$ 350-400 per hour
PRO
Jennifer Renee Smith
also known as SMITH LAW GROUP
Virtual Consultation Available
About Jennifer
Biography
I am diligent, attentive, and when need be, aggressive. I believe what makes me stand out from my colleagues is that I am passionate about my practice. I am also effective. I get great results for my clients.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
16 years
Child Custody
15%
16 years
Guardianship
15%
6 years
Domestic Violence
10%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2021
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 15 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
SMITH LAW GROUP
(877) 669-8509
Fax
1800 Cooper Point Road, SW, Bldg 12, Olympia, WA, 98502
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Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Very impressed
Exceptional legal mind. Exceptional advocate! If you are in search of a family law attorney that is going to find solutions and resolve your matter quickly - you need to hire Jennifer. Jennifer and her staff were efficient and realistic about outcomes. If I ever need a family law attorney again I ...
Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Above a 5 star rating
I can't give a better review of Jennifer and her team. There is an obvious reason she is rapidly becoming one of the top lawyers in the area. I went through multiple attorneys due to their ethical issues, incompetence, etc. By the grace of God, I found Ms. Smith. Jennifer took a very tough divorce, a...
Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Wonderful experience
I am really pleased with Ms. Smith and her entire office. Ms. Smith is attentive, caring and also direct - which I appreciated. Going through a divorce is extremely difficult, however, I felt as though I could trust my attorney, that she had my best interest at heart and that in was in great hands....
Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2014
Effective
I was in an absolute mess! Jennifer came in and she knew exactly what to do. Jennifer was informative, efficient and most importantly effective. Retaining Ms. Smith was the best thing I could do and I recommend her to anyone in need of solid and consistent representation.
Posted by Megan | March 06, 2013 | Family
excellent attorney
Jennifer is an extremely thorough, well-prepared, and intelligent attorney. She works extremely hard for her clients and as a consequence is very effective at producing good results for them. I highly recommend her for both family law matters as well as employment law matters.
Jennifer Renee Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jennifer R. Smith is an exceptional family law attorney. She has the expertise to navigate issues and at the same time, has the empathy to help clients."
"I endorse Jennifer without reservation. I have found her to be trustworthy, ethical, and expertly knowledgeable in the law."
"Ms. Smith is one the hardest working and tenacious Lawyers I know. I originally met her when we had a case against each other and she was very professional and straight-forward. I have since had the pleasure of having her in the same building as my office. We often discuss legal issues and ideas. She is forward thinking and anticipates things that may not be noticeable at first. Jennifer is a fabulous attorney and I have and will continue to refer clients to her. I know that each client will be treated with respect and she will always go above and beyond."
"I endorse this lawyer.Jennifer is a brilliant and hard working attorney and shows great care and consideration for her clients. Jennifer has excellent insight into the law and is a strong representative for her clients, both in and out of the courtroom. She is very well respected by her fellow attorneys and has a reputation for being a reasonable yet zealous advocate. I would thoroughly recommend her to anyone looking for a great attorney."
"Ms. Smith is a very talented attorney. I send her family law cases frequently, and I am confident that the clients' needs will be met. Jennifer really takes the time to get to know her clients, and she ensures that the issues in their cases are dealt with professionally."
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James Laukkonen
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Exceptional Woman Award, Soroptimist International of Olympia
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Managing Attorney, Smith Law Group
2024 - Present
Lawyer, Law Offices of Jennifer R. Smith
2021 - 2023
Adjunct Professor / Family Law, South Puget Sound Community College
2010 - 2011
Volunteer Attorney, King County Bar Association Family Law Mentor Program
2010 - 2013
Lawyer, Cordes Brandt, PLLC
2010 - 2013
Volunteer Attorney, Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services
Associations
2010 - Present
Thurston County Bar Association, Family Law Section
2010 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section
2011 - 2013
Washington Women Lawyers (Capitol Chapter)At Large Board Member
2010 - 2011
King County Bar Association, Family Law Section
2010 - 2011
Washington Women Lawyers (King County chapter)
Sample of Legal Cases
Cases
Education
2003
Whittier College School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of California, Irvine
BA - Bachelor of Arts / Political Science
2000
University of California, Irvine
BA - Bachelor of Arts / Environment Analysis and Design
Speaking Engagements
2013
Family Law Bootcamp
Representing Low Income Clients
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
At what age can a child decide with which parent they want to live with.
13 Jul 2022
Q&A
How can I force my husband to sell our home that he cannot afford on his ssdi?
11 Jun 2021
Q&A
My son is 19 and graduated from high school and I live in florida an he in Washington state does it stop automatically?
04 Jun 2021