Washington residents facing domestic violence issues have access to attorneys who specialize in protective orders, restraining orders, safety planning, criminal defense for DV charges, and child custody in DV situations. The legal framework in Washington differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Superior Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern domestic violence cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for domestic violence matters in Washington is generally 3 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Superior Court, and Washington's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Washington State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on domestic violence in Washington bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right domestic violence attorney in Washington means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

For a detailed overview of how domestic violence law works in Washington — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to domestic violence law in Washington. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Stephen Brandli - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One Front St. N., Ste. D-2 Friday Harbor WA 98250
(360) 378-5544
University of Washington School of Law (2003)
Washington Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
Lennard Anthony Nahajski - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Nahajski Firm
 10900 NE Fourth Street Suiet 2300 Bellevue WA 98004-5882
(206) 621-0500
University of Oregon School of Law (1989)
English
Washington Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Faye BreitReed - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McKinley Irvin
 1111 Main Street Suite 300 Vancouver WA 98660
(360) 830-6961
Lewis & Clark Law School
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Tom Carley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Carley Legal Services
 2300 Main St Vancouver WA 98660
(360) 726-3571
Gonzaga University School of Law
English, Spanish
Bar #48342
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Nicholas Wood - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2901 Main Street, Suite 100 Vancouver WA 98663
(360) 993-4321
University of Portland (2009)
Oregon Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
Matthew R Kaminski - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Yakima Law, PLLC
 212 N Naches Ave Yakima WA 98901
(509) 903-9500
Florida A&M University College of Law (2006)
Spanish
Florida Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
Christopher D Ramsay - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Christopher D. Ramsay Lawyer PLLC
 112 W. 11th Street Suite 100 Vancouver WA 98660
(360) 694-1097
University of Idaho College of Law (1985)
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Matthew White - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
South Sound Law Group
 705 South 9th St Ste 204 Tacoma WA 98405
(253) 383-3328
California Western School of Law (2009)
English
California Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Eric Engel - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 600 University Street, Suite 1904 Seattle WA 98101
(425) 740-2053
9th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Divorce Domestic Violence
Matthew Philbrook - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Matthew Philbrook, P.S.
 300 W. 39th St. Vancouver WA 98660
(360) 695-3309
Gonzaga University (1998)
Washington Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law
John Brendan Kidd - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kidd Defense PLLC
 901 N. Adams Spokane WA 99201
(509) 290-6171
Gonzaga University School of Law (2008)
English
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
David Nelson Jolly - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of David N. Jolly
 410 Myrtle Street Mount Vernon WA 98273
(360) 336-8722
Northern Illinois University (1994)
English, French, German
Washington Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Noah Davis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
In Pacta PLLC
 33530 1st way south ste 102 federal way WA 98003
(206) 860-0178
University of Melbourne
Bar #30939
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Civil Rights
Lance Rodman Fryrear - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Lance Fryrear
 19401 40th Ave. W. Suite 340 Lynnwood WA 98036
(425) 670-9090
University of Washington School of Law (1995)
English
Washington Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Stephen Jackson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Stephen Jackson Law, PLLC
 1303 Commercial Street Suite 4 Bellingham WA 98225
(360) 386-2803
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law (2012)
English
United States District Court, Western Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Communications & Internet Law Criminal Law
Emily M. Gause - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gause Law Offices PLLC
 631 Strander Blvd Suite G Tukwila WA 98188
(206) 660-8775
Seattle University School of Law (2008)
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Emily Beschen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Emily C. Beschen
 103 East Holly Street Bellingham WA 98225
(360) 734-3448
Lewis & Clark Law School (2007)
English
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Domestic Violence
James B. Feldman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
James B. Feldman, Lawyer At Law, P.S.C.
 4947 N Pearl St Tacoma WA 98407
(253) 759-4555
University of Chicago
English, French
9th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Derek Thomas Conom - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Conom Law Firm, PLLC
 7500 212th St SW #215 Edmonds WA 98026
(425) 774-6747
Willamette University College of Law (2002)
English
Bar #36781
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Carrie Fulton-Brown - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Vindicate Criminal Law Group
 600 University Street, Ste. 3010 Seattle WA 98101
(206) 309-5013
Seattle University School of Law (2010)
English
Puyallup Tribal Court Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Sean Esworthy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 435 Orondo Ave. Wenatchee WA 98801
(509) 667-8667
Seattle University School of Law (2007)
English
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Jason S. Newcombe - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Jason S. Newcombe
 2319 N 45th St #215C Seattle WA 98103
(206) 624-3644
Boston College (1997)
English, Spanish
Washington Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Consumer Law Criminal Law
Mark Kevin Baumann - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1337 West 5th St Port Angeles WA 98363
(360) 452-8688
Portland State University (2012)
English
Washington Bar
Active License
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Adrian Martinez Madrone - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lustick, Kaiman, & Madrone PLLC
 222 Grand Ave., Suite A Bellingham WA 98225
(360) 685-4221
University of Washington School of Law (2004)
Spanish
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Tonya Meehan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Michael W. Bugni & Associates
 11300 Roosevelt Way NE Ste 300 Seattle WA 98125
(206) 365-5500
German
Bar #32467
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Ululani Akiona - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Akiona Law, PLLC
 3721 Colby Ave Suite 3 Everett WA 98201
(425) 312-7074
University of Hawai i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
English
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Divorce Domestic Violence
Jeffrey Alan Lustick - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lustick, Kaiman & Madrone, PLLC
 222 Grand Avenue Suite "A" Bellingham WA 98225
(360) 685-4221
Gonzaga University School of Law (1994)
German
9th Circuit Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Marc Andrew Moses - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Marc Andrew Moses
 5790 Soundview Drive STE 201-D Gig Harbor WA 98335
(206) 456-4456
University of New Hampshire School of Law (1997)
English
9th Circuit Bar
Active License
Divorce Domestic Violence Estate Planning
Jacqueline Porter - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
8 Second Legal
 421 W. Riverside Ave Ste 707 Spokane WA 99201
(509) 747-1817
Gonzaga University School of Law (2007)
English
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Luke Baumgarten - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Baumgarten Law Office PLLC
 445 South Grand Avenue Pullman WA 99163
(509) 339-7102
University of Idaho College of Law (2005)
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Schoen Parnell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lynnwood Law Office
 19705 Scriber Lake Rd Ste 102 Lynnwood WA 98036
(425) 744-1500
Regent University (1998)
English
Idaho Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Kari Hayles-Davenport - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tri-Cities Family Law
 8927 West Tucannon Avenue Suite A108 Kennewick WA 99336
(509) 987-1647
Gonzaga University School of Law (2003)
Washington Bar
Active License
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Alice Bagirova - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Northwest Law Group
 22722 29th Dr SE #100 Bothell WA 98021
(425) 998-9724
Seattle University School of Law (2014)
English, Russian
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
John Cyr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cavalry Law Office
 16400 Southcenter Parkway Suite 402 Tukwila WA 98188
(253) 888-5993
Seattle University School of Law
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence Personal Injury
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