Robert M. Hill

Robert M. Hill

3.2
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 33 years

Family Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

2102 C Carriage Dr Sw, Olympia, WA

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 30%

Compassionate, smart and aggressive representation in divorce, custody, support, and child relocation cases. Representing clients in family law cases for 25 years in Thurston, Mason, Lewis, and Grays Harbor Counties.

34 years

30%
Child Custody 25%

Our team understands that your relationship and time with your kids are the most important things about your case and your life. We offer compassionate, thoughtful, intelligent advice to help you resolve your child custody or relocation dispute, and when necessary, aggressive representation to maximize your prospects for courtroom success in Thurston, Mason, Lewis and Grays Harbor Counties.

34 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Compassionate, smart and aggressive representation in divorce, custody, support, and child relocation cases. Representing clients in family law cases for 25 years in Thurston, Mason, Lewis, and Grays Harbor Counties.

34 years

20%
Child Support 15%

I have been advising and representing clients seeking the fair setting or modification of child support in courtrooms in Thurston, Mason, Lewis and Grays Harbor counties for 25 years.

34 years

15%
Domestic Violence 10%

Whether you are a domestic violence victim or an alleged perpetrator of domestic violence, the implications of a criminal charge or civil protection order can be enormous and affect fundamental constitutional rights for years to come. We offer insight and guidance into these issues and to the legal processes and provide smart and aggressive courtroom representation in civil and criminal domestic violence cases.

34 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-50%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 33 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1992

Active

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Location

Law Offices of Robert M. Hill

2102 C Carriage Dr Sw, Olympia, WA, 98502-5700

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Robert M. Hill's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.2 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rebecca | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

A Lawyer With Integrity

I first walked into Rob's office approximately a year-and-a-half ago. He came highly recommended by another respected attorney in my county, but I was looking to go outside of my county for my particular case. What started out as a half hour consultation turned out to be a two-and-a-half-hour meeting... where we went over every possible detail of my case. His knowledge on family law and understanding of domestic situations was very confirming. Rob was present, listened and gave very wise advice. He was also a voice of reason in what is often a very emotional process when it comes to custodial disputes. Throughout my case he was 100% on board. His legal assistant Cheryl was also very competent and quick to respond to my many emails within the business day. I even recall Rob responding to an email after 10pm on a Saturday once. Rob has represented me through a hearing, an appeal and a settlement conference, all being successful. If I ever needed to come in and sit down with him to talk about the case he was always avaiable. One of the reasons I chose him as an attorney was because I had heard that he is aggressive in the courtroom, but I wasn't expecting him to be entertaining as well. It's very clear that Rob has a respected reputation among his colleagues. The truth is that he is a calm and reasonable man, not a hot head. But he won't be pushed around and he is firm to stand for his client. He carries this personality well. Rob provided more than just legal advocacy. For me he was a covering of peace through this entire process. You can't put an hourly rate on that. Rob is also a talented musician who enjoys to travel, he understands what's important and what's worth investing time in. Many of us never figure that out. With that being said, it also shouldn't go unnoticed that my settlement hearing was in between his tour dates where he was scheduled to perform across the country. He didn't reschedule my conference and he didn't find somebody else in the office to cover it for him. He flew in and showed up, the meeting was highly successful and I believe it's because he understood the weight of his presence in the room. That in itself speaks volumes for this man's character and professional manner. I couldn't have imagined going through this process without him or his team.

Posted by Peter | August 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Happily Divorced

Rob was the right lawyer to handle my divorce and support arrangements. He was proactive with our plan and our deadlines... and clearly knows the system well. What's more, he paid attention like he cared. His relaxed and friendly demeanor took the edge off an edgy situation. He kept me informed, he g...ave me good (sometimes difficult) advice, and he was expeditious with his time. I landed in a good place...It could have gone differently.

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

More like a golden lab than a pit bull - can't recommend as an attorney

Rob is a nice guy. Plays in a band, likes to travel. He just doesn't seem to give much focus on work until it's crunch time like a court hearing. Rob doesn't pay attention to the very important details, allows opposing counsel to lead the case to their advantage and then goes on defense, and he li...kes to negotiate - usually to your detriment. I can't recommend him and would never hire him again.

