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I've practiced family law in Thurston County since 1990 and absolutely love doing it. My favorite part of this work is creatively and compassionately helping clients find a way through divorce or child custody/support issues with the least emotional and financial damage. Much of my practice is aimed at people who really don't want to destroy the other side or themselves. We work together to resolve the legal issues so you can get back to the better parts of your life with a healthy structure from whatever family law issue you have had to encounter.
My law firm is not all about me. I have absolutely fabulous people working with me and they help provide excellent service to everyone who contacts us.
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Acquired: 1989
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2401 Bristol Ct. SW # A-101, Olympia, WA, 98502
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Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I wish I'd never hired her. In completely over her head. Dropped the ball on court appearances on more than one occasion and remembered to show up at the last minute unprepared. Wrote much of my own court documents for her to then go back and tweak and then tell me how brilliant she was for changing ...
Posted by Monika | May 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Denton is an absolute gem of an attorney. From my initial consultation to the finalization of my divorce, she helped me through each and every step. This was the most difficult time in my enitre life and she made me feel supported and understood throughout the entire process. I felt she had my ...
Posted by anonymous | September 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend Melissa Denton at Ascher & Denton Family Law. While I reflect on the last year, with the changes, challenges, and court battles, I hope that Melissa Denton knows the monumental impact she and her staff made on my family’s lives. Our current reality would look very different right n...
Posted by Cassandra | January 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Melissa has been an incredible attorney to have over the past 5 years. She has helped me win my case every time. Her and her office have always been responsive and courteous to my needs and concerns. I highly recommend Melissa for getting things taken care of correctly the first time!
Posted by Amy | February 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney
There is not enough I can say for all Melissa has done for me and my children. I hired Melissa after having 2 other local attorneys. I won’t mention their names, however I don’t feel with them they always had the best intentions of my children involved. From the start with my consultation, Melissa...
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa works extremely hard to make a difference in her client's lives. She has practiced as a Family Law attorney for over 20 years. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience. She is compassionate, focus, and determined to get the best results. Although she has the smarts and the experience of a giant, she has always been very professional and courteous towards her clients. I am lucky to have her as a mentor."
"Melissa's knowledge and expertise in the area of family law is second to none. She works hard to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients and helps them to safely navigate through the often, intimidating maze of family law. She is a compassionate, caring person and passionate advocate on behalf of her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Melissa Denton for many years -- I frequently refer family law related cases to her because I know she does well for her clients in this area. It takes a special person to be good at family law."
"It is a pleasure to endorse Melissa Denton, who is one of the smartest family law attorneys in Washington State. Her firm is in Olympia and she practices in Thurston, Mason, and Lewis counties. In addition to over 20 years of experience at the trial court level, she represented the Appellant in the important Marriage of Rideout case at the Court of Appeals. Melissa is a leader in dragging lawyers into the 21st century; she offers unbundled legal services (meaning you do some of the work and so save some money), flat fees (no "sticker shock" when you get your bill), and she's the Denton of Advantage Denton (a company that will help you find the right lawyer for you). There's a reason why people say "you need a smart lawyer," and Melissa Denton is a very smart lawyer!"
"I thoroughly endorse this lawyer's work. I have been a partner to Melissa for over 15 years, and although I am now in a semi-retired status with our firm (Ascher & Denton, PLLC) I continue to take cases on an Of Counsel basis. Melissa and I continue to consult with each other on our respective cases on a virtually daily basis. I have dealt with many Washington lawyers in my career, and I consider her among a select number who combine very high levels of integrity, competence and compassion. Otherwise, of course, I would not have chosen to ally myself with her in our legal partnership!"
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2010
Best Startup, Startup Weekend
1991 - Present
Partner, Ascher & Denton, PLLC
2011 - Present
The Olympia Free ClinicGeneral Legal Counsel
1990 - Present
Thurston County Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Troy Fisher Legal Defense TeamVolunteer Legal Publicist
2004 - 2008
Olympia Unitarian Universalist CongregationBoard Member, VP, President
2004 - 2009
Sound Collaborationmember
1996 - 1999
City of Tumwater Planning CommissionBoard Member
1993 - 1995
Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division BoardBoard Member
1992 - 1994
Thurston County Young Lawyers AssociationPresident
WA Supreme Court ruling on Contempt in Parenting
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
1 year of Juris Doctorate Training
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
One Lawyer - where one attorney helps both parties with advice to settle
2008
2003
English
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What rights do I have as a 15 year old father?
08 Aug 2019
Is it possible that a court in WA designates a parent with less residential time as a custodian parent?
07 Aug 2019
My boyfriend is turning 17 in 3weeks and I'm not going be 16 till 9 or 10 months and me and him want to get married
25 Jan 2018