DONNA PERSON SMITH - Key Persons

After graduating from Washington State University with a B.A. in International Business, Chelsea received her Juris Doctorate from Willamette University College of Law where she graduated in the top 20% of her class. While in law school, Chelsea balanced her studies with working at the Marion County District Attorney's Office as a Certified Law Clerk. There, Chelsea represented the State in all aspects of criminal cases from intake to trial, prosecuting all levels of criminal offenses. This experience led Chelsea to obtain valuable litigation skills that she is still able to utilize today. After graduation, Chelsea discovered she would rather help individuals through difficult times, rather than prosecute them. Chelsea has striven to advocate for all her clients aggressively and compassionately. Chelsea prides herself in providing thorough and effective legal counsel that yields a satisfactory result for her clients. As a mother of two young children, Chelsea is able to relate to her clients and understands the importance of family. Chelsea also sits as a Pro Tem Commissioner in Pierce County, which has resulted in Chelsea obtaining experience on how judicial officers rule on matters - giving Chelsea's client's a unique perspective on how the court may rule.