Jennifer Renee Smith

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Jennifer Renee Smith

also known as SMITH LAW GROUP

4.4
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 15 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Guardianship ... +3 more

1800 Cooper Point Road, SW, Bldg 12, Olympia, WA

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

50%
Child Custody 15%

16 years

15%
Guardianship 15%

6 years

15%
Domestic Violence 10%

16 years

10%
Adoption 5%

12 years

5%
Child Support 5%

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2021

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 15 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

SMITH LAW GROUP

1800 Cooper Point Road, SW, Bldg 12, Olympia, WA, 98502

thurstonmasonlaw.com

Online Presence

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Jennifer Renee Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 40 reviews

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Extremely ill-prepared attorney

This is by far one of the worst attorneys I have ever seen! I have NEVER seen an attorney so ill prepared! Twice......she was putting together her documentation on the bench directly outside the courtroom door! She's extremely ill-prepared, documentation is not done on time, continuance after cont...inuance, excuse after excuse!!! Do yourself a favor and hire a qualified and responsible attorney and stay away from this one.

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Anyone else!

Absolutely a waste of money to hire Jennifer. My bills show inaccurate times, which is also known as stealing. I paid her nearly $10,000 and she's stealing from me. $150 to drop off paperwork at the courthouse which is 5 minutes away from her office (to save $150 I would have absolutely ran it to the... courthouse). Does not respond to emails in a timely fashion or at all. She sounds confident at the beginning but slowly loses confidence as you pay her. Some people are happy with her work, but I have a feeling that simple law work if you have a tough case or expectations seek someone else.

Jennifer Smith

Replied last July 19, 2022

Jennifer Renee Smith’s response: “We strive to partner with our clients to achieve the best possible outcome for them. When things don't go well, we want to learn from it. However, since we also take seriously our obligation to maintain our client's confidentiality we won't engage in a discussion on social media. Please call me. I am always happy to listen.”

Posted by Tyler Hurley | July 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Do Not Hire!!

If you are a father looking for any legal representation or advice, DO NOT HIRE!!! Provided ZERO legal advice and was so disrespectful when talking to me as her client. Provided me with less than 24 hours to respond to documents, but could not even return an email after 7 days when I asked for advice........then just withdrew herself from the case like a coward!

Jennifer Smith

Replied last July 19, 2022

Jennifer Renee Smith’s response: “We strive to partner with our clients to achieve the best possible outcome for them. When things don't go well, we want to learn from it. However, since we also take seriously our obligation to maintain our client's confidentiality we won't engage in a discussion on social media. Please call me. I am always happy to listen.”

Posted by Brandon | December 18, 2020 | Domestic Violence

“Don’t Know How I Can Help, Ya”

This is what she told me after our first telephone conversation. Instead of gambling on an expensive divorce, my wife made up false domestic violence charges on me and sent me to jail. In that instance, she got full custody of my house, child , and bank accounts. After eight months in jail, I plead ...to a domestic violence charge for my freedom. I haven’t seen my son since July 2018.

Jennifer Smith

Replied last December 18, 2020

This firm never represented this individual. Although it is unfortunate as to what this person is appearing to have or is going through, individuals going through legal matters should hire counsel.

Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Made Divorce Even More Stressful

When I first started working with Jennifer, she was very effective and responsive. However, as soon as I didn't do exactly what she advised, things quickly fell apart. The things she was suggesting seemed unreasonable to me and unrealistic and would have caused additional stress and cost thousands of... more dollars in attorney fees. I don't know if she was being passive aggressive because I wasn't doing exactly what she said, as I had at first, or because she had so many cases that she couldn't give my case the attention it needed. But she would rarely communicate and keep me updated on my case. She would say she'd get back to me by a certain date and fail to do so. When that date had come and gone and I reached back out to her, I would get charged for the correspondence. It seemed like she was always going on vacation or another case took precedence. Her assistant is not very friendly either. I would not recommend her, she made an already stressful time more stressful.

Jennifer Smith

Replied last February 03, 2018

We strive to partner with our clients to achieve the best possible outcome for them. When things don't go well, we want to learn from it. However, since we also take seriously our obligation to maintain our client's confidentiality we won't engage in a discussion on social media. Please call me. I am always happy to listen.

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Jennifer Renee Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Victoria Byerly

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Stephanie Stocker

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jennifer without reservation. I have found her to be trustworthy, ethical, and expertly knowledgeable in the law."

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Kimberly Reid

Family lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Sarah Hovland

Family lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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James Laukkonen

Family lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Stephanie Stocker

Employment and labor lawyer

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Kimberly Reid

Family lawyer

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Sarah Hovland

Family lawyer

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James Laukkonen

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

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

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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

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