my kids. I found Mr. Mil...ler in desperation and knew immediately I had found someone different. His tactics were different and he was to the point and I felt I wasn't being lied to or made to turn this into a " monster vs monster" case. It was about fact and he understood my children were the priority. We went to court three times together for this case. It was a long drawn out ridiculous side show that made me almost lose faith in the system and make me think twice about what this country has come to, or our rights as mothers playing both parents that no one can understand. A lot of information came out including my daughter being emotionally abused and bullied and humiliated and at one point physically assaulted by her father. This is when I realized my lawyer was different than most. My daughter had reached out to anyone that would listen and actually sent an email to everyone, teachers counselors advocates of domestic violence, anyone she thought of including myself. When Mr. Miller came to see this information I could see genuine empathy and worry in his eyes. It hit me he was actually a human being! Not to discredit all lawyers, but I have known my fair share and anyone that knows about family law knows what I am talking about. Bottom line, He fought for our family was it always perfect organization, no, but He always kept his word and went beyond what he had to. Not to mention he made sure I understood and his knowledge of the law was impressive. His strategy was sometimes not what I was used to but never wrong. I don't mean to sit here and idolize him, but I was just amazed at his demeanor. I got my kids back! He has the confidence and knowledge everyone needs in a lawyer, and the compassion and empathy a parent needs in a family law case. The fact remains, Mr. Miller was my children's warrior when no one would help them and my example that there still is people who will genuinely fight for the justice of those that can't fight for themselves.

Posted by Christina | February 15, 2013 | Domestic Violence

A Champion of the Wrongfully Accused!

In October 2012, my ex-husband of over 6 years, took our three children under the pretence of visiting his sister in Washington, and shortly after declared he had no intentions of ANY of them returning to California, that he planned on starting a new life in Washington, and abruptly filed an Ex Part...e Order Of Protection against me based on a bogus claim of assaulting him in earlier part of 2011. Devastated and confused by being abandoned, I nearly failed to respond to being served. Fortunately, I took the advice of a friend and sought counsel from an attorney licensed in Washington. After corresponding via phone/email with several attorneys who responded to the inquiries I made regarding my case, I sharply recall Attorney Miller's consult coming off immediately as honest, concise, and direct. Throughout the whole ordeal of composing what little evidence I could muster up in my defense, and in a limited amount of time, Attorney Miller wasted no time on fluff, and always exhumed effortless confidence in his knowledge of the law--which was something that was very strengthening for my otherwise, very rattled reality at the time. I admit, I initially found the forthrightness in Attorney Miller's advice, such as cutting off the financial support I was STILL giving my exhusband and close the joint accounts I shared with him to be a little insensitive, but knowing what I know now, I realize one could not have better legal counsel than an attorney that will tell you what you need to know, when you need to know it, even if you don't necessarily want to hear it. Obtaining legal representation from Attorney Miller was definitely the pivotal point in the successful dismissal of the protection order that could have ruined any chances of ever being with my children again, and gone on to haunt me for the rest of my life. After Attorney Miller proved my innocence, and exposed my ex-husband's greedy motives, the case was finally dismissed. I flew to Washington state on Thanksgiving weekend--and brought my children back home with me. A world of gratitude, Attorney Miller!

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Bayly Miller's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lindsay Camandona

Child custody lawyer | Mar 14

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Daniel Cook

Family lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Nov 06

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2017

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top 10 Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

10 Best - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Lead Counsel Rated - Family Law, Lead Counsel Review Board

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Most Honored Professionals - Top 10%, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, Bayly Miller Attorney at Law LLC

1993 - 1996

Extra Hire, Department of Science Council

1992 - 1993

Special Deputy, King County Prosecutor's Office

1990 - 1991

Research Assistant, Seattle University School Of Law

Associations

1996 - Present

Washington Defender Association

Member

1992 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

1991

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Portland State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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