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Jennifer L Summerville

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Family

711 Capitol Way S Ste 704, Olympia, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 18 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2007

Administratively Suspended

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jennifer L Summerville

711 Capitol Way S Ste 704, Olympia, WA, 98501-1237

Law Offices of Jennifer L Summerville

711 Capitol Way S Ste 704, Olympia, WA, 98501-1237

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711 Capitol Way S Ste 704, Olympia, WA, 98501-1237

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Jennifer L Summerville's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anke | August 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer in town

Words cannot actually describe how fortunate I was to have Mrs. Summerville's representation during one of the darkest times in my life. My children and myself will forever be grateful. Not only is she a wealth of knowledge in her field, but the compassion she has for her clients is unmatched. She we...nt above and beyond for my kids and myself and fought for our safety and well being like mother would for her own children. I will forever be grateful!!! Thanks to Mrs. Summerville my children had the opportunity to live a safe, free of fear and violence childhood and develop into the amazing adults they are now. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!! The Matthews girls mom

Jennifer Summerville

Replied last August 26, 2025

Thank you so much Anke! I will always be grateful that I was able to help you when you needed help!

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Lawyer

Jennifer was an amazing lawyer. She did a great job on my case one custody of my kids in court and I would highly recommend her to anybody that wants to win.

Jennifer Summerville

Replied last August 24, 2025

Wish I knew who this was, but thank you for your kind words!

Posted by Rebekah | August 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best of the best

I don't know where to start. She's wonderful and really truly cares. She's not like other family law attorneys that are in it for the money. She genuinely considers the children's best interests & safety. She is also very honest and in tune with what the judges want. There was a time she did a limite...d appearance and helped me go into court pro se (& win) and also when she fully represented me (& won). She is extremely empathetic, very kind, very good with autistic clients and kids, reliable, dog friendly lol, very loyal and also works quickly (& expertly) in spite of heavy caseloads that were stacked on her desk. She helped save my kids and me from a very violent situation & along with the judge, talk sense into me as at the time I was preparing/accepting I would be murdered. She wouldn't let us stay victims and really deserves some type of award in the DV community. I now call her friend and can't think of anyone else I would recommend. We are very much here today because of her.

Jennifer Summerville

Replied last August 24, 2025

Your comments warm my heart. Thank you for allowing me to work with you!

Posted by Tammey | August 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best outcome for our family

Jennifer Summerville represented me and both my children in custody cases in 1996. During this difficult time she provided support and expertise in helping me understand and navigate my case. From the beginning she was understanding and empathetic with my concerns. She fights hard for her clients an...d always had my children’s best interest at the forefront of my case. Ultimately with her knowledge in the law, compassion, and the effectiveness she showed, my family received the best possible outcome during a very difficult time.

Jennifer Summerville

Replied last August 21, 2025

I love hearing about your kids' successes years after representing you. You did a good job raising them!

Posted by Rebecca | August 21, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Hardworking and professional

Jennifer was so helpful during my case. She has supported me and has been helpful. Even after my case she kept checking in on my family. Jennifer is an amazing lawyer and friend. I have never met someone as thoughtful and hardworking as her. She had turned into one of personal friends, and continues ...to help and support me. Thank you Jennifer!

Jennifer Summerville

Replied last August 21, 2025

I'm so happy that I was able to help you with your children. I love what I do!

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, Northwest Justice Project

1996 - 2006

Attorney, Legal Aid Society Of Orange County

Education

1995

University of Southern California Law School

J.D.

1990

Northwestern University School of Law

B.S. in Interdepartmental Studies in Speech

Languages

Spanish

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