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Jason Benjamin
Tacoma, WA Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
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Seattle University School of Law
Jason Benjamin has spent the past 23 years immersing himself in the intricacies of Family Law and particularly Child Custody cases. He has personally handled more than 1000 cases where child custody is at issue.
He particularly welcomes families who have emergency custody, domestic violence or restraining order issues, as he can typically obtain appropriate orders within hours to protect you and the children.
From the beginning of his legal career, Jason has aggressively advocated on behalf of victims of domestic violence (even when domestic violence was not treated seriously by the courts). He understands the complexities of...
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Jason S. Newcombe
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1801 West Bay Dr NW #207A
Olympia, WA 98502
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfOlympia, WA Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Boston College
We are a dedicated team of legal professionals who are here to help you in your time of need and crisis. Our Washington State lawyers have the resources, the knowledge, and the experience to assist you with your legal matter in our practice areas.
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Janice K. Langbehn
Tacoma, WA Family Law Attorney
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Seattle University School of Law
After earning two master’s degrees in Social Work and Public Administration, Janice Langbehn started her career as a social worker for the State of Washington. Upon retiring from social work, Janice became an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, seeking equal rights and treatment for families regarding hospital visitations. In 2011 her work as an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community was recognized by President Barack Obama who awarded her the second highest civilian honor in the country: the Presidential Citizen's Medal. That same year, she was presented with the National Liberty Award for securing hospital visitation for same-sex couples...
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Raphael Igwens Nwokike
Federal Way, WA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(253) 839-4324
30640 Pacific Highway South, Suite E-3
Federal Way, WA 98003
Family, Immigration, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Nigeria
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Mark Randall Arend
Tacoma, WA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
Seattle University School of Law and University of Washington School of Law
Over the course of his career, Mark Arend has filled the shoes of a businessman, a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, and an attorney. Using his diverse vocational background, he helps clients facing high-tension, complex, and adversarial family law matters. Some of his practice areas include child custody, domestic violence, child support, relocation, high net worth divorce, and military family law.
Mark’s approach to family law is based on common sense, strong ethical standards, and the highest level of professionalism. His goal is simple: to “do better” for his clients than any other legal representative would do. Mark is...
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Collin C. McKean
Vancouver, WA Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Lewis & Clark Law School
I represent individuals and small business owners in Oregon and SW Washington. I specialize in complex and business related dissolution actions. My cases are typically in Washington, Multnomah or Clackamas Counties in Oregon and Clark, Cowlitz or Skamania Counties in Washington. I also handle cases other counties throughout Oregon and Washington, including Clatsop County, Lane County, Linn County, Marion County, Columbia County, and Grant County. Each county has different local rules that apply to family law cases. I am committed to making sure that I keep up to date on changes to rules of practice for each county I...
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Jonathan Moffitt
Tacoma, WA Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
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Regent University School of Law
There are two things that are more important than anything to Assistant Managing Attorney Jonathan Moffitt, his faith and his family. Because of these values and his belief that every parent has a right to be intimately involved in the lives and upbringing of their children, Jonathan chooses to practice family law as a primary component of his practice.
As a husband and father of four, Jonathan understands the bond between a parent and child. This is a bond that should not be interfered with lightly and one that should be fought for vigorously.
Additionally, there are two characteristics that Jonathan values...
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Kelly LeBlanc
Tacoma, WA Family Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
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The John Marshall Law School
Kelly LeBlanc has been practicing law for over 33 years (21 in Washington). She has been admitted to practice in 5 jurisdictions and appeared on behalf of litigants at the state and federal level. She served as an Administrative Health Law Judge with the Department of Health and worked as a Guardian ad Litem in Pierce County many years before joining Envision Family Law Group as Senior Counsel. When the Court was faced with particularly difficult cases, Kelly was often designated to investigate and provide recommendations on how best to protect the interests of the child(ren) involved.
As a GAL, Kelly...
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Paul Christian Posadas
Olympia, WA Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
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Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Paul has been a family law attorney for Morris Sockle Posadas for the past 16 years, and in January 2022, he became a partner at the firm. He continues to take on cases and prides himself on being a strong, pragmatic litigator.
His clients, opposing attorneys, and judges know him as a calm, professional advocate who drives results in and out of the courtroom. From highly-contentious child custody battles to property division disputes, Paul is equipped to handle a variety of different family law cases.
Paul was born in Baguio City, Philippines but spent a majority of his life in Washington state....
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Erik Jon Bjornson
Tacoma, WA Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Seattle University School of Law
Welcome. My goal is to listen to clients and deliver effective and cost efficient high quality legal services, focusing on maximizing results either through negotiation or litigation, whichever is appropriate for the circumstance. Many cases can be resolved amicably through settlement. This office offers a free initial telephone with a lawyer to discuss your legal issue: (253) 272-1434. With over 20 years of experience in Tacoma in Pierce County, Washington, I represent clients in many other cities and states who are civilians, military servicemembers, and veterans. Because there is often so much...
