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Dakota joined S.L. Pitts PC in 2010. He has litigated matters running the gamut from pure parenting disputes to divorces involving multi-million dollar businesses and complex financial issues. Dakota has distinguished himself at the firm by successfully managing cases involving relocation, substance abuse allegations, and accusations of domestic violence.

I want clients to know that they can make it through this. It may be emotionally  difficult, but I will be there to help them make sound decisions that will enable them to resume normal life again.

Cynthia Buhr is an attorney that practices primarily in the area of family law, including representation of individuals in dissolutions, adoptions, estate planning, and LGBTQ+ legal issues.

When the stakes and emotions are high in a family law case, Nathan Julius calmly stands by his clients. He helps them understand their options and make fully informed, high-quality decisions that will move their lives forward.. Said one client: “Nathan explained the issues clearly, and most importantly, in a way that was easy to comprehend. What also sets him apart is his genuine care for clients and desire to help others to the fullest extent.”. Nathan is an accomplished trial attorney with a strong history of litigation success. Nevertheless, he strives to resolve cases in a manner that is the least stressful for his client, often through pre-trial settlement.. He places high value on maintaining effective communication and working relationships with all parties and professionals involved in the divorce process.. "You can be a strong advocate for your client while also exuding kindness. Being respectful and professional toward the opposing party gets you more than being combative.". A former bankruptcy attorney, Nathan understands how powerful it is when people get a fresh start. He has a unique understanding of the special issues families face when involved in a bankruptcy proceeding or dividing debt during the divorce process.. Known for his fun-loving personality and sense of humor, Nathan is always happy to have an interesting conversation or may spontaneously burst into song. He enjoys pop culture, movies, concerts, traveling the world, and taking walks with his spouse and their Corgis, Paige and Cooper.

Yasmeen Abdullah provides clients with a wide range of advice and representation in civil litigation.  She frequently serves as an arbitrator and mediator on personal injury and family law cases.  She has helped clients regarding religous discrimination complaints, bullying complaints to schools, assault and sexual abuse complaints, wrongful death claims, parenting plans and child support,  domestic violence protection orders, landlord and tenant issues, and appeals.. Prior to founding the Abdullah Law Firm, Ms. Abdullah practiced for three years with a Seattle Law Firm where she provided legal advice, litigation, and employment investigations for school districts across Washington State, local government entities, and small businesses.. Before starting civil law practice, Ms. Abdullah was a Deputy Prosecutor for Thurston County. She handled thousands of criminal cases at both the trial and appeal levels. With another prosecutor, Ms. Abdullah formed an Animal Cruelty Unit in the Thurston County Sheriff's Office. She conducted law enforcement officer training regarding investigating animal crimes and changes in the law. Ms. Abdullah also co-drafted Senate Bill 5402 (codified as RCW 16.52.011, 16.52.085, and 16.52.200) preventing animal cruelty. Governor Gregoire signed the bill into law in 2009, allowing courts to permanently bar a person who has caused the death of an animal through cruelty from owning a similar animal in the future.. Before prosecuting, Ms. Abdullah completed two judicial clerkships at the Washington Court of Appeals, Division II. Ms. Abdullah assisted Judge Joel Penoyer and Judge J. Robin Hunt by assisting in drafting opinions, preparing bench memoranda, and conducting legal research.. Ms. Abdullah graduated cum laude from the Univeristy of Richmond with a Juris Doctor degree in 2006. While in law school, Ms. Abdullah was a Jean Tarpley Scholar. She served on the Moot Court and Trial Advocacy Boards. Ms. Abdullah was a Carrico Moot Court Competition quarterfinalist and a National Trial Competition regional semifinalist. Ms. Abdullah served as a law student advisor, admissions minority panel speaker, and as secretary to the International Law Student Association. During law school, Ms. Abdullah worked as an intern with the Chesterfield County Attorney's Office in Virginia, conducting legal research and drafting memorando on employment law, parental rights, business and occupation taxes, and privacy rights. Ms. Abdullah also conducted legal research and wrote memoranda on state and federal constitutional law for Lammers Law Office.

