Atty. Michael Lee DeWitt
I became a lawyer in November of 2001. I moved to Olympia in 2002 and have been practicing law here ever since.
Estate Planning/Probate/Wills & More Attorney · Serving Tumwater, WA · 25+ Years Experience
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About Michael Lee DeWitt at a Glance
Michael Lee DeWitt is a Member based in Tumwater, Washington, practicing at DeWitt Law, PLLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Washington (2001). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of Nevada (B.A. English, 1998). Active member of Board of Trustees, 2008—) and Mason County and Washington State Bar Associations Washington Young Lawyers Division (Greater Olympia Area Trustee, 2005-2008, Thurston County. Serves clients in Tumwater, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Lee DeWitt
- I became a lawyer in November of 2001
- I moved to Olympia in 2002 and have been practicing law here ever since
- I started my own law firm in November of 2017
- My practice has always been family law, going back to before I was even a lawyer – I was a legal intern at a family law firm in Tacoma
- In 2011, I became a guardian ad litem, conducting child custody investigations on behalf of the court
- I have also represented young children involved in dependency cases
- This experience, along with raising my own two young children, help me to keep my practice child-centric
- I became a lawyer because I like to help people
- I have found that clients involved in a family law action, first and foremost, need to be heard
- To that end, I strive to remain as accessible as possible
- I return every phone call promptly, and I respond to every email eventually
- I have also found that clients are scared and confused by the process, so I try to educate them as much as possible along the way
- I don’t tell the client what to do, rather, I give them the information they need to make the best possible decision
- Finally, I know clients are concerned about the financial costs of litigation
- Make no mistake about it, these cases can be expensive
- I work with each client to choose options that are less likely to drive their bill up
- The best way to achieve that end is to negotiate a settlement, which I try to do in every single case
- When that is not an option (and all too often it isn’t), then I have plenty of experience arguing a case in court
- I’ve held various positions of leadership over the years
- Most recently, I served as the chairperson of the Thurston County Family Law section (2017-18)
- I served as a trustee for the Washington State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division (2005-2007)
- I have served on the board of various non-profit organizations, and currently sit on the Olympia Waldorf School board
- I consider myself very fortunate to be in a profession where I can have such an impact on people’s lives
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Lee DeWitt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Lee DeWitt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tumwater.
Divorce in Tumwater
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Child Custody & Visitation in Tumwater
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Probate in Tumwater
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Family Law in Tumwater
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Estate Planning & Probate in Tumwater
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tumwater
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 Tumwater 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 venue, 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.
Tumwater Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tumwater-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tumwater Choose Michael Lee DeWitt
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Lee DeWitt's practice in the field of divorce, child custody, probate, family law, and estate planning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Lee DeWitt brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, child custody, and probate, Michael Lee DeWitt can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tumwater
A Tumwater-based practice means Michael Lee DeWitt attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Lee DeWitt Handles in Tumwater
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