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Marc Andrew Moses
Gig Harbor, WA Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of New Hampshire School of Law
Attorney Moses has been defending juvenile and Family Law Clients in the courtroom since 1999. Whether your case is a divorce, legal separation, child custody and support, spousal support, domestic violence, or guardianship, he has the experience and resources necessary to achieve a successful outcome of your case. He has a strong background in defending the rights of individuals, and is competent to handle your case from beginning to end, with thoughtful attention to detail, whether it be at the negotiating table or in the courtroom.
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Lisa Elizabeth Martin
Vancouver, WA Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Gonzaga University School of Law
Lisa E. Martin feels rewarded when she has helped her clients recover their peace of mind.
“I am moved when clients who felt hopeless come out of the divorce process feeling like life isn’t so bad. It’s an overall feeling of ‘I’m going to be okay, and I’m going to land on my feet.’”
Lisa has twenty years of family law experience, and has litigated countless divorce cases in both Washington and Oregon. Her clients regard her as approachable and easy to talk to.
“I owe it to my clients to educate them and help them make the best choices, so that everyone...
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Heather C. Ramirez
Tacoma, WA Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
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Seattle University School of Law
After being admitted to the Washington State Bar Association, Ms. Ramirez practiced law in the private sector with emphasis on family law, bankruptcy, estate planning and elder law matters. Ms. Ramirez compassionately advocates on behalf of her clients while she assists them in successfully resolving difficult disputes and navigating through litigation and complex legal issues.
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Ms. Ramirez is licensed to practice in the State of Washington and the United States District Court. She is also a member of the following professional associations:
Washington State Bar Association, Member
King County Bar Association, Member
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, Member
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Seattle University School of Law,...
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Caitlin Elizabeth Dennis
Vancouver, WA Family Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
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Washington State Bar Association Law Clerk Program
Caitlin has over 15 years of experience working in the legal field in Clark County, first as a paralegal and later as an attorney. Throughout her career, Caitlin's primary focus has been on family law. In addition to family law, Caitlin has experience working as a law clerk for a large Southwest Washington law firm where she gained additional experience in civil litigation, real estate litigation and business formation.
While Caitlin has experience in a range of legal fields, she finds most satisfaction in representing litigants in family law matters. Recognizing that these transitions can be a difficult time for many...
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Ingrid R Zerpa
Olympia, WA Family Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Seattle University School of Law
Ingrid attended Seattle University School of Law, receiving her Juris Doctorate degree in May of 2015. In law school, she served as the secretary for the Latinx Law Student Association and dedicated her time to helping communities in need through volunteering and internships with The Defender Association Dependency Department, Northwest Justice Project’s foreclosure assistance program, the Legal Action Center in Seattle, and Snohomish County Legal Services.
After law school, Ingrid received the prestigious 2015 Goldmark Equal Access to Justice internship, and worked at The STAR Project (Successful Transition & Reentry) in Walla Walla, helping recently released felons reduce their legal financial...
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Roger Colin Schweinler
Tacoma, WA Family Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Puget Sound
Roger Schweinler has over 25 years of experience in handling family law matters in Pierce County.
Roger is dependable and reliable, and provides a comforting atmosphere for his clients. He is experienced in litigating complex dissolution cases, as well as highly conflicted custody cases. He is also aware that dispute resolution can be a beneficial tool in reaching amicable settlements.
He is extremely well qualified in the mediation of family law issues. Mr. Schweinler's overall goal is to provide competent and reliable representation in order to obtain the best possible results for his clients.
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Elizabeth A. Arwood
Vancouver, WA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
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Gonzaga University School of Law
Elizabeth is an experienced litigator and practitioner in the areas of juvenile law, family law, business law and criminal defense. Within the area of family law, she has represented clients in parenting and child support, parentage, nonparental custody, dissolution, modification, and adoption cases. Within juvenile law, Elizabeth has experience with Becca Bill cases (Truancy, At Risk Youth, and Children In Need of Services), representation of youth in juvenile dependency proceedings, and juvenile offender matters. She has successfully resolved many criminal matters including domestic violence cases, assault, DUI, MIP (minor in possession), violations of the Vancouver Municipal Code, unlawful camping, trespass,...
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F. Richard Ricketts
Tacoma, WA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
Seattle University School of Law
Since starting my practice in 2003, I have emphasized the provision of competent legal services at a cost which is adjusted for the client's particular situation. Hiring a lawyer is expensive for many reasons, but to the extent possible, I have tried to right size the fees we charge the client with the client's household income.
I focus my practice primarily in the family law area and have a great deal of experience in divorces, annulments, legal separations, child support modifications, parenting plan modifications and non parental custody cases.
