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.
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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
- 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
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Michael Lee DeWitt's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Lee DeWitt 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.
Michael Lee DeWitt is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Washington →
Michael Lee DeWitt is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Washington →
Michael Lee DeWitt is one of 115,645 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.
Michael Lee DeWitt is one of 167,063 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.
Michael Lee DeWitt is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →
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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 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.
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