Jason J. Fugate

Joined Firm:

February, 2025

Practice Areas:

  • Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Parenting Plans, Minor Guardianship, Spousal Support, Domestic Violence, Protection Orders, Property Division
  • General Civil Litigation, Restoration of Firearms Rights, Restoration of Voter Rights
  • Criminal Defense, Vacating Criminal Records
  • Estate Planning and Probate

Admitted:

  • Washington State Bar Association, 2004

Biography:

Jason J. Fugate was born and raised in South Dakota, where he attended the University of South
Dakota and received his B.S. in Psychology and Juris Doctorate. In 2004, Jason began practicing law in
western Washington including Lewis, Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Cowlitz and Kitsap with a
focus on family law, adoption, criminal defense, and general civil litigation matters. Additionally, he has
also assisted qualified persons in restoring firearm rights, vacating convictions from adult records and
sealing juvenile records.

Jason has served as a member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
(WACDL) and the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), and is currently serving as a
member of the Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington (DRAW). In addition to his work as an
attorney, Jason has also served as a pro tem judge for a number of municipalities in southwest
Washington.

Jason understands that clients coming through his door are often involved in very emotional and
stressful situations, many being unaware of what to reasonably expect and are often overwhelmed by all
they are faced with. Taking a pragmatic approach, Jason seeks to assist his clients through the emotions
and stress of their circumstances so they can make reasonable and informed decisions throughout their
cases. He seeks to resolve his clients’ cases on fair and reasonable grounds and is willing to take the case
to trial to fight for the rights of his clients.

Outside the office, Jason often spends his time watching, playing or attending high school,
college and pro sporting events. He also enjoys watching programs and reading about anything related to
undercover operations, the CIA, spy craft and the like.

Civic Activities:

  • Youth baseball and football coach (Former Volunteer)
  • Chehalis Little League (Former Board Member)

Member:

  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Lewis County Bar Association
  • Thurston County Bar Association
  • Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington (DRAW) member
  • Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL) (Former Member)
  • Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA) (Former Member)

Education:

  • University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D.
    University of South Dakota, B.S. Psychology
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