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

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

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 Katie | September 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Amazing

Clayton is very knowledgeable and has a great plan for your case. He helped me to completely resolve my matters even before my first hearing. He will thoroughly explain the process to you and do everything he can to get you a favorable outcome. I highly recommend Clayton Spencer!

Posted by Maria | April 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

The Best

I was referred to Clayton Spencer Law Firm by another attorney who told me that Clayton is the BEST. I was having a horrific time with the attorney that I was working with and am so grateful that I terminated her and hired Clayton and Jill. Working with Clayton and Jill was night and day in comparis...on. Clayton always provided thorough explanations and he kindly laid out the pros and cons of the actions that needed to be taken each step of the way. He took the time to carefully listen to my concerns so that I never felt disregarded. He and Jill provided guidance and were empathetic and kind, yet moved the process along quickly and so, so, so, cost efficiently. A child support calculation and motion that took my previous counsel’s firm 6 weeks to complete took Jill about 20 minutes. When opposing counsel didn’t respond to requests or phone calls, as was typical, Clayton politely emailed every single day until he received a response. I felt that Clayton and Jill truly wanted what was best for me and my son, while making sure that the settlement was fair for both parties. I highly recommend this dynamic duo!

Posted by Heather | July 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child Custody Lawyer

Mr. Spencer is a honest and thorough lawyer. I hired him to represent me in a child custody case. He took me through a variety of outcomes that may occur and asked me questions so we could create the most beneficial case. When me and the other party came to an agreement on our own time, Mr. Spencer a...nd his secretary Jill helped complete the parenting plan and Jill filed the paperwork quickly. Jill was able to assist me and answer any questions I had. I will hire them again if I ever need legal help in the future.

Posted by Rianne | May 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional lawyer with integrity

As someone very new to divorce proceedings, I had many questions and concerns about the divorce process. Clayton and Jill guided me through every step with patience and integrity. My experience with Spencer Law was nothing short of exceptional. From our first interaction, I felt confident that I w...as working with people who cared about using my time and money well, keeping me informed, hearing my perspective on actions to take, being straightforward and honest with all parties involved, and doing fantastic work for me, their client. That confidence was well-placed, as Clayton, Jill, and I worked closely together to reach a very positive outcome in my divorce proceedings. I was given many opportunities to ask questions and seek clarification. I was able to enter our meetings together, as well as the court hearing and interactions with the opposing party, with confidence and calm. I believe that if I hadn't retained Spencer Law, I likely would have settled for much less than I deserved in my divorce. Thank you, Clayton and Jill, for making my divorce a positive experience that will make a difference in my life, and the lives of my kids, for many years to come. I recommend Spencer Law to any client who is ready to work as a team with their lawyer. Clayton will go above and beyond in getting your case done in a timely and effective manner. 5/5 stars (I wish I could rate them even higher)

Posted by Dani | August 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Absolute confidence and respect for this amazing attorney!

My ex blindsided me by changing our parenting plan (without serving me) as I discovered on the eve prior to a two week international vacation. I sent an email to four different attorneys offices and Clayton was the only one who called me immediately that Friday morning. He reassured me of my right...s and encouraged me to enjoy my vacation and we would team up to handle the legal situation upon my return. The other three attorneys replied to my email with vague information and request for retainer to get started. Clayton never even mentioned money on that first phone call! I liked him from that first conversation and he never disappointed throughout the process. Clayton is clear and concise with his words and extremely knowledgeable about the law. I found him to be very honest and he communicated with me every step of the process. He gave his honest assessment of things along the way and gave me the information I needed to make informed decisions in regards to my legal situation. I had worked with a local “legal assistant” on a previous matter and while she was a bit cheaper in price, so was her service. I was afraid to hire an attorney, based on a previous experience of an attorney working to seemingly create billable hours rather than come to a resolution with the case. Clayton was not this guy! In fact, I was pleasantly surprised to find his charges were very reasonable! I still have money left to go back to college and for that I am very grateful. I can’t thank him and his assistant Jill enough for handling my legal issue with such efficiency and professionalism. I felt proud and empowered to have such a strong legal representative in my corner. I hope I never need to hire an attorney again but if I do, Clayton will be the one!

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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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