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5.0 /5.0
12 Client Reviews
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also known as Chuck Szurszewski
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Chuck Szurszewski has been practicing family law in the Olympia area since 1978. His experience includes managing the Olympia Division of Child Support and heading up the Thurston County Prosecutor's Office Child Support Section. Chuck has been with our firm since 1987, representing individuals in dissolution, modification, custody and child support cases. He is an experienced mediator as well as a litigator. He has served as a court-appointed guardian ad litem in over 200 cases. He has been a member of the Family Law Executive Committee for ten years and was the chair in 2014. He served on the governor's task force on child support. He has the highest rating on Martindale Hubbell and AVVO. He has been a presenter at continuing educations every year for the last ten years. He has been designated as a SuperLawyer for multiple years and served for many years as a pro tem judge/commisioneer in Thurston County.
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Practice Areas
48 years
38 years
$ 250-325 per hour
State: Washington
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
825 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, 98501
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Posted by Charles | December 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Great and honest Lawyer!
Chuck was a great lawyer for my Child custody trial. He was patient with me and explained in plain words a lot of the legal jargon. He was honest about the upfront cost of the case and explained the timelines to me. The case lasted over a year, but ultimately got what we were asking for. He works har...
Posted by Katie | August 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highest Quality
Retaining Chuck was the best decision I could have ever made! I was in the process of divorcing my husband, who asked me to proceed with divorce without bringing attorneys into it. I agreed but that changed very quickly once emotions got stirred, domestic violence came about, and my husband fled the ...
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Superb
Chuck is exceptional. The communication, keeping me updated and responding, is very quick. His legal assistant, is the best of the best. Chuck can see a course of action within minutes and he follows through and acts on that immediately - with accurate precision and detail. This man knows how to wr...
Posted by Sam | February 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent parenting lawyer
Chuck represented me in a lengthy and costly case. He maintained representing the voice of reason keeping the kids interest in mind. No matter how emotionally charged attacks my ex less honest ( but also experienced ) lawyer threw to inflame the case further Chuck stayed focused and prepared. If you...
Posted by Mark | April 27, 2010 | Divorce & Separation
Top Notch Family Law Attorney
Chuck represented me in a rather lengthy divorce that even went to the Court Of Appeals. He was always extremely prepared, organized and on top of the entire case. Very professional and knowlegable. I would have Chuck represent me again if I ever needed legal counsel in the future.
"He has a great reputation in the legal community and has over 30 years of experience. I endorse this lawyer."
"I consider myself fortunate to have known Chuck the entirety of my legal career and have had many cases against him - the bulk of which have been contentious, hard fought actions. Keeping this in mind, we have managed to resolve everyone of them by agreement which is a testament to his skills as an attorney and negotiator. He is as much of a zealous advocate as he is zealous in resolving cases by agreement. He has served our local and state bars for many years. He is one of my trusted sounding boards."
"Chuck has the heart of a great lawyer because he cares about justice for his client. There are a lot of facets to that, including grit, knowledge, honest advice to his client and willingness to fight when needed. He's highly respected by his peers."
"I endorse this lawyer, because he is energetic, passionate about his work, and highly experienced."
"I have known Chuck professionally for many years. I was so impressed with him that I hired him as my own attorney. He is very smart and honest, and has an admirable reputation in Thurston County among judges and attorneys alike."
"Chuck Szurszewski is an excellent family lawyer who brings many years of experience, and his personal warmth and openness, to the resolution of family law cases. Whether he is working as an advocate in negotiations or arguing a case in court, he is generally not just looking for “a win,” he is looking for a resolution that makes sense. At the same time, he will not back down from taking on a difficult issue, a difficult opposing party, or a difficult attorney in the protection of his client or his client’s children."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Chuck has the ideal disposition to practice family law. Chuck is experienced and well respected in the local legal community and is an outstanding litigator."
"I endorse Chuck Szurszewski. Chuck has been a calming influence for years for clients facing the emotions & uncertainties of divorce/children challenges."
"Chuck is very committed to his clients as well as the community. His prior experience as a deputy prosecuting attorney and head of the Olympia Office of Child Support Enforcement is a great asset to his clients. Chuck is very active in the local bar association, and is a pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Chuck enjoys his work and always does an excellent job for his clients. Chuck has deep roots in the community, a solid command of the law, and a great personality. He is a great advocate for his clients."
"He cares about his clients and works around the clock to serve their interests. He is active in Bar Association activities to enhance lawyers' abilities to serve client needs and promote equity in family law. He is well-respected by other lawyers and by judges in our community. "
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2010
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
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2009
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2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1992
Boss of the Year, Thurston County Legal Secretaries Association
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1987 - Present
Attorney at Law, Connolly, Tacon and Meserve
1900 - Present
Member, Connolly, Tacon & Meserve A Professional Service Corporation
1981 - 1987
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney
1978 - 1981
Program Administrator, Washington State Division of Child Support
1990 - Present
Olympia Host LionsMember
Member
Member
2003 - 2006
Family Law Section, Washington State Bar AssociationMember, Family Law Executive Committee
1997 - 1998
Thurston County Bar AssociationPresident
1992 - 1992
South Sound Advocates for Disabled CitizensPresident
1985 - 1994
South Sound Advocates for Disabled CitizensBoard of Directors
Upheld by Supreme Court
1977
J.D.
1973
B.A.
N/A
2012
Case Law Update
2011
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2007
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2006
Legal Remedies
2006
Case Law Update
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