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Kennewick family, personal injury and criminal law attorney for over 20 years.. Career Experience. Private Practice - Kennewick, WA. 1990 - Present. Emphasizing custody, collaborative divorce, criminal defense, mediation, arbitration, and personal injury. Ms. Koehmstedt has been appointed as Guardian ad Litem in Domestic relations and RCW 11.88 actions. Regularly practicing in District, Municipal, Superior Courts. Negotiated and tried hundreds of cases in an effective; professional manner.. Juvenile Court Defense Panel Attorney. 1990 - 1996. Defense of juvenile offenders, litigation of child dependencies, termination of parental rights, involuntary commitment proceedings, youth at risk petitions and material witness representation. Represented over 2,400 individuals while providing high-level legal representation. Developed working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act.. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Benton County, WA. 1987 - 1990. Judicial Experience:. Ms. Koehmstedt has experience as a pro tem judge and is currently contracted as a Hearings Officer by the City of Pasco where she regularly presides over impound hearings and Dangerous Dog appeals.

Jarrod Hays is the founder of Skyview Law.  Jarrod earned his law degree from Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College in 2008 and and started his practice in Seattle soon after, practicing in the fields of Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury, and Real Estate. He also co-founded the e-commerce firm Hayo, LLC and worked as its operations manager for from 2014 to 2018, guiding it to doubling its revenue every year he was there. He is licensed to practice law in Washington State and the Western District of Washington State Federal Court.. Jarrod is rated as one of the 10 Best Attorneys under 40 for Client Satisfaction for Washington State for 2019, and is a Member of the American Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Institute of Legal Counsel, National Association of Family Law Attorneys, and Washington State Family Law Section.

I was born in the Tri-Cities to a farming family. I received a Bachelor of Science degree from Washington State University in 2003 and her Juris Doctor degree from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2006. I am a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the Benton-Franklin Bar Association.

I have lived in Kennewick, Washington for most of my life.  I graduated from Kennewick High School and Columbia Basin College.  I subsequently attended Washington State University for my BA and the University of Idaho College of Law for my JD.  I was a prosecuting attorney for 11 years, practicing in both Yakima and Franklin Counties.  During that time I worked in the District Court, Juvenile Court, Child Support and Mental Health departments.  I have been in private practice for more than 3 years. My focus is primarily on domestic cases (including dissolution, child support, parenting plans and paternity establishment) and criminal defense.  I also deal with various other legal situations, including traffic violations and simple wills.  I work closely with my clients and do what I can to bring them a positive outcome, while also trying to help them truly understand the very complex nature of the legal system and how it works.

I grew up in Sammamish, Washington. I love the beautiful northwest and am excited to be working close to home. Family has always been important to me. My parents, who both worked as volunteers to improve education standards in Washington State, taught me the value of being involved in my community. Following their example, I decided to seek a career where I could be of service to others. I spent eighteen months in Guatemala where I participated in humanitarian work and learned to love Latin American culture and the Spanish language. After I returned, my love of reading and writing naturally led me to study law at Brigham Young University. While in law school, I became a Lead Editor for BYU Law Review. As a Lead Editor, I worked with law professors around the country to publish professional articles. I love using the legal writing skills that I developed through this experience to persuasively advocate for others. I am excited now to be a member of Ashby Law's legal team. I am happy to be part of a network of experienced attorneys that is focused on helping families with hard work and compassion.

