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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)

Snapshot: Angel Base understands your legal matters are significant to you regardless of the size of the issue. Legal matters can affect your dignity and leave you feeling frustrated and powerless to make a difference in your life. When you need diligent and discerning legal representation from a compassionate advocate, give Angel Base a call!. Background: Angel Base is a sole practitioner in Spokane, WA, practicing primarily in family law and general practice. Before attending law school, Angel obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Social Work at Walla Walla University and subsequently worked in child counseling and juvenile detention. Angel has an extensive history with public service, serving in paid and unpaid public service roles with Red Cross, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, DSHS Child and Family Services, Washington Children’s Home Society, youth service clubs, and school boards at the elementary and secondary levels. Before graduating from Gonzaga University School of Law, Angel worked at University Legal Assistance and served as a Rule 9 Legal Intern with the Washington Attorney General’s Office. Prior to licensure as an attorney in Washington, Angel began serving as a Guardian Ad Litem in Spokane County under Title 26, representing the best interests of children in family law matters. Currently, in addition to serving as Assistant Director of a local youth service club and volunteering with a local school, Angel is active with the Volunteer Lawyer’s Program (VLP) in Spokane and is an active member of the Spokane County Bar Association’s CLE Committee, the Family Law Section, the Young Lawyer’s Division, and the Solo and Small Practice Section as Chair. At the state level, Angel is a member of the Washington State Bar Association's Solo and Small Practice Section Executive Committee. In her spare time, Angel enjoys all manner of outdoor recreation and is an active member of a local running club. Angel is glad to call Spokane home, and looks forward to continued involvement in the community at the local and statewide levels.. Note: As required by the Washington Rule of Professional Conduct 7.4(d)(3), this notice is provided to inform readers "that the Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification of specialties in the practice of law and [a] certificate, award, or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in the state of Washington." An attorney practicing in Washington is required only to be admitted to practice in Washington; an Avvo rating may provide a piece of information to consumers but it is not recognized by the Supreme Court of Washington as a certification of specialty.

Addrian Boyd grew up in the Spokane area, and has no intentions to leave the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Addrian graduated with a Bachelors of Arts from Eastern Washington University, then went on to earn a Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University's School of Law.. Addrian spent her years in law school volunteering for anything and everything she could. She was the Vice President of the Criminal Law Society, and a student representative for the Gonzaga Public Interest Law Project. Addrian fell in love with being able to use her new education to help others. Addrian did an internship with the Honorable Judge Cooney at Superior Court, as well as an internship working with Bevan Maxey of Maxey Law Offices while finishing up her education.. After law school, Addrian worked at the Spokane County Public Defenders Office with At Risk Youth and Child in Need of Services petitions in Juvenile Court, representing the youth. Addrian is now an associate attorney at Maxey Law Offices, practicing family law to include divorces, child custody, protection orders and committed intimate relationships.. Addrian loves to spend her free time with her fur babies, as well as spoiling her niece to death. Addrian also enjoys exploring the PNW hiking or curling up with a good book.

Mr. Linehan’s areas of practice include a wide range of family law matters including: divorce, support, parenting plans, modifications,  adoptions, appeals, domestic violence; as well as juvenile matters involving parent representation in dependency, guardianship, CHINS/At-risk youth, and termination of parental rights. He has been appointed as a special master for discovery issues.  Mr. Linehan also serves as a Spokane County Superior Court Pro Tem Commissioner.. Mr. Linehan has represented hundreds of claimants who have applied for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income. His primary focus has been successful representation at the local hearing level in front of Administrative Law Judges. However, Mr. Linehan has also successfully represented claimant’s on appeals to the Appeals Council, as well as federal court appeals that occur before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. Mr. Linehan’s experience in arguing SSDI/SSI cases has helped numerous individual’s be approved for benefits.. Prior to joining Allen Fischer, PLLC, he had a longstanding contract with the Washington State Office of Public Defense in representing parents in every area of dependency matters, including guardianship and termination of parental rights trials. This representation has provided Mr. Linehan a vast experience in successfully litigating cases in Superior Court and Juvenile court.  He specialized in cases involving the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA); and has been a presenter regarding numerous topics in this area.. In addition to his litigation experience, Mr. Linehan has a great track record in successfully negotiating cases without the need of court intervention. He has helped negotiate child custody orders in dependency proceedings, nonparental custody, dissolution, residential schedules/parenting plans, dependency-guardianships, Title 13 guardianships, and open adoption agreements.. Mr. Linehan is a graduate from Gonzaga University. He earned a Bachelor’s degree with majors in both Political Science and Philosophy. After earning his undergraduate degree, Mr. Linehan decided to remain in Spokane, Washington and earned his law degree from the Gonzaga University School of Law. Mr. Linehan is married and is the father of three children.

