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Derek Ralph, WSBA LLLT #145, is a Limited Licensed Legal Technician "LLLT" at Solutions Legal Group, PLLC.

 

LLLT's are not lawyers but are licensed to advise and assist people going through divorce, child custody, and other family law matters in Washington.

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As a LLLT, Derek can assist you in the following areas:

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• Divorce

• Legal Separation

• Parenting and Support (Parenting Plans & Child Support)

• Parentage or Paternity

• Domestic Violence Protection Orders

• Contempt (arising from a family law case)

• Child Support Modifications

• Minor Parenting Plan Modifications

• Major Parenting Plan Modifications (can assist only through the hearing on the adequate cause. Can also prepare Revised Final Parenting Plans when agreed or by default)

• Prepare paperwork and accompany and assist clients in dispute resolution proceedings including mediation, arbitration, and settlement conferences

• Committed Intimate Relationships (only as they pertain to parenting and support issues)

• Other Protection or Restraining Orders arising from a domestic relations case (For example, an anti-harassment order against your ex-husband/wife)

• Relocation (only able to prepare Notice of Intent to Relocate with Children and Revised Final Parenting Plans when agreed or by default)

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"There is no way to describe the stress, fear, anxiety, and loss of direction that one endures during a family law case. To make matters worse, legal help can be very expensive. I pursued a career as a LLLT to help individuals navigate the family law legal system at an affordable rate. I offer a candid approach and look forward to meeting you. " 

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-Derek J. Ralph

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Credentials

 

• University of Washington School of Law LLLT Program

• Edmonds Community College Paralegal ATA Degree (American Bar Association Accredited)

• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society*

• NFPA Core Registered Paralegal (CRP)*

• NSLT Legal Technology Certificate*

• Volunteers of America Basic Mediation Training*

• Volunteers of America Family Mediation Training*

• Notary Public - State of Washington*

• Member of the Snohomish and Skagit County Bar Associations

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*The Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification of specialties in the practice of law and this credential or certificate is not a requirement of the LLLT's limited license to practice in the particular fields of law for which the LLLT is licensed.