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Debra has vast experience in handling all aspects of family law, including adoptions, divorce, child support, child custody, parental, sibling and grandparent visitation, enforcement, contempt, and modification of Court Orders. She has assisted hundreds of families with resolving dependency issues, such as allegations of child abuse and neglect. Debra previously served as the Chair of a major metropolitan law firm's Family Law Department.. Debra currently serves as Solicitor in Montgomery County for a local child welfare agency’s Unaccompanied Refugee Minor’s Program.  The Unaccompanied Refugee Minor’s program is responsible for refugee, asylee and trafficked children and youth who are in the United States without parents or guardians.. Debra also practices in the area of civil litigation and criminal defense.  Her civil litigation background includes civil rights, employment law, personal injury, land use and commercial litigation.  Her criminal defense experience includes misdemeanor and felony matters in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.. Debra has previously served as an adjunct professor in the Legal Studies Program at Harcumm College, teaching courses in Family Law, Criminal Law, and Torts.  Prior to practicing law, Debra worked as a Social Worker for at-risk youths.. Debra resides in Huntingdon Valley with her husband Bryan their three children. She enjoys spending her free time with her family at the Jersey shore.

I was born into a wonderful consortium of huge Irish, Catholic families on the West Side of Cleveland, Ohio. Although I am the oldest of merely three children, my mom was one of ten, and hers was a relatively small family in that neighborhood. So we were constantly surrounded by aunts, uncles, and cousins—lots of cousins!. Growing up, we not only knew everybody, but as my best friend would often remark when we went out and I would have to stop to talk to everybody we ran into, we were somehow related to everybody in town!. Having grown up knowing so many people so well, I developed a profound love for people, a desire to serve, and a determination to make it my life’s work to make people’s lives better, however possible. That led me to pursue careers in policy, ministry, and politics, but ultimately to a career in law.. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Wellesley College, then my Juris Doctorate in Law, and my Master’s degree in Communications from Regent University.. Upon completing my education, I worked in the nonprofit sector for such organizations as the Flying Hospital International, the Christian Broadcasting Network, Operation Blessing, the Center for Law and Religious Freedom, and the Christian Legal Society, and most recently, before joining Holcomb Law, I served as the Executive Director of The Capitol Hill office of Eagle Forum, and as the director of Eagle Forum’s Political Action Committee.. In addition to my duties with Holcomb Law, I am currently the Executive Director of the Republican National Coalition for Life.. I am thankful to have had such an exciting career, one that allowed me to meet so many remarkable people, and to have so many unique experiences, but I always hoped to have a family of my own. I was very fortunate later in my life to meet and marry Holcomb Law founder, Wayne Holcomb, a retired Navy pilot turned attorney (my Harmon Rabb!). He was well worth the wait, and, as if that weren’t enough, he came with a bonus, three of the most beautiful, kind, exceptional children I have ever met, Chandler, Camden, and Katie.. I’m honored to work with Wayne and the extraordinary Holcomb Law team to help Hampton Roads families navigate the often difficult and challenging paths that lead them to need to seek our services. I look forward to continuing to help our clients find the empathy, encouragement, and ultimately the answers they need to get through the temporary troubles and on with their lives.

Hi, my name is Nora and I am very excited to be a part of the Holcomb Law team!. I am a native of the great state of Pennsylvania, but Hampton Roads has been my home for most of my adult life. I graduated from high school right here in Newport News before going off to serve in the United States Marine Corps. I knew even then that I had a passion for helping others and I knew I wanted to be a lawyer.. I am an alumna of the University of North Carolina, at Wilmington and Regent University School of Law. Since graduating from law school, I have primarily practiced criminal law and family law throughout South-Eastern Virginia. My path has led me from operating a solo law practice, to working as a public defender, a prosecutor, and I’ve even been an attorney at Legal Aid.. Although I’m experienced in many areas of law, I’ve always felt especially connected to clients who are dealing with the stress of divorce and custody. I know it’s a difficult process and one in which people often feel alone. I believe an important part of what I do involves walking through this process alongside my clients and being their voice when they are most vulnerable.. When I’m not here at Holcomb Law, I’m usually gardening and hanging out with my plant babies! Otherwise, you’ll find me at local arts festivals or spending time with family and friends.

