Deanna Rusch

Deanna Rusch

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

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

655 West Columbia Way, Suite 504, Vancouver, WA

About Deanna

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 10%

20 years

10%
Child Custody 5%

20 years

5%
Child Support 2%

20 years

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 18 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 19 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

SRS Family Law

655 West Columbia Way, Suite 504, Vancouver, WA, 98660

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Deanna Rusch's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

115 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 21 reviews | Family

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Dedicated and Talented

Deanna Rusch represented me during a difficult divorce, and I highly recommend her for anyone needing to hire a family law attorney. She expertly guided me from a bad situation toward a bright future. She is not only an exemplary and talented attorney, but she is also a good person with an amazing w...ork ethic who truly cares about her clients. Before I met with her, I was terrified. After our first meeting, I felt confident and prepared. She was able to quickly tell me what I needed to focus on and what I should ignore. She listened to me intently to learn of my priorities during the divorce and for my future. She was able to set my mind at ease by getting me to focus on the facts of the divorce instead of worrying about the threats and demands coming from the opposing party. By the end of our first meeting, she was able to create a plan that focused on my priorities, and we had a goal for a positive and realistic outcome. Throughout the entire divorce, she was extremely dedicated to me and the outcome of the case. She was always very personable and approachable. She considered every question and concern I had seriously and responded rapidly; even replying to emails late at night. Her updates were frequent and informative. I always knew exactly what was happening with the case, and Deanna was always several steps ahead of the process. Deanna took the time to get to know me as a person and not just as a case. Not only did this make me feel like I had a true ally in my corner who I trusted implicitly, but it made her a very strong advocate for me when it came to hearings and mediation as she knew exactly what was important to me and my future when quick decisions had to be made. Her presence in court and mediation was professional, friendly, sharp, and formidable. Deanna was consistently calm and levelheaded while also vigorously fighting for what was important to me and keeping the case on a productive course. I am so thankful for Deanna and everything that she did to help me through a challenging divorce, but the thing that will always matter the most to me is what she did to maintain the bond that I share with my dog. The opposing party fought for me to give them my dog. Deanna recognized how important my dog is to me and me to him. She told me that she respected our bond, that she would fight for us to stay together, and that she would never stop fighting for us. She stayed true to her word. The divorce is finalized, and my dog and I are still together.

Posted by Kevin | June 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Representation!

I found Deanna to be very knowable in family law and practical in how she handled my case. She and her staff were very professional kept me informed the as the case progressed. I would definitely recommend hiring Deanna if you need someone in your court :)

Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney

MirnaP

If I could give Deanna Rusch more stars, I definitely would. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a Family Law Representation. She is an amazing, smart, skilled, ethical, solid and confident attorney with a wide range of experience who would bend over backwards to make sure you get the result...s you are looking for. I was super impressed with her work. Deanna and her team were always responsive and attentive to the needs of my case, they always treated me with the highest compassion and respect given the situation, and from day one, made me feel safe and confident, giving me a positive personal experience with excellent results. Their delivery was constantly flawless, and she will tell you how it is, and what your options are upfront, not what you want to hear. As you can see, I am thankful that I made the right choice in hiring her. Deanna is the best!!

Posted by Misty | January 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Honest, hardworking, fast responder

Super honest. Very upfront about the process. Was in communication the entire time. Gave me peace of mind. I used Deanna for a parenting plan joint decision making contempt charge I was facing in regards to getting my son braces. I only wish I had hired her sooner. Commissioner had ruled in m...y favor and thrown out the contempt charge after hearing all of the facts and having known history about my case. Unfortunately, my ex-husband appealed the commissioners ruling. When the case was seen by a judge he was very black and white on the topic and unaware of past details which moved him to overrule the commissioner. Even with this outcome, I’m thankful I had Deanna and her team on my side. I still see it as a win/win. Commissioner ruled in my favor and my son is finally smiling in photographs. That’s a huge win in my and my families’ opinion. I’ll use Deanna again if needed. She knows her stuff and makes you a priority.

Posted by Marissa | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Best of the Best

I've had multiple family law attorneys in various states so I can honestly say that Deanna and her team are the BEST of the best! I did a lot of research prior to hiring Deanna and can assure you that the five star reviews are true. Her professionalism, thorough knowledge of the law, and no nonsen...se attitude are some of the many reasons I would recommend her to others. She doesn't waste your time/money with smoke & mirrors, she is very upfront and honest, and she strives to get the results you want. Her team is on point and also worth every penny. Family law issues are the worst to go through but for the first time I was very confident and felt like I learnt so much from working with Deanna. She made a very difficult situation much more bearable and I would never want anyone else representing me in the future!

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Deanna Rusch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eric Hoffman

Family lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have interacted with Ms. Rusch since coming to Vancouver in 2012. I have seen her in court and observed her in trial. She is one of our best."

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Jeffrey Holmes

Family lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked previously with Deanna as opposing counsel in family law and found her to be a zealous advocate for her client while also being very prompt and respectful throughout the proceedings. I would definitely recommend Deanna for those seeking out family law counsel within the greater Clark County area."

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Erin Morris

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Deanna is one of the hardest working attorneys I know and I would not hesitate to refer friends and family members to Deanna."

