Travis S Groves

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Travis S Groves

4.7
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +3 more

1201 Pacific Avenue, Ste 600 #0930, Tacoma, WA

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About Travis

Biography

Affordable, Compassionate And Dedicated Legal Representation.

My goal is excellent legal representation, personal service, and understanding to the client.

My practice is based on helping families through the most difficult times they will likely ever face

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

At Groves Law Offices our attorneys are invested in advocating your interests from the first filing of the petition to the end of the trial, and beyond. Our experienced trial attorneys are prepared to fight vigorously for your rights; but we will strive to use all of our discretion and negotiating skills to resolve your case through arbitration, the collaborative process, or mediation. We work closely with the courts and other legal professionals to save you time, undue stress and money.

17 years

40%
Family 25%

Groves Law Offices practices Family Law exclusively, with a primary focus on helping our clients to navigate the legal issues and develop the best possible solutions according to their means and their individual needs.

17 years

25%
Child Custody 20%

At Groves Law Offices our attorneys are invested in advocating your interests from the first filing of the petition to the end of the trial, and beyond. Our experienced trial attorneys are prepared to fight vigorously for your rights; but we will str

20%
Domestic Violence 5%

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Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

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Uncontested Divorce 5%

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 185-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2022
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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 16 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Groves Law Office

1201 Pacific Avenue, Ste 600 #0930, Tacoma, WA, 98405

groveslawoffices.com/

Online Presence

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Travis S Groves's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

91 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 18 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Willie/ Taneika Coleman | September 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Straighforward, Fair and Professional

There is So much I could say about Travis Groves, but what immediately comes to mind is he knows the law. Travis is fair and straight forward, he tells you like it is and what to expect and just gives it to you raw and uncut. If you like a lawyer that won’t beat around the bush and at times can bring... you to pure frustration in attempts to make sure that when you get on a stand to testify your delivery is damn near flawless this in your Guy. We worked with Travis for over 2 years with a custody case. We attended his free clinic initially and he assisted us in preparing all our paperwork for free to file at the court house. Later on down the line we had to retain him as our representative, his fee was reasonable and fair, he was easy to get ahold of, night or day, answered our questions, text and emails in a timely manner listened to our concerns and gave us great advice. He told us if we continued to do what we were doing, we would be ok and that the Judge would rule accordingly. Our case was straight forward he said, and he was right. We ended up winning our case and a new level of respect for the law. If we ever need help again with this case or any others we will surely look to hire you again. To more flips in the pool.. Thank you Travis Sincerely, Willie and Taneika

Travis Groves

Replied last September 16, 2020

The Coleman's were excellent clients who "got it", and that is the focus is always on the child(ren). They understood the realities of the adversarial system we have in place in family law matters and worked with me to achieve the best co-parenting solution that was possible. I want to clarify that no attorney can guarantee how a court will rule and while I give my opinion on how I feel the court would rule, given certain factors, I can never guarantee a court would rule in any given situation.

Posted by Megan | May 21, 2020

Honest and direct

Travis reviewed my case and gave detailed advice about the best way to handle it. His direct approach and cut to the chase manner calmed my nerves and got me to focus on the specifics. I only wish that I had been more detailed in my notes as it is easy to get bogged down in the legal jargon and paper...work after the consultation.

Travis Groves

Replied last May 21, 2020

Call back if you have further questions. I am always available to answer questions. It is quite normal for questions to come up after people leave my office. We pride ourselves on always offering free consultations. In person or over the phone. I can only dedicate time to meet with pro bono clients on Saturdays, but I am more than willing to answer questions anytime.

Posted by Hannah | December 29, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great lawyer!

I would like to start off by saying thank you to Travis. I went in to his office and was greeted by his sweet big dopey dog which put me at ease immediately. I was so nervous about an upcoming court date I had but his knowledge of the system and his candor gave me clear direction on how to approach... the situation and resulted as positive an outcome as I could have hoped. He pointed out many things I overlooked and gave me such confidence about not letting the threats of others live rent free in my head. (To stop being a victim.) It would be great for anyone to have someone like Travis to talk to before going into court. He was very honest and straight forward. I cannot thank him enough and if I need any further help he will be the first person I will go to.

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2019 | Divorce & Separation

Brutally, yet refreshingly, honest

I was left by my children’s father and had been a stay-at-home for nearing 10 years. I walked in to my consultation with Mr. Groves knowing absolutely nothing on the where/when/how/why of what I needed. He looked me in the eye, gave me a brutally honest rundown of what I needed to think about and con...sider, what I was doing wrong, what I was doing right. He did not sugar coat a thing, which I appreciated. Some may have thought he was a bit harsh, but I found his straightforwardness refreshing and very useful. Although I had to move away from my situation and could not hire Mr. Groves, I would absolutely recommend his services. All about business, gives it to you straight, isn’t trying to coddle or make friends, but still have enough compassion to make you feel that you are in good trustworthy hands. If you’re looking for someone who isn’t afraid to work hard and get it done, this is your guy. If I stayed in state, he would most definitely be mine.

Posted by Julia | April 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Fast, efficient, effective

We had a nasty case dumped in our lap involving family matters. Travis's reassurance that he would have everything prepared and that we'd have nothing to worry about helped us get through a very tough emotional situation. He's knowledgeable and his staff is fantastic.

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Travis S Groves's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amber Austin

Family lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Groves is an efficient and intelligent attorney. As opposing counsel, I can attest to Mr. Groves' diligence and competence in the practice of family law."

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James Schoenberger

Family lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Travis is knowledgeable and diligent."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Travis. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Laura Groves

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Travis is professional, ethical and very responsive to clients. He cares about his cases and is a pleasure to work with."

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Amber Austin

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Laura Groves

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2019

WSBA APEX AWARD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE, Washington State Bar Assoication

2019

Law Firm Pro Bono Award, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, Groves Law Offices

Associations

2009 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Blankenship v Irby

Residential Custody & Child Support for client

Blankenship v Irby

Residential Custody & Child Support for client

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Education

2003

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Eastern Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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