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%

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

5%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

5%

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 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Mediation

Posted by Joe | July 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Mediation

Challenge Accepted

I would highly recommend Mr. Travis Groves to anyone looking for a hardworking lawyer who fights for his clients. When I first met with Mr. Groves, I had been involved in a 13yr divorce/custody battle with my ex-wife. I was demoralized and exhausted which is why I decided to find a new lawyer. I wa...s looking for someone who would bring a fresh perspective to my situation and thankfully I found Mr. Groves because he was exactly what I needed. He reviewed my file and worked with me to formulate a plan that he thought would be most successful for my desired outcomes. After hiring Mr. Groves, I finally felt that I had someone who had, not only my interest in mind, but my kids as well. Mr. Groves is direct and will tell you the truth; he isn't going to sugar coat anything. I would also like to add that if you have high expectation for a lawyer, well Mr. Groves also has high expectations for his clients. He expects you to do your part so that he can do his job: I had to have my depositions ready to go, if the court required me to take a class, I had to be on it, and get everything to Mr. Groves. I can honestly say when I had my ducks in a row it made his job easier which then allowed him to focus on arguing my case in court. After 18 months working with Mr. Groves, he got the case resolved to my satisfaction. He argued well resulting in my ex-wife and I going to mediation and finally settling the case. When it comes to fees or cost, Mr. Groves is upfront about the prices, he isn't trying to squeeze money out of you, and he told us the cost for each path the case could potentially go down. He is a great lawyer! We have a parenting plan I am more than happy with and Mr. Groves helped me stay focused and grounded throughout the whole process. I can’t say enough positive things about my experience working with Mr. Travis Groves and recommend him with no reservations.

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

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 anonymous | January 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Mediation

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!

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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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