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Yale Lewis III

Yale Lewis III

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  • Native American Law, Family Law, Divorce
  • Washington
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Ethics and Professionalism
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Zeshan Q Khan
Zeshan Q Khan April 27, 2023
Rating: 8 Lawyer Rating - 8 out of 10
It's not too often that I have an opposing attorney that stands strong for his client, plays hard "in the field", but is friendly/collegial off it. He knows the law and he works hard to problem solve issues, often directly with counsel. But he's never afraid of going to court when needed. Yale is not just a lawyer I respect, but that I like as a person, even when he and I butt heads.
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Biography

Mr. Lewis has been litigating family and Indian law matters since 2003. He tries up to six cases per year and represents three times that many at settlement conferences and meditations. He has been appointed a special master and sometimes conducts meditations. He also handles appeals.

Mr. Lewis appears regularly in King County Superior Court and less frequently in other counties throughout the State. He is a member of the bar of most of the tribal courts in the State of Washington. He also practices in the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts. He is also a member of the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mr. Lewis is a sole practitioner. As such, he is able to carefully select his clients and devote his attention to a select group of clients at any one time. Mr. Lewis looks forward to receiving your phone call.

Practice Areas
    Native American Law
    Family Law
    Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    We offer a free, 20-min phone consultation.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    We accept all major credit cards including AmEx and Discovery.
  • Contingent Fees
    I only accept contingent cases in regard to personal injury with over $25,000 in medical expenses.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    $385/ hour
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Washington
Washington State Bar Association
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9th Circuit
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Cowlitz Tribal Court
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Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Court
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Lummi Tribal Court
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Muckletshoot Tribal Court
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Nisqually Tribal Court
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Nooksack Tribal Court
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Port Gamble S'Kallam Tribal Court
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Puyallup Tribal Court
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Quinault Tribal Court
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Sauk-Suiattle Tribal Court
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Snoqualmie Tribal Court
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Suquamish Tribal Court
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Tulalip Tribal Court
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U.S. District Court, Eastern Washington
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U.S. District Court, Western Washington
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Yakama Tribal Court
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Professional Experience
Attorney at Law
Law Offices of O. Yale Lewis III
- Current
Mr. Lewis has been litigating family and Indian law matters for the past twenty years. He appears regularly on the family law motions calendar in King, Pierce, and Snohomish County, in addition to other superior courts and tribal courts in Western Washington. He tries up to six cases per year and also conducts multiple mediations and arbitrations. Mr. Lewis is admitted to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court, USDC W. Dist. Wash., USDC E. Dist. Wash., and most of the tribal bars in the State of Washington.
Education
Columbia University
M.S. | Journalism
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University of Washington School of Law
J.D.
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Middlebury College
B.A.
Honors: Cum Laude
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Awards
Avvo Clients Choice
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Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Member
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Washington State Bar  # 33768
Member
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King County Bar Association
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Fitzpatrick v. Young
U.S. Supreme Court
Young v. Duenas
Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 1
Custody of C.C.M., Mecam v. Mecam
Washington State Court of Appeals
Cargo Residues & Cargo-Associated Garbage: Are They Regulated by the Ocean Dumping Act or the Act to Prevent Pollution From Ships?
University of San Francisco Maritime Law Journal
Treaty Fishing Rights: A Habitat Rights as Part of the Trinity of Rights Implied by the Fishing Clause of the Stevens Treaties
American Indian Law Review
Certifications
J.D.
University of Washington School of Law
M.S.
Columbia University
Websites & Blogs
Website
Law Offices of O. Yale Lewis III
Contact & Map
Law Offices of O. Yale Lewis III
11515 36th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Telephone: (206) 223-0840
Fax: (206) 686-9444
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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