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Family law is never just about legal issues — it’s about people, relationships, and some of the most difficult moments they’ll face. That’s why I approach every case with empathy, honesty, and a commitment to doing what’s right.. I founded Waeni Bacon Law Advocates with the mission of providing compassionate and integrity-driven representation to families. I understand how overwhelming it can feel when your future, your children, or your stability is at stake. My role is to guide you through the legal process with clarity and care, while fiercely advocating for your interests.. Whether you’re going through a divorce, navigating a custody dispute, or seeking protection for yourself or your children, I’m here to listen, to support, and to fight for you. You deserve an attorney who not only understands the law but also understands you.

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Tim Sutherland embodies the fiercely competitive state of his birth, and like that state, he hates to lose. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Tim was raised to believe that every problem has a solution; it just needs to be found. The legal experience Tim has gathered over the previous few years, combined with his natural determination and enthusiasm, makes him an ideal yet unusual attorney.. Tim grew up a military dependent in the United States Air Force and bounced around between several states before his father retired as an air traffic controller after twenty years of service to his country. After graduating from a military high school, Tim attended the University of California at Davis and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He made the Dean’s honor list and participated in the University’s Political Science Honor Program.. While in college, Tim also worked in Sacramento, the capitol of California, for the political arm of the National Rifle Association (NRA-ILA). His duties included tracking and interpreting legislative bills, assisting NRA members with various gun-related inquiries, and occasionally "working" at the firing range.. Tim also spent a summer abroad with his future wife, studying medieval warfare and history at Sterling University in Scotland. While there, he learned the real history behind the movie Braveheart, and visited numerous countries, including England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Czechoslovakia, and Austria.. Legal Experience. During Tim’s first year of law school, he worked for a premier boutique law firm in Southern California. Michel & Associates specializes in the areas of firearm law, criminal defense, and contract law. The firm represents such groups as the NRA, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and Second Amendment Foundation, and the California Association of Firearm Retailers. One of the firm’s original partners, Mr. Carmen "Nuch" Trutanich was recently elected Los Angeles City Attorney in 2009.. As a legal clerk for the firm, Tim handled a number of complex matters, including the drafting of an amicus curiae brief to a court of appeals explaining the legal and technical applications of California’s assault weapons laws. Tim spoke daily with the legal department of the firearm division to the California Department of Justice and worked closely with firearm clients.. Tim also assisted in a number of criminal defense matters relating to firearms, ranging from charges of possessing firearms that should have been classified as antiques, pen guns, and assault weapons. In addition to his firearm work, Tim worked on an assortment of other legal matters, including a first amendment freedom of express case, defamation case, and the incorporation of various business entities.. Following his time at Michel & Associates, Tim proceeded to work for the Domestic Violence division of the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office (located near Portland, Oregon). Tim was entrusted with prosecuting the county’s restraining order violations and overseeing the county’s domestic violence deferment program, a program directed at the rehabilitation of domestic violence offenders. As part of the deferment program, Tim worked closely with various woman’s groups, battered women intervention programs, and shelters. In addition, Tim prosecuted physical assaults, cases of strangulation, and other incidents relating to domestic violence. Tim also had the opportunity to work on several felony cases, including prosecution for the sexual assault of a minor and a high profile organized crime capital murder case .. In addition to his work fighting for victims of domestic violence, while studying at Lewis & Clark School of Law, Tim focused on working with the National Crime Victim Law Institute [] (NCVLI), the first institute of its kind aimed at promoting crime victims with comprehensive and meaningful legal rights in the criminal justice system. Through NCVLI’s clinic, Tim helped draft a brief aimed at protecting the identity of a child victim in a criminal sex abuse case. In that same case, they vigorously protected the rights of the child from being forced to testify in open court in front of her offender. Tim also assisted victims of crime with enforcing their rights on appeal after their rights were denied at the trial court level.. Tim also has experience working for the public defender’s office, defending individuals accused of various misdemeanor crimes and has represented clients in an assortment of practice areas, including wrongful termination, real estate issues, and business copyright matters.. Tim currently resides in Tacoma with his lovely wife, two cats, and two rabbits. When Tim isn’t tirelessly working to advance the interests of his clients, he relaxes by exercising and playing softball, watching sports (baseball and hockey), watching Babylon 5 with his wife (the best sci-fi show ever created), and playing online strategy war computer games with his friends. He also helps his wife run her small business, you can see her beautiful art and jewelry at !. Bar Membership. Pierce County Bar Association, Member in Good Standing. Washington State Bar Association, Member in Good Standing. Organizations. The National Alliance of Victims' Rights Attorneys (NAVRA). Education. Juris Doctorate, Lewis & Clark School of Law, 2009. Bachelor of Arts, University of California at Davis,2006. Other Tidbits:. Favorite Books: The Rainmaker (John Grisham); Romance of the Three Kingdoms; The Rise & Fall of the Third Reich (William Shirer). Favorite Sports & Teams: Seattle Mariners (Baseball- American League); San Francisco Giants (Baseball- National League); San Jose Sharks (Hockey- Western Conference). Favorite Movies & Shows: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy; Monty Python & The Search For the Holy Grail; Braveheart; Godfather Trilogy; Batman Begins; Live Free or Die Hard; John Adams (HBO mini series); The Band of Brothers (HBO mini series); Babylon 5.. Favorite Music: Alternative Rock; Classic Rock.