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I am the first person in my...
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Teresa Loustaunau Foster
Vancouver, WA Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
Teresa Foster is Partner in Charge at McKinley Irvin's Vancouver office. A former social worker, she is now regarded as one of the most skilled family law attorneys in Vancouver. Teresa is a knowledgeable and formidable advocate with exceptional courtroom skills who focuses her practice on complex divorce cases, especially those involving high net worth property division, complex child custody issues, international family law, relocation, third party custody, and unmarried couples. She has successfully litigated cases in both Washington and Oregon. Teresa believes in providing her clients with personalized and responsive service, keeping her clients informed on the status of...
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Deanna L. Rusch
Vancouver, WA Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Washington and Gonzaga University School of Law
Deanna Rusch is a highly respected family law and divorce attorney in Vancouver, WA known for her intellect, humor, and straightforward yet kind approach to solving her clients’ challenges. Her practice includes all areas of family law, with an emphasis on complex divorce, relocation, inter-state, and UCCJEA issues. She is particularly skilled in assisting divorce clients who own businesses or other complex financial assets. She has been ranked a Rising Star by Washington Super Lawyers every year since 2010 and has been named a “Washington Outstanding Young Lawyer” by Seattle Met magazine. While the legal complexities of family law can...
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Rita Herrera Irvin
Tacoma, WA Family Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Seattle University School of Law
Rita is a founding partner and CEO of McKinley Irvin. With an eye toward the future, Rita works with the firm's leadership team to maintain McKinley Irvin’s commitment to excellence in law practice, client service, professionalism, and firm management. In addition to her work at McKinley Irvin, Rita is deeply involved in the Tacoma community and has served as a director on several local and professional boards. She currently serves on the Legal Pathways Community Advisory Board and as a Dressel Scholars Mentor at the University of Washington Tacoma. Additionally, Rita founded MI’s Black Law Student Mentorship Program where she...
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Kevin Rundle
Tacoma, WA Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
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Gonzaga University School of Law
Kevin G. Rundle is a well-established and highly respected Family Law Attorney, zealous advocate for his clients, and Commissioner Pro Tempore (temporary/fill-in Court Commissioner) for the Pierce County Superior Court (since 2011 in good standing).
As a family law attorney with Envision Family Law Group, Kevin focuses his practice on complex family litigation, domestic violence litigation, and sexual assault litigation. Prior to joining Envision Family Law Group, Kevin served as Director of the Legal Services Program for the YWCA Pierce County from 2005 through 2015 and an attorney with same beginning 2004 through 2015. Prior to employment with the YWCA, Kevin...
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Elizabeth Elaine Christy
Vancouver, WA Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Wendy Ellen Zicht
Tacoma, WA Family Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Puget Sound
Awarded "Best of 2018 Tacoma Divorce Lawyer." I have been a lawyer for over 28 years, because I thoroughly enjoy helping others. From January 2011 to April 2013, I served as a Pierce County Superior Court Commissioner. I presided over family law, probate/estate, guardianship, mental illness, juvenile court, landlord tenant, mortgage foreclosure, and other matters. I chose to leave the bench and to return to private practice. I missed directly helping others. I still occasionally serve as a Pierce County Superior Court Commissioner Pro Tempore.
I assist my clients primarily with divorce, legal separation, child custody, and child support issues....
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Christine Hayes
Vancouver, WA Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Gonzaga University School of Law
As a family law practitioner, I am motivated by helping people through complex and emotionally difficult legal situations. I work with each client to define their goals and then provide an effective strategy well supported in the law to achieve those objectives. I focus my practice on family law issues, including divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, and relocation. I also handle collaborative divorce, de facto parentage and non-parental custody, step-parent adoption, and LGBT family law. Before becoming an attorney, I worked for the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office as a legal advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual...
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Meredith Gerhart
Olympia, WA Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Gonzaga University School of Law
Having been admitted to the bar in 2010, Meredith Gerhart has dedicated her legal career to various aspects of family law, with expertise in divorce, legal separation, modifications to parenting plans, adjustments to child support, paternity issues, and relocations.
Beyond her private practice, Meredith assumes the role of Guardian ad Litem on the Thurston County Title 26 Guardian ad Litem registry. Court appointments frequently entrust her with the advocacy for young individuals in dependency proceedings initiated by the State of Washington.
Differing from many of her colleagues, Meredith entered law school with a specific goal of becoming a family law practitioner. Her...
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Rainer Armin Frank
Tacoma, WA Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Toledo
Rainer Frank is a Senior Attorney at McKinley Irvin who handles family law cases related to divorce, child custody, child support, relocation, and unmarried couples. Rainer represents clients with a variety of legal issues, including domestic partnerships, child support and parenting plan modifications, contempt proceedings, enforcement actions, and QDROs. He believes that the first priority in any family law matter is to get to know his client and understand their unique situation and needs. He works hard to avoid unnecessary adversity, but still treats each case as if he were preparing it for trial – an approach that he has...
