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Kari L Hayles-Davenport

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Kari L Hayles-Davenport

3.7
10 reviews
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Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Kennewick, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Business ... +5 more

8927 W Tucannon Ave Ste A108, Kennewick, WA

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About Kari

Biography

We provide personal and proactive representation to protect your interests.

Navigating custody disputes can be difficult and emotionally trying and we're here to here to help.

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Adoption 14%

14%
Alimony 14%

14%
Business 14%

14%
Child Custody 14%

14%
Child Support 14%

14%
Family 14%

The area of family law encompasses all issues relating to family and children. This includes divorce with and without children, custody determinations, visitation schedules, child support, property divisions, legal separations, dependency and much more.

20 years

14%
Partnership 14%

14%
Other 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour

Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 19 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Tri-Cities Family Law

8927 W Tucannon Ave Ste A108, Kennewick, WA, 99336-7176

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Kari L Hayles-Davenport's Reviews

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Child Custody (3) Divorce & Separation (2) Family (1) Guardianship (1) Lawsuits & Disputes (1) Litigation (1)
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Fancy | December 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Family Law is a Dumpster Fire - TCFL Can Help You Navigate the Sh!tshow

I've been involved in family court in a High Conflict case three separate times. First, my initial separate and divorce. Later, to get the other parent to follow the parenting plan and stop withholding our child. That's when I first worked with Tri-Cities Family Law. And more recently for a modificat...ion. One thing I've learned about attorneys; they are not equipped to help with any of the emotional aspects of the court process. Although I have gotten validation from the various staff at TCFL in my particular case. As the title of my review suggests, Family Court is a dumpster fire. Unfortunately, when dealing with an ex hell bent on using the court as a means of punishment, there's not much more to do but endure. I appreciate TCFL's ability to collaborate with me on the legal issues and continue to support me in effort to preserve our children’s best interests and safety. Hopefully, future family court commissioners and judges will be educated on issues of covert abuse, the toxic parent's use of contentious litigation, and how trauma affects children. Until then, TCFL and I will continue to work to endure the family court system until we reach a resolution.

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Unprofessional and Disappointing Representation

I had a very disappointing experience with this attorney. From the beginning, I felt she did not fight for me the way I deserved, and the outcome of my case has left me with a custody schedule that I am now stuck with long term. During consultations, she would at times be tending to her own children,... which I found unprofessional and distracting. Before my retainer funds were fully depleted, she notified opposing counsel that she planned to withdraw from my case, which was premature and put me in a difficult position. Although I was able to add funds to keep her on retainer, it was clear that maintaining payment was a greater priority for her than fully representing me. I feel that I was not given fair or diligent representation, and I am now left to deal with the repercussions for the rest of my life.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Horrible Response Time, Disorganized!

I sought out Kari for a custody issue. While the outcome was in my favor, I would never recommend her or her firm. Here is why: - We met with her ONCE during our year long court battle. That was the initial intake. After that, we only met with the paralegals. - She never responded to emails or c...alls. When she did, it was much later. - She asked repeated questions. - Official court documents referenced incorrect names. One was referring to me, but instead of listing my name, she listed the name of another relative. This caused us to resubmit information to the courts. - When we finally were awarded final custody, we were asked to come in. We did, elated that it was finally over. To our dismay, we were told once again that Kari wasn't available to see us. It was another meeting with the paralegal. No congratulation, nothing from Kari. She'll take your hard earned money, and won't be in contact. If you're wondering how we won: most of it was a landslide, considering the other parties weren't willing to fight as hard as we did - most of it on our own.

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Brandon Holt

Family lawyer | May 01

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"Kari really cares about her clients are is very well prepared in court. I endorse this lawyer."

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Family lawyer | Mar 14

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2008

Gene Schuster Award for Outstanding Service, Benton-Franklin Legal Aid Society

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Managing Partner, Tri-Cities Family Law

1900 - Present

Member, Tri-Cities Family Law

2010 - 2019

Managing Partner, Law Office of Kari L. Hayles-Davenport, PLLC

2006 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Hames, Anderson & Whitlow, PS

Associations

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Benton Franklin County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

2006

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Washington State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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