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Joya has over a decade of legal experience which began as a legal assistant in the United States Attorney's office. She has worked in several different areas including Immigration, Personal Injury, Criminal, and Family Law. After graduating from law school, she has devoted the majority of her practice to serving families who are in transistional periods such as divorce, adoption, and the process of using assisted reproduction technology to grow their family. She also works in the juvenile courts with parents and youth who have entered the system.. Joya is the proud mother of one biological child and one adopted child. She is passionate about helping families through difficult transistions and offers both compassionate and highly skilled legal assistance to her clients.

Patricia Dills' practice focuses on family law and civil litigation.  Originally from Englewood, Tennessee, Patricia received her undergraduate and law degrees from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.  Patricia holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, with minors in Spanish and Teaching English as a Second Language.  Prior to attending law school, Patricia worked as a case manager with the Utah State Probation and Utah Juvenile Drug Court in Weber County, Utah.. During law school, Patricia interned at the U.S. Department of Interior and the Utah Labor Commission in Salt Lake City, Utah.  She also served as a Family Law Research Assistant, as Associate Editor of the J. Reuben Clark International Law & Management Review, and Vice President of the J. Reuben Clark Family Law Society.  She received numerous awards and recognitions, including the J. Reuben Clark Public Interest Service Award and Utah State Bar Labor & Employment Law Section and Utah Labor Commission Fellowship.. Following law school, Patricia practiced as an Attorney Ad Litem  in McMinn County, Tennessee.  She is experienced in litigating family law actions in Utah, Tennessee, and Florida courts.. Patricia currently serves as a Board Member for the Southwest Florida Chapter of the BYU Alumni Association, and as a volunteer Science and Family Services Liaison for the Southwest Chapter of Autism Speaks.

Sonya Fischer has extensive experience as an advocate for vulnerable populations. Her activism stems from parenting a child with severe developmental disabilities. The institutional barriers she experienced as a young mother inspired her to speak up and create change for others.. A member of the Oregon State Bar since 2003, and selected as an Oregon Super Lawyers 2009, 2010 and 2011 “Rising Star,” Sonya brings compassion and first-hand legislative knowledge to the practice of law. She combines her legal expertise with her understanding of education and service delivery systems to create successful strategies for her clients. Sonya understands her clients' struggles and utilizes a collaborative approach while building a solid record to preserve her clients' rights.. Sonya began her advocacy efforts while attending Warner Pacific College where she organized parents of children with disabilities to secure important early intervention services. She was soon hired by Multnomah County, where she assisted the families of children with disabilities in accessing services and facilitated the planning and delivery of services for early childhood education, domestic violence and homeless youth.. In 1991, while completing her master's degree in Public Administration at Portland State University, Sonya began working as an intern for the late senator Frank Roberts, where she spearheaded new disability parking permit legislation. Sonya worked in Salem for 13 years. Sonya served as a Clackamas County Commissioner from 2016 - 2022 where her work resulted in additional housing for people with serious mental health challenges, increased resources for childcare, supported the expansion of the child tax credit and devellopment of a strong vision for future advocasy across the state and nation.. While working with the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities, Sonya helped create a system of in-home supports for children with severe disabilities and facilitated the passage of legislation making it possible for children with disabilities to continue attending the same school when living temporarily outside their parents' home. As legislative staff to Senator Frank Shields, Sonya developed a package of early childhood legislation that resulted in a statewide childcare provider training program that incorporated the importance of healthy brain development for young children. Sonya most recently served as the Director for State and Legislative Federal Affairs for the Oregon Department of Human Services.. Sonya graduated from the Lewis & Clark Law School, where she was recognized for her leadership and contributions as both a Joyce Ann Harpole Scholar and a member of the Cornelius Honor Society. The Harpole award is a peer-nominated award given each year to a law student and a practicing lawyer who are notable for balancing a fulfilling life with the study or practice of law. Sonya was also recognized for winning the mock trial competition. While in law school, Sonya spearheaded a pro bono program for law students to assist families with their childrens' special education planning.. Sonya is a member of the Board of Governors of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, where she previously served as President and co-chaired the Family Law Section. She is past President of the Clackamas Women Lawyers. She is past Secretary of the Clackamas County Bar Association and chaired the Policy Committee for FACT: Family and Community Together. She served as a delegate for the Oregon State Bar. She is also involved with Oregon Women Lawyers, and The Arc of Multnomah County. Sonya is a member of the Governmental Affairs Committee for the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce. She was very active in her childrens' educations, previously serving on school foundation boards and budget committees as well as volunteering in the classroom.