I am Connie L. Powell, a Spokane divorce and family law attorney committed to providing quality and effective legal representation for my clients.. During this challenging time of your life, you need an attorney with the experience to vigorously protect your rights. I understand the emotionally charged nature of divorce law disputes, especially when children are involved. While I am assertive in my divorce representation, I maintain compassion for your divorce case. I provide caring and personal service which is essential to a productive attorney-client relationship. My philosophy is to help you resolve your legal concerns without creating more stress and financial difficulty than you had before you walked through the doors.. My philosophy is to help you resolve your legal concerns without creating more stress and financial difficulty than you had before you walked through the doors. My office policy is that either my staff or I will return every phone call or e-mail within 24 hours. My goal is to provide outstanding legal representation that serves your needs.

I have spent a good deal of time in a litigation oriented law office, as a senior paralegal and a legal intern for close to 11 years. After practicing tort law for three years, representing individuals,  I now practice family law and use my experience with negotiation and settlement whenever possible. However, I know how to litigate and fight for my client when necessary.  I have trial experience in both fields, and working at The Law Office of Julie Watts allows me to offer my clients an incredibly talented team of attorneys and paralegals that work cooperatively, pooling their unique backgrounds and talents to provide the best representation possible.

Liberty Johnson is originally from Spokane, growing up on Liberty Lake and attending high school in Spokane Valley. She has an appreciation for this city and the people who call this area home. She graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016, before returning home to Spokane in 2017 to attend Gonzaga University School of Law. While attending law school, she interned at a large local firm, gaining practical experience. After achieving top honors in her legal research and writing classes, Liberty graduated Magna Cum Laude from Gonzaga in 2020. Liberty began working as a family law attorney soon after graduation, and looks forward to continue advocating for clients in the Family Law arena.

Diane Broderson is a family law attorney in Spokane County dedicated to helping clients navigate complex legal issues with clarity, compassion, and practical solutions. After graduating from Whitworth University with a degree in Social Services, Diane earned her law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law, where she developed a strong commitment to family law and served as both Vice-President and President of the Family Law Club.. With a practice exclusively focused on family law, Diane assists clients with divorce, child custody and parenting plans, child support and spousal support modifications, property division, and more. Her approach emphasizes cooperation and negotiation, helping clients avoid unnecessary litigation and maintain family stability.. As both a mother and stepmother, Diane understands the personal challenges involved in family law matters, and she brings empathy and personal insight to each case. Her goal is to empower clients to make informed decisions, always prioritizing the best interests of children and long-term family harmony.

I have a diverse legal background having represented clients in criminal, personal injury, employment, family law, medical malpractice, and estate planning.I graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International and Women Studies. During my undergraduate, I interned with the Washington State Legislature where I worked alongside House Representative Cody on a healthcare bill. I attended law school in Arizona where I acted as ABA Lieutenant Governor and volunteered with the Justice Project and Homeless court. In my last year of law school I published an article for the Psychology and Law Journal.I am an active member of the legal community, I served on the board of the South Asian Bar Association (SABAW) and is chair of the legal clinic and mentor in the Joint Minority Mentorship program. I have partnered with community-based organizations such as API Chaya, Sex Violence Law Center, and Muslim Association of Puget Sound in providing pro-bono services. I also volunteered for the Washington Intiative for Diversity and currently sit on the WSBA Wellness Taskforce.As a former boxer, I bring the same tenacity and determination to the courtroom as I did to the ring. I am deeply committed to fighting in client’s corner, ensuring they are empowered with the proper legal recourse and receive the justice they deserve.

Attorney Stephanie Vick is an associate attorney. Stephanie guides clients through making difficult decisions with ease, understanding, and compassion and prepares all types of family law matters for filing, as well as representing clients at court appearances, hearings and trial.. Family-related conflicts are difficult and stressful. Stephanie is prepared to help clients through the rough patches.. Before law school, she worked in juvenile and adult mental health which led her to an internship with TeamChild. She then volunteered with Community Court and worked as Rule 9 intern with the Spokane City Public Defenders for 1 year.. Stephanie maintains her work-life balance with hockey, hiking, and caring for her cats, Pumpkin and Leo.

