Lina Beckford

Lina Beckford

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 31 years

Child custody Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Family

1801 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2000
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About Lina

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 40%

32 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Divorce and Separation 40%

32 years | 800 cases

40%
Child Support 10%

32 years | 800 cases

10%
Family 10%

32 years | 600 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 31 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1994

Voluntarily Resigned

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2000

Location

Beckford Law

1801 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, 98506-4629

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Lina Beckford's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Donna | June 29, 2012

One of the best Attorneys in Olympia

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...ns. I felt listened too when I verbalized my frustrations regarding my specific case. My para legal was excellent as well and worked hard pulling the paper work together. Lina and her staff are excellent in all they do.

Posted by Hope | July 14, 2011

She is a blessing to our family - Thank you Lina

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...me legal advice that was not helpful and resulted in all my paperwork to the courts being rejected, all that time, effort and money was just a waste. I was scared to keep taking my grandchild to this place every weekend and yet it seemed there was no place to turn for help, it just seemed like every corner I turned there was a road block. One day I decided to call Beckford Law (best thing I ever did) I met with Lina Beckford for one hour and left feeling a peace in my heart I hadn’t felt for over a year. Briefly and to the point: within 2 weeks I was in court and the order was modified and I no longer have to take my grandchild to this place for visits. Something I had been trying to accomplish for months (almost a year) was completed within a 2 week period. I was amazed at Lina's language of law and how she presented my case, and when she needed to, she didn’t hesitate to push back or make sure the facts were presented. I can finally sleep at night and my life is much more content and peaceful. I can’t thank this attorney enough and her staff were so very kind to me when I called (which was a lot) if you are at your wits end over child custody or family law, this is the attorney to call. Thank you Lina and the staff for all you have done me and my family; we really can’t thank you enough.

Posted by Julie | September 29, 2010

Trustful Lawyer

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...n to her again if need being. Thanks Bedford Law!

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2010

Former Client

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...spective. Lina is a good listener and she has the analytical skills needed to pull out information that is pertinent to winning your case. With Lina's skills and expertise in Family Law - I won my case with far more benefits than I expected. Lina works hard to ensure that your needs are met -she is dedicated to winning your case. Her professionalism is the best that I have seen from any lawyer. I also liked her calm demeanor; under pressure she is patient and steady. She took her time to make sure that my case was well represented before the judge. She gave a flawless presentation of facts. She is careful to let the client review every document (several times in needed) before she releases it from her office. Lina pulled my case together in 6 weeks. That is a remarkable turnaround. I trusted her and it was the best decision that I made. Lina and her legal team/staff took excellent care of me in my time of need. Her staff kept me completely informed on my case and worked hard to accommodate my schedule. The billing and charges were clear and they always answered any questions promptly. Each time I visited Lina's office I was meet with warm hospitality. I am recommending Lina Beckford to anyone who needs a good, honest, hard working lawyer. She has a pleasant personality and her entire office is courteous and efficient.

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Lina Beckford's Lawyer Endorsements

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Roger Madison

Family lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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!"

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Michael Edwards

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Michael Dewitt

Family lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Sharon Chirichillo

Family lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Roger Madison

Family lawyer

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Michael Dewitt

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2000.

Censure issued in WA, 2000

updated on 05/16/2012

This 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.

Lina’s comment:

“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.”

Honors

2010

BV Distinguished Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1994 - 1995

Staff Attorney, Snohomish County Public Defenders Office

Associations

Washington State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Thurston County Bar Association

Member

Family Law Sections of each group

Member

Education

1993

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Brandeis University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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