About Mr. Joseph B

Mr. Joseph B Wolfley followed an uncommon path to the law. He began in music and language, then moved into legal study. His academic record shows wide intellectual curiosity and a steady climb from the arts into the courtroom.

He earned a J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2011. Before law school he completed an M.A. in Musicology at Northwestern University in 2004. He also holds a B.A. in Percussion Performance and French from Brigham Young University–Idaho, awarded in 2003. Those degrees frame a background as much analytical as creative.

After finishing law school, he established his practice in Washington. He is admitted to practice in the state and conducts his work from a local office. Over time he has applied the discipline of formal musical training to the procedural demands of legal practice.

Colleagues describe his approach as methodical. He pays attention to timing, structure and detail. Those traits reflect both his musical training and the habits formed in legal education. He combines careful preparation with clear written work and an eye for chronology in case development.

His professional life centers on his work at WOLFLEY & WOLFLEY, PS. There he handles a range of matters that come before Washington courts and administrative bodies. The record does not emphasize any single specialty; instead it shows consistent handling of issues that require steady litigation and courtroom awareness.

Outside of formal practice, his academic background suggests an interest in cultural and intellectual pursuits. He has navigated transitions between different disciplines—music, language and law—which gives him a broader perspective on problems. That perspective can be useful when cases require thinking beyond usual templates.

Today he practices at WOLFLEY & WOLFLEY, PS in Washington. He is admitted to the Washington bar and works on matters brought in the state’s courts. His current practice focuses on representing clients in Washington legal matters handled through his firm.

Education

Gonzaga University School of Law

J.D. (2011) | Law

2008

Northwestern University

M.A. (2004) | Musicology

2003

Brigham Young University-Idaho

B.A. (2003) | Percussion Performance, French

1996

Languages

French (Spoken, Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

Washington

Office Locations

Main Office

 713 E. First St. Port Angeles WA 98362