Robert Kendall Ricketts

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Robert Kendall Ricketts

4.6
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 42 years

Probate Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Probate, Divorce & Separation, Litigation, Family

8849 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA

About Robert

Biography

Experience Counts !! I work hard and smart to give my client the best possible results.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 35%

35%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%
Family 20%

20%
Litigation 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 42 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Robert Kendall Ricketts

8849 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98444-6474

robricketts-attorney.com

Robert Kendall Ricketts's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Yulia | January 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The BEST

There are no words to describe what this man has done for me and my family. He has always been available and opened the lines of communication, even after hours when I needed him most. He has been calm, effective, and very reasonable in managing my very complex custody battle. He truly cares about hi...s clients and fights for what is right. Thank you, Robert.

Posted by Adam | May 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly Recommend!!!

My fiance and I were both going through separate custody battles this past year, we consulted with multiple attorneys before we were referred to Rob Ricketts. When we initially met with Rob, he advised us that he could help, he gave us a since of security and ease. Rob is absolutely amazing at his jo...b, very thorough, consistent and fair! He listened to us which was uncommon from the 3 previous attorneys we spoke with. I really can't say enough good things about Rob. He showed up with his A+ game at every court date, he was very diligent at explaining the whole process with us and answering any questions we had. I'll add that he won both cases for us and got everything we wanted. Rob has patience and is extremely good at what he does. I would recommend him again and again! Over the whole process he showed us how much he actually cared about our outcome and our children's safety which is really hard to find anymore!! If you want a fantastic lawyer, Rob will not disappoint!!!

Posted by Lisa | June 22, 2012 | Child Support

Excellent Family Law Lawyer

Rob handled a child support/contempt action for me. Very difficult case with a running, hiding, deadbeat dad. Rob stuck to his guns, worked very hard, and with his help, we were able to hold this deadbeat accountable. We collected every penny of the past-due support. I was undoubtedly an over-wor...ried, difficult client, but Rob never gave up, he always kept my apprised on the status, and handled himself excellently in court. Rob also handled two traffic infractions for me; with excellent results. I have also referred family, friends, and acquaintances to Rob, and he has handled their cases with the same effeciency.

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Robert Kendall Ricketts's Lawyer Endorsements

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Wendy Zicht

Family lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. We have been opposing counsel on cases and he has also appeared in front of me when I served as judicial officer. He is dedicated to his clients."

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Lindsay Camandona

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sophia Palmer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Rob is a very effective advocate on behalf of his clients. I know to expect him to be aggressive, yet reasonable in working toward resolution for his clients."

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Heather Young

Family lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Robert as opposing counsel on several matters. In each case I have found Robert to be prepared, professional, and a good advocate for his client. Robert is also a good colleague and someone I enjoy working with on opposite sides of a case."

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Christopher Keay

Family lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Robert Ricketts is a thoughtful, experienced and respected "journeyman" lawyer. Very effective in family law and general practice matters."

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Jennifer Andrews

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I enjoy working with Rob. He does a great job for his clients and isn't afraid to go to bat for them when necessary. I often send referrals to Rob."

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Erik Bjornson

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kathy Bruya

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicole Bolan

Family lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cameron Fleury

Family lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Robert on many cases over the years and I endorse him. Robert is a tenacious advocate for his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anna Woods

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. This lawyer is dedicated and aggressive "

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Matthew Yetter

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Erik Bjornson

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Kathy Bruya

Family lawyer

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Philip Thornton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cameron Fleury

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Nicole Bolan

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Rachel Rolfs

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Robert Kendall Ricketts

1983 - 1985

Associate Attorney, Klavano and Nash

Associations

1983 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

in re Estate of Borghi

Attorney for prevailing party !!

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Education

1983

University of Puget Sound

Juris Doctor

1977

Western Washington University

Bachelor

Publications

1997

West's Washington Practice, Chapter 21, Fourth Edition Dissolution of Marriage

1989

West's Washington Practice, Chapter 13, Third Edition Dissolution of Marriage

Languages

English

Activity

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