Sara M Herr-Waldroup
About Sara
Biography
Sara was born in Houston, Texas before moving to Cheyenne, Wyoming where she graduated from High School. After high school, Sara moved to Seattle, Washington and began her undergraduate studies at Seattle University. Sara then moved to Spokane, continuing her undergraduate studies at Gonzaga University. While working at Gonzaga University, Sara continued pursuit of her undergraduate degree, graduating in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, minor in General Business and Concentration in Women’s Studies.
Before law school, Sara began her legal career as a paralegal to Gonzaga University’s in-house counsel. With that experience, Sara wanted to earn a law degree so she could practice law. During her time in law school at Gonzaga, Sara participated in the Spokane County Bar Association’s Divorce Advice Clinic and clerked at a Spokane firm until her graduation. Sara graduated from Gonzaga law school and gained admission to the Washington State Bar Association in June 2011. At that point, Sara began working as a law clerk at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington handling Social Security disability appeals, helping people work through the difficult channels of receiving disability benefits. After a few years of social security disability work, wanting to make a change, but continue her work in helping people in difficult times, Sara transitioned to general practice, including family law after relocating to the Tri-Cities. In May 2017, Sara joined Ashby Law and now works nearly exclusively on family law matters although she does still enjoy working on social security disability claims as well. Sara holds membership in the Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section, as well as both the eastern and western federal district courts in Washington. Sara is also a member of the Benton-Franklin Counties local bar association.
In her time away from work, Sara enjoys spending time with her husband and 4 children playing board games and camping. She also enjoys baking, golf and reading.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 14 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
Location
Gravis Law PLLC
1309 W Dean Ave, Ste 100, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Sara M Herr-Waldroup's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Do not hire her
She ran through my retainer. She doesn’t contact you back. You will end up representing yourself anyways. She dropped the ball on my contempt hearing twice, costing me thousands of dollars and I didn’t get anywhere to protect my kids. If you want someone who wants to take your money then go with her....
Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Know What You're Getting Yourself Into
If you want an attorney that loves to collect money from you while putting in the minimum effort for you - Go with Sara If your a father going through a divorce and a child custody battle and never want to see your kid again -Go with Sara If you want someone that you spent $10,000 to repre...
Sara Herr-Waldroup
Replied last January 13, 2021We strive to represent our clients with the highest standards and we apologize you did not have a positive experience. We would be more than happy to talk to you about this and to address your comments so we can collectively figure out a solution, please feel free to call me at (509) 252-8435.
Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Sara was very knowledgable and friendly.
Sara was professional, and I could sense a real caring for her clients. I would recommend her to my friends. Linda O. was very helpful as well.
Posted by Kim | January 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Class will always win!
I had a bit of a rough start at ashby law I have to admit, but Sara Herr-Waldroup really turned things around for me. She believed in me getting my daughter back and really fought for it. This to me is what makes her such a great lawyer.
Posted by Estrella | September 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Left Us High and Dry
We really wanted to like Sara, but the bottom line is that we spent over $11,000 in attorney fees for a basic probate case, and we never even reached mediation. She left Clearwater Law Group (the firm she was with when we hired her) for Ashby and had verbally agreed to finish our case with her at her...
Sara M Herr-Waldroup's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sara is a kind, compassionate, and ethical attorney who cares about her clients."
"Sara is an excellent and caring attorney. I recommend her wholeheartedly."
"Sara was a pleasure to deal with when we were working on cases together. She was reasonable, well prepared and efficient. She was a firm but honest advocate for her clients and as an opposing counsel she always handled matters professionally and promptly. I have no concerns recommending my Spokane referrals to her."
"Sara is a great advocate for her clients. She is willing to explore all options to obtain the best outcome for her clients. In my experience Sara has been able to utilize creative solutions which has cut down on clients costs but still provided a favorable outcome for all parties. I endorse this lawyer."
"Sara is a knowledgeable attorney who takes the time to thoroughly understand her client's goals and legal issues. Her professionalism is evident in her work as well as her communications with others."
"Sara is a great attorney. She is sharp, knowledgeable, and creatively argues cases. She is also a caring advocate for her clients. I recommend hiring her for your legal needs."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Sara as she truly cares about her clients and is a well respected attorney in the legal community."
"Sara is a strong compassionate advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Sara is an outstanding attorney. She keeps her clients fully informed, is always responsive, and she is driven to obtain good results for her clients."
"Sara is the type of attorney other attorneys go to to help solve difficult legal issues."
"Sara is a very thorough attorney who cares about her clients. I endorse and recommend this lawyer!"
"Sara is a smart and effective attorney who truly cares about her clients."
"Sara is a highly respected professional in the local legal community."
"Sara is extremely knowledgeable in regard to social security disability hearings and federal disability appeals. She presents each case in a professional manner and has earned the respect of the disability judges throughout the northwest. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I work with Sara and have seen first hand the dedication and attention to detail she puts in to each and every case she handles. She works tirelessly to advocate for her clients in Federal court, and she is incredibly knowledgeable about Social Security issues and the appeals process in Federal district court. I highly recommend Sara to any individual navigating the Social Security Disability appeals process."
"I highly endorse Sara. She is an excellent advocate."
"I endorse Sara and recommend her work. She is a great attorney who works hard and cares about getting great results for her clients."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Suspension issued in WA, 2022
updated on 03/21/2023This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2009
Cum Laude, Gonzaga University School of Law
2008
CALI - International Intellectual Property, Gonzaga University School of Law
2006
Magna Cum Laude, Gonzaga University
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, Gravis Law PLLC
2017 - 2018
Attorney, Ashby Law, PLLC
2016 - 2017
Attorney, Clearwater Law Group
2012 - 2015
Attorney, Russell & Hill, PLLC
2011 - 2011
Judicial Clerk, U.S. District Court For The Eastern District Of Washington
Associations
2018 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2017 - Present
Benton Franklin County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Federal Bar for the Eastern District of WashingtonMember
2012 - Present
Federal Bar for the Western District of WashingtonMember
2011 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Alpha Sigma LambdaMember
2005 - Present
Pi Sigma AlphaMember
2004 - Present
Alpha Sigma NuMember
Education
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Preparing for the Social Security Hearing
Languages
English
Activity
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