Monica Chin

Founder & CEO

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Biography

Founder & CEO, Northwest Family Law

As the founder and driving force behind Northwest Family Law, Monica Chin has established one of the region’s most rapidly growing family law firms, known not just for legal excellence but for its unwavering compassion during life’s most challenging transitions. With a career devoted entirely to family law, Monica brings unmatched depth in both litigation and negotiation—skills honed over years of high-stakes courtroom advocacy and sensitive, results-driven settlements.

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Education
- University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, Oregon (2008)
  - Juris Doctor
  - Honors: First Place and Best Brief in the Environmental Law Competition
  - Honors: Harvard Animal Law Moot Court Competition
  - Honors: Environmental and Natural Resources Fellow
  - Honors: Public Service Award
- Washington State University, Washington (2004)
  - B.A.
  - Honors College
  - Major: Business Law
Honors
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2017 – 2019
- Super Lawyers, 2023 – 2025
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 – 2026 for work in Family Law
- Who’s Who in America, 2025
- Elite Lawyer, 2026
Practice Areas
- Family Law
Bar Admission
- Washington (2009)
Professional Associations
- Washington State Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
- King County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
- Family Law CASA of King County, Special Advocate
- Mother Attorney Mentoring Association (MAMAS), Member
- Washington Women Lawyers, Member
Classes & Seminars
- “Unbundled Legal Services,” 4th Annual Mary H. Wechsler Family Law Symposium for the King County Bench, 2012
- “Solution Focused Legal Services, Unbundled Legal Assistance”, Annual Washington
- Chapter Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Conference, 2012
Pro-Bono Activities
- Seattle Select Attorneys
- CASA Volunteer Advocate
Current Employment Position
- Founding Attorney

Testimonials

Monica and her team know how to advocate for their clients who are going through a divorce. Trustworthy, dedicated, and reasonable in their approach. They will take great care of you and your family.

James B

Monica Chin is a high quality family law attorney. She is a good listener and brings a professional and strategic perspective to the conversation.

Maria G

Case Results

Unmarried Couples · Mediation

Untangling a Shared Home After Domestic Violence

The Challenge

An unmarried couple had bought a home together when a domestic violence incident occurred. The opposing party offered money in exchange for silence; our client simply wanted to buy out their stake and move forward safely.

How We Helped

Leading with empathy, our team mapped both parties’ goals, then drafted a realistic agreement: refinance the home, pay out the other party’s share, and add protective terms so the key handoff and removal of belongings required no direct contact.

The Outcome

Through mediation the agreement was signed — the home refinanced in the client’s name, the other party paid for their stake, and a clear, contact-free transition. We also connected the client with resources to begin healing.