I am licensed to advise and assist with Protection Orders, Divorce/Legal Separation/Committed Intimate Relationships, Paternity, Parenting Plans & Child Support.. Discounted Initial Consults! ($60/hr - general rate $125/hr)I speak Spanish!

Anthony F. Gibbs came to the Puget Sound for the weather in the spring of 2009. After the better part of nine years living in Wyoming, he sought a place to practice law where the temperature remained dozens of degrees above zero most of the time. The prospect of a little rain left him unfazed.. He formed Sounder Law PLLC in August 2020 to provide exceptional legal services in a flexible and accessible manner.. Since earning his license to practice law in Washington State in October 2009, he initially focused on transactional matters, endeavoring to keep his clients out of court to the greatest extent possible by drafting clear, effective contracts and other documents. He has also enjoyed success defending individuals from allegations of traffic infractions and drafting wills and other succession documents. For the last several years, he has practiced almost exclusively family law to his docket.. His background with transactional law has fostered an appreciation for the give and take inherent in family law; that all of life involves compromise and a good outcome under any circumstance is highly contextual and dependent on the individual needs of a client.. He's a believer: the system of laws and regulations in the United States is, in his opinion, without doubt both a giant mess and the greatest legal system ever devised by humanity. While justice may be an elusive beast, it is conceptually available through careful planning, conscientious preparation, and, usually, much hard work.. He also understands that it is better to have a good life than a good lawsuit and, with that in mind, welcomes opportunities to counsel clients regarding solutions which may not involve litigation, when appropriate.. When he is not lawyering, these days he enjoys riding motorcycles, gardening, reading, and cooking.

Family Law cases are often the most difficult, stressful, and emotional moments in a person’s life. When you look to an attorney for representation you not only want someone who understands the law, you also need someone to examine some of the most private aspects of your personal life without judgement. With years of experience representing people of all backgrounds on both sides of the courtroom, attorney Cameron C.F. Ford can be trusted to deliver the best representation under the law without judgment of your circumstances.. Cameron C.F. Ford is a graduate of Seattle University School of Law, one of the best legal writing programs in the country, with a focus on Family and Criminal Law. During law school, he was Editor-in-Chief of the Seattle Journal for Social Justice, a staffer on the Korematsu Center for Law & Equality amicus curiae brief team, and counsel responsible for Domestic Violence Protection Orders at DAWN. By launching his legal career representing victims of domestic violence in the morning then defending the criminally accused in the afternoon, Attorney Ford gained the skills to be effective for clients under any circumstances and a deep understanding of the other side’s thought processes.. Before joining Community Law, Cameron C.F. Ford provided legal services to prison inmates, including family law legal services. Whether it was finalizing a divorce from a cell, ensuring some contact with kids from prison, or adjusting child support orders after being restrained from the workforce, Attorney Ford could handle the case even under the onerous of conditions of confinement and against the suffocating procedures of prisons across the state. No matter the barriers erected by the state or the other party in your case, attorney Ford is experienced in overcoming them and much worse.. Cameron C.F. Ford believes in responsible negotiation to settle cases as frequently as possible before the burdens and costs of trial. His insight into the opposing party frequently allows a settlement that maximizes his client’s benefit. Attorney Ford feels he ‘wins’ when the client’s settlement is large, but their attorney fees are low. When trial becomes unavoidable, he ensures his client is informed at every step and incorporates the onerous monetary and emotional toll of the proceedings into the arguments before the court.. If you desire a family law attorney you can trust with even your most delicate circumstances, who can sit unmovable against the raging emotions and chaos of a family law proceeding and calmly resolve your case, you will want Cameron C.F. Ford.

Shiva Tayebi is an Associate Attorney at Dellino Family Law Group. She is licensed in three states: Washington, New York, and New Jersey. Shiva believes in compassionate advocacy and understands how difficult and frightening the divorce process and family law proceedings can be. She is committed to listening to the goals of each client while providing them with the resources and tools so they can make informed decisions.. Shiva spent several years working at Adult Protective Services (APS) where she protected vulnerable adults against mental abuse, physical abuse, financial exploitation, and neglect. This experience has provided Shiva with a unique grasp of abuse dynamics, granting her a distinct advantage in achieving favorable negotiations and hearing/trial results.. Shiva is dedicated to protecting her client’s interests and the best interest of the child. While she is known for successfully negotiating or settling cases, she is also confident in zealously advocating on behalf of her client to achieve the best outcome.. Background. I was born in Tehran, Iran. At the tender age of three, my parents, siblings, and I immigrated to Bellevue, WA where I attended elementary, middle, and high school. I was blessed to be raised in a loving home with exceptional parents whose strong marriage taught me about loyalty, faithfulness, respect, kindness and unconditional love. In order to remain within a close proximity to my parents, siblings, and relatives I continued my higher education in Washington. I received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington, and I obtained my Juris Doctor degree from the Seattle University School of Law. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from both the University of Washington and Seattle University School of Law.. More About Me. I am a proud mother of one amazing child. While we sometimes dream of being the next mom and son TikTok sensation through our living room dance parties and cooking shows, most of our time is spent outdoors at the beach, theme parks (Disneyland is our favorite!), playing soccer, reading books, and traveling to different places. We also enjoy spending time with our extended family, relatives, and our many friends.. My passion for protecting individuals who are going through the challenges of family separation has become the center focus of my career. Additionally, I have developed a steadfast commitment to empowering domestic violence survivors and ensuring their journey towards justice and healing is diligently advocated for.