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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 19 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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Posted by Anke | August 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

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 | Child Custody

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 | Family

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 Carmen Harris | August 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The best lawyer

I am so blessed to choose her. Jennifer Summerville changed my life when she won my case in court the custody of my kids and my divorce. She is the best of the best.

Jennifer Summerville

Replied last August 21, 2025

Thank you! I'm so glad you trusted me with your case and allowed me to represent your interests!

Posted by Anna | August 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

10 Stars!

I hired Jennifer to help me with an extremely sensitive custody case to gain custody of my step daughter. She was more than knowledgable, professional, and caring in this sensitive situation. She went into court every-time 100% prepared and we ended up with everything we needed from the courts. This... was a very very long case and Jennifer fought for my step daughter for a couple years without fail. If I ever needed an attorney again I would contact Jennifer first without a doubt! I Will forever be thankful for her and her persistence to obtain justice in every situation! She really is the best.

Jennifer Summerville

Replied last August 21, 2025

Thank you, Anna! I really enjoyed working with you!

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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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