Mindy Carr practices family law with a focus on dissolution and post-divorce matters involving high-conflict custody issues and complex financial issues. She has a background in family law, dependency law, and criminal defense at several successful private law firms and non-profit organizations in Seattle and Everett. She cares deeply for her clients and works hard to empower them to fight for what is financially fair and for what is best for their children. While Mindy’s compassion for her clients, tenacity, and feisty personality make her a zealous advocate in court, she also appreciates the power of a more collaborative approach.

I am an experienced, aggressive advocate with over nineteen years of experience.  My goal is to provide high quality legal services at reasonable rates.  My practice focuses exclusively on family law including, but not limited to, divorce, parenting plan and child support modifications, paternity matters, and mediations/arbitrations.   I primarily practice in King County and Snohomish County.  I am the current chair of the East King County Bar Association Family Law Section and I serve as a Commissioner Pro Tempore with the King County Superior Court.  In my spare time, I volunteer as a mediator with the King County Volunteer Family Law Settlement Conference Program and with the Eastside Legal Assistance Program.  I offer a free initial consultation.  If you have questions or concerns regarding a family law issues, please do not hesitate to call.

Bradley Evens focuses his practice on family law and marital dissolution. Including: prenuptial agreements; divorce litigation and mediation; property issues; spousal and child support; un-married cohabitation (including same-sex relationship) issues including property distribution and parenting matters. Practice also includes real estate disputes including easements; property line disputes; title issues; agent broker issues; contractual disputes; and, general legal counsel and guidance.

I started the practice of law in California in 1977 (where I am still licensed), moving to the State of Washington in 1980. My practice has been centered on family law for 25 years.. My office prides itself on providing quality legal work for our clients, while at the same time caring about who we represent during a very stressful and disruptive time in their lives.  We strive to keep our clients involved in their proceedings and apprised of what is going on as we progress through the process.. While I am very comfortable in the courtroom, I have a keen awareness that as a practical matter the court process is often the most expensive and least efficient way to resolve any dispute.  This means that we use negotation, agreement and mediation whenever possible.. We will provide you with the knowledge, experience and understanding that you need at what is often one of the most difficult times in your life.

Michelle D. Raiford is an experienced family law attorney practicing in Seattle/King County and Everett/Snohomish County since 2005. For almost 20 years, Michelle has successfully advocated for clients in complex and/or difficult divorce and parenting plan cases. In 2015, Michelle started her own practice, Raiford Law PLLC. Michelle loves all families and fight for the needs of her clients and their children.. Michelle is a Seattle native and grew up in Southeast Seattle. Prior to law school, Michelle worked as a Victim Advocate for three years in the Criminal Division of the King County Prosecutor's Office. While in law school, she completed a federal judicial externship with U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman. Prior to starting Raiford Law PLLC, Michelle worked as an attorney for almost nine years in Snohomish County for the Northwest Justice Project (NJP). She handled numerous motions and trials in complex family law cases in Snohomish County Superior Court. She handled appellate family law cases in Division I of the Washington State Court of Appeals. She also successfully resolved several administrative and landlord-tenant cases. While at NJP, she helped begin Snohomish County's first sealing clinic that assisted young adults seal their completed juvenile criminal cases as a way to decrease unemployment in Snohomish County. Michelle also worked as a Managing Attorney for almost a year in King County for the Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP). She managed family law attorneys and handled family law and domestic violence cases in King County Superior Court. She helped begin the ELAP Family Law Fellowship Program that expands delivery of legal services in King County while providing family law and business management training to new attorneys.. Michelle is a graduate of the Washington State Bar Association Leadership Institute. She was a presenter at the 2015 Gender Violence Symposium at Seattle University School of Law and has presented on family law, divorce, domestic violence, restraining orders, property division (community v. separate property), best practices for working with guardian ad litems (GALs), and landlord-tenant issues for various community agencies in both King and Snohomish Counties.. Michelle enjoys spending her free time with her son and their dog, and watching the Seattle Seahawks.

As a mediator and attorney, I work closely with clients on a broad range of family law issues. I help people address serious concerns about the division of marital assets, the security of their relationship with their children, and the difficulty of meeting support obligations. I help clients achieve solutions that not only address their immediate problems but also look toward protecting their long-range interests.. Known for my straightforward communication style, I try to explain your rights and options in clear terms. As an advocate, my goal is to help you find creative solutions without increasing conflict.

