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Carrie K. Tapia joined the legal profession with a desire to assist those needing a voice in the legal system. Ms. Tapia has a background in social work and uses her skills from this background to assist her clients in navigating the legal system. Ms. Tapia listens as her clients describe the issues they are facing and she then collaborates with them to ensure their objectives are met.. Ms. Tapia is empathetic to her clients’ struggles and recognizes that any involvement with the legal system, whether a family law matter or criminal law matter, disrupts a person’s entire life as well as the lives of loved ones. Likewise, Ms. Tapia recognizes that a change to one aspect of a client’s life effects changes in the rest of their life. Therefore, Ms. Tapia implements a problem-solving approach and works closely with her clients to alleviate the stress and confusion often caused by ongoing litigation.. Ms. Tapia strives to meet the needs of her clients by ensuring each client understands all of legal options. After a thorough review of the issue and potential legal remedies, Ms. Tapia’s clients are empowered to make the best decisions for their future. Ms. Tapia then supports clients throughout the process, offering options, explanations, and support until an end result is achieved.. Ms. Tapia represents clients in a variety of family law matters, including divorce and property division, custody disputes, child support modifications, and adoptions. Ms. Tapia previously worked as a conservatorship caseworker for Child Protective Services(CPS) and utilizes this experience to guide clients as they navigate through involvement with CPS.

Meet Tim George – a respected attorney and member of the Washington State Bar, whose journey is marked by a wealth of experience in both corporate strategy and law. In his recent endeavors, Tim played a pivotal role in modernizing a 20-person law firm while concurrently obtaining admission to the bar and effectively managing a caseload. His primary areas of focus encompass AI Law & Policy, Privacy Law, and Complex Litigation. Additionally, Tim brings forth a well-rounded background in Plaintiff-side Personal Injury, Family Law, and DVPOs.. The establishment of Tim's own legal practice stems from a desire to blend his extensive corporate strategy background with his legal acumen. His commitment to excellence and expertise in navigating the intersections of technology and law make him a distinguished professional in the field. Welcome to the realm where experience, strategy, and legal proficiency converge – welcome to Tim's practice.

Christa Melton is a dedicated family law attorney in Everett who helps clients through divorce, child custody, and other complex family matters with empathy and integrity. Known for her responsiveness and clear communication, she ensures her clients feel heard, respected, and supported every step of the way.. Christa’s background includes volunteering with the Moderate Means Program, where she worked with individuals facing domestic violence and family conflict—an experience that shaped her compassionate and principled approach to advocacy. She combines strong writing and storytelling skills with determined advocacy to achieve meaningful results for her clients.

Sara Penn practices out of the firm’s Everett office, where she assists clients in the areas of divorce, child custody, child support, legal separation, and parenting plan modifications.. Sara was drawn to family law because through her strong advocacy skills, she can make a meaningful impact in the lives of people facing personal challenges.. "I love helping people through difficult and unknown situations. It’ s gratifying to be able to make a positive contribution in the lives of others.”. Originally from Denver, Sara has lived in many regions of the country with her former active-duty military spouse. She serves as a board member with Seattle Stand Down, a nonprofit organization that supports veterans, and runs every Saturday with Wear Blue: Run to Remember, a running community that honors fallen service members. She enjoys exploring different cultures through food, listening to podcasts, and taking her rescue pup to the dog park.