Practice areas: Family Law, Military & Veterans Law; view more
Licensed in Washington since: 2009
Education: Gonzaga University School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2021 - 2024 Call today:
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As a former U.S. Air Force attorney, Kelsey D. Morfitt is an attorney currently focusing her practice on family law. Handling cases including alimony, spousal support, child custody, child support, visitation, dissolution, divorce, domestic violence and other family law-related matters, she serves clients at Morfitt Family Law, PLLC, in Tacoma, Washington. As a fluent Spanish speaker, she brings strong communication and empathy skills to her practice.
Graduating magna cum laude in Spanish and political science from Pacific Lutheran University, Ms. Morfitt proceeded to pursue her law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law. While at law school, she served as a member of the Gonzaga Law Review and interned at the Office of the Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney, the Washington State Office of the Attorney General Social and Health Services Division and the Chambers of Hon. Robert Whaley in federal district court. Having gained admission to practice law in Washington in 2009, she is also admitted to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.
Before shifting her focus to family law, Ms. Morfitt served as an air force attorney, helping military members in legal matters like wills and estates, divorce and landlord-tenant law, as well as working on prosecuting cases in the military court. She also holds experience in drafting legislation and advising senators on policy issues. Additionally, she is certified to settle cases pretrial in the court and has completed the 40-hour Basic Mediation Training through the Pierce County Center for Dialog & Resolution.
Ms. Morfitt also holds a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and has experience in drafting legislation and advising senators on policy issues. For her contributions as an air force attorney, she received the Commendation Medal from the U.S. Air Force. Her dedication to providing quality service to her clients is visible through her “Very Good” rating on Avvo.
Practice areas
Family Law, Military/Veterans LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Military & Veterans Law, Military Divorce, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 90% Family Law
- 10% Military/Veterans Law
First Admitted: 2009, Washington
Professional Webpage: https://www.morfittfamilylaw.com/our-team
Bar / Professional Activity
- Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section 2019-present
- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Family Law Sect. Trustee (2-year term), 2025
- Washington State Bar Association member, 2009
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Facilitated settlement for the vast majority of my divorce and parenting plan cases, 2023
- Successfully argued in court several emergency restraining orders against parents who leave their children in the care of violent offenders, sex offenders, and others who abuse children, 2020
- Settled multiple highly contentious divorce cases with multimillion-dollar assets by advocating for my client at mediation or through negotiations with opposing counsel for a satisfactory outcome without trial, 2020
- Filed and won multiple minor guardianship cases for the guardians/petitioners under the new Washington state law, including multiple emergency guardianships. Washington was the first state to adopt the national work group's proposed law, 2021
- Settled and litigated international, long-distance parenting plan cases, 2022
- Won primary custody for father(s) at trial, 2022
- Successful outcome at trial in highly litigated divorce case with multiple properties and businesses. The client was awarded tens of thousands in attorney fees, 2024
- Litigated & won emergency and permanent guardianship for clients. Successfully argued coercive control and obtained protection orders for clients, 2025
Representative Clients
- Litigated for guardians where the children's need for guardianship outweighed parental rights, 2023
- Represented relatives in achieving non-parental custody (guardianship) of minors over the objection of a parent, 2019
- Represented divorce clients for agreed matters and more contentious cases that resulted in settlement outside of court, 2019
- Represented multiple victims of domestic abuse, including financial, physical, sexual, and verbal abuse, 2020
- Represented individuals charged with contempt of a parenting plan and/or domestic violence who admit their wrongdoing and are ready to make a change for the better, 2020
- Represented several clients who only speak Spanish for their parenting plan/custody, divorce, protection order, restraining orders, and/or other family law matters, 2020
- Represented several Spanish-speaking-only clients, proposed minor guardians, domestic violence victims, and some accused of domestic violence, same-sex couples, and represented clients and worked with opposing parties with various mental health challenges. I encouraged mediation and negotiated settlements wherever possible, 2021
- Represented adult guardian for triennial review and assisted with newly adopted guardianship forms, 2022
- Represented individuals accused of abuse, as well as victims, 2022
- Assisted unmarried clients in achieving equitable outcomes under Committed Intimate Relationship law, including heterosexual and same-sex couples, 2022
- Represented relocating parents who needed parenting plan modifications, 2023
- Assisted clients in achieving stepparent and grandparent adoptions, 2024
- Worked with a client to reformulate and draft a postnuptial agreement with multiple businesses to address the parties' different levels of risk adversity, 2024
- Defense of clients with DVPOs, mental health disorders, and substance use disorders. Helped clients seek treatment and reunify with their families, 2025
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Completed Pierce County Center for Resolution & Dialog's 40-hour Basic Mediation Training Course in October 2023 and am applying for practicum and certification in 2024.
