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Veteran and attorney striving to provide excellent criminal defense representation to those who need it most. I am committed to each case because I know that each client's case is of the utmost importance to ensure minimal disruption in their lives.

Since 2007 attorney Patrick J. Galloway has been serving clients in Eastern Washington and beyond. Prior to forming Advance Legal Services, Patrick worked at Kerr Law Group in Kennewick, WA where he provided a variety of businesses, government entities, charities and individuals with legal representation and consultative services. Patrick handled legal matters involving estates and probates, contract negotiation and drafting, LLC formations, risk management, regulatory compliance, State and Federal Court litigation, administrative appeals, business sales, personnel issues, land use, real estate, and more.. Patrick prefers to focus his practice on proactive legal solutions like LLC formations, contract preparation, and helping families execute Wills and Powers of Attorney. However, he has recently been recognized for work on public records and disclosure, guest lecturing atthe Association of Washington Cities' conferences in Olympia and Kennewick, and successfully defending the City of Pasco in Franklin County Superior Court against allegations that City leaders had violated Chapter 42.56 RCW (the Public Records Act). Click here to view the Tri-City Herald report on the case.. With this broad background Patrick is ready to assist your business, agency, charity or family with a wide range of legal issues. Advance Legal Services was formed with a mission to achieve efficient cost-effective solutions. Contact Attorney Patrick J. Galloway to discuss whether your legal needs can be served on a flat fee or contract rate basis. Click here to see a list of common services and fees.

Scott Ashby grew up on a farm in Quincy, Washington and has always valued his familial relationships.  Growing up, he enjoyed spending time with his family, growing his relationships and loved competition. He found an outlet for that in sports.  He was never a great athlete, but for everyone who knows him, he loves to win—and hates to lose!  As he grew older, his competitive nature extended to school and then his career.. After graduating from Central Washington University and then Cornell Law School, He was recruited by big law firms to work for big businesses.  For 17 years he worked in a firm with more than 1,500 attorneys in offices around the world.  He was a high-stakes litigator, and he sued big businesses on behalf of other big businesses so that shareholders could have more profit.  He was exceptional at it.  But he felt more and more dissatisfied because he wasn’t really helping people.  Because of that, he left a comfortable position at the very large firm and eventually opened his own firm so that he could help people.. Family has always been important to him, so he focused on helping families.  He has been married for almost 36 years and has six children and twelve grandchildren.  When he opened his own firm, he started helping people who were going through the toughest times in their lives—divorce and child custody battles--and he developed an approach that was different than most attorneys.  In his firm he dedicated himself to look to his clients’ future, not just their past.. The skills he developed as a high-stakes business litigator he adapted to his family law strategies.  With his forward-looking approach, divorce, separation or child custody proceedings can be the beginning of a brighter, more fulfilling future.  Instead of taking a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all approach to your family law matter like most attorneys, Ashby Law carefully considers your situation, provides options, and works with you to plan and execute a strategy to help you on your way to a better and brighter future.. Even though your family will change, Ashby Law can help conduct your divorce or custody dispute so that your family can continue, so that your child can comfortably invite both of you to his/her wedding, and so that you can be a part of your grandchildren’s lives.  By taking a healthy approach, you can continue to be a good example to your children.. Every case is different, but to Ashby Law, it is also personal.  Ashby Law can help plan and conduct your case so that your future will be better, brighter, and complete.. Reported Cases: Reynolds & Reynolds Co. v. Universal Forms, Labels & Sys., Inc., 965 F. Supp. 1392 (C.D. Cal. 1997); In re Corporate & Leisure Event Productions, Inc., 351 B.R. 724, 726 (Bankr. D. Ariz. 2006); Braspetro Oil Services Co. v. MODEC (USA) Inc., 423 F. Supp. 2d 680, 681 (S.D. Tex. 2006) aff'd sub nom. Braspetro Oil Services Co. v. Modec (USA), Inc., 240 F. App'x 612 (5th Cir. 2007); Mach 1 Air Services, Inc. v. Garcia, CV-08-0911-PHX-FJM, 2008 WL 3200777 (D. Ariz. Aug. 6, 2008); Roosevelt Irr. Dist. v. Salt River Project Agr. Imp. & Power Dist., 810 F. Supp. 2d 929, 936 (D. Ariz. 2011) Cobiz Bank v. Grace Capital, L.L.C., 1 CA-CV 10-0826, 2012 WL 587031 (Ariz. Ct. App. Feb. 23, 2012)

Personally, I am married and have two college aged children I raised here in the Tri-Cities.. I support Habitat for Humanity and Legal Aid because both organizations help individuals and families take steps to create a better future.

