Janice Langbehn - Tacoma, WA
Attorney at Envision Family Law
Family Law Lawyers in Tacoma, WA
1201 Pacific Avenue Suite 1503 Tacoma, WA 98402
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8
Years
Experience
Tacoma Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 07/21/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Adoption
- Divorce
- LGBTQ Family Law
- Minor Guardianships
- Committed Intimate Relationships
- Child Custody
Attorney Information
Overview
Janice Langbehn spent her first career in social work, primarily in Child Protective Services throughout Pierce, Thurston, and Lewis counties. During her 18-year career with the State of Washington, she worked with more than 1,000 children and families, while at the same time raising her own four adopted children and earning two Masters degrees in Social Work and Public Administration.
Upon retiring from social work Janice became an advocate for the LGBT community, seeking equal treatment for families in hospital visitations. In 2011 her work was recognized by President Barack Obama, who awarded her the second highest civilian honor in the country: the Presidential Citizen's Medal.
After five years as a Guardian ad Litem, Janice then set her sights on a career in family law. She attended Seattle University School of Law, completing her Juris Doctor in May 2018. While at law school Janice was involved in a number of school groups including co-president of the LGBT student law society, OUTLaws, president of the Student Bar Association, member of Moot Court Board, student editor of the Seattle Journal for Social Justice, and Student Bar Association Diversity Representative.
Janice currently serves on the Washington State Bar Association's Diversity Committee and is a member of that organization's Q-Law and Family Law section. She is a member of the American Bar Association, and the Pierce and King County Bar Associations.
Janice's service to families has been at the heart of her long career in the law, advocacy, and social work. She is committed to helping families navigate the complexities of family law, whether in high conflict custody matters, adoption, surrogacy, or dissolutions.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Presidential Citizens Medal, 2011
- Lambda Legal Liberty Award, 2010
- Human Rights Campaign National Equality Award, 2009
- Rising Stars – Super Lawyers (2021, 2022, 2023)
- National Equity Award – Human Rights Campaign (2010)
Other Sources of Feedback About Janice Langbehn
Included on the 2026 Washington Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Washington Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Seattle University School of Law,
Seattle,
Washington
J.D.
Law Journal: SJSJ, Student Editor, 2016 - 2018
Non Legal Education
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University of Washington,
Seattle,
Washington, 2000
M.S.W.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
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The Landscape of LGBT rights, University of Houston, 2012
- LGBT Rights Seminar, Washington State University, 2011
Pro Bono Activities
- National LGBT Speaker for GLAAD and HRC, 2007 - 2015
- City of Tacoma Human Rights Commission
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2018
Other Affiliations
- Washington State Bar Association
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
- National LGBT Bar Association, 2019 - Present
- King County Bar, Member
- Thurston County Bar, Member
- QLaw and Family Law Sections of the Washington State Bar, Member
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Customer Reviews for Janice Langbehn
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Contact
1201 Pacific Avenue
Suite 1503
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone Number: 253-533-7492
Email: Send a message
Hours: Always Available
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