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

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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 1 - 5 of 47 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Michele | October 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Delivers almost nothing - with an attitude

If you’re looking for an attorney that demeans you, makes you write your own declarations that he’s never satisfied with, makes deadlines that he won’t keep, evades and abandons you - he’s your guy! Couldn’t file a temporary order for support in 4.5 months! Wants to take 5k for filiing a summons for ...divorce - only! Horrible!

Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Honest and Up Front

Something you don’t get a lot of these days. Travis took over from another law firm that dropped me the ball and got me where I needed to be in my custody case. Always available and will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want. Very happy with his service.

Posted by Veronica | June 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Fantastic lawyer!

This lawyer was fantastic and able to get an annulment for me in a fast and efficient manner. I highly recommend hiring this attorney, you won’t regret it!

Posted by Brandon | August 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Up front, honest, and patient.

I was referred to Mr. Groves. I was told he was not the nicest guy but he was good. I come from construction so I'm used to gruff and thought he sounds perfect. He answered my call. We made an appointment after discussing my divorce for a few minutes. I've never worked with a lawyer and wasn't reall...y sure how things would go. But after we talked a bit we came up with a rough game plan, I hired him, and we went from there. He was very responsive, offered hard nosed guidance when I needed it, and kept me on track. I liked his bluntness and his pushback. He would play scenarios back to me so I could get an idea of how other people might interpret something I said or point out flaws in an idea. My goal with my divorce was 50/50 custody of my 2 boys and he helped me get there. I would recommend him to anyone facing divorce. Thanks for all your help, Travis.

Posted by Ibrahima | July 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I highly recommend Groves Law Offices!

Great experience overall having Mr. Groves as my attorney. He is an expert in his field, very calm and professional in court. He stuck through a very difficult divorce and custody (decision making) case with me. My needs were put first and my opinions were always valued. He is very responsive to com...munication, which is very important. Though we faced some challenges, he worked tirelessly to make sure the truth was told and did present it perfectly in court. He definitely provided a strategy that won our case.. I very much appreciated the support but also your weekend clinic, Sir. Thank you for everything.

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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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