Originally from the Seattle area, I relocated to Tri-Cities 2 years ago and joined Cowan Moore law firm.  In Seattle, I focussed my practice in Residential law working with Condominium and Homeowner Associations on their corporate governance, general legal issues, and assessment recovery.   With Cowan Moore, I have expanded my practice to additional civil practice areas, to include probate and estate planning, business, contracts, and entity formation.  I represent clients in Family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and child support.  My legal philosophy is to provide practical legal advice and solutions, minimize risk and exposure, and to resolve legal issues as cost effectively as possible.

Ms. Powell was admitted to the State Bar of Washington and is attorney of Pacific Northwest Family Law. Ms. Powell is a dedicated and compassionate attorney focusing on all aspects of family law, including divorce, separation, custody, child support, division of property, relocation actions and spousal maintenance (alimony), and other family law related matters.

Maggie's focus is estate planning and family law. She enjoys both practice areas because she's able to provide a client-centered approach with one-on-one experiences. Maggie listens to her client's needs and uses an educational approach to the complicated legal process. She believes that everyone should have access to legal advice and that we all deserve a chance to tell our story.. Maggie worked with clients in the financial realm for many years before pivoting her focus to estate planning and family law. She holds a Master of Business Administration Degree from Washington State University and a Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law. As part of her community involvement, Maggie was a member of Leadership Tri-Cities and remains vested in her local community.

Katherine Sierra-Kelly has represented clients with issues surrounding family law.  She has also worked extensively as a Guardian Ad Litem representing the interests of children in dissolution matters as well as adults who may be incapacitated. Her goal is to work closely with her clients and help them through this difficult time because she understands what it’s like to be lost in a process you know nothing about and have to rely on someone else for guidance.  She understands that these types of proceedings are often emotionally charged and deal with some of the most precious things anyone can focus on, one’s children.  She focuses on each individual’s unique needs and recognizes that there is no “one size fits all” approach.  Katherine seeks to find amicable resolutions for her clients whenever possible and attempts to minimize conflict and reduce costs for her clients while obtaining the best possible outcome.  However, she also believes in holding those accountable when they are dishonest or seek to take advantage of her clients.. Katherine Sierra-Kelly was born into a military family and settled in the Tri-City area in 1994. She is a graduate of Upper Columbia Academy, and Walla Walla University where she graduated cum laude in 2003 with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature. She spent a year with Americorp where she helped needy families in Seattle before attending  Seattle University’s School of Law where she graduated in 2007 with her Juris Doctorate.. Katherine returned home to the Tri-City area after being admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2007 and began working at Chvatal Law Office with her focus being on family law.  She moved to Gravis Law, PLLC in 2017 and her practice continues to focus on family law and mediation.  She is currently living in Richland with her husband and three boys.  Katherine is an avid Seattle Seahawks Season Ticket Holder and enjoys spending time working out in the gym to keep up with her three boys.. Katherine is also a registered Title 11 and Title 26 Guardian Ad Litem in Benton and Franklin counties.  Katherine is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section; American Bar Association, Family Law Section and; Benton Franklin Bar Association; Benton Franklin County Bar Trustee (2013-2015 & 2019- current), a member of the Benton Franklin Legal Aid Board, Domestic Violcence Services of Benton and Franklin County Board Member, Collaborative Professionals of Washigton Board Member, and a member of the Guardian Ad Litem selection committee for Benton and Franklin Counties

Jillian takes pride in helping her clients understand the intricacies of their legal dilemmas and formulating a plan that best fits their unique needs.  She is dedicated to giving her clients peace of mind knowing that their legal troubles are in the hands of attentive counsel who will give them the tenacious advocacy they deserve in the midst of trying times.

