Atty. Ernest B. Chappel
Ernest B. Chappel is a lawyer practicing immigration, divorce & separation, chapter 11 bankruptcy and 4 other areas of law.
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Ernest B. Chappel is a divorce, probate, family law, estate planning, and immigration attorney based in Lakewood, Washington. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Washington (1990). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1983) and California State University at Long Beach (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Lakewood, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ernest B. Chappel is a lawyer practicing immigration, divorce & separation, chapter 11 bankruptcy and 4 other areas of law
- Ernest received a B.A. degree from California State University at Long Beach in 1975, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Ernest practices in Lakewood, WA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ernest B. Chappel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Ernest B. Chappel is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Washington →
Ernest B. Chappel is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Ernest B. Chappel is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Washington →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Ernest B. Chappel is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Ernest B. Chappel is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lakewood are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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