Jennifer LaCoste

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Jennifer LaCoste

also known as Jennifer T. LaCoste

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Kennewick, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family, Child Support

2062 North Steptoe Street, Kennewick, WA

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About Jennifer

Biography

Client focused for excellence in modern family law in Tri-Cities. Call 509-412-3622

Client focused for excellence in modern family law in Tri-Cities. Call 509-412-3622

Client focused for excellence in modern family law in Tri-Cities. Call 509-412-3622

Client focused for excellence in modern family law in Tri-Cities. Call 509-412-3622

Client focused for excellence in modern family law in Tri-Cities. Call 509-412-3622

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

40%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Family 20%

20%
Child Support 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021
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+ 6

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 11 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

LaCoste Law, PLLC

2062 North Steptoe Street, Kennewick, WA, 99336

lacostefamilylaw.com/

Online Presence

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Jennifer LaCoste's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

103 Client Reviews

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Showing 16 - 20 of 20 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Alma | May 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Alma Carrillo

I contacted Ashby Law with what I thought was a difficult and scary case for me. The second I walked in for a consultation I was welcomed with open arms. I can't begin to express the warmth, the dedication, and the love this firm has for their clients. This made me hire them the same day I had my con...sultation. Jennifer LaCoste and her paralegal Anita Rought have been handling my case. Considering how scared I was to begin my process with my custody case, these two amazing gals have made me feel at such ease. They have handled my case very well and have gone above and beyond for me. Both Jennifer and Anita, have exceeded my expectations. They are very dedicated and have listened to all my needs and wants. They have taken all my feelings into consideration. I know that with these two by my side, I will most likely get the outcome I am looking for. If you want your case to be handled with care and dedication, these two are the ones you need to hire. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

Jennifer LaCoste

Replied last May 09, 2016

Thank you Alma for this kind and thoughtful review. Anita and I are so pleased that we could help. Thank you for making our day with this review!

Posted by Alyssa | May 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Ease of mind

I had came to Jennifer Lacoste in a frantic mind set, being served court papers and being of young age I had no idea what to do, Jennifer stepped in graciously and went above and beyond for me, always reassuring me that everything would be okay and handled in the best way possible. Unfortunately, all... sorts of curve balls had came up but Jennifer gave me many options to choose from and helped me narrow down the best one. As well as me always emailing her with very specific questions and concerns Jennifer replied back in a timely matter and again gave me assurance everything would be okay and get handled as soon as possible. Jennifer being the amazing attorney she is explained every court detail in specifics to me and even explained the most cost efficient method to undergo, I couldn't thank her enough for her effort and for taking on my case, I would absolutely recommend her to anyone in need of an attorney for cases dealing with child custody and parenting plans.

Jennifer LaCoste

Replied last May 02, 2016

Thank you Alyssa, this review made our day! I appreciate your taking the time to write this thoughtful review.

Posted by Mike | April 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child Custody and Support

Jennifer LaCoste along with support from Paralegal, Zulema Cornejo put together an outstanding strategic plan in a very short period of time to represent my Daughter and us in defending against an unusual an unexpected no contact and temporary custody order. There was little time to prepare for the ...mandatory hearing. They did an outstanding job of organizing the facts and information we provided, preparing the depositions and reviewing them with us thoroughly in time to meet all the deadlines. They help us deal with the emotional impacts of this in addition to all the Legal aspects. Jennifer did an exceptional job in presenting our case to the Judge at the hearing. The strategy and defense was very successful!

Jennifer LaCoste

Replied last April 22, 2016

Thank you Mike, for this review. Your thoughtful words mean a lot to us and we are happy to help.

Posted by Jose | February 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Fantastic!

When searching for a law firm to represent me in a case regarding custody of my son; I found this firm. More importantly I met Jennifer LaCoste. She is very professional, considerate, knowledgeable and surprised me with her ability to handle a very tumultuous case with grace and find a solution that ...left everyone happy. I would highly recommend anyone to seek legal help from Jennifer. She is absolutely Fantastic! One of he many perks of having Jennifer as your lawyer is her paralegal Zulema. She keeps me on track with emails, calls, meetings, etc. More importantly she is there to help and answer many of the sporadic questions that would pop up in my head while dealing with my particular case. I could not be happier to have met, and be represented by Jennifer LaCoste and her paralegal Zulema.

Jennifer LaCoste

Replied last February 11, 2016

Thank you Jose! I appreciate you taking the time to send us such wonderful words! You made our day!

Posted by Tom | March 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Terrible, Terrible, Terrible.....

