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Elizabeth Arwood

Vancouver, WA

Licensed for 11 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and Family

Language

English

About

Elizabeth is an experienced attorney and serves clients in the areas of family law, juvenile law, and criminal defense. Within the area of family law, she has assisted clients with parenting and child support, parentage, nonparental custody, dissolution and modification cases. Within juvenile law, Elizabeth has experience with Becca Bill issues (Truancy, At Risk Youth, and Children In Need of Services), representation of youth in juvenile dependency proceedings, and juvenile offender matters. She has experience in criminal matters including domestic violence, assault, DUI, MIP, violations of the Vancouver Municipal Code, unlawful camping, trespass, disorderly conduct, animal cruelty, and others, including entering clients into diversion, deferred sentences, and representing clients on probation violations. Elizabeth particularly enjoys advocating for clients at trial. However, she is also a trained Collaborative Practice attorney and assists clients in the process that will best suit client's needs. Elizabeth graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law magna cum laude. During law school, Elizabeth also earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration, with Beta Gamma Sigma honors. During school, Elizabeth worked as a graduate fellow and assisted two business school professors with research and scholarship. She co-authored published articles on the topics of international terrorism and its impact on organizations and management; and servant teaching and its use in managing stakeholder relationships.During law school, Elizabeth interned at the Spokane County Public Defender in the juvenile division. This internship helped Elizabeth realize that she wanted to devote her career to juvenile law and child related issues, and also to criminal defense. At the Public Defender, as a Rule 9 limited license intern, Elizabeth represented juveniles on Becca Bill issues including At Risk Youth, Children in Need of Services, and Truancy. Elizabeth assisted with offender and dependency matters. Also during law school, Elizabeth externed at the Washington State Court of Appeals. After law school, Elizabeth served as a law clerk for the Clark County Superior Court, where she gained knowledge and experience in criminal and civil matters. Elizabeth enjoyed helping weekly with Drug Court.Elizabeth is active with the Clark County Young Lawyers Section and currently serves as the Vice President. She has previously served as Immediate Past President, President, and Treasurer.  She is also a member of the Clark County Bar Association Family Law Section, and currently serves the organization as Vice President. She previously served as the Family Law Section Secretary.Elizabeth grew up in NE Portland and returned to the Portland area after law school. Elizabeth enjoys yoga and her Schnoodle dog "Sugar." Depending on the day, you may meet Sugar at Elizabeth's office.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Business

Family

Juvenile Law

Language

English

Contact

Arwood & Blum, PLLC1101 Broadway St.Suite 250Vancouver, WA, 98660

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
May 3, 2021

I hired Elizabeth Arwood to review some business contracts. She was punctual, clear in her communication about costs, thorough in her review, and exhibited a top-notch professional demeanor throughout the several months of work. I highly recommend her and the staff at Arwood-Blum.

Lorette
February 17, 2016

I wanted to just say thank you so much to Elizabeth Arwood for vacating my record. She was very professional and kept in touch with me through the whole process. She was successful at vacating my record:) in such little time! I also want to thank her Paralegal Sarah Stewart for also keeping touch with me and answering any question I had at anytime given time:) Thank you Sarah! You are very, very, professional! I would not ever hesitate to go back to Mrs. Arwood. I would recommend her to anybody that needs help. Five star all the way!! Sincerely, Lorette

Katie
February 5, 2016

She was fantastic. Had to hire her from out of state and was leary but so pleasantly surprised. Both she and her assistant were so kind and easy to work with and had my matter resolved quickly. Grateful to have found her! Highly recommend.

anonymous
January 12, 2014

It is true what every one says and from my own past experience, I too know it to be true - it is important to find a good lawyer. So this time, I interviewed many lawyers, and Elizabeth was the clear stand out, and the clear choice. I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN HAPPIER WITH HER REPRESENTATION. She is highly organized, very hard-working and an excellent communicator. She will put in long hours on your behalf and launch a well researched, multi-point approach of innovative and effective strategies. She was by far the best part of the unfortunate situation in which I found myself. She some how offers very aggressive representation without at all being aggressive or overblown or full of hot air in any way (like some other lawyers I interviewed). Like I said, interview some lawyers, and if Elizabeth is in the mix, you will see that she is equipped, skilled and best suited for the task at hand. She has technical saavy and an overall effective facility that when coupled with her extremely high level of organization, renders results brilliantly and quickly. She will simply be dedicated to achieving the best results that the situation can render. She is brilliant and she could not be easier or better to work with. Consider yourself lucky to be reading this now and finding Elizabeth ! Like her other past client reviewed- I too agree - she is perfect in every way. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you Elizabeth ! You are a truly wonderful person and a brilliant lawyer.

