$ 250-300 per hour
I've been practicing family law for more than 18 years. I represent clients in all aspects of family law including divorce, modifications, child support, paternity action and complex custody matters. In addition to my family, I also handle family based immigration cases.
Over the last five years, I've had the opportunity and honor to sit as Pro Tem Commissioner at the Thurston County Family and Juvenile Court where I've presided over domestic violence, dissolution and show cause calendars. I have a BV Distinguished rating from Martindale Hubbell.
I was born in Cuba and grew up on the east coast. I was raised in a Spanish speaking household and am a fairly fluent Spanish speaker.
I live in Olympia with my partner of nearly 20 years and my two labradors, Maxi and Bosco.
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$ 250-300 per hour
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Acquired: 1994
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2000
1801 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, 98506-4629
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Posted by Donna | June 29, 2012
It was a privilage to work with Beckford law. The entire staff is warm and friendly. Lina is very knowledgeable in her field of service. She is a geniune and honest person. I believe she cares deeply for her clients and will go the extra mile to help you. She will not give you unreasonable expectatio...
Posted by Hope | July 14, 2011
I am a grandmother raising my grandchild who is only 2 yrs old and was court order to drop her off at a home that I knew in my heart was unsafe and very dangerous. This had been going on for over a year and I was beside myself, I couldn’t sleep, I was always upset and frustrated. I had received so...
Posted by Julie | September 29, 2010
Lina was recommended to me by a friend and I am so glad I chose her to do my case (s). It is hard to find a lawyer you can trust and believe in. I have used Lina in 2 seperate cases and I had nothing but professional and very friendly service. I have referred Lina to close friends and I will retur...
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2010
Lina Beckford is highly knowledge in Family Law. She and her staff are extremely focused individuals that are responsive to the clients needs with sincere supportive attitudes. Lina took a personal interest in the details of my case and she was very careful to develop my case from an individual per...
"Lina is one of the best family law lawyers I know. I practice family law in Thurston County and have had several cases in which Lina has served as opposing counsel. She is smart, ethical, and vigorously advocates for her client. I strongly endorse Lina for anyone seeking family law legal representation!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Lina Beckford is a superb lawyer and since I began working for her she has acted as a mentor of the highest quality. Lina's experience goes beyond what is necessary to get the job done and to the heart of the underlying intent of the law involving issues of domestic relations and families. Lina is able to anticipate with accuracy both the court's response to a given case and opposing counsel's potential arguments. Moreover, Lina shows a real and sincere concern for her client's outcome and well being."
"I am particularly qualified to write this endorsement because I have known Lina in many capacities: she has been my colleague, employer, and adversary. Anyone who has ever seen Lina in court will attest to her superior oral advocacy skills. What impressed me more was what I saw behind the scenes when I worked for her. She is a tireless advocate for her clients, constantly researching the law and always pursuing every legal theory available to help her clients achieve their objectives. Since leaving her firm several years ago, I have had the chance to try a couple of cases against Lina, and in each case I believe both clients went away happy. In all the different capacities I have known Lina, she has always been a pleasure to work with."
"I absolutely endorse this lawyer's work. I refer clients to Lina for Family Law matters and the feedback I have heard back is that Lina is extremely hard working, client focus, tenacious and seeks the best outcome for her clients. "
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2000.
Censure issued in WA, 2000
updated on 05/16/2012This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
“I have been an attorney for eighteen years. I was disciplined by the bar 12 years ago. This was an isolated event and is not representative of my skills, character, expertise or work ethic. My practice is focused on all aspects of family law. I handle adoptions, divorces, modifications, paternity actions and complex custody matters. I frequently sit as Pro Tem Commissioner at the Thurston County Family and Juvenile Court. I have been peer review rated as BV Distinguished by Martindale Hubbell.”
2010
BV Distinguished Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1994 - 1995
Staff Attorney, Snohomish County Public Defenders Office
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1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Spanish
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