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Interesting notes about Sam:
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Patton (AP History)
Golf handicap: 10
Collections: Supreme Court Bobbleheads

Samuel J. Page has devoted his career to helping people navigate sensitive family law matters.

“I practice family law because it allows me to personally connect with my clients and assist them in a meaningful way. In no other field am I able to make such a direct impact.”
Sam has a natural ability to remain centered in even the most tumultuous cases. His calm disposition puts his clients at ease and makes him especially effective in high conflict situations.
“Resolving a high conflict case, especially short of trial, is very rewarding. I am motivated to help my clients reach a positive resolution and recover their peace of mind without the stress of trial.”

While he undertakes to settle cases favorably as quickly as facts allow, Sam is a strong advocate in the courtroom. He views litigation as another tool to attain positive results for his client. 

Appointed as a Commissioner Pro Tempore, Sam is called to preside over matters in Pierce County Superior Court when a sitting Commissioner is unavailable. He is a regular speaker on cutting-edge family law topics and served as an adjunct professor for Seattle University School of Law’s Applied Family Law and Applied DVPO Practicum.

Sam and his wife are proud parents. Their family also includes two large Goldendoodles, Mabel and Ernie. In his free time, Sam enjoys golfing and playing saxophone in a local community band.

More About Samuel Page
  • Education
    • J.D., Gonzaga School of Law
      • CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Federal Indian Law, 2013
      • CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Legal Research and Writing, 2011
      • Executive Board Member, Gonzaga Journal of International Law, 2013
    • B.A., Hobart College
  • Professional Activities

    Leadership

    • Commissioner Pro Tempore, Tacoma-Pierce County Superior Court, 2024–present
    • Trustee, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, 2016

    Memberships

    • Washington State Bar Association: Indian Law Section (2013–2014), Employment Law Section (2015), Solo and Small Firm Section (2013–2015)
    • Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
    • Puyallup Tribal Bar Association
    • Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington (DRAW)
    • Washington State Association of Justice, 2013–2015
    • Kalispel Tribal Bar Association, 2011–2013

    Admissions

    • Muckleshoot Tribal Court of Justice, 2021–present

    Community Activities

    • Pro Bono Adjunct Professor, Seattle University School of Law, 2022
    • Committee Member, Associates Campaign for Equal Justice, Legal Foundation of Washington, 2022
  • Publications & Presentations
    • Presenter, “The WAC ATTACK!,” Love Stinks XV, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, October 2023
    • Presenter, “Administrative Law Appeals,” Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Annual Convention, 2023 
    • Presenter, “Overcoming Discovery and Evidence Obstacles in Family Law,” Top Challenges in Washington Family Law, National Business Institute, November 2022
    • Presenter, “Family Law: New Guardianship Statute,” Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Annual Convention, October 2022
    • Presenter, “Minor UGA Update (Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act)” Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington (DRAW) Annual Meeting, October 2022
    • Featured in “Next Gen in Law Series,” Puget Sound Business Journal, October 2022
    • Presenter, “Minor Guardianships: or how I learned to stop worrying and love RCW 11.130,” NALS of Washington Fall Meeting and Educational Conference, October 2021
    • Presenter, “Minor Guardianships: or how I learned to stop worrying and love RCW 11.130,” NALS of Pierce County, September 2021
    • Author, “Family Law in Tribal Court,” Pierce County Lawyer, Sept/Oct 2019
    • Presenter, “Challenges with Pro Se Litigations,” NALS Annual Ethics CLE, 2019

Distinctions

Best Lawyers in America® in the field of Family Law, 2026

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in the field of Family Law, 2021–2025

Washington Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers®, 2024-2025

Washington Rising Star by Super Lawyers®, 2022–2023

Avvo.com "Clients' Choice" Award, 2018

Avvo.com 10.0 “Superb” rating

Practice Areas

  • "I felt like I truly had an advocate for me and my case. He put in a lot of hard work and I appreciate it."
    — Former Client
  • Best Law Firms 2026
  • Super Lawyers
  • Chambers High Net Worth 2025
  • AAML
  • PSBJ Best Workplaces
  • Best Lawyers 2026
  • Lawdragon 2025
  • AV Preeminent
  • Lawyer of the Year 2024
  • Avvo 10 Family Law

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