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Cameron Fleury
Tacoma, WA Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
With considerable experience as an attorney, mediator, and pro tempore Superior Court commissioner, Cameron Fleury has a comprehensive understanding of the complex legal and financial issues involved in divorce. His well-rounded perspective allows him to assess each client’s situation accurately and obtain favorable results.
Clients learn quickly that Cameron is fully committed to their cases. It is not uncommon for him to receive notes of gratitude, even years after a matter has been resolved.
"I have substantial empathy for what my clients are going through, as I have had many of the same life experiences. My goal is to get my clients...
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Rachel Rolfs
Tacoma, WA Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Seattle University School of Law
I've been practicing family law in Pierce County since 2006, including divorces, custody, child support, modifications. I handle contested cases, agreed cases, and collaborative cases.
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Lindsay Camandona
Tacoma, WA Family Law Attorney
Family and Divorce
Seattle University School of Law
Lindsay D. Camandona is a Partner at McKinley Irvin, the Pacific Northwest's premier family law firm. As a family-oriented person herself, Lindsay is able to identify with her clients and treat their cases as if they were her own. In Lindsay’s own words, “It is my priority to achieve a successful resolution my clients can live and be happy with.”
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M. Erica Aquadro
Vancouver, WA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Saint Louis University School of Law
Erica has dedicated her practice exclusively to the area of family law, handling divorce, separation, support, custody, and relocation matters with sincerity and confidence. Erica is knowledgeable and professional in her advocacy and she is passionate about helping individuals and parents through difficult times.
Erica graduated from Rhodes College in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a minor in English. Prior to earning her law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2012, Erica spent a year in private practice litigating employment disputes and ERISA matters on behalf of employers, plan fiduciaries, and...
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Laura M. Groves
Tacoma, WA Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Seattle University School of Law
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Mark A Morenz-Harbinger
Kent, WA Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Civil Rights, Divorce and Estate Planning
Northern Kentucky University
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Ji Kim
Lakewood, WA Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Family and Immigration
Lewis & Clark Law School
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Lindsay Noel
Tacoma, WA Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Seattle University School of Law and University of Washington School of Law
Lindsay Noel is an attorney at McKinley Irvin’s Puyallup and Tacoma offices. As a divorce and family law attorney, Lindsay is experienced in a wide range of legal issues, such as custody, support, relocation, military family law, LGBT family law, and more.
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Casey Sanders
Vancouver, WA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Oregon School of Law
Family law attorney Casey Sanders is fiercely committed to his client’s well-being. He understands that his clients are dealing with stress and uncertainty, and is determined to protect what is most important to them. Casey focuses his practice on divorce and custody cases, including parenting plans and parenting plan modifications. He is an active member of the Vancouver community and the Clark County Bar Association.
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Brandon Koenig
Olympia, WA Family Law Attorney
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Washington & Lee University and Central Washington University
Brandon joined the Morris Sockle Posadas team as a family law attorney in 2019. He is known for his thorough communication skills and steadfast nature in the courtroom. He handles each case with care, aiming to understand his clients' issues and ultimate goals.
His background in litigation makes him a strong advocate who values reliability and honesty. Family law matters can be intimidating, but he hopes to reduce that stress by staying focused on counseling his clients and getting them through to the other side.
Brandon was born and raised in Thurston County and is proud to be serving his community as...
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Sarah Elizabeth Hovland
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Olympia, WA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Warwick School of Law and Gonzaga University School of Law
Sarah is a person (who happens to also be an attorney) fueled by compassion, curiosity, and the desire to see justice prevail. She started her path towards the legal profession at age 7 when she negotiated her first deal: to stay up past her bedtime. She did not win. Several decades later, she applied this and many other life lessons to the practice of law. In her spare time, you can find Sarah at the local dog park trying and failing to get her dog to fetch a tennis ball, playing on the water, listening to music, traveling around this...
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Javier Ortiz
Tacoma, WA Family Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Seattle University School of Law
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Cheryl L Van Ackeren
Tacoma, WA Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Family and Military
Seattle University School of Law
Attorney Cheryl Van Ackeren is passionate about protecting the rights of service members and ensuring that veterans get the benefits they deserve.
Long before graduating from Seattle University’s School of Law, Cheryl knew she wanted to be a lawyer. Cheryl enlisted in the Army at 18 to achieve her goal and hoped to take advantage of the “green to gold” program to become an officer, and eventually, a Judge Advocate General. Cheryl’s military career began in the signal corps with the 1st Calvary Division, Fort Hood, Tx. Her enlistment included a 15 month deployment to Iraq during the early days of...
