Travis S Groves

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

About Travis

Biography

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%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 185-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 16 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Groves Law Office

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

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Travis S Groves's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

91 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 21 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Attorney

Travis is the best attorney I have met. He is very honest and realistic. He helped me through a divorce and child custody case. He came prepared and on time to each court hearing. I would highly recommend him, or even his wife as a attorney. He genuinely cares about each case and will fight hard to g...et you what you deserve!

Posted by Glenn | October 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

A Cut Above the Rest!

My Case was complex family law post adoption and a current third custody matter that was decided at the Superior Court in Kitsap County Washington April 2016. My previous attorney from Kitsap County withdrew from my case at the conclusion of the proceedings on the same day the court made its final ...ruling. Thereafter, the other party's attorney noted a new hearing on the court calander for a motion for reconsideration. During this particular period of time, I searched for a new attorney that would effectively and decisively work in the best interests of my family. From the start with my first contact with Mr. Groves, I realized he had the integrity, knowledge and personal character to represent the kids and I. It was a Saturday morning in March when I met him face to face at his Law office and I was compelled to hire him right then and there. Today, I am so glad that I did! He has a fantastic family law team on his side too. Everyone that works I his office is a top of the line legal professional of the highest standards. They all know what's going on and made me feel at ease with their legal abilities. It isn't always that way with other with other attorneys and their law firms. This is true with my other legal representation experiences in the past regarding the best interests of my adopted children. Attorney Travis Groves, Attorney Laura Groves, their paralegals and other legal professionals are a cut above the rest and I would recommend that anyone needing legal help with a family law case, contact and retain their expert legal services at once because they are the very best choice for you. Thanks for all your help Grove's Law Office Thank you all so much! Respectfully, Glenn Mitchell

Travis Groves

Replied last October 20, 2016

Our office always recommends prospective clients remain with their current counsel whenever possible. Mr. Mitchell's counsel did an excellent job, but unfortunately had to withdraw due to a judicial appointment. Our office came in afterwards to ensure a proper response to the request for reconsideration was timely made. Fortunately; the court denied the reconsideration sua sponte and our representation remained to provide cover for any future matters. Mr. Mitchell's kind words are much appreciated, but this matter was a fine example of a minimalist approach applied correctly to reach a favorable resolution with a positive cost/benefit. Best regards to Mr. Mitchell and all he has done for his grandchildren!

Posted by Priscilla Swick | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

PS

Travis was just awesome! I hired him late in my case after my previous lawyer failed to seem interested in my case. Travis took on my extemly litigated case and was able to win my case for me in the end. Travis is to the point and does not lead you on, he is honest on what can actually be don...e for you. He was prepared for Court and had the skills to drive home the points needed in my case. I highly recommend him and plan on hiring him for another matter.

Travis Groves

Replied last April 25, 2016

This matter required a Motion for Revision to correct the commissioner's "Safety Consciousness". The client must get the credit for trusting me in the face of adversity and sticking to the plan. This matter resulted in the return of her dependent adult child to her care from a facility her father placed her where she was on a path leading to her death. If anyone ever asks me for an example where my services made a difference; I will be proud to think of this matter as a shining example of "The Truth Will Out!" Sometimes you just have to refuse to give up!

Posted by Judy | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best decision I made

I hired Mr. Groves later in my case and needed an attorney who could act quickly, spend quality time and respond to my questions in a timely manner. Travis was hired on a Saturday and went to work the following Sunday morning on my case because it was so time sensitive. I was extremely impressed by h...is diligence and tenacity. He scheduled time within my work schedule to get all the necessary facts and paperwork completed by the established court date set. My case ended up being finalized through mediation after my ex decided not to go to court, after my hiring of Mr. Groves. Travis is a very knowledgeable, honest and forthright attorney. He is also very direct with all the legal facts whether or not you want to hear the truth. All phone calls and emails were answered that same day. Even when Mr. Groves was in court, he would text a quick response to acknowledge that he received my message, which put my mind at ease. Travis is also very fair on his pricing and will do everything to keep your costs reduced. If you are in need of an attorney who is knowledgeable, straight forward and aggressive with a level headed approach, then this is the attorney for you. Travis will go to bat and put forth full effort to win your case. I am truly blessed I found Travis and would highly recommend him to anyone for family law needs.

Travis Groves

Replied last April 25, 2016

One of the best written reviews I have received and it is much appreciated. This was a matter that required quite a bit of tenacity and follow-through. I was blessed to have a client who was able to keep pace with events as they occurred and made decisive determinations on the proper action to take after consultation. Credit must go to the client for knowing what she wanted and keeping my office on task and focused to achieve her goals. The matter was a challenging, at times frustrating, but rewarding experience that reminded me like few other cases have why I wouldn't want to practice any other type of law.

Posted by Frank Bennett | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Recommend for any case! Aggressive and gets results!

From the first minute we stepped into Mr. Groves office we knew he was the attourney we would hire simply by how he spoke and how he presented himself. I am medically retiring from the Army and we were wanting to relocate to Florida however, my wifes ex husband was not going to allow us to take her c...hild. We spoke with Mr. Groves and he gave us the motivation and determination to take the case to the next level if needed and not give in which would have allowed the ex husband to keep the child while we moved. After multiple visits and Mr. Groves displaying gratitude for the case and helping us decide other options to settle outside of court to avoid trial costs, he was ffinally able tk help us work up a plan that ultimatley convinced the ex husband to relocate to FL with us to allow the child a continued relationship with both parents. At first I was weary of any lawyer knowing they sometimes take you for all they can financially. Not Mr. Groves, he did everything he could to help us settle outside of court and because of his honesty and knowledge he saved us thousands of dollars and months of court hearings. Thank you Mr. Groves for everything and thank you for allowing my family and I to settle down and start our future together down in FL. Veteran to veteran, thank you for all you do and thank you for your service to our country.

Travis Groves

Replied last April 25, 2016

I wish every case had such a great result. These success stories owe so much to the willingness of the parties to see through the emotions and focus on the best interests of their child(ren). I congratulate these parties on riding-out the rough spots and putting the whole family first.

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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

Family lawyer

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Laura Groves

Family lawyer

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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