Jennifer’s Family Law Practice focuses on litigation involving dissolutions, parenting plans/child custody, child support, relocations, modifications, paternity, college support, spousal maintenance, non-parental custody, military law and pre and post nuptial agreements.

Jennifer’s involvement in her husband’s nearly thirty year military career in the United States Army assists her in understanding the nuances of military life such as permanent change of station, leave and earnings, survivor benefits, pensions, and other military issues. Her real estate experience allows her to address real property issues that often arise in the context of dissolution cases. These may include zoning, land use and title issues as well as easement, leasing, boundary issues and other real property subjects.

Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and Australian Labradoodle. She enjoys the outdoors, golfing, reading, movies and watching her children’s sporting activities.

Qualifications

• Washington State Bar Association

• The Hon. Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court Civility Award 2021

Julie has over thirty years of law firm experience and has been a family law paralegal for the past eighteen years.  Her background includes work in family law matters at all stages of litigation, as well as mediations, civil litigation in both superior court and federal court, appellate law and real estate.  Julie brings professionalism, skill and sensitivity to all family law cases. 

As a Tacoma native, Julie has deep family roots in the area and a strong connection to the Pacific Northwest.  Away from the office, she enjoys painting, interior design, being outside, preferably around a campfire, and spending time with her two sons and golden retrievers.     

Julie originally worked in education until making a career change to work in the legal field in 2015. Julie enjoys helping clients navigate the often difficult process of divorce and other family law matters, and feels very fortunate to work with such a professional and caring team.

Born and raised in Tacoma, Julie now lives in Puyallup with her husband, two sons, and dog, Benji. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.