Meet A. Scott Kalkwarf

While Scott has been practicing law in Port Orchard for more than 24 years, he has a lifetime commitment to serving families and helping kids lead healthy and productive lives. After graduating with a degree in Social Work, Scott began his career working at a residential treatment center for behaviorally and emotionally disturbed children. It eventually led him continue his education with a Masters in Counseling and a position with Child Protective Services. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate and opened his solo law practice in 1994. With a focus on family law, real estate, and elder law, Scott has been a tireless advocate of justice.

Scott is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, and is a member of both the Family Law Section and Real Estate/Probate Section.  He is admitted to practice in the United States District Court of Western Washington and the State of Washington Supreme Court.  Scott is also a member of his local Kitsap County Bar Association.

When he is not practice law or volunteering with Kitsap Legal Services, Scott can be found cycling around town, working in his garden, or out with his family. He has a wife of more than 30 years and four grown children.

Education

• University of Washington – Bachelor of Arts 1982
• Seattle Pacific University – Master of Science in Counseling 1985
• University of Puget Sound – Juris Doctorate 1994

Community Involvement

• Young Life of South Kitsap, Committee Chair
• Rotary of South Kitsap, Member
• Relay For Life of South Kitsap, Former Sponsorship Chair