Justin Huxford

Justin, a graduate of Seattle University School of Law, has been an active member of the Olympia and Thurston County communities for over twenty-five years. Justin moved to Olympia with his family after his father’s retirement from the U.S, Air Force in 1993, attending Capital High School and South Puget Sound Community College before completing his undergraduate degree at Oregon State University in 2006. His legal advocacy is informed by diverse life experiences in the customer service industry, as a single father, and living and working abroad extensively at different stages of his life. Justin is the proud father of a current second grader here in Olympia. In his spare time, he is an avid basketball player, guitarist, hiker, reader, shade-tree mechanic, and traveler.

Before returning to law school, Justin worked for nearly 20 years in the customer service industry in a variety of roles, leaving to pursue his dream of becoming an attorney in his local community. During his legal education, he focused primarily on developing his practice towards criminal defense advocacy and civil legal aid, serving as a summer law clerk with the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, a Rule 9 Intern with Thurston County Public Defense, and clinical experiences with the Seattle University Youth Advocacy Clinic and Moderate Means Program. He also served as an associate editor with the Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental and Innovation Law.

Justin is incredibly passionate about client-centered advocacy and addressing more than a client’s legal needs in facing often difficult personal challenges surrounding an experience with the courts. He is working to develop his practice by focusing on the intersection between criminal defense, family law, and a variety of civil legal matters faced by a diverse community of clients.

“I reached out to Bud Bay Law looking for appropriate counsel, I was paired with attorney Justin Huxford & legal assistant Olivia Drivas, They were both SO SO wonderful to work with. Their process was seamless, they gave me realistic options of what to expect, were very prompt, communicative, and caring, with their help I won my case! 5 stars is not enough! Thank you so much Justin & Olivia, I owe you and BudBay everything!” – Marty H.

“Finding the right attorney during a crisis is not easy, but meeting Attorney Justin Huxford changed the course of one of the most difficult seasons of my life. When I first sat across from him in July 2025, I was overwhelmed and facing a civil protection order that turned my world upside down. Justin brought calm, clarity, and steady confidence from the very beginning. He listened to my story without judgment, understood the truth, and treated me with respect at every step.

Justin is a rare combination of professionalism and genuine compassion. He communicates clearly, never rushes his clients, and makes sure they feel informed and protected. Throughout the months that followed, he stood by me with patience, integrity, and unwavering dedication. I always felt that he saw me as a person, not just a case number. His guidance helped me stay grounded, and his skill made me feel safe in a very frightening moment.

Because of Justin’s expertise and commitment, the civil protection order was dismissed. This outcome lifted a heavy weight off my life and restored peace to my home. I know this victory was possible because he fought for me with both strategy and heart.

I am grateful for the way he carried himself in and out of the courtroom. He was steady when I was anxious, clear when things felt confusing, and respectful of my daughter and my faith. Working with him gave me the strength to move forward with hope.

Justin Huxford is an exceptional attorney. He is knowledgeable, trustworthy, patient, and deeply committed to protecting his clients. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone who needs strong, honest, and compassionate legal representation. He made a lasting difference in my life, and I will always be grateful for the way he stood beside me.

Thank you, Justin. You deserve every recognition for the work you do and the lives you help rebuild.” – F. Warner