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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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 21 - 25 of 35 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Rachel | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

No-nonsense lawyer

This lawyer was helpful with my case regarding custody of my children and the relocation my ex was trying to do without following any of the proper channels to do it. Mr. Travis Groves is a good lawyer and he is not going to jerk you around. I feel like his motivation is not losing, but if he's on... your side then it's good. He doesn't pull any punches, he's not one to mince words and waste time. I didn't have a lot of money to put into a lawyer, he knew that and did what he could to save me a bit of money here and there through my case. I feel like he did a really good job when there was any court action, and that was where I think he did his best work. There were a couple of times when I would have liked a little more clarification on some points, but it wasn't anything major and was straightened out easily with a phone call or email. If I did need to call he was always very easy to get ahold of. If he didn't answer when I called, I would leave a brief message and I would get a return call as soon as he was available. I was also able to communicate with him by text message, which is sometimes easier than other forms of communication. He did tell me during the consultation, "I'm an a#@hole, but I'm your a$*hole." I appreciated his candor and he stuck to it. I was glad to have him on my side and would hire him again if need be in the future.

Travis Groves

Replied last April 25, 2016

This matter was an example of the course of events self correcting themselves when the courts previously awarded custody...shortsightedly. Although I had nothing to do with the first court action it was a pleasure and honor to assist in righting the situation. This was a case which required quick and decisive action right-away and I was blessed to have the client's co-operation, trust and willingness to do what I asked of her; when I asked it of her. This matter is also an example of leaving the matter after successful temporary orders and coming back when trial became necessary. This allowed the client to save the funds necessary for the place where it mattered...trial. P.s. When she says a$*hole believe it! I don't mince words and I like to win, so sometimes this requires a thick skin and ability to understand there is a method to the manner I approach matters.

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.

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Divorce/Child custody

Travis Groves was amazing through my divorce/child custody process. He answered my questions and always put my children's safety as a priority. He was very quick to act and helped me understand the judicial process at each step. If you are looking for an attorney who will take your concerns under adv...isement and keep you in the loop, I would highly recommend Travis Groves.

Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great attorney who speaks the truth

I hired Travis to help me on a modification of a parenting plan about a year ago. I made the mistake of not hiring an attorney in the beginning so I put myself in a tough spot regarding my parenting plan of 50/50 visitation (which was a mistake to begin with!) Travis was very upfront and honest about... my situation. The process ended through mediation. I did not get what I initially wanted, but I did set myself and my daughter up for something better in the future. I am "wearing the white hat" as he would say. To this point, the other party in this case has not been living up to their responsibilities so when it is time to modify, I'll be calling Travis back. Another note, he's always very attentive and willing to answer questions. I never had a problem getting a hold of him and he also dealt with my frustrations when I had them. Hopefully, what I set myself up with as of now will benefit my daughter and I in the future!

Posted by David | December 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great effort for a last minute case

Travis took my case last minute with only a month to prepare because I really was getting taken to the cleaners by my ex and her lawyer and really needed legal advice in my final divorce hearing. It was alot of work that he managed to put together quickly and give good advice on. Sadly in the end, I ...still lost in court but Mr. Groves without a doubt in my mind never wavered in the constant uphill battle we were facing for my divorce financials and custody issues.

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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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