Clayton Lee Spencer

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Clayton Lee Spencer

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31 reviews
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Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 32 years

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

303 East 16th Street, Vancouver, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Clayton

Biography

Your Personal Family Law Attorney!

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 35%

35%
Divorce and Separation 30%

30%
Child Custody 20%

20%
Child Support 10%

10%
Criminal Defense 5%

Restraining orders, no-contact orders, pertaining to Family Law

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 32 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 27 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1998

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

SPENCER LAW PLLC

303 East 16th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98663

spencerlawpllc.com/

Clayton Lee Spencer's Reviews

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Posted by Judith P. | June 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommended!

I am extremely grateful to have had Clayton in my corner during this ordeal. His advice and guidance were spot on throughout the entire case. He was diligent in answering my many questions and realistic about what the possible outcomes. Clayton is an intelligent, talented and hard working.

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2016 | Child Custody

Knowledgable and Direct

I had an initial consultation with Mr. Spencer, and circumstances dictated that I did not need to retain his services after all. However, I will say that i came away from the meeting, with a thorough understanding of my case, and the process the courts would take. His demeanor is direct, without bein...g condescending, and I feel he would have been just the advocate I would have needed in a child custody battle. Mr. Spencer didn't tell me what I wanted to hear, or what he thought I wanted to hear, but he told me what I needed to hear. It was this kind of honesty that had me ready to hire him, had I needed to make that decision.

Posted by W.C. | February 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Worth Every Penny!

From the moment I hired Clayton, he has been and remains my steadfast advocate. Over the past five years, I have had three (two family and one criminal) cases, in all three courts (District, Superior, and Appellate) requiring his counsel and representation. Custody, restraining orders, no-contact... orders, family support, child support, community property, dividing assets and liabilities, conflict/resolution, motions, hearings... OH MY! Marital dis-entanglement and/or an adversarial divorce (however you put it) can be and IS emotionally, physically, and financially exhausting! Clayton understands the sacred trust reposed in him, and he earns and keeps that trust with every email, phone call, and face-to-face. He is honest and forthwith, explaining the worst case scenario up front and delivering the best case scenario in the court room (if your case happens to go to trial). Clayton will represent you and get you the BEST possible outcome --> regardless of your innocence or guilt. He knows his way around the courtroom and commands attention through his legal expertise AND experience, and his fluid communicative style. He has a PHENOMENAL courtroom presense! In fact, I would go to court (even when I wasn't required to be there) and sit in the back just to watch him in action! Facing legal challenges and the courts is NO place to be alone, as the outcome of ANY legal proceeding can have a serious impact on you for years to come. I highly recommend discussing your legal needs, issues, and/or questions with Clayton. You will NOT be disappointed! Hands down, he is the best investment I have made in me - he is my lawyer for life!

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Judge Pro Tem, Clark County Superior Court

1998 - Present

Partner, Spencer and Sundstrom, PLLC

2007 - 2012

City Attorney, City of Ridgefield

1998 - 2008

Prosecuting Attorney, Battle Ground Municipal Court

Associations

Clark County Bar Association

Member

Education

1993

Northwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Western Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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