Atty. Janice K. Langbehn
Janice Langbehn embarked on her professional journey in social work, dedicating significant years to Child Protective Services across Pierce, Thurston, and Lewis counties. Her 18-year tenure with the State of Washington involved impactful work with over 1,000 children and families alongside raising her own four adopted children.
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Janice K. Langbehn is a family law attorney based in Tacoma, Washington, practicing at Envision Family Law. Educated at Seattle University (J.D., 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Presidential Citizens Medal (2026). Serands clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Janice Langbehn embarked on her professional journey in social work, dedicating significant years to Child Protective Services across Pierce, Thurston, and Lewis counties
- Her 18-year tenure with the State of Washington involved impactful work with over 1,000 children and families alongside raising her own four adopted children
- Janice holds two master's degrees in Social Work and Public Administration
- Transitioning from her social work career, Janice became a prominent advocate for the LGBT community, focusing on equitable treatment for families during hospital visitations
- Her efforts were nationally recognized in 2011 when President Barack Obama honored her with the Presidential Citizen’s Medal, the second highest civilian accolade
- With experience as a Guardian ad Litem, Janice pursued a career in family law, earning her Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law in May 2018
- During her time there, she actively participated in various groups, including serving as co-president of OUTLaws (the LGBT student law society), president of the Student Bar Association, member of the Moot Court Board, student editor of the Seattle Journal for Social Justice, and Diversity Representative of the Student Bar Association
- Janice is currently serving on the Washington State Bar Association’s Diversity Committee and is part of the Q-Law and Family Law sections
- She is also affiliated with the American Bar Association, and the Pierce and King County Bar Associations
- With a strong focus on advocacy, Janice Langbehn's career has been centered around supporting families through complex family law matters such as custody disputes, adoption, surrogacy, and legal dissolutions
- Her commitment to serving families is evident in her comprehensive legal and social work experience
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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 Tacoma 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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