Caleb Oken-Berg Bonm is Principal attorney at Skellenger Bender, P.S., where he is also serves as the firm's President and Managing Partner. Caleb’s practice focuses exclusively on family law, including divorce/dissolution, domestic partnership issues, complex asset divisions, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, parenting plan and child support modifications, child custody, parentage actions, and LGBTQ-specific legal issues. Caleb also assists families with adoption and assisted reproductive technology (ART) legal matters such as donor agreements and surrogacy agreements.. Caleb regularly represents clients in the unique and complex area of international family law, including international child custody issues, divorce with international financial issues, and international jurisdictional matters in the context of family law. Caleb handles international child abduction cases in both state and federal court, including matters involving the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. He also serves as a resource and mentor for attorneys in the area of international child custody issues.. In addition to his representation of family law clients, Caleb serves as a neutral by assisting parties in resolving family law disputes as a mediator and arbitrator. He also serves as a Family Court Commissioner pro tempore in King County Superior Court.. Caleb is admitted to practice in the federal and state courts of Washington, and United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In 2015, Caleb founded a pro bono family law legal clinic for patients and community members associated with the Sea Mar Community Health Center in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle.. Caleb is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, American Bar Association, King County Bar Association, and the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court in Seattle. He is also past President of Q-Law (LGBT Bar Association of Washington) and is a member of the National LGBT Bar Association’s Family Law Institute. Caleb is the author of the “Same-Sex Dissolution Issues” chapter of the LexisNexis Washington Family Law Practice Guide. In 2016, Caleb was recognized as one of the 40 Best LGBT Lawyers under 40 in the U.S. by the National LGBT Bar Association, and he has been named a Washington Super Lawyers "Rising Star" every year since 2017.

Laura Fitzgibbon is the owner and managing attorney of Malone Legal, PLLC. Originally born in Ireland, Laura has grown up in the Seattle area and considers herself a Seattleite. She received her bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from Gonzaga University and her law degree from Seattle University School of Law.. Laura has a background in litigation and has spent the majority of her career directly in the courtroom. After graduating from law school, she became a public defender in Island County before switching sides to prosecution. Laura practiced as a criminal prosecutor for several years, which provided her extensive trial and motions experience. During her time as a prosecutor, she was responsible for conducting trainings for law enforcement, conducting trials, making charging decisions, drafting warrants, and representing the public in the courtroom on a daily basis.. In seeking a new challenge, Laura began working in family law in 2019. She gained invaluable experience at Goldberg & Jones as well as Wakefield Legal before hanging her own shingle. Laura has conducted many family law trials and typically appears on family law motions calendars on a weekly basis.. Throughout her career, Laura has appeared in front of countless judges and commissioners to effectively advocate and sharpen her trial skills. By litigating before many judicial officers, she has gained invaluable insight into the judicial decision-making process, which is helpful in developing individual case strategies for clients. Laura has a strong reputation for success and is known amongst her peers for her diligent advoacy and her exemplary work product.. What sets Laura apart from other attorneys is her dedication and compassion for her clients. Laura is a recent mother to a very active toddler, so she understands the significance of child custody disputes. Laura is very communicative and strives to respond to emails and phone call within 24 business hours. Unlike many other practitioners, Laura limits her caseload in order to ensure optimal representation. She is currently accepting clients.

I believe in client-centered lawyering. I bring this view to all the cases I works on, creating a strong bond and relationship with each client. I believe that cases are a team effort between the firm and the client, where the client is the captain of the ship, and I helps make sure each client is steered in the proper direction to obtain his/her goals.. I earned my J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2016, where I graduated with Academic Distinction. While there, I worked for the University of Denver Criminal Defense Clinic for almost two years where I explored my passion for indigent defense. At the clinic, I represented clients in county and municipal court, conducted legal research and drafted constitutional motions on behalf of my clients. I continued my interest in criminal defense by working for the Colorado State Public Defender as a certified intern in the summer of 2015. There, I handled my own docket, and represented clients in county court charged with misdemeanor and traffic offenses. In total, I gained extensive experience through handling over 100 cases and trying many jury trials.

