Top Rated Thurston County, WA Family Lawyers

In Thurston County, Washington, there are 77 family lawyers available with 462+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Thurston County Has 77 Family Attorneys with 462 Reviews

Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Lawsuits & Disputes

Bio: Roger Madison is an experienced business and family law practitioner, with over twenty years experience. An honors graduate of both Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School, Roger has the knowledge, drive and real world experience to help yo...

Rating: 6.9

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce and more

Empathetic and Determined. Answering the Difficult Questions to Make the Process less Painful. Litigation and Educating You is What I do!

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(206) 590-4665

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Family Lawyers in Thurston County, WA

Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce and more

Bio: I've practiced family law in Thurston County since 1990 and absolutely love doing it. My favorite part of this work is creatively and compassionately helping clients find a way through divorce or child custody/support issues with the least emotion...

Rating: 8.4

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Mediation

Bio: Chuck Szurszewski has been practicing family law in the Olympia area since 1978. His experience includes managing the Olympia Division of Child Support and heading up the Thurston County Prosecutor's Office Child Support Section. Chuck has been wi...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(360) 515-4258

Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Family, Child Support, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Riley’s strong desire for justice and fairness led her to the practice of law, where she strives to ensure her clients receive compassionate and meaningful representation. Prior to practicing family law, Riley represented youth and young adults at...

Rating: 6.8

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Family

Review: "Words cannot actually describe how fortunate I was to have Mrs. Summerville's representation during one of the darkest times in my life. My children and myself will forever be grateful. Not only is she a wealth of knowledge in her field, but the c..."

Rating: 7.3

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Family, DUI & DWI

Bio: Laura Murphy began her career as a prosecutor in Pierce County and quickly transferred to the Thurston CountyProsecuting Attorney's Officein her home town, Olympia. Here, she has practiced criminal and family law both as a prosecutor and a defense...

Rating: 8.7

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce and more

Justin Aanenson is the founding attorney of Truce Law, a family law firm in Seattle, Washington, that focuses on solutions, not sides. As a trained collaborative lawyer and certified mediator, he's built a firm that helps clients avoid the financi...

Rating: 9.3

Call for a consultation(206) 590-4994

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials and more

Bio: Christina Meserve has been practicing family law in Olympia since 1979. She is the only Thurston County attorney admitted as a fellow to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is one of very few divorce attorneys to be awarded the prestig...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(360) 634-4287

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Family

Bio: Family law is never just about legal issues — it’s about people, relationships, and some of the most difficult moments they’ll face. That’s why I approach every case with empathy, honesty, and a commitment to doing what’s right. I founded Waeni Ba...

Rating: 6.7

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Family, Employment & Labor, Mediation and more

Review: "Hugh McGavick was exactly who I needed for my case. I had an employment related legal situation, where my employer changed what we had originally agreed to for my retention. Originally, a bonus for my retention through a specific date was agreed t..."

Rating: 8.0

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Family, Contracts & Agreements, Estate Planning and more

Bio: A student of human society, politics, and law, Jeremey knows a lot on paper, and over the course of his legal career has gained significant experience in a number of legal practice areas. Beyond that, though, he has a lifelong interest in comparat...

Rating: 6.4

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: If you ask David Mace why he became a lawyer, he won’t give you a flashy courtroom story. Instead, he’ll tell you something simple and sincere: he wanted to help people. For David, family law is more than a career, it’s a way to guide clients thro...

Rating: 7.2

Call for a consultation(206) 905-9123

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, General Practice

Review: "Stephen was instrumental in getting my divorce done. He guided me throughout a difficult process. When things broke down, he suggested mediation and got things wrapped up that day! I highly recommend Stephen, especially to vets - he is one of us!"

Rating: 6.8

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce and more

Bio: Sart is our resident Systems Attorney, blending a sharp legal mind with a knack for optimizing processes. Growing up between Lewiston, Idaho, and Vancouver, Washington, Sart developed a curiosity for systems, whether in law, technology, or the occ...

Rating: 7.4

Call for a consultation(206) 678-0859

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Family, Native Peoples Law, Criminal Defense

Review: "In 2015 I entered into a twenty month contract for the purchase of a horse. The final payment date of August 4, 2017. March 2017 due to financial issues with my business I was going to have to sell the horse, negotiate an extension of payment, or ..."

Rating: 6.1

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Family, Contracts & Agreements, Business and more

Bio: Over thirty-seven years of proven legal and management experience and consultation in both the public and private sectors with an emphasis in state and local governments. Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex legal and organizational i...

Rating: 7.0

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Family

Review: "Bill Pope is an ethical, common-sense lawyer who has my utmost respect. He's a bulldog as an advocate for his clients and is deeply compassionate. Beyond his practice, Bill has been a force in community service for the Arts. I commend him for this..."

Rating: 9.5

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Family, Business, Employment & Labor and more

Review: "I am a well experienced Realtor. I've used Jessica for my own information and recommended her to other Brokers and clients. I've always been happy with her services."

Rating: 6.6

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Thurston County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Business, Bankruptcy and Debt, Contracts and Agreements and more

Review: "I have gone to this man a couple of times and ready to go to him again. He is fair and gives great guidance. Listens to you. He has wisdom to offer, not just knowledge. His services are one of a kind. Better than our family member who is an att..."

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