Peyton received her undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and holds a juris doctorate degree from Seattle University School of Law, where she attended on a full academic honors scholarship and graduated cum laude. During law school she was a member of the Women’s Law Caucus and the Family Law Society. After her first year of law school, Peyton interned at the United States Attorney’s office.
During law school Peyton fell in love with the area of family law, and the unique opportunity it provides to use her skills and abilities to help people through difficult times in their lives. After her second year of law school, Peyton interned here at Northwest Family Law, which confirmed her desire to work in this field and to be a permanent part of Monica’s team.
Prior to attending law school, Peyton was a Trooper with the Washington State Patrol. She credits her ability to stay calm under pressure and to deal with difficult situations to her time working in law enforcement.
Peyton was born and raised in the Seattle area. In her free time, she loves doing anything outdoorsy with her husband and her dog Goldie, playing tennis, and riding her e-bike.