You can contact Maurice at or   Maurice became an attorney to make significant contributions to the betterment of peoples’ lives. He has worked in family law for many years, in the areas of divorce, adoption and guardianship. He is a compassionate attorney who seeks to reduce outward conflict and put families on the most solid footing possible both during and after their cases. Maurice helps clients focus on solutions to the issues at hand while respecting that most parties will need to work cooperatively into the future.  Please call:  or Email:

With a background in litigation, Sharnel knows her way around a courtroom.  But, she also knows that being a successful family law attorney means finding common ground when worlds collide. For Sharnel, negotiating differences is second nature, and shenever shies away from a challenge. Whether or not a case goes to trial,her goal is to achieve the highest quality result while preserving theclient’s dignity, sense of family and financial security.. From the first thought of divorce, custody, or modification,through the final paperwork, Sharnel guides clients through the legalprocess, giving them the tools to succeed with a strong legal voice.

The family law firm of Gevurtz Menashe has added Susan G. Hiler as an associate attorney. Her practice will focus on divorce, custody,and support.. Hiler is admitted to practice law in both Oregon and Idaho. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Linfield College, and a Juris Doctorate from Willamette University School of Law.

Karrie practices family law, handling complex dissolution of marriage, domestic partnerships, and custody cases.  She began litigating as a law student in 1997, continuing her career by clerking for Judge Mary Ann Bearden, practicing criminal law and, in 2006, joining the current firm of Parrish and McIntyre, LLC where she focuses on family law.. Our firm also practices in mediation, estate planning, and business law.. We strive for excellence by thoroughly preparing our cases, keeping our clients informed, and zealous advocacy throughout the process to achieve results that are fair and proper under the law.

Caroline brings a deliberate focus to listening and understanding her client’s goals and concerns. Recognizing her role as a Family Law attorney is to help people navigate the legal system in pursuit of their goals as they relate to family and loved ones. Her greatest strength as an attorney is empathy and she believes that preparation and a sincere and concerted effort to understand a person’s hopes, fears, and goals—during what is often a difficult time in their life—is critical to being a great attorney.. Caroline received a Juris Doctorate from Lewis and Clark Law School, graduating a semester early in January 2019. She served as the law school's American Bar Association (ABA) Representative during her last year in law school, and earned the title of "Most Creative Rep" among all of the ABA reps in the country in 2019. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Willamette University in 2016 as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and graduated with honors from the Economics department.. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find Caroline in the great PNW outdoors; running hiking and Climbing Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, and Mt. St. Helens. Her life motto was given to her by her favorite childhood character, the great Winnie the Pooh: “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

Matt joined SKH in August of 2019 as a new Law school graduate. During his summers in law school, he clerked for criminal defense attorneys Steven Houze and Jacob Houze in Portland, Oregon.. Matt was born and raised in Portland. He moved to Seattle, Washington to attend the University of Washington School of Law on an academic scholarship. At the University of Washington, Matt volunteered for the Child and Youth Advocacy Clinic, where he worked with children in the dependency system throughout the State of Washington, as well as homeless youth in Seattle’s University District. Prior to law school, Matt graduated from the University of Oregon where he received a B.S. in Political Science. Before attending law school, Matt worked for Pacific Continental Bank and Capital Pacific Bank in Portland.