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

Active

No misconduct found

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

92 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 48 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Hannah | December 29, 2019

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 | April 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional Attorney!

Travis is amazing, and I honestly can't recommend him ENOUGH! He is knowledgeable, professional, and client-centered. Before even retaining Travis, I was able to speak with him on a few different occasions and get information on the process and what I could expect, as my situation was somewhat uniqu...e/complex. This information was invaluable, as it gave me the insight needed to make a sound decision on whether (and how) to move forward with my case. After retaining Travis, he started on my case immediately, and made the process relatively easy for me. Travis not only met my expectations, but he far exceeded them. I got the outcome that I desired, and I couldn't have asked for (nor received) better representation! I would also like to acknowledge the hard work of the Groves Law Firm staff. They were friendly, helpful, and very communicative during this process as well. Even when Travis was out of the office, they would make sure that my questions were answered and that I received a prompt call back.

Posted by Steve | July 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Explained everything and made me feel at ease. Great attorney.

I contacted Travis regarding a divorce that I wasn't sure was going to be easy or tough. I expected the latter. Travis found time to talk with me on the same day I contacted him and really put my mind at ease, meticulously explaining the legal process which I was just about to embark on. He explai...ned to me the ins and outs of the proceedings and about how it could be drawn out or uncontested depending on the ex. He prepared me for the worst, but surprisingly she didn't contest anything and 91 days later the divorce was finalized. If I was to ever go through that again Travis would be my go to guy.

Posted by Josh | January 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Hiring Travis Groves Will Be a HUGE Mistake

I hired Travis Groves to tackle a cross-state custody case. Paid him $5000 retainer right away, to which he used up within a month, and asked for more after crashing and burning hard on my case. After all was said and done, this man charged $7000 total for the most ineffective performance I've ever... seen. Mr Groves literally cited his OWN performance as a breakdown of his ability to suit my needs, and cited his own ineffectiveness as being the problem. Did not offer refund. Now tell me, if you knew you did someone a disservice, would you try to make it right? Not Travis. It seems as though he quit due to pride. He is also very negative, and uses derogatory language and seemingly has an issue with profanity and professionalism. If Mr. Groves gets upset, he directs his anger like that of a child. I would never recommend this lawyer to anyone. He took my money, and did literally nothing for me. The most inconsequential $7,000 I've ever spent in my whole life in a heartbreaking situation involving extreme parental alienation. He could care less. Only cares about his check. Be sure when choosing counsel, to brush over this man.

Posted by Cassie | August 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Divorce with Children

Hiring Mr. Groves was the best thing I could've done for my divorce. I have no knowledge family law and I was terrified to go in front of a judge. Mr. Groves made sure that I had all of my facts straight and everything prepared for the day of the hearing and just in case we went to trial. (Thankfully... we didn't) He left no stone unturned and made himself available to me whenever I had questions. Without his preparedness and expertise I would've made a fool of myself in the courtroom. My case went into default when the other party failed to appear. Had the other party shown, I'm confident we would've won. Thank you, Mr. Groves. I would recommend you to anyone in need of an attorney in Family Law.

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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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