Family lawyers in Washington Mark Rising to Megan O'Brien

Firm: Helsell Fetterman LLP

800 5th Ave Ste 3200 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Health Care & Hospitalization, Probate , Real Estate , Business, Business, Business, Business

600 Kitsap St Ste 202 , Port Orchard , Washington 98366

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate

Firm: Budd Bay Law P.S.

324 West Bay Dr NW Ste 201 , Olympia , Washington 98502

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Harbor Family Law Group

2615 Jahn Ave NW , Gig Harbor , Washington 98335

Practice Areas: Family

Megan found her passion for family law while practicing in Colorado before returning to the Pacific Northwest. She is a compassionate advocate for her clients and focuses her practice on all family law issues, where she strives for favorable outcomes for families and their futures. Megan prides herself on her communication skills and her ability to set realistic expectations for clients from the onset of a case. She believes family law is about achieving a balance between the human perspective and the law, while ensuring clients are well-informed about the process. Megan has successfully handled all aspects of family law cases, including uncontested/amicable dissolutions, mediation and arbitration, and litigation.. As a military spouse, Megan has developed skills in helping military families navigate all aspects of divorce and family law issues. Not only does Megan speak the lingo, but she has a breadth of experience in addressing military divorce issues, military custody issues, and military retirements.. Megan grew up in Texas, graduating from Texas A&M University with her undergraduate degree. After falling in love with the Pacific Northwest, Megan attended law school at Seattle University School of Law, graduating in 2015. While in law school, Megan interned for two Washington State Supreme Court justices, interned at the Washington Attorney General’s Office, and was an editor and published author on the Seattle University Law Review. After graduation from law school, Megan practiced in Colorado until 2019, when she and her family returned to Washington.. Megan is active in the local Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association and the TPCBA Family Law Section. She is currently serving as a Trustee on the Family Law Section Board.

421 W. Riverside Ave. Ste. 812 , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Toomey Law

1111 West Holly Street, Suite G1 , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Family

Maureen Toomey practices law in Whatcom County, specializing in  Family Law,  Mediation/Settlement, and Adoption.. Maureen Toomey was born and raised on the East Coast and has lived in four countries and five states.  She is very excited to call Washington her final destination.  Maureen had several careers before law: managing homes for the developmentally disabled, consulting and mediation services, and owning a water filtration business.  She has a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Writing, and a Master's degree in Counseling and Mediation.. Maureen was an Editor on the Law Review for the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. She graduated in 2012.  Maureen worked for the federal government in land use, the Utah state government in employment law and land use, and for Coconino County (civil) in Flagstaff, Arizona.  During school, she participated in the Family Law Clinic and worked in several family law firms.   Lastly, she became the Acting Director for the Colorado Independent  Ethics Commission, investigating complaints about public officials and providing legal analysis.. Maureen returned to family law after working in domestic violence agencies in both Colorado and Washington.  She realized how difficult it was for victims to obtain divorces and/or parenting plans due to the dynamics of domestic violence and the prohibitive cost of hiring attorneys.  She spent a year volunteering for Law Advocates in Bellingham, Washington.  Access to legal services is the foundation of a just society.. Maureen is licensed to practice law in Utah, Colorado, and Washington. Currently, she is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Family Law and Solo Practice sections, Washington Women Lawyers and the Whatcom County Bar Association.

Firm: Seacoma Law, PLLC

950 Pacific Ave STE 705 , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Family

Divorce and Custody Lawyer in Tacoma and Seattle, Washington. Hello, my name is Matthew Yetter, and I am the founder and lead attorney at Seacoma Law, PLLC. We have offices in Tacoma and Seattle. I provide individualized attention to each client that consults with and hires me on their case. Throughout my career I have represented hundreds of clients in divorce, custody, and other family law matters. My practice has and continues to be focused in King and Pierce counties. In fact, our offices in Tacoma and Seattle are within a few blocks of the courthouse. This is important because divorce, custody and family law matters are exclusively heard in the superior court.. Your Case is Important. Family law disputes can be extremely stressful, taking an emotional and financial toll on the family. I recognize this and advocate to minimize the damage caused by these situations. Clients are encouraged to discuss their questions and concerns about their situation with me, and I provide them with candid and compassionate advice. While there may be similarities from case to case, I have found that each person I meet with is an individual with varying interests and their own story to tell. Whether your case is a high conflict or a relatively uncontested, I will take the time to listen to you, discuss your options and help you decide the best course of action. Because hiring the right attorney is so important, I am offering you a no cost 30-minute consultation to evaluate your case.. I Understand the Importance of Family. When I am not practicing law, I enjoy spending time with my wife, five children and our dog. I love being outdoors with my family, camping, hiking, fishing etc. I am a sports fan and enjoy going to games with my kids. My wife and I enjoy the theater and are subscribers at The 5th Avenue Theater and Broadway at the Paramount.. Education. I received my Juris Doctorate from the Willamette University College of Law where I received multiple academic awards. Prior to law school I attended Southern Utah University.

