Laura M Murphy

Laura M Murphy

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Family, DUI & DWI

1226 State Avenue NE., Olympia, WA

About Laura

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

As a former prosecutor, Laura Murphy has extensive trial experience and is well versed in the law as well as any complications you may encounter as your criminal matter progresses. As a defense attorney Ms. Murphy has the sharp litigation and negotiation skills necessary to produce the end results her client’s desire. Quite often a well seasoned attorney can assist a client in avoiding severe consequences such as longer license suspensions, high risk insurance and even incarceration.

15 years

50%
Family 50%

Laura Murphy is a strong and capable family law attorney.Quite often divorce or separation creates instability and it is important to have solid yet compassionate representation. Developing an effective case strategy is essential and can only be accomplished when meaningful communication has been established. “My first goal is to build a rapport with my client so they are capable of making good, long-term decisions regarding their future and that of their children.”

15 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-200 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Laura M Murphy

1226 State Avenue NE., Olympia, WA, 98506

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Laura M Murphy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mark | November 17, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

long distance divorce

I am a single parent with sole custody of my 16 year old son, we relocated to Wisconsin after I secured a position as an engineer. Between our move, my new job and my son's new school going through a divorce from 2000 miles away could have been a major stressor with the wrong attorney. Because of Ms.... Murphy's efficiency, courtesy and accessibility I was able to concentrate at work and relax at home without the added stress of the divorce. Laura Murphy is very thorough and knowledgeable and in the courtroom she exemplifies her professionalism through preparedness, integrity and ethics, as in my case she even tried to help explain the law to my ex-wife who was representing herself. I also wanted to mention that Laura's paralegal Christy is a joy to work with, she is very pleasant, personable and kept me well informed.

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Laura Murphy – extremely knowledgeable and great to have on your side

I contacted Laura extremely worried about my career and the potential implications to my life. Feeling overwhelmed, she quickly gave me the confidence to approach this matter in the correct way. Her guidance was good & timely throughout the criminal and DOL process. She helped me understand each s...tep and how she was going to proceed with my case. I saw how she deeply understands the system from her well-rounded knowledge (formerly working as a local prosecutor). It was great to watch her put her plan into action. Christy (her legal assistant) quickly answered my questions (asked the DOL) or would follow-up with Laura – this put me at ease during a stressful and complex process. I truly appreciated Laura’s guidance. I was glad to have her and Christy on my side. My outcome was better than I expected with the court and DOL. In the future, if I have a legal matter, I would contact Laura first and I highly recommend Laura.

Posted by Carlye | August 31, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Laura Murphy goes the extra mile!

I could not have asked for anything more in an attorney! Laura handled my divorce case with extreme professionalism while also offering caring support and heartfelt guidance. Even now that my case is settled, she continues to provide that same guidance and support whenever needed. Laura and her assis...tant Christy really go above and beyond the call of duty!

Posted by Nicole | July 29, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Hard-working, trustworthy, and thorough

Laura impressed me very much. She was completely trustworthy, timely, and business-like, and succeeded in a very short time in dismissing the case.

Posted by Cindy | July 20, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Laura Murphy -- expert, diligent, impeccable legal skills

Laura Murphy’s expertise in evaluating my case, assessing the information and circumstances, and recommending the best course of action, was invaluable to me. She is diligent and highly skilled at getting the information she needs and knowing what to do with it. Her years of experience in the cou...rt system – her knowledge of legal requirements, familiarity with the court, and ability to get my case through the court with favorable results – were impeccable. It’s my opinion that Laura and her legal assistant Christy are a first-rate legal team, who effectively and efficiently work a case to ensure the best results for their clients. I appreciate the time and effort they expended on my behalf and feel fortunate to have had such a great team on my side when I really needed them. I highly recommend Laura to anyone needing legal services.

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Laura M Murphy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cristine Beckwith

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Laura is a well respected attorney in the Olympia area. She is an advocate for her clients and is very knowledgeable about the law."

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Yasmeen Abdullah

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Murphy is a knowledgable lawyer with integrity."

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Stephen Foster

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Laura M. Murphy for many years. I knew her prior to joining my firm when she was in the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Laura was an associate with my firm, Foster, Foster & Schaller, LC from 2005 to 2010 practicing criminal, personal injury and family law. She proved to be very effective in these areas of law. She was an asset to the firm and I was sorry to see her leave. I have since referred many clients to her without hesitation. She is a rising start in the Thurston County Community."

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Joel Flores

Family lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Thomas Westbrook

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Laura has the highest level of ethics and professionalism, yet is a zealous and skillful advocate for her clients."

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Stephen Foster

Family lawyer

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Yasmeen Abdullah

General practice lawyer

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Joel Flores

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2000

Human Rights Award, Thurston Council on Cultural Diversity and Human Rights

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney / Owner, Law Office of Laura M. Murphy, PLLC

2006 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Foster Foster & Schaller LLC

2002 - 2006

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

2001 - 2002

Extra Hire Attorney / Rule 9 Intern, Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Associations

2007 - Present

Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services

Volunteer

2006 - Present

South Puget Sound Community College Foundation

Board Member

1996 - 2003

Saint Martin's College Alumni Association

Volunteer

Education

2001

Seattle University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1998

Saint Martin's University

Bachelor's Degree

Languages

English

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