Terrible, Terrible, Terrible. Those three words sum up our experience with Lacoste Law pllc. Back in October of 2020 we needed legal representation in the Tri-Cities area to handle a divorce. We reviewed several firms in the area and decided on the Lacoste Law firm. In our first call to the firm... we asked to speak to the principal, Jennifer LaCoste. She was on vacation at that time so we spoke to one of her assistants. We were assured a return phone call from Ms LaCoste the following week with a fee estimate for the complete divorce. The following week we did get a call back, not from Ms. LaCoste, but from her assistant. The assistant assured us that they could readily handle this matter and advised the retainer necessary would be several thousand dollars. We retained the LaCoste law firm. We immediately sent off the retainer amount requested to them. From that point on it went downhill from there. Let me now say that our 36 year company presently has 6 attorneys working for us, from handling Federal cases, to class actions, to real estate acquisitions. Our company spends a quarter of a million dollars a year on legal counsel. We know how the legal system works and know what to expect from a legal practitioner. Thankfully, our 6 attorneys are dramatically superior to the LaCoste Law firm. Once the LaCoste Law firm received our retainer we basically quit hearing from them. We have been left in the dark for the last six months. In fact, there has been absolutely no communication from LaCoste since before Christmas of 2020. Last year when we did call Lacoste it was pointed out to us that our phone calls will cause additional legal charges. When we asked the firm if they were going to negotiate the child support portion of the divorce they advised that would be several thousand dollars extra! I am so sorry that I retained an incompetent, uncommunicative, and greedy firm that only cares about what they can charge additional fees for. Jennifer LaCoste would not take my call this morning so I requested a return call. Of course, that call never came. Please do not make the same mistake we made and retain LaCoste Law.....unless you want to pay to be left in the dark.

Jennifer LaCoste

Replied last March 11, 2021

Mr. Layton, I appreciate the time you took to write your thoughts about our firm, but I need to first point out that you are not, nor have you ever been a client; and unfortunately, secondhand information is often not the entire truth. What is true however, is that most of what you have stated appears to be based on misinformation, as opposed to facts. Secondly, as much as I would like to be able to go point by point and refute your claims, we have an ethical obligation to our client. You mentioned that you work with attorneys, so I can imagine that you understand attorney/client confidentiality. What I will share, is that your statements do not match my knowledge of what has in fact, transpired. In closing, I am going to let the glowing reviews that we regularly receive speak for us. I truly am sorry that you feel this way, but as John Lydgate once put it: "You can't please all the people, all the time." Sometimes even despite our greatest efforts.

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Jennifer LaCoste's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ceth Hickey

Family lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Lacoste is always composed, professional, and diligent in her work as a family law attorney. She is compassionate to her clients, always seeking the best outcome for them. Further, she sees clients as people who need her help, not as customers."

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Joshua Wheeler

Family lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Jennifer for many years, and I've watched her become the attorney she is today - smart and tough, but with compassion for her clients. That's really what one should want in a family law attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jarrod Hays

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jennifer is a hard working, effective advocate for her clients. She provides valuable advice and counsel to those she represents, and is an excellent attorney."

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LeeAnn Holt

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am happy to endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is intelligent and caring. She takes great care with her client's cases, such that I would not hesitate to recommend her services to my own family or friends."

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Kevin Richardson

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is a great mix of high level legal intelligence and real life pragmatic problem solving ability. She is uniquely suited to help her clients get excellent results."

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Matthew Kaminski

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I'll just say, I'm glad she works for us (Ashby Law). There is no one in the Tri-Cities whom I'd rather have on my side at trial. Jenn does not back down and zealously represents her clients."

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Robert Taylor-Manning

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer is one of Benton-Franklin Counties leading practitioners. It's obvious how much respect she commands from the local bench and bar. What is less obvious is how much she gives back to the bar and the community in service. A first rate attorney and person."

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Brandon Holt

Family lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sara Herr-Waldroup

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer is committed to her work in family law and to her clients. She is highly motivated and advocates well, having had excellent trial and collaborative law training. I highly endorse Jennifer LaCoste."

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Tonilynn Savage

Family lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is an excellent attorney and is extremely dedicated to her clients. She has extensive family law experience and truly enjoys her career. She never fails to take the time to answer questions. She is available not only to her clients but also her colleagues. Jennifer is professional and knowledgeable and I am proud to endorse her."

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Danielle Davis

Family lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is an amazingly well-prepared, passionate, and intelligent attorney. She is strong, confident, and poised in the courtroom and for her clients. I have no hesitation in endorsing Jennifer as an excellent Family Law attorney."

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Asa LaMusga

Child custody lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked against Ms. LaCoste on two child custody matters, and in each case we worked under difficult circumstances but managed to productively reach resolution. She is a staunch advocate for her clients, but I also found her to be very approachable and reasonable. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michelle Hull

Family lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer is an amazing lawyer who cares deeply about her clients. She is a competent and skilled attorney!"