If you are like most people going through a divorce, you are trying to make sense of the prospect of change - for you, your children, your extended family, and your friends.  I want to help.  My name is Molly B. Kenny and I have been a lawyer since 1980.  I have been representing people in divorce cases since 1996.  Our “legal family” of attorneys and staff recognize that people confronting divorce are facing a momentous time in their lives and are often caught between various confusing emotions and conflicting loyalties.  You owe it to yourself to have an experienced professional by your side as you navagate the difficulties ahead.  Call me and let's talk about your situation.  Together we can find good solutions to difficult problems.. I can help with divorce, child custody, domestic violence, child support, alimony, asset division, and other family matters.

Joel C. Odimba, Jr. is dedicated to helping clients navigate some of life’s toughest moments.. “Family law is important and fulfilling work. I take pride in knowing that my advocacy can make a direct and meaningful impact on my clients’ lives.”. Named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers® every year since 2020, Joel has been consistently recognized by his peers for his legal acumen and achievements. Carving out an impressive legal resume, his contributions include leadership roles within the Loren Miller Bar Association, serving on the Family Law CASA Board, and published works and presentations on various legal topics, including LGBTQ family law matters.. Joel is a skilled negotiator who frequently facilitates case settlements without litigation. However, when cases cannot be resolved outside of the courtroom, he is a tenacious advocate in litigation. He does everything he can to ensure that his clients’ voices are heard and their positions are clearly asserted.. “I represent my clients in court as if I were advocating on behalf of my best friend.”. With a gregarious and approachable demeanor, Joel’s clients view him not only as their attorney, but as a trusted confidant. It is not uncommon for clients to share life updates, family photos, and happy milestones with Joel, even long after their cases have closed.. Joel earned his Juris Doctorate from Seattle University School of Law, where he was a member of the Black Law Student Association and the Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity. A lifelong Washingtonian, Joel grew up in Tacoma and attended college in Spokane at Gonzaga University. The Zag basketball fan and movie fanatic enjoys spending time with his family and wide network of friends.

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My practice focuses on family law, including dissolutions, child custody, modifications, and child support. I have a focus on assisting domestic violence victims with family law needs, however, and began my career in Washington State by working as a volunteer with the King Couty Family Law Mentor program.. I pride myself on being a compassionate yet effective advocate for my clients. I will work on your behalf to get you the best results I can with whatever your needs are.

For family law, I regularly handle cases involving complex child custody issues and asset division, as well as domestic violence survivor representation.  I have experience in dealing with protection order proceedings, anti-harassment orders, as well as Title IX cases related to domestic abuse and sexual assault in university settings.

Family Law can be a difficult practice, filled with strong emotions and no shortage of conflict. I am challenged by each case to strike a balance between zealous advocacy for my client, and compassion for the participants as a whole.  It has been life-impacting to work so closely with good people during hard times. Going through a divorce can be one of the hardest life experiences a client will ever face. My hope is that my client's burden will in some way be lessened because I was involved.

Rhea has seven children:  two biological children, four step-children, and an adopted child, along with eleven grand-children, three great grandchildren, and two dogs.  Her beautiful daughter Rebecca is a senior paralegal at Gilson-Moreau & Associates, P.S.  She enjoys Blues, camping, writing and playing music, singing, knitting, crocheting, making costumes, reading, and spending time with her family.