I entered the bar in 1992 and have been in solo practice, emphasizing family law matters, since 1994.  I'm a divorced parent myself and know from personal experience how family law matters like divorce, child custody and support can impact a family.  I've represented probably over 1,000 clients over the last 21 years in all aspects of such cases.  The vast majority of family law cases settle without having to go through the stress and financial hardships of a trial.  The court strongly encourages that families resolve their matters through negotiation rather than contest them in court because people are rarely satisfied with the outcome of a case if it is left in the hands of a judge who knows relatively little about your family, no matter how much testimony is given.  If you have children, you still have to have some sort of working relationship with the other parent whether after a divorce, legal separation or the break-up of a people who are not married but who have children together.   In the Benton/Franklin Counties area probably 85% or more of family law matters are ultimately resolved by some sort of out of court settlement.  So while there are certainly short term goals, I encourage my clients to think about the long term and the effects that their decisions and actions will have not only on themselves but on their children in the years and even decades to come.  As an attorney my role is to see that your case is properly and effectively presented to the court, to ensure that all matters are covered, to advocate your position and to advise you as to the ins and outs and ramifications of such litigation.  In the end you as the client have the final choice in the matter.  My role is to ensure you are making an informed choice, fully understanding what your rights and obligations are under the law in regards to your children, property and related financial obligations.  What about myself?  I have two adult sons, a companion I share my life with and currently four cats that I'm a butler for.  I'm an alumni of Outward Bound, the premier outdoor education program in the world and enjoy whitewater rafting throughout the Pacific Northwest----if you can go on an Outward Bound trip, I can almost guarantee you it will be one of the most meaningful experiences you'll ever have in your lifetime.  I'm also been involved in community theater as an actor and singer, performing in all sorts of shows such as "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Sweeney Todd," "Proof," "Bus Stop," "Picnic," "Assassins" and "An Enemy of the People" (I tend towards serious stuff).  I was also the attorney of record in the first case in world legal history involving the scientific phenomenon of human chimerism.  The case has been profiled numerous times on TV programs throughout the world, most recently in Japan and Britain.  The case received printed articles in magazines in such places as Mexico, Finland, Iraq, Vietnam and Australia.   The first of these profiles, "I Am My Own Twin" is shown often on the Discovery Health Channel.  The case has been the basis of stories on several TV programs including "House" and "CSI" and a couple of years ago was the inspiration for an off-Broadway theater production in New York City called "Chimera".   I sometimes stoke rumors that either Russell Crowe or Tom Cruise will play me in the movie version some day. . .

Family law cases are best handled 'hitting the ground running' so we push all of our clients, at the outset, to give us what we need by way of information and documentation.  This helps ensure we understand the client's priorities, including their children, the division of their property and debt, and their desires regarding spousal maintenance and/or child support. This approach has led to excellent results both in Court and in negotiations.. Personally, I've begun mediating cases in areas of civil litigation and family law and can mediate with parties only and/or with parties and their attorneys here at my office where I have several conference rooms.. In 27 years of practicing law, I have secured results through litigation and/or settlement totaling in excess of 10 million dollars for clients in the medical malpractice and personal injury area (as well as through a class action).. These days, and for the last 10 years, most of my work has involved divorce and custody disputes.  My exposure to divorce work in 27 plus years has resulted in handling very complex cases with client's who have estates in excess of 50 millions dollars to basic cases involving no assets at all. I have an established team of experts I use in the high asset cases and tailor their involvement to the desires of the client in an effort to ensure we use the client's money constructively and effectively.

Austin grew up in the State of Wyoming and moved to Argentina shortly after finishing high school. Upon returning to go school he attended BYU-Idaho for his undergrad where he obtained a Bachelor’s in English Literature and a Minor in Spanish Language and Literature. He obtained his J.D. from the University of Wyoming College of Law where he worked in the Child and Family Legal Advocacy Clinic helping underprivileged families with their cases related to Divorce and Child Custody and interning for a criminal defense attorney.. Legal career history.. Austin splits his time as a family law and criminal defense attorney. It has always been his goal to ensure that clients are able to not only have access to representation but that the representation is the absolute best they can receive.  He knows that the legal system can be difficult to comprehend and he works with his clients to help them understand the system and to alleviate the stress and anxiety that comes with going to Court. In addition to criminal and domestic matters, I have represented Water and Improvement Service Districts and clients in civil and probate matters.. Personal life. When I am not working, I enjoy reading new books, camping, and cooking for his wife and children.

A native of Biloxi, Mississippi, Don Schirm joins the firm after having completed his legal studies at Gonzaga University School of Law, in 2016 and being admitted to practice by the Washington State Bar that same year.. While studying at Gonzaga, Don worked in Gonzaga’s law clinic and served as Vice President of its Mission Possible Club, leading efforts to provide volunteer services to underprivileged people in Latin American countries.. Don is a proud Coug.  He received his Bachelor’s degree cum laude, in Social Sciences from Washington State University, in 2011.  While there, Don was named to the President’s Honor Roll and was a member of the Native American Student Association.. Before attending to his university studies, Don served our country in the United States Army; serving two tours overseas in Iraq. He was honorably discharged after achieving the rank of Sergeant (E-5).. Don is an avid sports fan, supporting the New Orleans Saints, Gonzaga University Bulldogs and Washington State Cougars. He enjoys the outdoors, hiking, white-water rafting, golf and basketball. He is also the proud father of two beautiful daughters.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Kennewick and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Kennewick and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Kennewick and surrounding areas.