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Danielle Paradis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Other

"Jennifer is a skilled legal professional. She is a great advocate for her clients."

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Jared Paulsen

Family lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am impressed with Jennifer's work ethic and drive to achieve her client's goals. I endorse this lawyer."

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Katherine Brandt

Family lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is intelligent, hard working, organized, and compassionate."

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Zachary Ashby

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jennifer is thorough and relentless in protecting her client's interests. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Peitersen

Family lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mathew Purcell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jennifer and I have opposed each other in a number of cases but only recently had to take a matter to Trial. It was nice to be able to work on focusing on the issues for a Trial instead of purposely delaying or frustrate the process. I believe it says something when you can respect the lawyer on the opposing side at the end of litigation; I would recommend her as counsel for family law issues."

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Angel Betancourt

Family lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She works hard for her clients. She cares about them greatly, and will do a fantastic job for them. If you want a lawyer that listens to you, works hard for you, and cares about your success, go with Jennifer."

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Kimberly Ouren

Family lawyer

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Ceth Hickey

Family lawyer

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Joshua Wheeler

Family lawyer

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Jarrod Hays

Family lawyer

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LeeAnn Holt

Family lawyer

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Kevin Richardson

Family lawyer

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Brandon Holt

Family lawyer

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Ronald Yu

Family lawyer

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Tonilynn Savage

Child custody lawyer

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Matthew Kaminski

Domestic violence lawyer

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Michelle Hull

Family lawyer

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Angel Betancourt

Immigration lawyer

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Danielle Paradis

Family lawyer

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Jared Paulsen

Family lawyer

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Katherine Brandt

Family lawyer

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Zachary Ashby

Family lawyer

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Jill Peitersen

Family lawyer

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Mark Bunch

Social Security & Disability lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Best Divorce Lawyers in Kennewick, Expertise

2020

Client Choice Award, AVVO

2020

Family Law "10 Best Attorney" Selection for Washington, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

Client Choice Award, Avvo

2019

Family Law "10 Best Attorney" Selection for Washington, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Client Choice Award, Avvo

2018

Family Law "10 Best Attorney" Selection for Washington, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Client Choice Award, Avvo

2017

Top 10 Family Law Award, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2016

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Collaborative Law Training Completion, Seattle Collaborative Law Training Group

2016

Trial Advocacy Skills Intensive Training Completion, National Institute for Trial Advocacy

2016

Client Choice Award, Avvo

2015

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2014

CALI Excellence for the Future Award For Estate Planning, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

2014

Dean's Academic Honor List, Gonzaga University School of Law

2014

CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Advanced Legal Research, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

2007

Kenner Scholarship for International Studies - China 2007, Kenner Scholar for International Studies

2006

Friedman Scholar, Friedman Scholarship Fund

2006

Deans Academic Honor List, Carnegie-Mellon University

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney/Owner, LaCoste Law PLLC

2018 - 2018

Managing Attorney - Kennewick Office, Ashby Law PLLC

2015 - 2018

Attorney, Ashby Law PLLC

2014 - 2014

Rule 9 Clinical Intern, University Legal Assistance, Gonzaga Law School

2014 - 2015

Law Clerk, Ashby Law PLLC

Associations

2015 - Present

Benton/ Franklin County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Washington State Bar Association Family Law Section

Member

2015 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Rotary International

Member

2015 - Present

Rotary International

Board Member

2018 - 2018

Youth and Justice Forum Board of Trustees

Board Member

2018 - 2019

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Member

2018 - 2019

Rotary International

President

2017 - 2018

Rotary International

President-Elect

2017 - 2018

CPW Collaborative Professionals Annual Conference Committee

Committee Member

2017 - 2018

Rotary International

Membership Committee Member for District No. 5080

2017 - 2019

Benton Franklin County Bar Association

Trustee

2016 - 2018

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2015 - 2017

Rotary International

Foundation Officer

2015 - 2018

Benton Franklin County Bar Association

Board Member

2015 - 2017

Benton Franklin County Bar Association

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

In re the Marriage of Lott

Court of Appeals Decision in Our favor.

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Education

2014

Gonzaga University School of Law

Juris Doctor

2008

Carnegie-Mellon University

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Richland Riverside Rotary Club Meeting

Richland Riverside Rotary Club 2018-2019 Goals

2018

Richland Riverside Rotary Club Meeting

Rotary President-Elect Training on Leadership, Membership and Updates

2017

Collaborative Law and Financial Planning CLE

Collaborative Law and Financial Planning

2016

Rotary International

Contributions to Rotary and the Community

2016

Rotary International

Contributions to Rotary and the Community

2015

CLE

Updates in Modern Family Law

Languages

English

Mandarin

Cantonese

Spanish

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