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Blake Harris
About Blake
Biography
I grew up in Idaho but fell in love with the water, mountains, and trees of the Pacific Northwest during a legal internship in Tacoma. My wife and I moved here in 2017, and we have never looked back. I am a father to a young daughter who believes she owns the house and to a son who believes he owns his sister. I watches all sports with a ball and have even wandered into the realm of gymnastics due to my wife’s passion. On the weekends you can find me hiking rain, snow, or shine and cheering on local sports.
Now for the Boring Stuff:
Mr. Harris focuses primarily on family law. He aggressively advocates for his clients in and out of the court room. With years of navigating clients through difficult situations, Mr. Harris knows how important it is to be a supportive member in his clients’ legal journey. Before finding his passion in family law, Mr. Harris represented hundreds of clients during all aspects of their criminal defense matters, including but not limited to trial, domestic violence protection orders, and plea negotiations. Mr. Harris is well-liked and well-respected by his clients, colleagues, and other attorneys. He was selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Mr. Harris’ clients have found comfort knowing he effectively communicates with them, judges, and fellow attorneys in the community. When first meeting with him, clients are greeted with an attorney that wants to advocate for them. Through written advocacy, Mr. Harris successfully helps the Court understand the strengths in his clients’ positions before arriving in the court room. He understands that not every case is the same and there are often parties that do not want to take their cases into a courtroom.
He received a B.S. in Sociology and B.A. Spanish from the University of Idaho before being awarded his Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law.
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Licensed in Washington for 8 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2017
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Location
Universal Legal
705 S 9th St, Suite 202, Tacoma, WA, 98405
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (29)
Child Custody (12)
Divorce & Separation (10)
Lawsuits & Disputes (9)
Sex Crime (8)
Domestic Violence (6)
Family (4)
Appeals (2)
Immigration (2)
Litigation (2)
Mediation (2)
Violent Crime (2)
Alimony (1)
Elder Law (1)
Expungement (1)
Federal Crime (1)
Gun Law (1)
Social Security Disability (1)
Uncontested Divorce (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
My Experience
My ex went off the deep end and began to use drugs. I hired Blake to set up a parenting plan and we were able to default her and get a parenting plan where it makes it very difficult for her to have my son. Very glad I hired Blake!
Posted by Andrea | August 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
We are forever grateful for Blake.
I highly recommend working with Blake Harris. Our case was extremely emotional and we had no idea what we were doing until we found Blake. From the first phone call with him, he reassured us, explained a lot of options and reminded us that there would be an end to this. His constant presence and will...
Posted by Ethel | June 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Helped us so much!
We hired Blake Harris to represent us for a custody case, we were very lucky to have found him. He was very knowledgeable about family law, he answered our questions and always went the extra mile to help. He was kind and talked us through to case every step of the way.
Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Highly skilled skilled in complicated custody cases
Blake Harris is highly skilled, easy to talk to and very responsive. My family hired Blake for a complicated custody case - restating orders, CASA involvement, interrogatories, parenting plan and more. We began this case with a different lawyer and the amount of moving parts in the case were difficul...
Posted by Marilyn | April 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
So helpful
Divorce is already hard enough but I am so thankful for the attorney I had. He was able to explain things and guide me in the direction that was most beneficial for my kids and I. I live quite a ways from him so he was able to do everything over zoom and phone. Can’t express my gratitude for Blake...
Blake Harris's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Blake is a dedicated, compassionate advocate and I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. He works tirelessly on cases and is always willing to go the extra mile for the defense."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse Blake wholeheartedly. He is the perfect combination of aggressive representation in the courtroom and compassionate counsel in the office."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 LawyersMember
2019 - 2021
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2019 - 2021
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2019 - 2021
King County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - 2021
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - 2021
American Association for JusticeMember
2019 - 2021
National Child Abuse Defense & Resource Center (NCADRC)Member
2019 - 2021
Snohomish County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - 2021
Washington Defender AssociationMember
2015 - 2016
International law student associationPresident
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
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
2018
NALS Fall Conference
Maintaining the Attorney-Client Relationship
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Im trying to figure out if im still the custodial parent for my children?
24 Jan 2024
Q&A
My son's 7 and his dad smacked him in the back of the head hard enough for him to hit a wall and get a big bump on forehead?
22 Jan 2024
Q&A
Does source of fund used matter in determination of house ownership percentage in a divorce?
23 Jan 2024