Blake Harris

Blake Harris

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 8 years

Family Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

705 S 9th St, Suite 202, Tacoma, WA

About Blake

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

Includes uncontested and military divorce

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 8 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2017

Active

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Location

Universal Legal

705 S 9th St, Suite 202, Tacoma, WA, 98405

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Blake Harris's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

69 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

My life saver!

I have been battling my ex for 3 year's who never followed through with our original custody plan that he wanted to keep out of court but that only was because of his narcissistic and controlling abuse that continued on to my children . I had enough and had to hire a lawyer to help me navigate custod...y of my children. From the beginning Blake was extremely helpful and explained the process of what we could do. We went to court 2 weeks ago and we were able to get full temporary custody and Blake helped me more than I could ever imagined. Thank God for Blake stopping my ex from his control of our children. I am forever grateful for him. I couldn't imagine doing this without Blake.

Posted by Jacob | July 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional Legal Service from Blake Harris

I had the pleasure of being represented by Blake Harris and his paralegal Erin Piskura during my difficult divorce proceedings. I initially hired another attorney but made little progress. I then turned to Blake's team and witnessed significant progress on my case. Blake and Erin efficiently handl...ed a series of complicated issues, including lifting a baseless restraining order against me, establishing a balanced parenting plan, and finalizing my divorce. Both demonstrated immense patience and respect throughout the process. Erin particularly stood out with her consistent guidance and support, proving to be an integral part of the team. The duo navigated the complex landscape of my case with a strong understanding of the law and unwavering dedication to achieving the best possible outcome. Their professionalism and commitment were evident throughout, making a challenging period in my life much more manageable. If you are seeking an expert legal team that is personable, proficient, and genuinely cares for their clients, I strongly recommend Blake Harris and Erin Piskura. Their exceptional legal service made a significant difference in my life, and I am certain they will do the same for others.

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recommend Blake!

I was in a long term relationship that turned toxic and shortly after I ended the relationship and moved out her two daughters and their grandma hated me so much they came up with a bunch of lies and falsely accused me. The state charged me with felony sexual assault and I was looking at over 20 year...s in prison. Connor and Blake from Vindicate Law were able to push the prosecutor and obtained a dismissal of the false accusations. So grateful to the team at Vindicate! I highly recommend them. Professional, hardworking, transparent, communicative, relentless and very knowledgeable.

Posted by James | March 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Informative and Helpful

Mr. Harris was able to get my case reduced from a Class A felony to two misdemeanors! Glad to finally put this behind me! Mr. Harris is well informed with the updates laws and stayed true to his word in what he can and can’t do. I would recommend Mr. Harris for those that may seem to have no way out ...of a criminal situation find relief and a much better outcome then trying to do it alone. Thank you Mr. Harris.

Posted by Anthony | May 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

mild-mannered

What can I say about the “mild-mannered super-man attorney” Blake Harris? His calmness kept me calm because of a serious wrongful accusation against me. His X-ray eyes were able to analyze the police reports and showed the prosecutor that the alleged victim had accused the wrong person. There was no ...evidence whatsoever that I committed this awful crime. Mr. Harris was able to get my sex crime charge dismissed in federal court quite easily. Thanks, Blake, and best wishes to you and your family, God Bless!

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Blake Harris's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nichole Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Blake on co-defendant cases and found him to be a very competent and passionate attorney. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and has a great reputation in the legal community."

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Connor Jepson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Blake is a dedicated, compassionate advocate and I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Wells

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. I have known Blake for a while now. He is passionate and very knowledgeable when it comes to the law. He will do right by you."

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Ryan English

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've seen Mr. Harris practice in numerous jurisdictions, and I've observed him to be a knowledgeable, compassionate, and personable attorney. I endorse Mr. Harris."

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Zachary Goytowski

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Blake Harris is an outstanding attorney. He's diligent, driven, and genuinely cares about the people he serves. Blake will fight to get you the best outcome possible. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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George Moreno

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Blake is an awesome attorney and I really enjoyed working with him in the past. He is very knowledgeable, respectful, and professional. Blake is also very fluent in Spanish so that is a plus! I would definitely work with him again."

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Elissa Brine

Sex crime lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. He works tirelessly on cases and is always willing to go the extra mile for the defense."

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Michelle Shea

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Blake is a skilled negotiator and trial tested attorney who works tirelessly for his clients. He is calm under pressure and knows how to handle difficult situations. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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John Cyr

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Blake is a great attorney who cares very much for his clients. I've seen him in court on numerous occasions and he is always a prepared and effective advocate. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Moffitt

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Blake wholeheartedly. He is the perfect combination of aggressive representation in the courtroom and compassionate counsel in the office."

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Jason Benjamin

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hannah Gurewitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Blake is an excellent attorney who will fight for the rights of his clients. He is empathetic and listens to his clients and always has their best interests in mind. I highly endorse him."

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Aaren Carnline

Unknown lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Duncan Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Blake has shown himself to be an exceptionally bright, creative and hard-working attorney. He will often come into my office to discuss a theory or idea and I find myself wishing I had thought of it. He also throws himself into difficult cases without hesitation and handles complex matters deftly. Blake is a lawyer you want on your side, and I give him my highest endorsement."

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Carrie Fulton-Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Blake is a fantastic advocate who cares greatly about his clients. He works diligently to investigate each individual case and secure the best outcome possible. I endorse this lawyer."

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Gloria Backus

Criminal defense lawyer

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Connor Jepson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Wells

Military law lawyer

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Ryan English

Criminal defense lawyer

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Clayton Campbell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michelle Lucas

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George Moreno

Immigration lawyer

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Michelle Shea

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Cyr

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Moffitt

Family lawyer

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Elissa Brine

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kelly LeBlanc

Family lawyer

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Hannah Gurewitz

Family lawyer

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Timothy Healy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaren Carnline

Government lawyer

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Zachary Goytowski

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Hart

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Martonick

Criminal defense lawyer

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Duncan Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2023

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Top 100, Association of American Trial Lawyers

2015

Mediation Competition Winner, University of Idaho College of Law

2013

Most Outstanding Sociology Student Award, University of Idaho

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Owner, Universal Legal PLLC

2021 - 2023

Attorney, Envision Family Law

2017 - 2021

Attorney, Vindicate Criminal Law Group

Associations

2019 - 2021

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2019 - 2021

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2019 - 2021

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

2019 - 2021

King County Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2021

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2021

American Association for Justice

Member

2019 - 2021

National Child Abuse Defense & Resource Center (NCADRC)

Member

2019 - 2021

Snohomish County Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2021

Washington Defender Association

Member

2015 - 2016

International law student association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Assault 4 DV

Acquittal

Multiple Counts of Felony Sexual Assault

Acquittal

Assault 4 Domestic Violence

Dismissed

Assault 4 Domestic Violence

Dismissal after diversion program

Felony Drug Charges

Vacated

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Education

2017

University of Idaho College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2013

University of Idaho

Sociology-Criminology

2013

University of Idaho

Spanish

Speaking Engagements

2018

Trial Advocacy: Double Jeopardy

Trial Advocacy

2017

Catholic Charities Spokane

Know Your Rights Immigration

Publications

2017

the crit - A Critical Legal Studies Journal (University of Idaho College of Law) Articles Editor

2016

the crit - A Critical Legal Studies Journal (University of Idaho College of Law) Articles Editor

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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