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Clayton Lee Spencer

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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

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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%

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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

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Clayton Lee Spencer's Reviews

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Child Custody (7) Divorce & Separation (6) Family (5) Lawsuits & Disputes (4) Criminal Defense (2) Child Support (1) Domestic Violence (1) Litigation (1)
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Posted by Taryn | June 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Exceptional Family Law Attorney

highly recommend Clayton for anyone looking for a family law attorney. He is incredibly knowledgeable, efficient, and skilled in handling all aspects of family law cases. From the moment I hired him, I knew I was in good hands. Clayton doesn't take any nonsense and is a force to be reckoned with... in the courtroom. His expertise and confidence are evident in all his interactions, and I felt reassured throughout the entire process. I am grateful for Clayton's dedication and professionalism in handling my case. He was always available to answer my questions and address my concerns promptly. I couldn't have asked for better advocate on my side. I am beyond satisfied with the outcome of my case and owe it all to his exceptional representation. Thank you Clayton, for your outstanding service.

Posted by Krista | July 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Recommend

Clayton has done a fantastic job finalizing my parenting plan! He talks fast (admittedly) because he has so much energy and passion for what he does and doesn’t want to waste your time. He’ very knowledgeable in family law and sets reasonable expectations whether it was what I wanted to hear or not.... He looks out for his clients best interest and the child in my case.. what I was most impressed by was after about 8 months, he returned my voicemail right away to answer my questions and spent about 15 minutes of his time giving me advice with expecting nothing in return. He is top notch!

Posted by Pamela | July 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thanks for everything! You are the best!

I came to Clayton seeking representation for my divorce. This is my first marriage and so going through a divorce was beyond anything I've ever experienced. I had no idea what to expect until I marched into the office of Clayton Spencer. First was a consultation where we met, and he informed me of th...e timeline/order of events, fees and such that I could expect. He was not pushy, he even wanted me to look into my options before committing to his help. My divorce wasn't nasty, but it wasn't simple either, and unless you have a crystal ball there is no way to know what you will need or problems that will arise. I am so happy that I had Clayton in my corner to help see me through this horrific time in my life, he navigated the uncharted waters for me and super pleased with knowledge, professionalism and understanding of my expectations. Thank you to both you and Jill for being so responsive and proactive, and diligent with my case!

Posted by Tony | February 28, 2019 | Child Custody

Great discussion - he was full of knowledge!

I called Clayton to discuss getting custody of my children from a different state. I even set an appointment. He called me the same day and we chatted for about 20 mins. He was VERY knowledgeable and explained in great detail what my options were. in the end, he suggested there was no reason to meet ...as i had just had a free consultation! I was very impressed with his professionalism and clear, detailed explanations of my situation. when i need a lawyer again, for anything divorce related, this is my guy!

Posted by john | January 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal/Family Law Representation

I highly recommend Clayton Spencer an his very professional team! As a former prosecuting attorney Clayton brings a highly valuable set of professional skills to the table. I came to Clayton by way of referral, my personal situation was one that included the need for both criminal and family law repr...esentation. On both sides of the coin Clayton offered clear insight and assertive representation. Some attorneys will sit back and string the process out and pad their own pockets, NOT with Spencer & Sundstrom. I was made aware of options, advantages, and draw backs of potential actions and outcomes. My criminal representation lasted 2 weeks, ending in a dismissal. My divorce was finalized in 94 days from filing! To those of your considering representation, do yourself a favor and call these folks first. You will be hard pressed to find ANY attorney in the area to match their level of knowledge, professionalism, or commitment.

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2026

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2014

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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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