Tonya Rebecca Meehan

Tonya Rebecca Meehan

also known as Tonya R. Meehan

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Business, Estate Planning

11300 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite 300, Seattle, WA

About Tonya

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 95%

Family law, Domestic Violence, Child Custody, Child Support, Legal Separation, Spousal Support, Parentage

25 years

95%
Business 2%

25 years

2%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 23 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael W. Bugni & Associates / Lawgate Family Law

11300 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite 300, Seattle, WA, 98125

Goldberg Jones | Divorce For Men

1200 Westlake Avenue N, Ste. 700, Seattle, WA, 98109

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Tonya Rebecca Meehan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

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Posted by Natasha | February 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend

Tonya and Kerry did exceptional work on my case. Their professionalism, clear communication, and steady guidance made a stressful process much more manageable. They genuinely cared about both the outcome and the experience, and their responsiveness, attention to detail, and legal knowledge were outst...anding. I’m very grateful for their hard work, dedication, and support — I couldn’t have asked for better representation.

Posted by Vivek | January 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Personable, Excellent and diligent Divorce lawyer

There are no words to justify how exceptional Tonya is as a Lawyer and as a person. After a really bad experience with a different divorce lawyer, I came across Tonya and by god am I glad I did. I had a really messy and difficult divorce, but the moment Tonya took over my case she switched gears quic...kly and turned everything in my favor. She has a commanding presence while dealing with opposing lawyers. While remaining unyielding and strong with the case, she ensured there was absolute decorum in the process. I would have never expected an attorney of law to be so personable, she was very understanding of my situation and the absolute loss I felt because of the experience with my previous divorce lawyer. She took it upon herself to make certain that I got what I earned and deserved. Tonya went above and beyond to help me retrieve my things back to me. I only wished that I had found Tonya from the very beginning, so a lot of the pain and depression I had to go through could have been avoided. I would personally recommend Tonya to anyone looking for a divorce lawyer. There is no way one can go wrong by hiring her services.

Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great guide for divorce

Tonya guided me through every step of the legal process for divorce. She advised on things to do, things I shouldn't do, and gave her recommended actions.

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great, professional attorney

Hire Tonya if you want an ethical, hardworking, and smart counsel by your side. I had a very unreasonable party on the other side and felt that Tonya was always protecting my interests. She was firm and direct when needed and also advised me wisely behind the scenes. I was also very impressed with h...er response timelines. She was always there when I needed. Highly recommend working with Tonya.

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional Divorce Lawyer

I can't express enough how grateful I am for the professional and compassionate legal services I received. From our first consultation, Tonya made me feel heard, understood, and supported during an incredibly difficult time. Divorce is emotionally draining, and Tonya Meehan not only provided expert l...egal advice but also gave me a sense of calm and confidence in the process. Throughout the entire case, she was responsive, attentive, and always made sure I understood my options. The strategy she developed for my case was clear, well-thought-out, and helped me achieve a fair settlement. Tonya was always available to answer questions and kept me informed every step of the way. I highly recommend Tonya Meehan and her team to anyone facing divorce. Tonya’s professionalism, experience, and dedication truly made a challenging situation much easier to navigate. Thank you, Tonya and your team, for your hard work! I truly appreciate YOU!

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Tonya Rebecca Meehan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Laura Fitzgibbon

Family lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tonya is very knowledgeable of family law. I frequently turn to her when I have questions myself. She is very hardworking, communicative, and supportive. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Bingaman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Tonya since 2008. She's a great attorney who cares abut her clients."

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Stephen Frost

Family lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Her breadth of experience and work in the judicial system as a pro tem judge makes her uniquely able to understand what the future might hold for her client's."

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Samuel Swanberg

Family lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"For many years, I have witnessed Ms. Meehan in the courtroom effectively advocating for her clients. She is a skilled attorney who gets results."

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Kevin Holt

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I do not practice family law so I refer all of my domestic work to Tonya Meehan. She is knowledgeable about the law and has a real passion on each of her cases. She cares about each of her clients and fights for their rights while keeping their goals in mind. I endorse Tonya Meehan."

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Nathan Hoerschelmann

Litigation lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Tonya is a strong advocate for her clients. She is exceptionally well organized and dynamic in the court room. She is also fair and professional. Pleasure to work with and against."

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Nathan Albright

Family lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tonya is a very strong advocate for her clients and maintains a good reputation among other lawyers in the community. I have referred clients to her in the past and will continue to do so."

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Christopher Swaby

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tonya is as hard working an attorney as I have met. She is committed to getting the best results for her clients."

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John Jensen

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Tonya work on a number of cases. She gives thoughtful consideration to each case and works hard to get the desired result."

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Robert McMillen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tonya is efficient and competent. I confidently refer any conflict work to her firm."

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Daniel Kathren

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tonya is intelligent, hardworking and a joy to be around. I am happy to refer Chapter 13 bankruptcy work to her."

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Travis Eller

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Toni Meacham

Business lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Tonya is very professional and has knowledge in many areas. I refer clients to her on a regular basis."

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Karma Zaike

Domestic violence lawyer

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Laura Fitzgibbon

Family lawyer

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Amanda Gamble

Family lawyer

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Stephen Frost

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kevin Holt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nathan Hoerschelmann

Litigation lawyer

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Larry Stephenson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Otto Matsch

Family lawyer

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Brian Roach

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Christopher Swaby

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Jensen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert McMillen

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Daniel Kathren

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Outstanding Affiliate Organization Award, Benton/Franklin Counties Young Lawyers Division

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Attorney, Goldberg Jones | Divorce For Men

2017 - 2021

Attorney, Goldberg Jones

2012 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Liebler, Connor, Berry & St. Hilaire

2008 - 2017

Owner, Fidelity Attorney Services

2006 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Rodriguez & Associates, P.S.

Associations

2017 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Title 11 Guardian Ad Litem

2010 - Present

Title 26 Guardian Ad Litem

2015 - 2017

Washington Women Lawyers Southeast Division

Member

2015 - 2017

Washington Women Lawyers Southeast Division

President

2015 - 2017

Snohomish County Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2017

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - 2010

Benton-Franklin County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

President

2008 - 2017

Washington Defender Association

Member

2007 - 2017

Benton Franklin County Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2017

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2001

Willamette University College of Law

Juris Doctorate

1998

Willamette University

Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Washington State University

Speaking Engagements

2017

Dissolution Basics and Financial Documents

Dissolution

Languages

German

Spanish

Activity

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