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Stephen has held numerous leadership positions in both the Thurston County and Washington State Bar Associations and earned the highest pre eminent rating for his legal skills in the Martindale Hubbell Law Directory.. In addition to receiving the Thurston County Bar Association Bigelow Award for Lawyer of the Year for 2002, Stephen has also served as president of his local Rotary club.. He is currently serving as a hearing officer for the WSBA Disciplinary Board.

Over eighteen years ago I opened my first law office based on the belief that an attorney's reputation means everything and that a reputation for integrity, dependability and compassion must be earned one case at a time and one client at a time. Each person that comes through my door is deserving of respect and judgment-free counsel. Every person that becomes my client will receive diligent, effective and zealous representation. While I enjoy practicing law in several different fields and in many different courts throughout the state, the common thread throughout my practice is my commitment to always put my client's wellbeing first and to always listen to their goals, hopes and concerns when shaping case objectives and strategy. Client-centered representation begins with careful listening built upon a foundation of trust. Everyone is entitled to just and fair treatment when dealing with our legal system; I strive every day to make that aspiration a reality for every person that I accept as my client.. Please call me to discuss your case. I will give you a fair, frank assessment of your case and tell you how I believe that I can help you. Should I feel that I am not the right attorney for your case, I will politely and promptly decline representation so you can continue searching. Some attorneys will over-promise during your initial meetings, and then ultimately under-deliver and disappoint you. As a prospective client, you deserve to hear the strengths as well as the weaknesses about your case. Some other attorneys may engage in high-pressure sales tactics or try to frighten you into quickly retaining them. I do not approve of such marketing tactics. I will patiently listen to your personal story and clearly explain my legal fees for your case and allow you as much time as you need to decide whether to retain me. In fact, I often encourage potential clients that have clearly been "attorney shopping" to feel free to call around to obtain other estimates before I draft my attorney fee agreement. I am confident about the quality of my legal services, the depth of my knowledge, my ability to research any unique legal problem that may arise, and my ability to secure you a fair and just trial. Moreover, I am confident that the flat fees and hourly rates that I charge for my legal services are well within community standards and commensurate with my decade of hard-won experience. I'm sure you will find that in many cases my attorney fees will be more affordable and a better value than my competition.. CRIMINAL DEFENSE VICTORIESTom Keehan has earned Not Guilty verdicts or outright dismissals in serious cases such as: Felony Driving Under the Influence, Assault in the Second Degree with a Deadly Weapon Enhancement, Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Officer with Aggravating Factors, Possession of Stolen Property in the Second Degree, Delivery of Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Forgery (2 Counts), Possession of Psilocybin Mushrooms, Rape in the First Degree, Rape of a Child in the First Degree, Child Molestation in the First Degree, Luring, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, Failure to Secure Load (commercial vehicle), Disorderly Conduct, Driving While License Suspended and Driving Under the Influence (gross misdemeanor).. ADDITIONAL PRACTICE AREASTom also handles a wide variety of other legal matters, with an emphasis on Landlord-Tenant Law, Vacating (expunging) Criminal Convictions, Restoring Firearm Rights, Estate Planning (drafting Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Wills (Healthcare Directive), and all types for Protection Order cases (DV, Harassment, Stalking, Sexual Assault, Extreme Risk).. EDUCATION & BAR ADMISSIONSAttorney Thomas P. Keehan earned his BA from the University of Wisconsin in 2000 and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, earning his Juris Doctor in 2004. Mr. Keehan is certified to practice law in Washington and Wisconsin, as well as the in the United States Federal Courts of the 9th & 7th Circuits.

James Laukkonen has been restoring firearm rights, expunging records, and defending criminal cases for over a decade.  He has successfully handled matters from complex felonies to simple misdemeanors. James has taken cases in District and Superior courts throughout Western Washington as well as the Washington State Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Washington State Bar Association, and the Thurston County Bar Association. He was recently named as US Business News' Top Criminal Defense firm of 2019, 2020, and 2021 for Western Washington.. James graduated from Washington and Lee University, School of Law, in Virginia, and did his undergraduate studies at Western Washington University. He is a native of Washington, and he grew up in King and Snohomish Counties. At WWU, James studied Philosophy.  Many areas of his studies, such as Formal Logic, Epistemology and Ethics, all combine to create an excellent background for an attorney.  They contribute to the ability to break a statute down into its constituent propositions, to build solid arguments, and to spot the logical fallacies on which opponents’ arguments might be based.  Each of these skills is invaluable for any practicing attorney.. For law school, James selected the prestigious Washington and Lee University in historic Lexington, VA.  Washington and Lee University School of Law has an excellent reputation for producing solid legal scholars.  While at W&L, James contributed to the Lexington Principles Project, and volunteered at Blue Ridge Legal Services in Lexington, a civil legal aid organization.. James is also a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Desert Storm and Somalia while an active duty soldier.  Later, James spent several years in the reserves.

