Atty. Richard M. Stephens

Atty. Richard M. Stephens

Richard M. Stephens is a lawyer practicing zoning & planning, land use law, appellate practice and 7 other areas of law.

Bellevue Bellevue 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Richard M. Stephens at a glance

Richard M. Stephens is a Member based in Bellevue, Washington, practicing at Groen Stephens And Klinge Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, civil rights, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1985), Oregon (1986), Washington (1992), and District of Columbia (2011). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1985) and Bob Jones University (B.A., 1982). Active member of King County Bar Association Washington State Bar Association. Serands clients in Bellevue, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard M. Stephens is a lawyer practicing zoning & planning, land use law, appellate practice and 7 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Bob Jones University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Richard practices at Stephens & Klinge LLP in Bellevue, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard M. Stephens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard M. Stephens handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Civil Rights

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Government & Administrative Law

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Appellate Practice

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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 Bellevue 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard M. Stephens

Where is Richard M. Stephens's law office located?
Richard M. Stephens's law practice is located in Bellevue, Washington. The firm is Groen Stephens And Klinge Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard M. Stephens handle?
Richard M. Stephens focuses on real estate, zoning, civil rights, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Richard M. Stephens practiced law?
Richard M. Stephens has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Richard M. Stephens go to law school?
Richard M. Stephens earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Richard M. Stephens for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University
- 1985
B.A.
Bob Jones University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985
Oregon
Admitted: 1986
Washington
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2011

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