Sam Chalfant
About Sam Chalfant
Sam Chalfant is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Sam Chalfant is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Education Law
Current Firm: Pacifica Law Group LLP
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 2012
Location: Seattle, WA
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