Lisa A. DuFour

Lisa DuFour is an accomplished attorney, experienced litigator, and a fearless client advocate. Lisa is not afraid to tackle the most difficult, complex cases with persistence, hard work, and dogged determination. She discourages unnecessarily aggressive behavior and is very upfront with her clients about how the decisions they make during the family law proceeding will impact the rest of their lives.

Lisa is passionate about helping her clients through a difficult time while keeping an eye on their future. She works closely with her clients to develop a two-year plan, which helps both Lisa and her clients clarify goals and develop strategies to achieve those goals.

Although Lisa is tough and tenacious when advocating for her clients, she is also warm and approachable when interacting with her clients. She listens to her clients and quickly determines the best course of action for the cases. She also ensures that each client understands their choices, as the decisions clients make during a family law proceeding can have long-lasting effects. She strives to educate her clients and make the legal process as easy to understand and navigate as possible. "I want clients to know that they can make it through this. It may be emotionally difficult, but I will be there to help them make sound decisions that will enable them to resume normal life again."

After spending 15 years as a prosecuting attorney representing the best interests of children, and as a divorced parent herself, Lisa is able to help her clients plan for the future with their children and after the children leave home. Lisa enjoys traveling, gardening, cooking, and painting. She has also worked in television production, and has appeared in numerous commercials, videos, and television shows.

Other

• Interviewed for "Seattle Sketch Comedy Show ‘The 206' Finds Scrappy Path to Success." Seattle Times, March 1, 2014.
• Channel 9's Eating Light and Healthy live TV show on-air chef, May 2010. Recipes published in Channel 9's cookbooks, 2010 to 2012.
• Former volunteer attorney for King County Courthouse Facilitator's Office assisting pro se litigants in Family Law matters.
• Former volunteer attorney for King County Status conference calendar for pro se litigants.
• Speaker, paternity establishment and child support for high school classes, 2005 to 2010.
• Former Speaker for Seattle University Law School Legal Intern class. 2005-2006.
• Painter of acrylic landscapes. 

Legislative Testimony
Requested legislative representative obtain clarification of statute regarding deployed military client's issue with delegation of residential time with child. Testified before State Senate and House subcommittees on HB 1050, a bill to clarify the rights of a military parent to designate their residential time. 2010 and 2011 legislative sessions. Submitted information for House Judiciary Legislative Committee for 2013 session.