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James Wriston

Family lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Ward

Family lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Deanna always works incredibly hard on behalf of her clients. She is tough, knowledgeable, and an all around great attorney."

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Matthew Kuehnl

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Deanna is a wealth of knowledge in all things Family Law and works tirelessly to meet her client's needs."

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Elizabeth Christy

Family lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Deanna is a strong advocate and professional to work with."

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Calli Hisey

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Deanna is undoubtedly one of the best attorneys in Clark County. Watching her in court is always a learning experience for me; she's direct, to the point and she very obviously advocates for her clients. Not only that, but she is an excellent source of knowledge whenever I have questions about the law or procedure. I happily endorse her, and recommend her to anyone in search of a family law attorney."

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Samantha Hazel

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Deanna is a great advocate for her clients. Prior to working together we faced off on a case. Deanna was a consummate professional but a tough litigator. I much prefer being her co-worker than having to face her in court, because she is a formidable presence."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nathan Petersen

Family lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Deanna Rusch is a zealous advocate who understands the law and cares about her clients. I highly endorse her."

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Casey Sanders

Family lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Deanna is a tireless advocate for her clients who will do everything in her power to advocate for their needs, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. I highly endorse Deanna."

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Maya Shulman

Family lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Deanna has a proven expertise and an unabashed compassion for her family law practice. I am confident in collaborating with Deanna on family law matters and feel that the client is in good hands, will be treated with respect and will have the best counsel for their circumstances. Deanna is a wonderful resource, and creative problem solver!"

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Laura Carlsen

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mindy Stannard

Family lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Deanna is a zealous and effective advocate for her clients."

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Michelle Prosser

Family lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jarrett Blakeley

Unknown lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Russell Hebets

Unknown lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Colin McCallin

Unknown lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. She's a fantastic attorney."

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Erin Morris

Family lawyer

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Kayla Warr

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Gabriel Foster

Family lawyer

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Zach Walsh

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Wriston

Business lawyer

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Lisa Ward

Family lawyer

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Matthew Kuehnl

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Calli Hisey

Family lawyer

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Eric Hoffman

Family lawyer

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Laura Mancuso

Family lawyer

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Annelisa Smith

Family lawyer

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Michael Hallas

Family lawyer

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Jeffrey Matthews

Family lawyer

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Samuel Collin

Family lawyer

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Vernon McCray

Unknown lawyer

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Sands McKinley

Unknown lawyer

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Rita Irvin

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Best Lawyers - Family Law, Arbitration, Mediation, Best Lawyers in America

2024

Best Lawyers - Family Law, Arbitration, Mediation, Best Lawyers in America

2023

Best Lawyers - Family Law, Arbitration, Mediation, Best Lawyers in America

2022

Best Lawyers - Family Law, Family Law Arbitration, Best Lawyers in America

2021

Women of Vision, Daily Journal of Commerce

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Best Lawyers - Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Selected Lawyer - Family Law, The Best Lawyers in America

2019

Selected Lawyer - Family Law, The Best Lawyers in America

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Risings Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Top Women Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2018

Selected Lawyer - Family Law, The Best Lawyers in America

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Washington Outstanding Young Lawyer, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2012

Accomplished & Under 40, Vancouver Business Journal

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2026 - Present

Partner/Attorney, SRS Family Law

2017 - Present

Attorney, McKean Smith

2023 - 2026

Partner/Attorney, McKean Smith

2018 - 2019

City Councilperson, City of Camas

2015 - 2017

Senior Attorney/Attorney, McKinley Irvin

2009 - 2015

Attorney at Law, Stahancyk, Kent & Hook PC

2007 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Law Office of Stephen J. Bedor

2002 - 2003

Law Clerk, Vandeberg Johnson & Gandara

Associations

2020 - Present

Downtown Camas Association

Board Member

2020 - Present

Camas Washougal Community Chest

Board Member/President for 2022-23

2020 - Present

West Columbia Gorge Humane Society

Co-President (since 2021) and Board Member

2010 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2006 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Phi Delta Phi

Member

1999 - Present

Pi Beta Phi

Member

2020 - 2021

Clark County Charter Review Commission

Elected Commissioner

2019 - 2021

100 Women Who Care Clark County

Chairperson

2018 - 2021

100 Women Who Care Clark County

Member

2017 - 2019

Family Law Executive Committee, Family Law Section, Washington State Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2019

Humane Society for Southwest Washington

Auction Committee Member/Silent Auction Committee Co-Chair

2010 - 2021

Clark County Volunteer Lawyer Program

Volunteer Attorney

Education

2006

Gonzaga University

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Washington -Seattle

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Clark County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section CLE Series

Trial Preparation for a Family Law Case

2016

Clark County Mentoring Group Monthly Seminar

How to file for (or respond to) a Motion for Temporary Orders in a Family Law Case

2016

Clark County Mentoring Group Monthly Seminar

Trial Preparation for a Family Law Case

2016

Clark County Bar Association Family Law Section Monthly CLE

Basics of Business Valuations in Divorce

Publications

2015

Clark County Bar Association Hearsay Profile: Deanna Rusch

2005

Willamette University School of Law, Sports Law Journal Major League Baseball & Drug Testing: A Legal Critique

Languages

English

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