Top best Family Lawyers Near me in ZIP 98225

Without getting overly philosophical, the law is the foundation for a civil society. But it can be a complicated beast. Unfortunately, people often find themselves entwined in our labyrinthine legal system for a variety of reasons: injuries; domestic disputes; liability issues; contract and business disagreements; and criminal charges, to name a few.  In such situations, the assistance of a knowledgeable, empathetic, and committed lawyer is invaluable.. I have dedicated my career to representing people in their times of need. I know that being involved in any legal matter can be scary, but it doesn't have to be. You need guidance; you need advice; and you need competent and tenatious representation. Understanding this, I am devoted to my clients' causes and strive to achieve the best possible results in any given circumstance.. Simply put, I help people with their legal problems. I can help you with yours.

When it's time to make tough decisions, I am dedicated to helping you make them with dignity. If you are getting divorced or having a custody dispute with your ex-spouse, if you want to plan or prepare for the future by executing important documents that provide guidance through difficult times, I can provide personal service to every client with passion, respect and integrity.. Collaborative Law:  If you have legal issues but do not want to go to court, I can provide Collaborative Law representation. Collaborative Law is a no-court process that uses a team approach to reach mutually acceptable settlements. See for more information.. I became a lawyer because of my desire to seek justice for those who need it. I have lived in Bellingham, Washington since 1995. In 1997 graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. degree in Anthropology. After college, I spent many years working and volunteering as a community advocate for the disadvantaged. This work inspired my decision to attend the University of Washington School of Law and I received a Juris Doctor degree in 2003. I worked for the Whatcom County Public Defender before going into private practice.

Shannon Montoure is a Whatcom County native who has been practicing family law for ten years. For the past six years, her practice has been limited to Collaborative Divorce. Shannon has been actively promoting collaborative law in Whatcom and Skagit counties and is currently vice-president of Whatcom Collaborative Professionals.

People come to me in a high state of stress. Often times they have been struggling for years to pay their debts. I take great care in explaining the entire bankruptcy process; from the pre-filing stage to the meeting of creditors. The upfront costs are explained which include attorney fees, filing fees and the counseling course fees. When meeting with a potential new client, my focus is to determine what is in their best interest. Sometimes there is no doubt filing for bankrutpcy protection is the right course of action. In other situations, filing a bankruptcy isn't really appropriate. The initial meeting with new clients usually lasts about an hour and by the end of that hour clients will often express a great sense of stress relief. This is why I enjoy the work I do.

Nobody wants to have to hire a lawyer, but when you do, do it well. Money spent now on high quality legal help may prevent lots of heart ache later.

When serious matters arise, you want to be able to say, "No matter what the outcome, I gave it everything I had to give."

Call our office for a free consultation. Willie Williams will greet you and direct your call. We are here to serve your needs.. I have always fought for the underdog.  I fight for good people who are accused of having done something wrong.  I don't judge my clients, I listen to what they have to tell me.. I keep my clients informed and explain what I am doing.  I work hard to find the weaknesses in the government's position and to present the strengths in ours.  We don't always win, nobody does, but my clients know that they fought hard with top quality advocacy from a dedicated professional.. I also represent innocent victims of negligence.  I have secured monetary settlements and jury awards for the victims of police shootings, school negligence, and governmental abuse.  I represent people against insurance companies.  I stand with those who feel they don't have a chance against governments and companies that think they call all the shots.

Maureen Toomey practices law in Whatcom County, specializing in  Family Law,  Mediation/Settlement, and Adoption.. Maureen Toomey was born and raised on the East Coast and has lived in four countries and five states.  She is very excited to call Washington her final destination.  Maureen had several careers before law: managing homes for the developmentally disabled, consulting and mediation services, and owning a water filtration business.  She has a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Writing, and a Master's degree in Counseling and Mediation.. Maureen was an Editor on the Law Review for the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. She graduated in 2012.  Maureen worked for the federal government in land use, the Utah state government in employment law and land use, and for Coconino County (civil) in Flagstaff, Arizona.  During school, she participated in the Family Law Clinic and worked in several family law firms.   Lastly, she became the Acting Director for the Colorado Independent  Ethics Commission, investigating complaints about public officials and providing legal analysis.. Maureen returned to family law after working in domestic violence agencies in both Colorado and Washington.  She realized how difficult it was for victims to obtain divorces and/or parenting plans due to the dynamics of domestic violence and the prohibitive cost of hiring attorneys.  She spent a year volunteering for Law Advocates in Bellingham, Washington.  Access to legal services is the foundation of a just society.. Maureen is licensed to practice law in Utah, Colorado, and Washington. Currently, she is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Family Law and Solo Practice sections, Washington Women Lawyers and the Whatcom County Bar Association.

Lacy’s lifelong experience as an advocate for children and vulnerable adults is integral to her family practice. She is driven to help families in crisis find meaningful, durable solutions to complex problems through collaborative or mediated problem-solving. When cooperative work fails, Lacy utilizes litigation skills attained as a former prosecutor and works passionately on behalf of clients in the courtroom.. A 2005 University of Oregon Law graduate, Lacy served as the elected Student Bar President and liaison to the Dean. Upon graduating, she accepted the role of Assistant City Attorney in Yakima and in 2008 opened her own long-running practice focused on foster-adoption, Guardian ad Litem work, and support for vulnerable adults and their families. After a brief hiatus from practice to focus on her children, Lacy reinstated her license in 2018 and joined Betsy Brinson's long-time family law practice.. Brinson & Heinz Family Law Attorneys focus primarily on divorce, parentage and adoption with special attention to collaborative work. Lacy is a member of Collaborative Professionals of Washington and the Whatcom Collaborative Law group.

I grew up in the small town of Conway, Washington creating strong bonds with the area and people.  After receiving my transfer degree from Skagit Valley College, I attended Western Washington University and double majored in Political Science and Psychology.  It has been my longstanding view that a lot of the people that should become lawyers tend to shy away from the field. Coming from a less traditional background as a Commercial Fisherman, I decided to pursue law as a profession and attended Pace Law School in White Plains, New York. It has always been my goal to represent common people, rather than large corporations.  In addition, I prefer being a solo attorney where I can directly interact with my clients, and you can be assured your case will not get passed to someone less qualified.

ABOUT ROBERT A. KELLY. Contact my office today if you need to discuss family issues such as legal separation or divorce, property division, child custody or child support. Because I specialize in family law, you can be confident that you will receive the professional services you need.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Hibbing and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Hibbing and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Hibbing and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Hibbing and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Hibbing and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Hibbing and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Hibbing and surrounding areas.