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I am the youngest of five children and originally from a small town in Montana. When I was six years old, we moved to England, where I attended school through high school graduation before returning to the U.S. I was fortunate as a child to be exposed to different cultures and languages. I then went to college in San Francisco and eventually moved to Tacoma for law school. I have been here ever since. I enjoy the outdoors, gardening, cooking and travel. I consider myself lucky to be able to do what I enjoy for a living: helping people solve problems, if possible maintaining some perspective and a sense of humor, which I guess are really the same thing. I invite you to check out my web site ( ) for more details on my background, including the extensive mediation training and collaborative law training I took. I hope you find this information helpful. I look forward to being of service. I offer a free 30 minute consult in which we can review your case and begin to plan how to resolve the problem.
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10221 Bridgeport Way, S.W., Tacoma, WA, 98499-2303
43 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jeremy | June 09, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
The most outstanding and Honest lawyer I have ever met.... Not afraid of a TOUGH!!! and extensive battle
Debra Morse is an amazing lawyer. She has done the impossible in my divorce case. Everything I have today I owe directly to Debra and her office. I am a single father of two children of which I have full custody. I was able to keep my house, my car and most of my valuable and sentimental belongings....
Posted by Susan | April 02, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Best in Tacoma
I strongly recommend Debra Morse as an attorney. After forty-three years of marriage, with no personal financial plans, I found myself in need of professional advice. I feel blessed to have found Debra's website. Debra leveled the playing field with her legal knowledge, multiple resources and tenacit...
Posted by Kristine | October 18, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
Extremely Professional and Knowledgeable
Debra S. Morse helped me out in 2008 - 2009 in regards to my divorce and property settlement. She was/is extremely knowledgeable regarding family law and really did her homework for me. She always kept me very well informed and explained things in detail both verbally and via letter/email. She was...
Posted by Chad | September 06, 2012 | Child Custody
More than a lawyer.
Prior to interviewing and retaining Debra, I had another lawyer who handled my initial parenting plan. After the initial parenting plan was complete and my child’s mother and I had our “final parenting plan” I thought “phew, it’s all over with and we can move on with this agreement in place”, boy was...
Posted by Glenda | June 07, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Experienced, knowledgeable and honest
Ms. Morse is very professional as well as very knowledgeable in the divorce / custody laws of Washington State. Her fees are comparable to other local attorneys (of which I had interviewed two others prior to Ms. Morse), with her work being (I believe to be) superior. She is very detail oriented a...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had one family law case with Debra. I found her to be diligent, intelligent, well versed in the law and sensitive to the needs of her client. She was always professional and well prepared. She exhibits integrity. Her word is her bond. In a child placement case with allegations flying back and forth, she proposed reasonable solutions in the best interests of the children while strongly advocating for her client."
"Debra Morse is a highly competent and very professional attorney. She has strong courtroom skills and is well respected in the legal community."
"Debra is a professional and fierce advocate who aims to settle cases but is not afraid to litigate them."
"Debra Morse represents the highest degree of skill and advocacy for her clients. I have found her to be hard working and hard hitting as an opposing attorney. Her reputation in the court and among the best lawyers is superb. I would have no reservations in recommending her to prospective clients."
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Divorce and separation lawyer
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1990 - Present
Owner, Debra S. Morse, Attorney at Law
1989 - 1989
Law Clerk, Thurston County Superior Court
2006 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2001 - Present
Washington Mediation AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Better Business BureauMember
1990 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2003
Certified Domestic Relations Mediator
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BA - Bachelor of Arts
French