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Elizabeth is an experienced attorney and serves clients in the areas of family law, juvenile law, and criminal defense. Within the area of family law, she has assisted clients with parenting and child support, parentage, nonparental custody, dissolution and modification cases. Within juvenile law, Elizabeth has experience with Becca Bill issues (Truancy, At Risk Youth, and Children In Need of Services), representation of youth in juvenile dependency proceedings, and juvenile offender matters. She has experience in criminal matters including domestic violence, assault, DUI, MIP, violations of the Vancouver Municipal Code, unlawful camping, trespass, disorderly conduct, animal cruelty, and others, including entering clients into diversion, deferred sentences, and representing clients on probation violations. Elizabeth particularly enjoys advocating for clients at trial. However, she is also a trained Collaborative Practice attorney and assists clients in the process that will best suit client's needs.
Elizabeth graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law magna cum laude. During law school, Elizabeth also earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration, with Beta Gamma Sigma honors. During school, Elizabeth worked as a graduate fellow and assisted two business school professors with research and scholarship. She co-authored published articles on the topics of international terrorism and its impact on organizations and management; and servant teaching and its use in managing stakeholder relationships.
During law school, Elizabeth interned at the Spokane County Public Defender in the juvenile division. This internship helped Elizabeth realize that she wanted to devote her career to juvenile law and child related issues, and also to criminal defense. At the Public Defender, as a Rule 9 limited license intern, Elizabeth represented juveniles on Becca Bill issues including At Risk Youth, Children in Need of Services, and Truancy. Elizabeth assisted with offender and dependency matters. Also during law school, Elizabeth externed at the Washington State Court of Appeals.
After law school, Elizabeth served as a law clerk for the Clark County Superior Court, where she gained knowledge and experience in criminal and civil matters. Elizabeth enjoyed helping weekly with Drug Court.
Elizabeth is active with the Clark County Young Lawyers Section and currently serves as the Vice President. She has previously served as Immediate Past President, President, and Treasurer. She is also a member of the Clark County Bar Association Family Law Section, and currently serves the organization as Vice President. She previously served as the Family Law Section Secretary.
Elizabeth grew up in NE Portland and returned to the Portland area after law school. Elizabeth enjoys yoga and her Schnoodle dog "Sugar." Depending on the day, you may meet Sugar at Elizabeth's office.
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Acquired: 2011
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1101 Broadway St., Suite 250, Vancouver, WA, 98660
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Posted by anonymous | May 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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.
Thank you so much! We appreciate this review and your business.
Posted by Lorette | February 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Katie | February 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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
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...
Posted by anonymous | September 1, 2013
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...
"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."
"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."
"It takes a certain kind of lawyer to handle juvenile law, and Elizabeth is the best of that certain kind."
"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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2014
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
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CALI Award for highest grade in Constitutional Law II, CALI
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CALI Award for highest Grade Legal Research & Writing IV, CALI
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
2015 - Present
Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionVice 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 SectionVice President
2014 - 2015
Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyer SetctionImmediate Past President
2014 - 2015
Clark County Bar Association, Family Law SectionSecretary
2013 - 2014
Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionPresident
2012 - 2013
Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionTreasurer
2010 - 2011
Multnomah County Bar Association
2010
J.D., magna cum laude
2010
MBA with Beta Gamma Sigma honors
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Title 26 Guardian Ad Litem Cases
2015
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