I’m a Tri-Cities native, having graduated from Hanford High School.  In 2009, I graduated from the University of Washington after having to witness entirely too many losing football seasons. At the University of Washington, I majored in English and will never let you forget it. I then went on to attend the University of Illinois School of Law in Urbana-Champaign.. After earning my law degree, I decided to return to the Pacific Northwest to be closer to my family.  I immediately began my legal career at the Benton County Office of Public Defense. I have always been exclusively interested in and committed to the practice of criminal law. While at the Office of Public Defense, I spent time in District Court handling misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors for indigent clients.  After spending a year and a half with the Office of Public Defense, I was hired as an Associate at Mendoza & Johnson, where I expanded from misdemeanors to felony charges and became federally licensed in the Eastern District of Washington.. In 2015, I partnered with Scott Johnson to form the Johnson & Orr Law Firm, where we spent weeks fighting over the logo.. In private practice, I quickly realized that often what separates a good attorney is not necessarily legal prowess, but communication.  Too many attorneys are unable or simply unwilling to allow for transparency, to not only make decisions, but the reasoning behind those decisions. These are difficult choices to make; one that requires a collaborative effort with our clients. It is easy to forget that most everyone seeking legal counsel is enduring one of the most trying times of their life, but it shapes everything. I have always been passionate about my role as an advocate for my clients, and that doesn’t exist in a vacuum at the courthouse.. Outside of my private practice, I hold a position on the Benton & Franklin County Adult Drug Court.  This has provided me an opportunity to secure close ties to the treatment community, while also allowing me to work towards criminal justice reform. I will unabashedly advocate for any all reforms to our justice system and I rarely will bite my tongue about it. I like to believe that advocacy helps guide me in my individual relationships with my client. In addition to this position, I have helped coach the Richland High School Mock-Trial team for the last two years in a futile effort to appear youthful.. I pride myself on honest, clear communication that helps my clients find empowerment by understanding their options. Clients can look forward to accessible representation, vigorous preparation, and effective resolutions. Whether you have been accused of committing a misdemeanor or felony, Johnson & Orr provides skilled representation in a wide variety of criminal law matters.

If you're looking for an attorney, it means something is breaking in your life. My first job is to stop the damage and keep things from getting worse. These kinds of situations bring a tremendous amount of stress, and no one is at their best when dealing with it. I will help you avoid unnecessary conflict, and talk you through which of your worries are legitimate and which of them are just "what ifs" that you don't need to burden yourself with. There are always options in cases. I'll give you the information you need to choose among them. Whether you are dealing with a custody dispute or dividing property in a divorce, I will help you put your life back on track.. Scott Kinshella is a Washington State attorney practicing in the Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Richland, Pasco and the surrounding area). He is originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, but moved to the Pacific Northwest after law school to be close to family in Pendleton, Oregon. He has lived in Kennewick, WA, since 2012. He is an avid fan of the Seattle Sounders, FC.

I was born and raised in Tri-Cities where I graduated from Kennewick High School.  I left Kennewick for the University of Idaho double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. After earning my diplomas I attended the University of Idaho College of Law, graduating in the top 1/3 of my class.  During my time in law school I interned for the Kennewick City Attorney's Office performing the duties of an Assistant City Attorney.  While interning I received several favorable jury verdicts on behalf of the City.. I spent five years after law school as an assistant city prosecutor for several of the local jurisdictions around Tri-Cities.  Now, in 2021 I have taken all that knowledge gained to serve my clients in criminal defense proceedings, as well as personal injury cases.  If you have old criminal convictions that are holding you back in life, a recent change in our state law may make you eligible to have those removed from your record.  If you are facing a criminal charge, have been injured in accident, or are looking to put your past behind you, please call for a consult today.

I love what I do. I honor my position in our legal system and the opportunity to advocate for people. Often times I see people at their worst. Helping them while they are down and getting results they appreciate is why I love what I do. I look forward to the challenges presented in every case.

I have 25 years of experience in the area of criminal and immigration law.  I was a criminal prosecutor for 16 years prior to becoming a criminal defense attorney.  I also hold a part time postition as the Director of Public Defense for the City of Pasco.

Growing up in Walla Walla, Mr. Johnson’s problem-solving and innovative persona was apparent at a young age. He began working at 14 years old and held a variety of jobs through high school and college as a laborer in a local scrap metal yard, an auto mechanic, an auto body technician, a farm laborer, a metal and welding fabricator, a tow truck operator, and an engine builder building NASCAR tour edition race engines. After college, he started in a manufacturing plant building windows and doors and was rapidly promoted to serve as the production manager until he relocated in 2010. Prior to earning his law degree, his entrepreneurial spirit inspired him to start a couple companies providing unique solutions, one to greatly reduce maintenance costs for manufacturing companies and another to prevent blisters for endurance off-road racers.. Mr. Johnson began practicing law in Dayton, Washington located in southeastern Washington and soon became a Partner with Gravis Law, PLLC. His practice has spanned numerous practice areas including real property, estate planning and probate, business law, civil litigation, civil appeals, landlord and tenant law, criminal defense, served as a city prosecutor, and a modicum of family law. In recent years, his primary practice focuses are in estate planning and probate, real property, business law, and leads Gravis Law’s Estate Planning practice.. Mr. Johnson believes in the strength of community and realizes that active volunteers are a key part of building a community. He currently serves as President of the Columbia County Fair Board, is a Member of the Waitsburg Masonic Lodge, and is a former member of Lions Club, Kiwanis, and Rotary. When he isn’t at work, he enjoys spending time with his family, volunteering, fishing and hunting, golfing, skiing, and motorsports.

