Meredith Gerhart
Google Rating
5.0(1 reviews)
- 2024 Caton Way SW Suite 203 Olympia, WA 98502
- +1-360-995-0512
- No email available
About:
Having been admitted to the bar in 2010, Meredith Gerhart has dedicated her legal career to various aspects of family law, with expertise in divorce, legal separation, modifications to parenting plans, adjustments to child support, paternity issues, and relocations. Beyond her private practice, Meredith assumes the role of Guardian ad Litem on the Thurston County Title 26 Guardian ad Litem registry. Court appointments frequently entrust her with the advocacy for young individuals in dependency proceedings initiated by the State of Washington. Differing from many of her colleagues, Meredith entered law school with a specific goal of becoming a family law practitioner. Her motivation stems from an unwavering commitment to minimizing potential harm to children involved in court proceedings, be it direct or indirect. On a daily basis, she actively pursues child-centered and trauma-focused representation, aiming to safeguard the well-being of the most vulnerable members of the community. Meredith's academic journey includes earning a cum laude Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from Vanderbilt University, followed by the attainment of her J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law. During her tenure at Gonzaga, she notably served as the Staff Editor of the Gonzaga Law Review.
Jurisdiction:Washington
Practice Area
Victims’ Rights
Explains survivor rights in criminal cases, including notices, attendance, restitution, privacy, protection orders, and input at bail, plea, sentencing, and post-conviction hearings.
Family Law
Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.
Criminal Law
Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.
Juvenile/Dependency
Advocates in CPS cases to separate perpetrator from protective parent, ensure safe visitation, reasonable services, and trauma-informed findings without punishing the survivor.
Personal Injury Law
Seeks compensation for assault-related injuries, trauma costs, lost wages, and property damage, coordinating with protection orders, insurance claims, and victim compensation programs.
Languages
English
Fees
Free Consultation
Education
B.A.
Awards
Top 10 - Family Law Attorney
Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll
Top 30 - Matrimonial & Family Law
Top 10 Family Law Attorney
WSBA Local Hero Award
Associations
Member
Chair, Family Law Section and Member, Young Lawyers Section
Reviews
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2024via Google
barbara shurman
"Meredith is an intelligent, determined and knowledgeable attorney who really knows and understands the law, especially in the area of domestic abuse. Before retaining this angel, we had encountered other lawyers that were happy to take our money but provide no results because they did not know what they were doing when it came to domestic violence issues. It is a very scary situation for the victim who finally had the strength to do something about it. Meredith was both compassionate and strong when it came to the defense of my niece in this situation. We are so appreciate and thankful that we found her!"
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