Leslie Jean Olson

Leslie Jean Olson

Olson & Olson, PLLC • Seattle, WA
Divorce & Separation

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Contact

Email
Phone
(206) 745-0985
Address
Seattle, WA, US

Professional

About

155+ successfully negotiated settlements have enabled Leslie’s clients to achieve their financial goals and strengthen parenting relationships. 23 trial wins in complex trials of 5-18 days let Leslie’s clients know that they unfailingly have her best work. Prevailing in five appeals confirms the equities Leslie’s clients achieved at trial. For 18 years, Leslie has been motivated by the equity law offers for her clients. Her deep understanding of the law, its short-comings and its generosity, guides her work and pushes her to always look for more. In the courtroom, she is clear and determined. In settlement, she is reasoned, collaborative, and firm. She takes in stride the complexity of multi-million dollar trusts, businesses, and multi-country estates, while she remains focused on creating a path for the new lives her clients envision. Leslie has received a Preeminent AV rating by Martindale Hubbell for legal ability and highest ethical standards. She is also named a 2019 Super Lawyer by SuperLawers of Thomson Reuters. Leslie is chair of the Advisory Board of the U/W Bothell School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, where she works to support the global scholars program for first generation college students. She has served on the Executive Committee of Seattle Art Museum Supporters, and has judged mock trial and appellate advocacy competitions at U/W and Seattle U. She also cheers from afar her daughter, Corinne, who is pre-med at Wesleyan University. When she's not practicing law, you can find Leslie supporting her husband, Mark Olson, in his new adventure with his family farm.

About Divorce & Separation Law

Divorce attorneys guide couples through the legal process of ending their marriage. They handle property division, custody, support, and other divorce-related matters. Common matters include contested divorce, uncontested divorce, property division, alimony.

Credentials

Education
2000 University of Washington School of Law J.D.
Languages
French

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2019 SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers 2018 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale Hubbell 2011 Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, WSBA 2004 Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association 2003 Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
Associations
2018 - Present University of Washington - Bothell - IAS Board Board Chair 2014 - Present Seattle Art Museum Supporters Member 2002 - Present King County Bar Association Member 2000 - Present Washington State Bar Association Member 2002 - 2010 Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Member
Speaking
2005 WSBA - Attorney Fees: Honest Pay for Honest Work Attorney Fee Requests on Appeal
Updated: Mar 22, 2026