Firm: McKinley Irvin

1501 Fourth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Family

Matthew Taylor is an experienced attorney at McKinley Irvin. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a civil defense litigator at a leading law firm in Seattle before choosing to focus his practice solely on family law.. Mr. Taylor makes it his priority to help clients avoid needless escalation of the divorce process by offering compassionate yet frank counsel on financial, custody, and other matters. He takes his role as his clients’ advocate very seriously and strives to look for the best solutions possible to the issues his clients face: “My clients will know I exhausted every possible legal avenue with maximum effort on their behalf.”. Mr. Taylor represents clients in King County in a wide variety of family law cases. He is also experienced in LGBT family law, appellate law, and Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) cases. He recently co-authored the Lexis Family Law Practice Handbook section on spousal maintenance.. Outside of the firm, Mr. Taylor is a dedicated family man and enjoys spending time with his two children.

Firm: Law Offices of Matthew Jolly

9 Lake Bellevue Dr. , Bellevue , Washington 98005

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Cohen Family Law, LLC

900 Washington Street , Vancouver , Washington 98660

Practice Areas: General Practice, Family

Attorney practicing family law in Southwest Washington. I look forward to helping you with your family law needs.

Po Box 51136 , Seattle , Washington 98115

Practice Areas: Family

I have had a general civil, and criminal  misdemeanor defense practice since 1976. I served as a member of the Washington State Bar Association Law Examiners for four years (1992 - 1996), writing and grading bar exam questions, and have arbitrated numerous civil cases for the King County Superior Court (Mandatory Arbitration Program). I have tried cases in US District Court, Washington State Superior Court (12 of 39  counties - primarily King and Snohomish Counties), Washington State District Courts, and Municipal Courts, and have prepared and argued cases in the Washington State Court of Appeals. I have handled Admiralty (Maritime), Personal Injury, Real Estate, Construction, Criminal Misdemeanor, and Family Law cases. While most of my work has been in litigation, I have also advised a number of small businesses, including setting up businesses as corporations or LLC's.. Since 2003 I have concentrated in Family Law, and all that that entails: property division (real estate, 401(k) plans, other assets), child support, parenting plans, maintenance (alimony), and domestic violence resolution.

Firm: Attorney at Law

1313 E. Maple St. , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Family

People come to me in a high state of stress. Often times they have been struggling for years to pay their debts. I take great care in explaining the entire bankruptcy process; from the pre-filing stage to the meeting of creditors. The upfront costs are explained which include attorney fees, filing fees and the counseling course fees. When meeting with a potential new client, my focus is to determine what is in their best interest. Sometimes there is no doubt filing for bankrutpcy protection is the right course of action. In other situations, filing a bankruptcy isn't really appropriate. The initial meeting with new clients usually lasts about an hour and by the end of that hour clients will often express a great sense of stress relief. This is why I enjoy the work I do.

