Ingrid R Zerpa Malca

Ingrid R Zerpa Malca

also known as Ingrid Zerpa

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 9 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family, Domestic Violence
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Reason: Government Attorney

About Ingrid

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 25%

Divorce, legal separation, custody disputes, child support disputes, and others.

25%
Domestic Violence 15%

Domestic violence protection orders (DVPO). Sexual Assault Protection Orders (SAPO).

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 9 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2016

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Ingrid R Zerpa Malca's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Erica | May 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing

Ingrid Zerpa helped me immensely in two cases. One was a very serious DV situation and she showed me how to present the truth. This vindicated me and got me the protection needed-now for 50 years. She also helped me in my dissolution offer and getting the paperwork together to understand the process.... I’ve spent many hours with her and she has been what I needed, always. I only wish she did private practice still as there is more to be done. Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | May 9, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Compassionate and knowledgeable

I met with Ingrid for a single session and I was thoroughly impressed. Her compassion is clear from the first handshake. She had already done a little research between our initial call, and the meeting. She is knowledgeable about family law, and is honest about the other areas of law that she is not ...familiar with. She thought that I didn’t need more assistance right now, and told me when in the future that I would likely need a lawyer. She didn’t try to extend the appointment longer than necessary, and I would trust her to litigate for me in the future. What she covered in 20 minutes was quite a lot, and I now feel much better about my situation, and the possible outcomes.

Posted by Camille | November 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incredibly helpful

I tried handling my divorce on my own. With fighting my ex wife and her lawyer I felt like my hands were tied and didn't know what else to do. A friend recommeneded Ingrid to me and as soon as I brought her my case she was dealing with my ex-wife and her lawyer by the next day. It was a huge weight l...ifted off my shoulders when she took my case. She was friendly every time we spoke and promp with returning emails and phone calls. She always gave me good and sound advice and was promp with all of the processing. Her friendly and professional demeanor kept me calm and certain everything would be okay with such a stressful situation. I would highly recommend Ingrid to anyone who asks.

Posted by Zack | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Zack H

Ingrid is a very professional and personal attorney. I was lucky enough to have had her represent me in my family law case. She was honest and realistic with me the entire time I was trying to remove myself and my son from a domestic violence situation safely. At times I would get frustrated and feel... defeated. She was always there to reassure me of the process and laws surrounding the process. Unfortunately the family law system seems outdated, bias and not very well maintained. With odds stacked against me being a male Ingrid faught tooth and nail to ensure I got time I deserved with my child. What I appreciated the most about Ingrid is that she put me in my place when I needed it and wasn’t afraid to be honest with me making me understand when it’s time to fight and when it’s time to settle or take what we have. She didn’t Nickle and dime me at all. Not only did I hire an attorney but I gained a friend. You won’t regret her representation in the Thurston County family court.

Posted by Greg | July 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent service

When I needed some legal advice in a family law matter, I was referred to Ascher/Dento by a friend of my Son. I spoke with Ingrid and right away knew that she was caring, professional, and had my best interest at heart. Ingrid stayed with me for over a year on my case and was a tremendous help with w...hat I needed to accomplish. I would recommend Ingrid and her staff to anyone with a family law situation.

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Ingrid R Zerpa Malca's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeremiah Styles

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ingrid is a dynamic, hard working advocate. She is kind, but also tough."

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Angelina Petrosyan

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ingrid is extremely knowledgeable, hardworking, and professional attorney. She fights fiercely for her clients while still maintaining strong relationships with opposing counsel. I would highly recommend Ingrid."

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Katrina Otto

Unknown lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ingrid is an incredible advocate. After working with her on a few cases, Ingrid has shown a great balance of being aggressive for her clients, while still treating her opponent with the utmost respect and professionalism. I highly endorse Ingrid."

