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Heather M Young

Heather M Young

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 20% Divorce / Separation
    16 years
  • 20% Child Custody
    16 years
  • 20% Child Support
    16 years
  • 20% Alimony
    16 years
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($240/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


2 star rating

“Not an effective Attorney”

Posted by: Corey, 10 days ago.

Client Review: I am very dissapointed in Heather Youngs ability to resolve issues regarding non compliance of parenting plan. She is too focused on bringing both... more
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5 star rating

“Awesome!!”

Posted by: a Divorce client, almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: I used her as my attorney for my divorce and I got everything that I wanted and more! She is wonderful. I have her on speed dial...
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

12 endorsements


Anthony Scott Marlow

Heather is a tenacious and knowledgeable attorney. I would recommend her to anyone.

Endorsement from lawyer: Anthony Marlow , Seattle (WA), 3 months ago
Jennifer Durcan Andrews

Heather has been my opposing counsel several times, and I am always impressed by her intelligence, reasonableness, and ability to advocate for her... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jennifer Andrews , Tacoma (WA), 3 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

16 years since Heather M Young was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1997 05/18/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney, Shareholder at Tuell & Young, P.S. 2009–present
Attorney/Shareholder at Tuell, Couture, Tuell & Young, P.S. 2005–2009
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Seattle University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
Central Washington University History BA - Bachelor of Arts 1994

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Advisory Board Member Cental Washington University, College of Arts and Humanities 2008–present
Various Junior League of Tacoma 2001–present
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Portfolio

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Competence, Diligence, and Communication (guest speaker) Paralegal Fundamentals and Ethis 2009
Community Property CLE for JAG APR 8(g) 2009