Kelsey Dyann Morfitt

Kelsey Dyann Morfitt

also known as Kelsey D. Morfitt, Morfitt Family Law, PLLC

4.1
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

5810 N 51st Street, Tacoma, WA

About Kelsey

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

CIR, high asset divorce, high conflict divorce, legal separations, negotiating settlements, litigation

40%
Child Custody 20%

Relocation, modification, parenting plans

20%
Family 20%

Minor guardianship, adoptions, other

20%
Child Support 10%

Child Support Orders, Modifications, and Post-secondary support

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

Civil Protection Orders and Restraining Orders related to various forms of domestic violence, and defense

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


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

Morfitt Family Law, PLLC

5810 N 51st Street, Tacoma, WA, 98407

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Kelsey Dyann Morfitt's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Caitlin | September 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Incompetent and Dishonest

I hired Ms. Morfitt in 2021 to represent me in my divorce. I expected my divorce to be fairly straightforward, my ex-husband and I shared two children, but it seemed like nothing an attorney who had been licensed for 11 years at that time couldn’t handle. Her fees were affordable and she seemed ver...y communicative during my initial interactions with her. My ex-husband, on the other hand, prepared for battle by hiring an extremely aggressive and experienced attorney. Opposing counsel served a temporary protection order, falsely accusing me of being mentally unstable and a danger to my children. When Ms. Morfitt called to inform me of this, I was shocked, terrified, and in dire need of guidance. Ms. Morfitt told me, “You can either sign it now or we go to court tomorrow and a judge will order you to sign it.” This was hardly a certainty. A judge or commissioner would have decided whether opposing counsel’s claims held merit or not, but having very little experience with the court system at that time, I believed my attorney. Ms. Morfitt assured me that this was only temporary and we could have it terminated in court within a matter of weeks. I assumed Ms. Morfitt felt unprepared to defend me from opposing counsel’s attack in as little as 24 hours, and needed to buy time to prepare. I endured the humiliation and torment caused by the temporary protection order for the next few weeks in the hopes of our reaching a fair and just court ruling at the upcoming hearing. In the weeks leading up to the court date, Ms. Morfitt became less communicative and I had to ask what was needed of me. She requested I put together a few documents by a specific date and I had them returned to her well before the deadline she gave me, which was the Friday prior to my Monday court date. Before the Zoom call began, Ms. Morfitt cautioned me to stay silent and only unmute myself if asked to do so by the commissioner. When the hearing began, the commissioner asked Ms. Morfitt why some of my documents had not been submitted to her before the court deadline. Ms. Morfitt had submitted the documents only the morning of the hearing. Ms. Morfitt appeared flustered and said, “the forms were late because I told my client that she should spend these last few weeks focusing on her mental health.” Ms. Morfitt committed perjury when she lied about why she failed to submit the documents on time. Additionally, Ms. Morfitt never once advised me to focus on my mental health, and her claim to do so only supported opposing counsel’s false accusations. The commissioner ordered a continuance and the protection order remained in place. Following the Zoom call, I fired Ms. Morfitt and sought new representation. Kelsey Morfitt made little to no attempt to prepare herself to represent me or reunite me with my children. If she lacked the experience (as she did) to be successful in such a contentious case, she should have sought help from one of the more tenured lawyers at her firm. It took a year to terminate the protection order, an additional year to finalize my divorce, over $100,000 in legal fees, and countless degrading hoops to jump through (mental health evaluation, addiction group counseling, supervised visitations) to prove in the end that my husband was lying and that I am a good mother. It also took a devastating toll to both myself and my children. I was diagnosed with PTSD following my divorce, which is why I’m only now writing this review four years later. It’s still very difficult for me to think about or discuss the year that followed the worst advice I’ve ever taken: Sign the form. Kelsey’s cavalier approach to my case resulted in more pain than I can convey, and from which I am unlikely to fully recover. In summary, I found Kelsey Morfitt to be an incompetent and dishonest attorney who exhibited complete disregard for my best interests.

Posted by anonymous | July 05, 2025 | Family

Consultation Success

I had a consultation with Kelsey Morfitt and was very impressed with how personable and approachable she was. She took the time to really listen to my concerns and explain things in a way that made sense. I left the consultation feeling more informed and confident about my next steps. Highly recommen...d her for anyone looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable family law attorney.

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Terrible family lawyer

Had Kelsey had as our lawyer in family court last year. After spending over 60k to get absolutely nothing after almost a year in court. We wasted time & money on a lawyer who seemed to be fighting for the opposite team. Do not waste your time or money. She had no understanding of our finances or trie...d to understand. Had to bring another lawyer in on our dime. Don’t make the same mistake we did.

Posted by Christina | November 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent work

I chose Lutz Law to assist me on a case with my daughter’s dad who has substance abuse issues and history of neglect. I couldn’t have chosen a better law firm. I had the pleasure of working with David Lutz for the start of my case and he was very attentive to my concerns and prompt with responses. Wh...en Mr. Lutz was unable to continue my case he passed my case along to Kelsey Morfitt. I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer. The entire firm seems to have rockstars as lawyers. Kelsey was extremely responsive, considerate, professional and did an amazing job considering the time she had on my case. I could tell she reviewed my case thoroughly and was on it without me having to reach out. My case was out of THURSTON county. This was the most difficult two years, but I was able to stay strong through the support of Lutz Law. I want to thank their team and paralegals for never neglecting me or my daughter. A guardian ad litem was assigned and I was able through the help of this law firm ensure my daughters safety through supervised visits. I never felt like they were only about money which is what I hear often about attorney’s. They worked with me and I feel so blessed that not once did their professionalism or diligence ever waiver. I couldn’t recommend a better firm to represent families when it comes to such a stressful event. I highly recommend Lutz Law. I highly recommend Kelsey Morfitt as she was so knowledgeable and made herself available whenever I had questions that needed answers. David Lutz I would also like to recommend and thank for being such an amazing help when I felt helpless as we began that journey. Thank you Lutz Law!

Posted by Un Kyong | July 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Always Patient and Willing To Put Her Client First Over Money

Kelsey was such a huge help during my divorce. Not only did she help me receive what I needed in terms of alimony and military retirement, but she also helped me cope through the trauma from the divorce. Also she doesn't try to give false hope like other lawyers, she clearly states the facts of your ...case and what she can do for you. She was always patient with me and even found ways to where I would be able to save on certain costs while giving me as much help as I needed. I highly recommend Kelsey for those who not only need help with the legal problems they face, but also for the mental struggles that comes with it. She's humble, has integrity in a time where some lawyers look out for their best interests instead of looking out for their client, and is caring enough to check up on me even after the case is done. Thank you so much Kelsey!

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Family lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Kelsey is a competent and caring attorney. She is reliable, and establishes good client relationships. Any family law client would be well represented with her in their corner."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Commendation Medal, U.S. Air Force

2010

Commissioned Officer Training Distinguished Graduate, U.S. Air Force

2009

Cum Laude, Gonzaga University School of Law

2006

Magna Cum Laude, Pacific Lutheran University

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Associate, Lutz & Associates, P.S.

2018 - 2019

Session Researcher, Hawaii State Senate

2017 - 2017

Session Counsel, Washington State Senate Committee Services

2010 - 2013

Assistant Staff Judge Advocate (attorney), U.S. Air Force Jag Corps

Associations

2015 - Present

USA Triathlon

2009 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Guardianship, Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence

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Education

2018

University of Hawaii, Manoa

Master's in Urban & Regional Planning

2009

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Pacific Lutheran University

BA - Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Political Science

Languages

Spanish

English

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