- Settlement Conference Training Certificate from The Center for Dialog & Resolution, Tacoma, WA, 2025
- Pierce County Search & Rescue Certified Ground Searcher, 2024
- Certificate in Nonprofit Management, University of Iowa, 2015
- Military legal training and certification from 1- to 2-week intensive courses: Legal Assistance, Contracts, Environmental Law, and Civil Law, 2010-2012.
Pro bono / Community Service
- Moot Court Judge for University of Iowa Law Students and National ABA Competitions 2014-2016
- Sumner, WA Community Food Bank Volunteer, 2017
- National Issues Forum Institute Moderator on Immigration Law, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2018
- High school Mock Trial volunteer rater for teams competing at Pierce County Superior Court, 2025
- Appellate Moot Court Judge for Seattle University Law Students, 2019
- Appellate Moot Court Judge for Seattle University Law Students, 2020
- December 2020 Tacoma Pro Bono Give 2 Campaign (donated two hours of free consults for Tacoma Pro Bono clients) 2020
- Virtual Talk Time, Pierce County Library. Assisted English Language Learners, 2 sessions in June/July 2021
- Led K-2nd graders in games and Bible memorization at weekly Venture Club (Awana), 2021
- 4th grade Day Camp Volunteer, July 11-15, 2022, Sunset Bible Church/field trips throughout Tacoma, 2022
- Weekly 3rd/4th grade co-leader Venture Club (AWANA) games/Bible memorization school year '22/'23, Sunset Bible Church, 2022
- High school Mock Trial volunteer rater for teams competing at Pierce County Superior Court, 2023
- 3rd grade Day Camp Volunteer, July 10-14, 2023, Sunset Bible Church/field trips throughout Tacoma, 2023
- Weekly 3rd/4th grade volunteer at Venture Clubs (games/Bible memorization) school year '23/24, Sunset Bible Church, 2023
- Habitat for Humanity construction volunteer in October 2023
- Respite night childcare - watched special needs children for parents' respite night out, October 2023, Sunset Bible Church, 2023
- Pierce County Explorer Search & Rescue 5 searches for missing people in 2024 (hikers, dementia patients, autistic individuals, etc.), 2024
- Provided free 30-minute consultations with information on how to self-file for divorce and custody regardless of individual's intent to hire or just seek legal advice, 2025
- High school Mock Trial volunteer rater for teams competing at Pierce County Superior Court, 2024
Educational Background
- Master's Degree in Urban & Regional Planning, University of Hawaii at Manoa, summa cum laude, 4.0 GPA, 2018
- Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009
- B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, magna cum laude, double major in Spanish and Political Science, 2006
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Published article on housing affordability and population trends in Iowa., Co-author, Housing affordability in Iowa counties: cost-burden trends, 1990-2010, The University of Iowa Public Policy Center, 2015
- Member of Gonzaga Law Review
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Completed the Tacoma Marathon, 3 half-marathons, 4 short duathlon/triathlons, and other local road & trail runs, 2023
- Opened solo practice law firm and created full-time jobs for 2 other W2 employees in 2025 with 2 more hires anticipated in 2026.
- Boston Marathon qualifier with a 3:29:21 marathon time in WA, 2017
- Placed in the Top 10 Age Group in standard and sprint duathlon international competitions in Denmark, 2018
Honors
- Top 5% family law attorney in Tacoma/Greater Seattle area., Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2023
- Dean's List, CALI Award Contracts I & II, Gonzaga University School of Law
- Top 5% family law attorney in Tacoma/Greater Seattle area., Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2024
- Top 5% family law attorney in Tacoma/Greater Seattle area., Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2022
- Top 5% family law attorney in Tacoma/Greater Seattle area., Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2021
- 70.3-mile Triathlon Age Group National Champion, Florida., National Long Course Triathlon Age Group Champion, U.S.A. Triathlon, 2017
- Commendation Medal for meritorious service, Commendation Medal, U.S. Air Force, 2012
- Top 10% of graduates from training based on exam scores, physical fitness, and leadership skills., Commissioned Officer Distinguished Graduate, U.S. Air Force, 2010
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026
- Rising Stars: 2021 - 2024