I was born and raised in Olympia and would not want to live anywhere else. I am married with three amazing kids who keep me busy coaching their teams and participating in their activities. They make me laugh every day.. I am honored and grateful for every opportunity to represent someone who has sustained an on the job injury or occupational disease. That is why one hundred percent of my practice is dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured workers.. I understand injured workers, and their families, are going through some of the most stressful times of their lives. In addition to their pain and life changes, injured workers face an adversarial and difficult system, a nightmare of paperwork and a labyrinth of hoops to jump through. Dealing with the whole system multiplies the impact of the injury.. I am committed to walking my clients through the workers compensation process to maximize benefits, while providing peace of mind.With over 75 years of collective experience, we are committed to representing injured workers at every step in the legal process.. Thank you for reviewing my AVVO listing and I invite you to review our website at .. Sincerely,. Dane Ostrander

I have been in private practice in Thurston County, Washington since 1996.  My practice is primarily focused on family law cases.  I was previously certified as a Guardian ad Litem for minor children by the Thurston County Superior Court.  I also served as an adjunct professor at South Puget Sound Community College for ten years, teaching the family law (domestic relations) course.  In addition to working as an attorney in private practice, I serve as a Pro Tem Judge/Court Commissioner for Thurston County Superior Court.

Estate Planning for the Whole FamilyWe work with families of all kinds; those who are married or single, with a traditional family or a blended one, and those who are just starting out or looking at a life well-lived.. I graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Law in 1980. After working in the legal field for 28+ years, I took a 10-year break before returning to law in 2022.. So, I AM BACK! I am rebuilding what I started with the benefit of my life experience and the resources of the Personal Family Lawyer program. The programs systems create an efficiency that allows me to focus on what I like best: getting to know our clients so we can create comprehensive customized plans for them.. I am the proud mother of Megan and Alec and grandmother of Jameson and triplets; McKinley, Jaden and Jaxson.. Because of my grandparenting experience, I am especially interested in working with grandparents – who want to protect themselves, their wonderful adult children, and their adored grandchildren.. A former client who wants to work with me again, says: “Thank you for coming back to help those of us who love your wonderful help with our futures and how we want t leave things for our loved ones. You are the best! Thank you, Melanie D.”.. We start by scheduling a Wealth Planning Session (which usually lasts 2 hours). Once scheduled, we send a Life and Legacy Inventory and Assessment to be completed as best you can before the Wealth Planning Session. We also ask for copies of all Deeds, financial statements evidencing your ownership of bank accounts, investment accounts, retirement accounts, and annuities, as well as stocks or bond certificates. In addition, we need copies of any LLC or Partnership Agreements and your previous estate planning documents. At that session, I make recommendations regarding a customized estate plan and the corresponding flat fee; half of which is paid upfront and the balance paid at the completion of the estate plan. (Because we don’t bill hourly for estate planning, there are no surprises.) The signing of the documents usually takes place 4 weeks after the planning session.. After completion and implementation of the estate plan, we offer free 3-year review sessions to determine if there is a need for a change in your estate plan. (The client is responsible for scheduling those 3-year reviews).. We also offer plans by which we provide life and legacy planning to family members, such as adult children, parents and grandparents.

Breanna was born and raised in Olympia, Washington. She attended Gonzaga University School of Law and graduated cum laude with her Juris Doctor (JD) in 2017. During law school, she worked for the Gonzaga Law Clinic where she assisted in handling Criminal Law matters and Estate Planning in Superior and Tribal courts. She also worked as a legal assistant for Paukert & Troppmann, PLLC helping with personal injury cases.. Being deeply rooted in Olympia, Breanna decided to return after passing the bar and spent two and a half years with the Department of Social and Health Services in the division of Adult Protective Services trying cases for the Department before the Office of Administrative Hearings. While working at the Department, she opened her own private practice handling Estate Planning, Contracts, and Family Law matters. She is a member of the Thurston County Bar Association – Young Lawyers Section and Washington Women Lawyers – Capitol Chapter.. Coming from a long line of family construction and small business owners, Breanna is passionate about helping and supporting the community. She volunteers as often as she can to try and give back. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends and pets. She plays volleyball competitively year-round and when she’s not playing volleyball, she is attempting DIY projects at home.

Andrew Y. Yi was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. He grew up in south Tacoma and attended Visitation Primary School and Bellarmine High School. Andrew’s primary areas of practice include criminal defense and plaintiff’s personal injury law.. Andrew attended New York University and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and mathematics with high honors. During his time at NYU, Andrew was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and received numerous awards for scholastic excellence including the NYU Honors Scholars Award and the NYU Founders Day Award (awarded to undergraduates who graduate in the top ten percent of their class). Andrew also served as an intern for U.S. Senator Patty Murray as an undergraduate.. Andrew attended law school at Vanderbilt University Law School in Nashville, Tennessee on a merit scholarship. During his time at Vanderbilt, Andrew was inducted into Phi Delta Phi, an international legal honors fraternity with an emphasis in promoting legal ethics. Andrew worked at various legal internships including serving as a research assistant for several Vanderbilt law school professors, in the general counsel’s office for a large publicly traded company, for several law firms, and as a law clerk for the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II. Andrew’s internships exposed him to a variety of areas of law, both civil and criminal, and allowed him to learn the intricacies of both trial and appellate litigation.. After graduating from law school, Andrew was admitted to the Washington State Bar, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Following his admission to the bar, Andrew worked as a deputy prosecutor for the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office.. Andrew is a member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Washington Defender’s Association, the Honorable Robert J. Bryan Inn of Court, and the Washington Association for Justice. In his spare time, Andrew serves as a member of the board of directors for A Step Ahead in Pierce County, a non-profit organization serving the needs of developmentally disabled children.. Andrew speaks fluent Korean and is available for consultations in Korean.