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Welcome to Columbia Family Law Center. Columbia Family Law Center continues the legacy of serving families in the greater Tacoma area that began with Clement Law Center over thirty years ago. Columbia Family Law Center takes its name from two sources: Lady Columbia and Columbia River. Lady Columbia was an early symbol in the history of the United States of the principles of liberty that are a foundation of not only our great country but also a foundation in our service and representation of our clients. Columbia River, because we proudly serve clients throughout the State of Washington, just as the river flows from one end of our great state to the other. We understand that, like a river, life is always moving forward, which is why we will work diligently to help you achieve family law solutions that will improve your life today as well as downstream in the years to come.
The Attorneys of Columbia Family Law Center

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We Have The Experience You Need And Deserve

At Columbia Family Law Center, we have served families in the greater Tacoma area, the Puget Sound area, across northwest Washington and throughout Washington for more than 30 years. Our firm is also recognized and highly rated by our peers and clients. We take pride in our commendations, but even more so in the outcomes we obtain for our clients. You are important to us, and we are dedicated to protecting your best interests.

We are attorneys who provide compassionate counsel, but we are also aggressive advocates when we need to be. As trial lawyers, we will be prepared if it becomes necessary to take your legal matter to court. In addition, when mediation can provide a more appropriate solution to your issue, we can efficiently solve your legal matter without a legal battle.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Military Family Law

Why Should You Choose Us?

Family law matters are often sensitive. They require knowledgeable advocacy and honesty, and you need to know that you are choosing the right advocate for you and your family. At Columbia Family Law Center, we are family law lawyers committed to providing the following:

Personal guidance We are responsive to what our clients need when they need it. We are intimately involved in every case. We will take the time to understand your family’s individual story so that we can tailor our services to meet your needs.

Innovative strategies: You need an advocate who will work hard to achieve the results you deserve. We think outside the box and will craft creative solutions to your legal problems to help you through this difficult time efficiently.

Holistic representation To us, you and your family are more than your current legal issues. That is why we take a holistic approach to every case. Family law matters take heart, and we are caring and compassionate attorneys.

Cost-effective services Resolving legal matters can be expensive, especially when they end up in court. We will work to protect your finances and your economic future as we guide you through your legal challenges.

However, you do not have to take our word for it. Here is what our clients say about our legal services.

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