Briana graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law in May 2017 and is currently a practicing attorney in family, criminal law, and appellate law in Washington State.

Hello! Thank you for viewing my page.  My name is Jill Hogberg, and I've been licensed to practice since 2013.  I started my career in criminal defense and family law, but I always knew that I wanted to do adoptions.  I even wrote it on my law school application essay! I absolutely love my firm, and that I have the ability to continue the important work that I do in family law as well as expand my work in adoption.. Helping my clients navigate divorce and custody issues, child support, and relocations, is an important aspect of my work.  This is a critical time in a family's life, and I enjoy being able to guide my client's through it and hopefully come out on the other end with a healthy co-parenting relationship, if the circumstances allow for it.  I'm well known amongst my colleagues for being respectful and easy to get along with, but also a zealous advocate who won't stand for the mistreatment of my clients.  I fight hard when necessary, and help make compromises where possible.. Adoptions are where my heart truly lies.  I love helping to create forever families.  Sometimes the parent/family that a child is born to, is not going to be a safe, secure, permanent parent/family.  I love working with couples and families that have struggled for years with fertility issues, and have been selected by our birth mothers.  I also truly stand in awe of our foster parent clients, who have taken a child (or children) into their homes, sometimes for years, not knowing whether they will ever achieve permanency.  Helping to complete the process and getting to congratulate the child, using their full, new legal name, is one of my favorite parts of the process.  On National Adoption Day you can find me at the Courthouse bright and early in the morning, staking hand-painted signs into the ground, putting up banners and balloons, and getting my face painted to share in the joy of the day.  I truly cannot say enough about the practice of adoption law, and what it has brought to my life.. I am also very excited to be on the forefront of new law in Washington allowing for paid surrogacy, and would be happy to help your family expand in this way, if the situation is right for you.. If you need legal assistance in any of these areas, please contact me.  I'd be honored to help.. Sincerely,. Jill Hogberg

Alyson Foster is a native Arizonan, born and raised in the East Valley.  She grew up in Tempe and Mesa, within ten miles of her current office, and she and her brother attended Mountain View High School in Mesa.  Her parents went to Chandler and Tempe high schools, attended ASU, and became teachers– her father teaching at McClintock High School and her mother teaching in the Mesa Public School system. Both sets of her grandparents lived in Arizona as well and her grandfather was a  professor at ASU. While most of her grandparents have passed away, her paternal grandmother still resides in Tempe and recently celebrated her 92nd birthday.. Alyson admits that she was a bit of a black sheep in her family because she chose to attend U of A instead of ASU. Alyson earned both a Baccalaureate Degree in Psychology and a Juris Doctorate in Law at U of A, graduating from her undergraduate studies Summa Cum Laude and from her Doctorate program Magna Cum Laude.. After graduating from law school, Alyson moved to California for a brief time.. While there, she took the bar exam and passed and was admitted to the California State Bar. Alyson missed Arizona, however, and wanted to raise her children near their extended family, so she moved back to the Valley in 2005 and obtained her license to practice law here.. Upon moving back to Arizona, Alyson held positions with several large law firms in the Valley and learned to practice law in a “trial by fire” setting.  She was forced to work long hours and follow strict firm policies.  The office procedures were always out of her hands and she had little control over which cases she accepted and rejected or how she handled representation of the clients. Ultimately Alyson’s role also shifted away from direct representation of the clients and more toward the role of a salesman and office manager. None of this was conducive to the type of representation she believed the clients deserved or to the type of personal, family life she desired.. While Alyson believes clients were attracted to the large firm advertising and the “beyond aggressive” representation slogan, they generally preferred the no nonsense, honest approach with which she handled their cases.  “I don’t make promises to clients that I can’t keep and I believe it is my duty to assist clients in weeding out issues that can and should be settled from those that are worth ‘fighting for’.”. Alyson is now a partner at Aslamy & Foster and can provide the type of representation she believes is in the best interest of her clients. Alyson’s clients benefit from the big firm experience she obtained, while receiving the dedication and attention only provided by the intimate setting of a small firm.