George has a litigation and trial practice that focuses mostly on large tort claims, car accidents, medical malpractice claims and other types of claims where people have been injured at the hands of another.. George has litigated cases at all levels, from arbitration and jury trials to arguments before the Washington State Supreme Court. His State Supreme Court experience includes significantly changing law in granting minors access to courts for injuries suffered at the hands of health care providers. George has handled cases in several counties in and throughout the State of Washington.. As a trial lawyer, George has obtained great success. This includes being awarded millions of dollars from juries during his career, as well as collecting tens of millions of dollars in settlements for injured people from insurance carriers.. A graduate of Washington State University and Gonzaga School of Law, George is both an active attorney and also enjoys the great outdoors and activities with his children.

Gary Metro graduated with his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law. He started practicing law in the Silicon Valley and Los Angeles, defending individuals charged with felonies and misdemeanors. In 2006, Gary moved to Eastern Washington and continued to focus on practicing criminal defense. He has successfully defended numerous clients against charges such as domestic violence, DUI, murder, and those facing life in prison without parole. His past clients have included high-profile individuals, such as Hollywood producers and major league baseball players. To speak with Gary about your charges, call Metro Law Firm for a free consultation.

Daniel Stovern moved to the Tri-Cities in 2008, just after being admitted to the Washington Bar Association.  In addition to his work he enjoys playing music and photography.

Craig Walker is a Tri-City native and founding partner of Walker Heye Meehan & Eisinger, PLLC. He graduated from Richland High School and attended Washington State University where he obtained a degree in Business Administration. His law degree was awarded at University of Washington Law School where he graduated in the top 10% of his class. Mr. Walker enjoys an AV Peer Review Rating through LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell. His practice consists of transactional real estate, related litigation, small business operation, formation and guidance, and general commercial litigation. Mr. Walker assists with sales and acquisitions of small businesses, provides counsel to multiple homeowners associations, and enjoys a significant estate planning practice. In his spare time, he likes to golf, snow and water ski, read and travel.. Mr. Walker has had a wide range of community involvements over the 30+ years he has been in the Tri-Cities. Past involvements have included 5 years on the Richland School Board, board membership with the Richland Chamber of Commerce and ARC of the Tri-Cities. He has also served as President of the Benton-Franklin Bar Association, and was chairman for the Parkway Redevelopment project in Richland. He currently volunteers as general counsel to the Tri-City Development Council and is assisting with the Vision for WSU Tri-Cities fundraising campaign.

Brittany Larson is the Compliance and Privacy Coordinator at Kadlec Regional Medical Center, an affiliate of Providence St. Joseph Health System. At Kadlec, Brittany develops and enforces policies and procedures related to the organization's Compliance Program. She advocates for patient privacy and safety while ensuring the organization complies with it's ethical and regulatory requirements.. Brittany was raised in South Lake Tahoe, California and graduated from Sonoma State University in Sonoma County, California. After graduating with a degree in International Economics and working as a paralegal in the Bay Area she attended Gonzaga University, School of Law. Though raised in California, she is a proud Pacific Northwest transplant and enjoys cooking with her husband and exploring the outdoors.

Bret Uhrich began working at Walker Heye in 2013, joining the firm as a partner in 2016. Bret has a commercial and real estate litigation focused practice along with a civil appellate practice. Bret has represented clients in administrative hearings, in arbitration and at trial.. Bret has personal experience guiding clients through a variety of litigation and pre-litigation actions including agricultural lien filings and enforcement, judicial foreclosures, easement litigation and contract disputes. Additionally, Bret advises businesses, entrepreneurs and other clients in transactional matters in order to put the client in the best position going forward.. Prior to joining Walker Heye, Bret served as a law clerk for Washington State Attorneys’ General Office – Antitrust Division representing Washington in complex civil litigation. At the King County Prosecutor’s Office, Bret worked in the civil department defending the County in employment discrimination litigation and assisted with employment termination arbitrations.. Bret attended Gonzaga University School of Law where he graduated cum laude. While at Gonzaga, Bret was an editor for the Gonzaga Law Review and externed as a clerk for the court commissioners of the Washington State Court of Appeals – Division III. As an undergraduate, Bret attended the University of Idaho where he received Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics and Business Management & Human Resources. At the University of Idaho, Bret met his wife Kara who currently works as an elementary school teacher in Richland. Together, they enjoy the outdoors, raising their three children, and visiting friends and family.

