Kelly LeBlanc has been practicing law for over 33 years (21 in Washington). She has been admitted to practice in 5 jurisdictions and appeared on behalf of litigants at the state and federal level. She served as an Administrative Health Law Judge with the Department of Health and worked as a Guardian ad Litem in Pierce County many years before joining Envision Family Law Group as Senior Counsel. When the Court was faced with particularly difficult cases, Kelly was often designated to investigate and provide recommendations on how best to protect the interests of the child(ren) involved.
As a GAL, Kelly served as the court’s designated expert in hundreds of cases relating to child custody. She was routinely subject to cross-examination in contested family law proceedings and experienced trial tactics by dozens of her colleagues both as a witness and advocate. While serving as a Health Law Judge for the Department of Health, Kelly presided over licensing and disciplinary proceedings involving medical doctors, dentists, therapists, and other health care providers facing charges under the Uniform Disciplinary Act. In this role, Kelly was charged with the responsibility for making evidentiary rulings and ensuring fairness and integrity in conduct of proceedings.
Kelly has not only experienced what it feels like from the witness box, she has also experienced the challenges facing the fact finders in judicial proceedings. Thus, Kelly understands the importance of preparing cases in a way that will afford her the ability to defend her work and recommendations down to the smallest detail, and her experience as GAL provides her with a unique vantage point, or “head start,” from which to prepare her own clients.
When Kelly is in the courtroom, she dominates with her direct and thorough legal arguments while maintaining the utmost professionalism. Kelly tempers her natural perfectionism with efficiency, yet takes the time to ensure that her clients are well-informed.
- The John Marshall Law School
- J.D. (1985) | Law School
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- Ball State University
- B.S. (1982)
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- Senior Attorney
- Envision Family Law
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- Health Law Judge
- Washington State Department of Health
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- Attorney
- Kelly Theriot LeBlanc, P.S.
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- Adjunct Professor - Masters in Health Care Administration Program
- Chapman University
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- Medical Law Consultant
- United States Department of Defense
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- Adjunct Professor - Paralegal Studies Program
- Central Texas College
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- Adjunct Professor - Administration, Business and Constitutional Law
- Upper Iowa University
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- Special Assistant, US Attorney, Liaison
- Department of the Army
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- Attorney
- Bengston, Waters, & Barry, Chartered
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- Senior Associate
- Butz, Hudders, Tallman, Stevens & Johnson
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- GAL Investigations, Title 26 Guardian ad Litem Training
- 2006
- GAL's Perspective of "Do's and Don'ts" in Custody Matters, Love Stinks V Seminar
- 2012
- GAL Investigations and Relevant Law, Family Law GAL Training
- 2012
- Drafting Complex Parenting Plans, Complex Parenting Issues in Divorce
- 2013
- HIPAA, TPCBA -Family Law Section
- 2014
- Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- Ten Best Female Attorneys: Client Satisfaction Award
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Letter of Appreciation for Guardian ad Litem Services
- Pierce County Superior Court
- Clients' Choice Award
- Avvo
- Commander's Award for Civilian Service
- Department of the US Army
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association.
- Member
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- Washington State Bar # 26808
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- American Bar Association
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- Kansas Bar Association
- Member
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- American Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Member
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- American Hospital Attorneys Association
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- Lehigh County Bar Association
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- Washington
- Washington State Bar Association
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- English
Meet Your Attorney - Kelly LeBlanc