Robert Hill

Replied last August 24, 2017

Hard to respond to a vague and anonymous critique, but the reviewer appears to be frustrated and impatient with the process, which is not uncommon. The process is not designed to be enjoyable, and some have less of a stomach for it than others. There are also some times when the lawyer-client relationship just doesnt match up well for reasons of personality or style, which may be the case here. A minor technicality, but I am not in a band, although I am a musician and songwriter. This is the first time in 25 years of practice that a client has ever reported being bothered by that. The skills that are sharpened in performing and song writing - story telling, memory, focus - come in very handy when presenting a family law case to a judge - the details can be important, but it's usually the story that carries the day. My music is no secret, is featured on the website of the firm (in which all four attorneys are musicians, three of us recording artists with some acclaim and/or awards) We actually feel pretty good about that and have found that these creative skills enhance our practice rather than detract from it. Although I do sometimes travel in connection with my music, this review comes at a time when it has been a year since I have been away from the office for music for longer than an extended weekend. And with few exceptions, I make myself available to clients via phone and email during my trips, whether they are music related or not. I rarely disconnect. There is no case in which I "allow opposing counsel to lead the case to their advantage." Not really sure what that means, but certainly there are times when you are on defense in litigation and times when you are on offense. These are sometimes things out of the lawyer's control and sometimes things that are decided in consultation with the client, who is ultimately the decision maker. Which makes the "negotiation" criticism kind of a head scratcher, since no offer is ever made or accepted without the client's endorsement and approval. Negotiation and compromise and efforts to resolve cases by agreement are almost always in the best interest of the client, since litigation is uncertain and expensive. In most cases, you'd rather have your lawyer be a golden lab than a pit bull, since family law cases that resolve favorably for the client usually resolve by agreement. I dp have some clients who would say I am a pit bull because there are circumstances in which that is the best or only option, sometimes resulting from an unwillingness of the other side to negotiate a reasonable settlement. In any event, a negotiation is rarely "detrimental", unless one sees detriment in a compromise resulting from both parties making concessions in exchange for concessions from the other party, thereby resolving the case with less expense and stress and acrimony. Interestingly, the anonymous reviewer never brought these concerns to me, which I can say with confidence because NO client has ever brought these concerns to me.

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Single dad has my family thanks to Rob

Robs calm nature and wisdom has led me a single father through my divorce against three separate attorneys my ex brought against me. He preserved my ability to be my kids dad while protecting them against a challenged mother who at the time was unable to rationalize life through her addictions. If y...our looking for an ax swinging cut throat revenge lawyer this is NOT that lawyer . I your looking for a knowledgeable honest patient lawyer that knows the legal system and sides with what is the right thing to do, he is... and why he has been my lawyer for over a decade now .

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Robert M. Hill's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Carley

Child custody lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Other

"Rob has an acute knowledge of child custody and relocation issues in Washington. I would not hesitate to contact him for your legal needs."

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Forrest Wagner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I don't give out endorsements to peers lightly or frequently. In my view a lot of this is too political. Good lawyers probably don't need my endorsement or anybody else's because their work speaks for itself. With that in mind, I give an unequivocal endorsement to my colleague, Rob Hill. He stands out among lawyers for his unique communication skills, acerbic wit, and God-given sense of humour. One case at a time, one client at a time Rob has built a sterling reputation in the local legal community. He has earned my respect."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Song of the Year, Trop Rock Music Association

2009

Grindie Award - Country Music CD, RadioIndy.com

2004

Finalist - Songwriting Competition - Christian/Gospel, Song of the Year

2000

Finalist- State Screenplay Competition, Washington State Film Commission

1996

Best Humor Column, Washington Press Association

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Morgan Hill, P.C.

1994 - 1995

Associate Attorney, Brown, Jones & Morgan

1993 - 1994

Attorney, Law Office of Robert M. Hill

1992 - 1993

Policy/Budget Analyst, Washington State Office of Financial Management

Associations

2016 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section

Member

2000 - Present

Washington State Bar Assocation Family Law Section

Member

2005 - 2008

Thurston County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2005 - 2008

Thurston County Bar Association

Newsletter Editor

1993 - 1999

Thurston County Young Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1992

University of Washington School of Law

Juris Doctor

1987

State University of New York, College at Buffalo (Buffalo State College)

Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2005

Legal Brief, Thurston County Bar Ass'n Various articles

Languages

Spanish

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