Born and raised in Spokane, Scott is a true Eastern Washingtonian. Scott attended high school at Gonzaga Prep where he was a student body officer and national debate champion. After graduating Gonzaga Prep in 1990, Scott attended Pacific Lutheran University, graduating in 1994 with a double major in history and political science. From Pacific Lutheran, Scott moved east, and attended the University of Baltimore School of Law, in Baltimore, Maryland. At the University of Baltimore, Scott was one of an 8-member mock trial that advanced to the national finals in 1996 and 1997. Scott graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1997.. During law school, Scott had the privilege to work as an intern for Federal Judge Marvin Garbis, of United States District Court for the District of Maryland, as a legal intern for the Maryland law firm Reese and Carney, and as a legal intern for the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office in Kennewick.. After graduating from the University of Baltimore, Scott was happy to return home to Eastern Washington, and honored to accept a position as a deputy prosecutor with the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office in 1997. Scott worked in District Court, Juvenile Court, where he was promoted to Chief Juvenile Court Deputy, and Superior Court, where he was further promoted to Chief Deputy of the criminal division. Scott prosecuted criminal cases ranging from DUI, to livestock rustling, to complex white collar theft, kidnapping, rape, and murder. Scott has argued extensively in Division III of the Washington State Court of Appeals and has argued before the Washington State Supreme Court. After over 12 years of public service at the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office, Scott left the office in 2009 to go into private practice.. In 2009, Scott joined Sal Mendoza Jr. and Shawn Sant at the Mendoza Law Office. After Shawn was elected Franklin County Prosecutor, Scott became partners with Sal Mendoza and the two formed Mendoza & Johnson in 2011. Sal then became a Benton County Superior Court Judge and later a United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Washington. Scott then became law partners with Mia Mendoza. Scott handled all levels of criminal cases and select civil litigation at Mendoza and Johnson.. In October of 2015, Scott was presented with an opportunity to start his own firm. Seeing a need in the Eastern Washington legal community for highly skilled attorney services with rapid crisis response, and without layers of bureaucracy separating the client and lawyer, Scott formed the law firm of Johnson and Orr, with partner Deric Orr. Scott and Deric have been able to implement their philosophy of offering client’s rapid crisis response from highly skilled attorneys that client’s actually have access to.. Scott has tried over 200 jury trials and countless bench trials. Scott's cases have been featured by local, regonal, national, and international press outlets.  Scott has had significant success in having clients found not guilty in extremely serious cases. Scott has also been able to secure hundreds of thousands of dollars in awards and settlements for his civil clients.

Allison King was born and raised in Richland, WA.  She is a proud graduate of Richland High School, Columbia Basin College, and Washington State University where she graduated cum laude in 2001 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology.  She then went on to Gonzaga University where she graduated with her law degree in 2004.  Allison returned to the Tri-Cities to practice family law with Patricia Chvatal where she’s been since being admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2004.  She practices family law, uncontested adoptions, Title 11 guardian at litem work, and simple estate planning.. Allison currently resides in Pasco, WA, with her three kids and two dogs.  In her spare time she enjoys the life of a busy parent shuffling children to and from activities and serving on the board of directors for both Benton Franklin Legal Aid and Safe Harbor Support Center.

After growing up in Oregon, I moved to the East Coast where I attended the University of Virginia and graduated with a cum laude distinction. After college, I spent six month in South America and had an internship with Habitat For Humanity in La Paz, Bolivia. Upon returning home, I graduated from University of Richmond School of Law with cum laude distinction. Upon moving to Washington in 2008, I had an internship with the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office and worked in the felony drug division. In 2009, I began working for the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office in Kennewick where I first handled misdemeanor cases in District Court but was quickly promoted to handle felony cases in Superior Court. In 2012, I began my own firm specializing in criminal defense. I have been admitted to the practice in the Federal Court for Eastern Washington and Idaho, have argued before the Court of Appeals and have handled hundreds of cases in District and Superior Court. In 2018 I was admitted to practice law in Oregon as well. I look forward to helping you at this important time in your life.