Elizabeth Annaliese Arwood

Elizabeth Annaliese Arwood

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 15 years

Juvenile law Lawyer at Vancouver, WA
Practice Areas: Juvenile, Family, Criminal Defense, Business

1101 Broadway St., Suite 250, Vancouver, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 14 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 15 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Arwood & Blum, PLLC

1101 Broadway St., Suite 250, Vancouver, WA, 98660

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Elizabeth Annaliese Arwood's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional lawyer

I hired Elizabeth Arwood to review some business contracts. She was punctual, clear in her communication about costs, thorough in her review, and exhibited a top-notch professional demeanor throughout the several months of work. I highly recommend her and the staff at Arwood-Blum.

Elizabeth Arwood

Replied last May 4, 2021

Thank you so much! We appreciate this review and your business.

Posted by Lorette | February 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Vacating record

I wanted to just say thank you so much to Elizabeth Arwood for vacating my record. She was very professional and kept in touch with me through the whole process. She was successful at vacating my record:) in such little time! I also want to thank her Paralegal Sarah Stewart for also keeping touch wi...th me and answering any question I had at anytime given time:) Thank you Sarah! You are very, very, professional! I would not ever hesitate to go back to Mrs. Arwood. I would recommend her to anybody that needs help. Five star all the way!! Sincerely, Lorette

Posted by Katie | February 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional & Very Curteous

She was fantastic. Had to hire her from out of state and was leary but so pleasantly surprised. Both she and her assistant were so kind and easy to work with and had my matter resolved quickly. Grateful to have found her! Highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2014

Brilliant and Wonderful

It is true what every one says and from my own past experience, I too know it to be true - it is important to find a good lawyer. So this time, I interviewed many lawyers, and Elizabeth was the clear stand out, and the clear choice. I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN HAPPIER WITH HER REPRESENTATION. Sh...e is highly organized, very hard-working and an excellent communicator. She will put in long hours on your behalf and launch a well researched, multi-point approach of innovative and effective strategies. She was by far the best part of the unfortunate situation in which I found myself. She some how offers very aggressive representation without at all being aggressive or overblown or full of hot air in any way (like some other lawyers I interviewed). Like I said, interview some lawyers, and if Elizabeth is in the mix, you will see that she is equipped, skilled and best suited for the task at hand. She has technical saavy and an overall effective facility that when coupled with her extremely high level of organization, renders results brilliantly and quickly. She will simply be dedicated to achieving the best results that the situation can render. She is brilliant and she could not be easier or better to work with. Consider yourself lucky to be reading this now and finding Elizabeth ! Like her other past client reviewed- I too agree - she is perfect in every way. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you Elizabeth ! You are a truly wonderful person and a brilliant lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | September 1, 2013

Lawyer Review

When my son's counselor recommended that I start legal proceedings to protect him, I had the difficult task of finding the right family law attorney. I met with several lawyers and usually left their office feeling unnerved and upset, or disgusted and frankly creeped out. I had started to think tha...t most lawyers were that way and I would have to settle for one of them. But then I met Elizabeth. She was the first family law attorney who seemed to care about my son. She took the time to learn about the case which is invaluable in the courtroom. I wish I had found her sooner before starting to file court paperwork by myself which was not a good idea, and I would not recommend doing. If you are looking for a good lawyer all around, call Elizabeth.

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Elizabeth Annaliese Arwood's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Terry

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Calli Hisey

Family lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elizabeth is a standout attorney in the community. I am happy to say that I have worked with her, and her integrity and talent are impressive. Not to mention her determination and kindness. She is an excellent attorney, and I highly endorse her."

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Stefanie Ellis

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Elizabeth on the Family Law Section and Young Lawyers Board, and have had her appointed as a Guardian Ad Litem on one of my cases. Elizabeth is brilliant, approachable and well respected in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bjorn Hess

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Blum

Family lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Carla Lord

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Pops

Juvenile law lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It takes a certain kind of lawyer to handle juvenile law, and Elizabeth is the best of that certain kind."

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Cory Wood

Business lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Baird

Business lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Friend

"I enthusiastically give my endorsement for Ms. Arwood. I have known Elizabeth for about 3 years since we were in law school together. She is attentive, detail oriented, and driven. She produces exceptional work and is devoted to her clients and her practice. I would hire Elizabeth without reservation."

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Cory Wood

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

N/A

CALI Award for highest grade in Constitutional Law II, CALI

N/A

CALI Award for highest Grade Legal Research & Writing IV, CALI

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney/Member, Arwood & Blum, PLLC

2011 - 2017

Attorney/Owner, Arwood Law, PLLC

2011 - 2011

Judicial Law Clerk, Clark County Superior Court

2010 - 2010

Rule 9 Intern, Juvenile Division, Spokane County Public Defender

2009 - 2009

Extern, Court Of Appeals, State Of Washington, Division III

Associations

2015 - Present

Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Vice President

2013 - Present

Washington Women Lawyers

2013 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2013 - Present

Washington Defender Association

2013 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2012 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

2012 - Present

Clark County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2011 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

2010 - Present

Oregon State Bar

2015 - 2016

Clark County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Vice President

2014 - 2015

Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyer Setction

Immediate Past President

2014 - 2015

Clark County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Secretary

2013 - 2014

Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

President

2012 - 2013

Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Treasurer

2010 - 2011

Multnomah County Bar Association

Education

2010

Gonzaga University School of Law

J.D., magna cum laude

2010

Gonzaga University

MBA with Beta Gamma Sigma honors

N/A

University of Oregon

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Family Law Section Monthly Meeting

Title 26 Guardian Ad Litem Cases

Publications

2015

Clark County Bar Association May Family Law Section Update, Hearsay

2015

Clark County Bar Association February Family Law Section Update, Hearsay

2014

Clark County Bar Association November Family Law Section Update, Hearsay

2014

Clark County Bar Association June Young Lawyer Section Update, Hearsay

2008

International Terrorism and Threats to Security: Managerial and Organizational Challenges A U.S. Analysis of Terrorism

2007

Association on Empoyment Practices and Principles Conference Proceedings Servant Teaching and Managing Stakeholder Relationships

Languages

English

Activity

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