Elizabeth A. Arwood

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Arwood & Blum, PLLC

Experience: 14 years

Criminal Law, Divorce, DUI & DWI and 3 others

Oregon and Washington

Experience 14y

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Elizabeth is an experienced litigator and practitioner in the areas of juvenile law, family law, business law and criminal defense. Within the area of family law, she has represented clients in parenting and child support, parentage, nonparental custody, dissolution, modification, and adoption cases. Within juvenile law, Elizabeth has experience with Becca Bill cases (Truancy, At Risk Youth, and Children In Need of Services), representation of youth in juvenile dependency proceedings, and juvenile offender matters. She has successfully resolved many criminal matters including domestic violence cases, assault, DUI, MIP (minor in possession), violations of the Vancouver Municipal Code, unlawful camping, trespass, disorderly conduct, animal cruelty, robbery and others. Elizabeth has entered clients into diversion, deferred sentences, and represented clients on probation violations. Elizabeth especially enjoys advocating for clients at trial. Additionally, Elizabeth is trained in Collaborative Practice and is happy to offer this service to clients as an alternative for those who wish to resolve their cases entirely outside of court.

Prior to founding Arwood & Blum, PLLC, Elizabeth was the principal attorney at Arwood Law, PLLC for over five years. 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. Elizabeth’s experiences and studies in MBA school, as well as her successful operation of her own law practice, provide Elizabeth with the ability to approach business law representation with a unique perspective.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Oregon

Oregon State Bar
Since 2010

Washington

Washington State Bar Association
Since 2011

Professional Experience

2017 - Current

Arwood & Blum, PLLC

Managing Member

2011 - Current

Arwood Law, PLLC

Principal Attorney

Education

2007 - 2010

Gonzaga University School of Law

J.D. (2010) | Law

Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Dean's Lists, Cali Awards (highest grade in class) in Property Law and Constitutional Law II

2007 - 2010

Gonzaga University

MBA (2010) | Business

Honors: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

2006

University of Oregon

B.A. (2006) | Political Science

Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha, Order of Omega, Dean's Lists

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Arwood & Blum, PLLC 1101 Broadway Street, Suite 250 Vancouver WA 98660 Telephone: (360) 693-8471

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Elizabeth A. Arwood Arwood & Blum, PLLC

Experience: 14 years

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Phone: (360) 693-8471

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

DUI & DWI

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Juvenile Law

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