Firm: PURCELL LAW, PLLC

7301 W. Deschutes Ave., Ste E , Kennewick , Washington 99336

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Defoe Pickett Law Office

830 N Columbia Center Blvd Ste A1 , Kennewick , Washington 99336

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Solutions Legal Group, PLLC

3216 Wetmore Ave STE 205 , Everett , Washington 98201

Practice Areas: Family

Mary Joyce “M.J.” McCallum graduated cum laude from Seattle University School of Law in 2014. She received CALI Awards for Excellence in Legal Writing and Comprehensive Trial Advocacy. In addition, Ms. McCallum was one of the top six competitors in the 2013 James E. Bond ABA Moot Court Competition, earning her the opportunity to compete as a semifinalist in the National Appellate Advocacy Competition sponsored by the American Bar Association.. Ms. McCallum interned as a Rule 9 with the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office where she appeared as the prosecutor on civil traffic infractions calendars in all four of the District Courts in Snohomish County. There, she successfully argued misdemeanor criminal motions in Everett District Court as well as South District Court. She also gained valuable experience, taking two gross misdemeanor cases to trial. Ms. McCallum also worked as a Rule 9 attorney at Zachor and Thomas, a firm that provides contract prosecution services to nine cities in Snohomish County. After becoming an attorney, Ms. McCallum worked as an associate at Skantze Law, PLLC and Jay Carey Law Offices. In 2020, she opened her own law office - Solutions Legal Group, PLLC.. Prior to earning her JD, Ms. McCallum was an advocate for survivors of domestic violence for seven years. In this capacity, she accompanied her clients to court in Snohomish County, helping them obtain Protection Orders/Anti-harassment Orders, defend against allegations of domestic violence in Protection Orders/Anti-Harassment Orders, and navigate the legal system in general. Ms. McCallum also facilitated a support group for men who had been impacted by domestic violence and for victims who had been arrested for domestic violence related crimes. This experience provides Ms. McCallum with an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and a unique perspective on the effects intimate partner violence has on the family as a whole.. Moreover, Ms. McCallum is in her 6th year of practice and is a familiar face in Snohomish County Courts. She has earned a positive reputation with the Commissioners, Judges, and court staff as a result of her many years appearing as a friend of the court and as a practicing attorney.. In her spare time, Ms. McCallum enjoys cooking and listening to opera. She has experience as a costume designer for local theatre, including Edmonds Community College and the Driftwood Players. She has appeared in Lawyers for Lawyers Production of Judgment at Nuremburg. She enjoys spending time at the beach with her dog and watching movies with her husband and his son. Ms. McCallum is an avid football fan, both college and pro. She also has a love for the arts and is a published poet.. A member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Snohomish County Bar Association, Ms. McCallum’s law practice emphasizes Family Law matters and misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and civil traffic defense. Additionally, Ms. McCallum prevailed on a Division One Washington State Court of Appeals case involving a complex family law matter. Ms. McCallum was one of the attorneys who represented members of the Delta 5, protest group who were charged with criminal trespass and delay of train, invoking the novel defense of necessity, in a 5 day highly publicized trial out of Everett District Court.Ms. McCallum is empathic to her client’s needs and understands how to assist her clients through their cases. She is the voice for the client and recognizing the client is perhaps at the most difficult time of their life. Moreover, she is skilled at helping clients navigate the legal process. While Ms. McCallum is skilled at trial, she is also an advocate and understands the importance of mediation and that not all cases are best resolved at trial.. Ms. McCallum is currently accepting consults for family law cases of all types (including appeals), criminal cases including juvenile, and a variety of civil litigation matters.

Firm: Boyd, Gaffney, Sowards & Treosti

11015 NE Fourth Plain Blvd., Suite D , Vancouver , Washington 98662

Practice Areas: Family

She has always desired a career in the legal field.  From her beginning as an intern at her father and brother's New York law firm, to spending time working as a Public Defender in La Grande, Oregon, and finally settling into private practice in Clark County, Mary Kay has always been focused on being an effective and dynamic trial attorney. *Due to severe, life threatening allergies we are a scent free office.  Please do not wear any perfume, colognes, after shave, scented lotion, or any other scented products.

2411 14th Ave S , Seattle , Washington 98144

Practice Areas: Family

I have been a family law attorney for over 15 years, first in London, England and (since 2002) here in Seattle. I put this depth of experience to work for my clients every day. Family law requires legal expertise, and a willingness to use common sense, in order to make the system work for children and families. I am proud of my litigation skills, and also proud to be part of the collaborative law revolution in family law.

Firm: Law Office of Martinus L. Johnson, Jr, PLLC

15600 Redmond Way Suites 101 and 201 , Redmond , Washington 98052

Practice Areas: Immigration, Employment, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Family, Litigation

Clients need and deserve strong advocacy and sound legal counseling. I’m honored to have served as an attorney, arbitrator and mediator for over 30 years.   We look forward to helping you in the areas of immigration law, personal injury, DUI/misdemeanors, employment law, family law, business issues and litigation.

Firm: Marla Hoskins

16201 E. Indiana Ave. , Spokane Valley , Washington 99216

Practice Areas: Family

Prior to law school Marla worked in the banking industry. She worked as a bank teller and collection specialist through college. After obtaining her degree in Business Finance from Arizona State University she worked full time for Bank of America as a collection specialist until she started law school. Marla obtained her law degree from Gonzaga University in May 1997. For the past 20 years Marla has practiced primarily in the area of family law. Prior to opening Spokane Divorce Attorneys, PLLC in January 2022 she was a principal with Feltman Ewing (formerly Ewing Anderson) from 2005 to 2021. She has been an active member of the Spokane County Bar Association and board member for the past several years serving as a Trustee 2013-2015, Treasurer 2016-2016, President-Elect/Secretary 2016-2017, and President 2017-2018. In addition to her work with the Spokane County Bar Association, she serves as the President of the Board of Directors for the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Spokane. She served as a Pro Tem Court Commissioner for Spokane County Superior Court from 2005-2018. In her spare time, she likes to read, enjoy the outdoors and  spend time with her family.

Firm: Integrative Family Law, PLLC

901 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98164

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Family, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

I am passionate about helping families reduce conflict and focus on their priorities.  I strive to help clients achieve sound parenting arrangements that meet their childen's needs and financial outcomes that provide longterm stability.