Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Family & Criminal Law Attorneys in Puyallup
At Law Office Of Donna Person Smith, we bring over two decades of dedicated legal expertise to individuals facing complex family law and criminal defense challenges. Our practice, founded on compassionate representation and aggressive advocacy, has successfully guided hundreds of clients through life-altering events since 1994. With deep roots in Washington State courts and a track record of navigating delicate family matters and criminal cases, we combine technical legal mastery with personalized client support.Our team prioritizes clear communication, ensuring clients understand every procedural step while we protect their rights and interests. From establishing parenting plans to defending criminal charges, we deliver strategic counsel grounded in both courtroom experience and empathetic client care. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our bar association memberships and the trust clients place in our ability to achieve favorable outcomes in high-stakes situations.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Child Custody
Divorce Proceedings
Child Support
Parenting Plans
Legal Separation
Restraining Orders
Prenuptial Agreements
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of Washington State legal experience
- Our attorneys provide compassionate, personalized client representation
- We handle complex family law and criminal defense cases
- Our team includes former public defenders with trial expertise
- We serve clients in Pierce and Thurston Counties
What people say
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Services
Family Law
Law Office Of Donna Person Smith provides comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and parenting plan modifications. Our attorneys help clients navigate complex legal processes while protecting their parental rights and financial interests. We handle all aspects of family law cases from property division to spousal support, ensuring clients receive personalized legal strategies tailored to their unique circumstances.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice represents clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges in Washington State courts. With over 20 years of experience, including former public defender service, we develop aggressive defense strategies for cases ranging from DUIs to serious criminal offenses. We appear regularly in Superior Courts, District Courts, and Municipal Courts to protect clients' rights throughout the legal process.
Child Custody
We specialize in creating parenting plans that serve children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our attorneys handle contested custody cases, modification requests, and non-parental custody matters. We guide clients through establishing residential schedules, decision-making authority, and visitation rights while addressing complex issues like domestic violence and substance abuse allegations.
Divorce Proceedings
Law Office Of Donna Person Smith manages all aspects of divorce cases from initial filing to final decree. We assist with property division, spousal maintenance, and child support calculations while navigating both contested and uncontested divorces. Our team helps clients understand legal separation options and guides them through converting separation decrees to divorce after statutory waiting periods.
Child Support
We handle child support establishment, modifications, and enforcement actions in Washington State. Our attorneys calculate obligations using statutory formulas, address extraordinary expenses like education and healthcare, and represent clients in contested support hearings. We ensure compliance with state guidelines while advocating for fair financial arrangements that meet children's needs.
People
Donna Person Smith
Owner & Senior Attorney
With over 20 years of experience, Donna Person Smith leads Law Office Of Donna Person Smith's practice. A former Auburn Public Defender, she has handled thousands of criminal cases and specializes in family law matters. Graduating cum laude from Tulane Law School, she manages all staff and represents clients in Washington State courts.
Chelsea
Attorney
Chelsea provides patient legal counsel in high-stress family law cases. She ensures clients understand procedural steps, answers questions promptly, and offers strategic advice. Her practice focuses on compassionate representation during custody and support proceedings.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, parenting plans, child support, legal separation, and prenuptial agreements. Our attorneys represent clients in all family law matters requiring court intervention.
How do you handle criminal defense cases?
We defend clients against misdemeanor and felony charges using strategic defense approaches. Our experience includes courtroom representation, plea negotiations, and protecting clients' rights during investigations and trials.
Can you help with child custody modifications?
Yes, we file petitions for parenting plan modifications and represent clients in relocation cases. We guide clients through establishing new custody arrangements that serve children's best interests.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve clients in Pierce County and Thurston County, Washington. Our Puyallup office provides legal representation for family law and criminal defense matters across the South Sound region.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Contact us at 253-840-0288 or complete our online form to schedule a telephonic or in-person consultation. Our team will discuss your case and develop a strategic legal approach.
What payment options are available?
We offer competitive legal fees with flexible payment arrangements. Contact our office to discuss specific pricing for your case type and develop an affordable payment plan.
