Shelley L. Brandt

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Shelley L. Brandt

1.9
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Employment & Labor, Lawsuits & Disputes

1115 West Bay Drive NW, Ste 201, Olympia, WA

About Shelley

Biography

Compassionate, Hardworking And Sincere

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

30%
Family 30%

30%
Employment and Labor 20%

20%
Lawsuits and Disputes 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 32 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cordes Brandt PLLC

1115 West Bay Drive NW, Ste 201, Olympia, WA, 98502

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Shelley L. Brandt's Reviews

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1.9 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Richard | February 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Responsible Deficated

Ms Bryant Reoresent myself and a number of my acquaintances over the past 20 years Her professional upfront attitude is commendable I appreciate her dedication and family values ,Many times cases do not reach a conclusion that makes all parties happy , The main thing is She does puts forth the ef...fort and experience to reach that covclusion

Posted by Danielle | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Thank you Shelly and Amber

We are still in our process however Shelly and her Team has been the rock through all of this. I have 4 children and I'm more at peace knowing Shelly is representing us. She is fair and reasonable.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2014 | Family

Exceptional Family Law Attorney

I have worked with Ms. Brandt on numerous cases as a guardian ad litem. Even when my findings are not in her client's favor, she has treated me with respect and maintained her professionalism in and out of the courtroom. She is astute, timely, tenacious and fair, and one of our county's very finest f...amily law attorneys.

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Came through for me in a pinch

I had an ongoing court case that began while Ms Brandt was representing me. She had since resigned from my divorce case and my new lawyer needed information on very short notice that Ms Brandt could supply. Shelley graciously agreed to help. She went to her office on her own time during a Federal hol...iday to ensure we received the crucial documents in time for the hearing that week. In addition, as she had firsthand knowledge of the events that took place, she took the time to write a declaration on my behalf that proved to be very helpful in the Judge's decision. I want to thank Shelley for her assistance.

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Will rob you blind and then dismiss you

I have been working with Shelley for the past year. She has drained me of $15,000 for my case to get nowhere. She has decided to drop my case, without any resolution. I have literally paid her to push papers back and forth and to not help me in anyway. She does not fight for you personally but rather... convince you to just go with what the other party is asking. I am a single mom fighting for my child. Shame on you Shelley and Mindy. I hope karma pays you a visit.

Shelley Brandt

Replied last November 12, 2025

I do not usually post responses to reviews, because they are often from unhappy opposing parties. But the above review so blatantly misconstrues the reality of the situation, I thought best to set the record straight for current and future clients. I understand the above client was going through an emotionally and financially difficult time. I have continued to represent her for over a year without receiving payment toward her legal services but could not continue to do so. Without payment of legal fees (which are half of what is indicated in your review above), and your decision to disregard my advice, disregard the mandate legal process to move your case forward and violate court orders left me with no alternative but to withdraw from your case. I am sorry I was not able to assist you in finalizing your legal matter. You didn't want mediation; you didn't want settlement conference or trial, but refused to negotiate a resolution. I hope you are able to reach an amicable resolution for your sake as well as your child.

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Charles Szurszewski

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shelley Brandt is smart, experienced and cares about her clients and the law. I highly recommend her."

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James Laukkonen

Family lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Brandt is a tenacious and determined advocate who is very familiar with the system in the Thurston County courts, as well as the courts in the surrounding counties. She is very effective, and she has the experience to handle highly complicated matters."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

2012 - Present

Family Law Executive Committee

Chair

Education

1992

Seattle University

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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