Jacqueline is licensed in both Washington state and the province of Ontario in Canada. She started practicing in Ontario in 1996. After moving to the US, and taking time to raise her three children, she returned to law as a paralegal in Washington state in 2011 when her own marriage ended. While working full-time in a busy family law firm, she earned her LLM from Seattle University in 2020, and became a member of the Washington State Bar in 2021.. In Canada, Jacqueline practiced family law for over 7 years, specializing in high net worth, highly contentious cases for division of assets including family businesses, litigating the enforceability of pre-nuptial and settlement agreements, and appearing in front of the BC Court of Appeals on a Hague Convention child abduction case. She was part of a team that took a child custody matter up to the Supreme Court of Canada. She has written and presented papers on various aspects of family law including finding hidden assets.. In the US, Jacqueline took time off to raise her 3 (now mostly adult) children, volunteering in their classrooms, and leading two girl scout troops. After seeing “the other side of the desk” and experiencing her own divorce in Washington state, she went back to school: first, to be trained as a life coach; and second, to obtain an LLM for Foreign Attorneys from Seattle University.. Jacqueline is passionate about helping clients understand and navigate the divorce process including parenting plans, custody, child support, division of assets, spousal maintenance and makes every endeavor to keep the process as amicable as possible. Whether it is explaining the intricacies of the law to those looking to divorce, assisting clients in mediation, or representing their interests in motions court or trial, she strives to find creative solutions that are unique to each client and their family.As a trained life coach and attorney, she is an excellent listener. She understands most parents want to minimize the impact of their separation on their children and to resolve their disputes privately and cost-effectively. Her training as a life coach assists her in understanding the family dynamics, keeping the resolution process as amicable as possible, and assisting her clients through both the legal and emotional hurdles of divorce.. When she is not working, she can be found “throwing rocks” at the local curling club; she was honored to represent Washington State at the Mixed Nationals in Denver, Colorado in 2019! She also enjoys spending time with her children and her two Havanese dogs, skiing, reading, and exploring restaurants around town.

Amy is currently prioritizing new Guardian ad Litem cases and taking only a limited number of family law cases.  Please contact our office for further assistance.. “I strive to work with my clients to resolve their cases in a way that allows them to move forward with their lives in the best way possible.  No two cases are the same and I enjoy getting to know my clients and working together to address their individual goals and needs.”. Amy brings a compassionate approach to her clients in a time when they can be overwhelmed by the legal and emotional complexities of their cases.  She works with clients to resolve their cases through mediation, arbitration, and court action.  Her practice includes parenting issues, asset and debt division, spousal maintenance and child support, non-marital relationships, third party custody, and adoptions.. Amy  joined Wechsler Becker in 2010, having previously practiced family law with The Family Law Group. Amy has been a practicing attorney since 2004 and has been working with family law clients since 2002.  She also serves as a Title 26 Guardian ad Litem.  Amy previously worked for the Washington State Attorney General's Office and the Washington State Senate.

I know that you and your family are seriously impacted by conflict created during your divorce.  Wherever possible, I help clients reach agreements in the least contentious, most cost effective, way.   Although I have litigation experience, as well as trial backing in my office, I  work  as cooperatively and amicably  as possible.   I am also trained in collaborative law and as a mediator.. I have been practicing law in Washington State since 1982. Since 1998, I have focused my practice on complex family law in Seattle and King County. Before then, I built a solid foundation of experience practicing commercial law with leading Seattle law this  combination of both family and commercial law experience, I have experience representing high net worth individuals in their family law matters.

My personal philosophy is to never add conflict to a family law case. The parties involved have often had difficulty with effective communication and I view it as part of my job to facilitate and even strengthen communications as the parties work towards a resolution. I believe much more is accomplished through civility than bullying.. For me, life is about the relationships we have with one another. The relationships we have with our family members, even after a separation or divorce, will persist for years or even decades. The relationships we have with our children need to be protected and cherished.. The same is true for me in my approach to practicing law. I make my relationships with clients a priority. In order to be an effective advocate, it is critical that we develop a trusting and honest connection. I also value my relationships with opposing counsel and other members of the bar. I have found that thoughtful analysis, combined with respectful communications with the other side can often resolve even the most difficult situations.