anonymous
September 1, 2013

When my son's counselor recommended that I start legal proceedings to protect him, I had the difficult task of finding the right family law attorney. I met with several lawyers and usually left their office feeling unnerved and upset, or disgusted and frankly creeped out. I had started to think that most lawyers were that way and I would have to settle for one of them. But then I met Elizabeth. She was the first family law attorney who seemed to care about my son. She took the time to learn about the case which is invaluable in the courtroom. I wish I had found her sooner before starting to file court paperwork by myself which was not a good idea, and I would not recommend doing. If you are looking for a good lawyer all around, call Elizabeth.

Brady
May 18, 2013

Elizabeth is outstanding, totally respectful and on top of everything. I would recommend her above all others. Thank you again Elizabeth!!!

anonymous
May 3, 2021

I hired Elizabeth Arwood to review some business contracts. She was punctual, clear in her communication about costs, thorough in her review, and exhibited a top-notch professional demeanor throughout the several months of work. I highly recommend her and the staff at Arwood-Blum.

Lorette
February 17, 2016

I wanted to just say thank you so much to Elizabeth Arwood for vacating my record. She was very professional and kept in touch with me through the whole process. She was successful at vacating my record:) in such little time! I also want to thank her Paralegal Sarah Stewart for also keeping touch with me and answering any question I had at anytime given time:) Thank you Sarah! You are very, very, professional! I would not ever hesitate to go back to Mrs. Arwood. I would recommend her to anybody that needs help. Five star all the way!! Sincerely, Lorette

Katie
February 5, 2016

She was fantastic. Had to hire her from out of state and was leary but so pleasantly surprised. Both she and her assistant were so kind and easy to work with and had my matter resolved quickly. Grateful to have found her! Highly recommend.

anonymous
January 12, 2014

It is true what every one says and from my own past experience, I too know it to be true - it is important to find a good lawyer. So this time, I interviewed many lawyers, and Elizabeth was the clear stand out, and the clear choice. I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN HAPPIER WITH HER REPRESENTATION. She is highly organized, very hard-working and an excellent communicator. She will put in long hours on your behalf and launch a well researched, multi-point approach of innovative and effective strategies. She was by far the best part of the unfortunate situation in which I found myself. She some how offers very aggressive representation without at all being aggressive or overblown or full of hot air in any way (like some other lawyers I interviewed). Like I said, interview some lawyers, and if Elizabeth is in the mix, you will see that she is equipped, skilled and best suited for the task at hand. She has technical saavy and an overall effective facility that when coupled with her extremely high level of organization, renders results brilliantly and quickly. She will simply be dedicated to achieving the best results that the situation can render. She is brilliant and she could not be easier or better to work with. Consider yourself lucky to be reading this now and finding Elizabeth ! Like her other past client reviewed- I too agree - she is perfect in every way. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you Elizabeth ! You are a truly wonderful person and a brilliant lawyer.

anonymous
September 1, 2013

When my son's counselor recommended that I start legal proceedings to protect him, I had the difficult task of finding the right family law attorney. I met with several lawyers and usually left their office feeling unnerved and upset, or disgusted and frankly creeped out. I had started to think that most lawyers were that way and I would have to settle for one of them. But then I met Elizabeth. She was the first family law attorney who seemed to care about my son. She took the time to learn about the case which is invaluable in the courtroom. I wish I had found her sooner before starting to file court paperwork by myself which was not a good idea, and I would not recommend doing. If you are looking for a good lawyer all around, call Elizabeth.

Brady
May 18, 2013

Elizabeth is outstanding, totally respectful and on top of everything. I would recommend her above all others. Thank you again Elizabeth!!!