Michael A. Galván
Attorney
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Lewis & Clark Law School - J.D.
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University of California, San Diego - B.A.
Michael A. Galván joined View Ridge Family Law & Estate Planning as a paralegal in 2022 and recently became a family law attorney after passing the February 2024 WA State Bar Exam.
Originally from Southern California, Michael received his Juris Doctor from Lewis & Clark Law School. During his tenure at Lewis & Clark, Michael dedicated his time to the public interest. He externed in San Francisco with an organization advocating for the rights of incarcerated LGBTQ+ people.
Michael also worked at the Lewis & Clark Low-Income Tax Clinic, and after graduating in 2017, spent several years living at the US-Mexico border working with LGBTQ+ people seeking asylum in the US.
Michael’s commitment and advocacy on behalf of marginalized communities earned him the 2019 National Lawyer’s Guild Leonard Weinglass fellowship, which allowed him to bring his work to multiple non-profit organizations around the country.
As a newly admitted attorney in Washington state, Michael joins our family law practice, where he will defend the rights of parents in dependency proceedings as well as provide legal services to our family law clients, including in the areas of adoption, divorce, child support, custody, and guardianships.
Michael grew up in Los Angeles, California and later studied literature at the University of California, San Diego. As an attorney, Michael is dedicated to helping his clients navigate the difficult bureaucracy of the legal system with empathy and consideration.
When he is not working, Michael enjoys reading, trying new restaurants in Seattle, and spending time with his nephew.
Volunteer & Community Work
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Lewis & Clark Law School OUTLaw - Vice President, past
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National Lawyers Guild - Queer Caucus Co-Chair, past