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Adam Paczkowski

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ingrid is hands down, one of the best up and coming family law attorneys in the South Sound. She is always my first recommendation when asked if I know a good family law attorney. Ingrid works passionately on her clients behalf in obtaining the best possible outcome. She is honest and a straight shooter in how she manages her cases; she avoids making unnecessary and costly court appearances and understands that skyrocketing legal costs are valid concerns of her clients and acts appropriately."

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Bonnie Aslagson

Unknown lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ingrid is someone who truly cares about her clients, her colleagues, and her community. She is compassionate and is always happy to be of help to others. Any time I’ve come to her with a question she is willing to offer her expertise, and if she doesn’t know the answer, she goes above and beyond to help find someone who does. She is committed to her community and shows it through regular volunteer work."

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Anne Dorshimer

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse Ingrid. She is smart, thorough, knows family law exceptionally well, is fluent in Spanish, and has a great reputation in the community— clients love her work and attorneys respect her great ethics and attitude. We have worked together at a pro bono legal clinic several times, and she has always provided great advice and service to the clients. I have referred a family law client to her in the past, who received excellent legal service from her, and I will continue to refer clients to her for the foreseeable future because any client who is lucky enough to be represented by Ingrid is in very good hands."

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Jessica Shen

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ingrid is not only a great advocate who is on top of her cases and makes sure that all the bases are covered, but she is also honest in her evaluation of cases when conveying the options available and how likely she believes they will succeed. Ingrid cares about her clients and fights for the best outcome for them."

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Michael Dewitt

Family lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ingrid is the consummate professional and not only an advocate for her clients, but also a counselor and adviser. Her clients understand what her expectations are, and she gives them a clearly outlined plan, even in complex situations. She truly cares for her clients and takes great pride her in work. She is a credit to our profession and a valuable resource for our community."

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Randy Trick

Family lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ingrid Zerpa is a caring and qualified family law attorney. I know that she has successfully brought families together through adoptions, and has helped families navigate the difficult areas of family law that come with divorce and parenting plans. She has a great relationship with our local court and works diligently to present her clients' cases strongly. I highly endorse her and her staff."

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David Ly

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Ingrid since our first year of law school. She is very bright, ambitious, and hard working. Currently, she is at a family law firm that does ONLY family law, so I go to her for all of my family law questions as she is my family law guru! From the client's perspective, she is very down to earth and approachable. I would recommend and endorse Ingrid Zerpa for all family law cases!"

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Melissa Denton

Family lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Even before she came to work at Ascher & Denton in 2016, Ingrid had a passion for helping families and people in need. She has shown herself to have great compassion and wisdom in learning family law quickly and working with clients well. I am grateful to work with her and recommend her as a family law attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney at Law, DeWitt Law, PLLC

2016 - 2018

Attorney at Law, Ascher & Denton, PLLC

2015 - 2015

Rule 9, STAR Project

2015 - 2015

Legal Extern, The Defender Association Seattle - Dependency Division

2015 - 2015

Legal Volunteer, Northwest Justice Project

2014 - 2014

Foreclosure Prevention Unit (FPU), Northwest Justice Project

2014 - 2014

Foreclosure Consequences Advocacy Team (FCAT), Northwest Justice Project

2014 - 2015

Legal Intern, Legal Action Center

Associations

2018 - Present

TCBA Young Lawyer Section Chair

Chair

2017 - Present

Latina/o Bar Association of Washington

Attorney Member

2017 - Present

Thurston County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2016 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2015

Latinx Law Student Association

Secretary

2012 - 2015

Latinx Law Student Association

Member

Education

2018

Thurston County

Guardian Ad Litem Training

2017

Dispute Resolution Center

40 Hour Mediation Training - Mediator

2015

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

San Francisco State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs), After Blazina-Best Practices Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs) - Moderator

2014

Social Justice Monday - Seattle University School of Law

No Closure on Foreclosure: The Crisis Isn't Over

Publications

2015

Alliance for Equal Justic - Blog Legal Financial Obligations, After Blazina - Blog

Languages

Spanish

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