Theresa Lorella became an attorney to help people find their voices in difficult and emotional circumstances.. “Expressing yourself can be challenging in any situation, but more so when your whole life is about to change. That’s why I always prioritize my client’s need to be heard and validated, whether I’m helping them navigate a contentious divorce, modify a parenting plan, or negotiate a property settlement.. First and foremost, this entails listening. Theresa’s clients are relieved to have someone listen to their story, their concerns, and their hopes for the future, and by fully understanding where her clients are coming from, she can help them achieve the best resolution.. While she is a strong advocate in the courtroom, Theresa believes in reducing conflict whenever possible. She is specially trained in collaborative law and serves as a neutral mediator in settlement conferences. This experience gives her a unique perspective and the tools to think “outside of the litigation box.” Whether she is acting as an attorney or as a mediator, Theresa is highly efficient in facilitating fair and long-lasting agreements.. “I view each family law case as a puzzle to solve instead of a fight to be had. My goal as an attorney is to help my clients minimize conflict, anxiety, and discord while advocating for their needs.”. Theresa has significant experience representing clients in the technology industry and in high-value asset cases involving real estate, work-related benefits, and stock award division. As a trained guardian ad litem (GAL), she is effective in cases involving parenting plans and non-parental custody.. Outside of the office, Theresa keeps busy by running marathons, publishing novels, and chasing after her two young children.

Solo practitioner with Followed Thee, PLLC, and currently working as a contract attorney for NWL, PLLC.. It won't always be easy. We will face ups and downs. But I promise to lead you throughout the entire case, keeping you updated throughout the process. My clients are not just another case number; they have names and matter to me. It would be an honor to represent you.. Born and raised in the Seattle area, my community matters to me. I felt a draw to the legal profession because it allowed me to affect people's lives in ways other jobs could not. I realized after a few years, through a lot of self-reflection and growth, that family law was my passion.. I genuinely believe that our family's condition reflects our community's strength. I cannot fix families but soften the landing on their new reality. No one wants a broken home; people look back and wonder if they could have saved their relationships. As your attorney, I aim to strengthen your relationship with your family even through this most difficult time. I truly cherish and view it as an honor to do for a living.. I have worked in small law firms and at one of the largest in downtown Seattle (Goldberg Jones). The experience has allowed me to represent people throughout all stages of life. I've represented single mothers fighting for child support and wealthy people worried about pensions. All cases matter, and all clients deserve my undivided attention.. Those are my promises to my clients. My years of experience yield a deep understanding of the complexities of family law. You will get a realistic outlook and a tenacious work ethic when we meet. I will ensure that the people who want to rebuild their families will start as soon as we formalize our collaboration.

Blake has advised numerous clients in cases involving the division of substantial assets, including closely-held businesses, investment portfolios, executive compensation, intellectual property and real property. When handling challenging, high asset divorce cases, Blake’s clients benefit from his finance background.. Clients rely on Blake’s strong judgment in developing their case for success inside and outside of a courtroom. He works with clients to understand their values and goals at the outset of a case and develops a tailored legal strategy to protect their interests.. In a collaborative process with clients, Blake helps them understand their options, sets a plan of action and lays out next steps. Clients appreciate that he always provides his candid advice, even when it is difficult, and keeps them focused on the big picture. He considers it part of his role to shoulder as much client stress as possible during their period of transition to provide relief as they go about their daily lives during the case.

I am an attorney at law and partner at Wechsler Becker LLP, practicing Family Law, and helping my clients through a stinky part of their lives. This involves anything from divorce, parenting plans, child support, paternity actions, third party custody actions and agreed adoptions, usually by step-parents or grandparents. The only reason I went to law school was to practice Family Law. It's the most likely area of law in which a person will be engaged, and I wanted to help people. I got my wish, love my practice, and have met some very cool clients and colleagues.. Prior to joining Wechsler Becker LLP, I was a solo practitioner for 10 years with my own firm, and before that I had the pleasure of working for 10 years for one of the pillars of Western Washington Family Law, who was a fabulous mentor: Bob Prince. It was an honor to work for one of the most ethical attorneys I know.. Law is my second career; the first one was 16 years in broadcast video production, working in TV stations in Montana and Washington, producing news, commercials and local programming. I even won an Emmy!