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Monica Chin

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Biography

As a lawyer, I have focused my entire career on family law. Helping families through this process is my passion. I have extensive experience in both negotiation and litigation, and am a zealous advocate for my clients while recognizing the importance of avoiding unnecessary litigation.

 

I pride myself on the lasting relationships I build with my clients and my ability to give practical and straight-forward advice.

 

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Law from Washington State University, where I attended the honors college, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon. While in law school, I regularly competed in Moot Court competitions, winning first place and Best Brief in the Environmental Law Competition. I was also selected to compete at Harvard in the Animal Law Moot Court Competition. I was an Environmental and Natural Resources Fellow and was awarded the school’s Public Service Award.

 

I currently live in Seattle with my husband and two sons. In my free time, I enjoy cycling, traveling, and the occasional science fiction movie or novel.

Education

  • University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, Oregon
    • 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
    • B.A.
    • Major: Business Law

Honors

  • Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2017 – 2019

Practice Areas

  • Family Law

Bar Admission

  • Washington

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

Team Members

Michelle-Alexander

Michelle Alexander

Managing Paralegal
Director of Operations for a family law firm

Julie Manheim

Director of Operations