L. Brooks Baldwin

Brooks Baldwin is a credentialed Collaborative Attorney and Mediator devoted to assisting her clientele in navigating the painful and oft-times bewildering process of divorce with the ultimate goal of achieving resolution in a respectful and dignified way without the devastating impact of litigation.  

Brooks is a member of local, regional, statewide, and international Collaborative Law organizations after learning about the wide-ranging benefits the Collaborative divorce process provides divorcing couples and their families. In her Collaborative capacity, Brooks exclusively limits her practice to providing divorce and mediation services that respectfully circumvents the acrimonious and costly litigation process and intimidating courtroom atmosphere. 

Prior to establishing her Collaborative divorce practice in 2011, Brooks’ unique background includes a lengthy stint as a seasoned litigation attorney in criminal defense, followed by a 14-year career as a freelance journalist specializing in the spa and wellness industry. During her career as a litigation attorney, Brooks became disenchanted with the acrimonious and competitive nature of the litigation process as well as the exorbitant related expenses to the participants, in time, emotional impact, and money. Passionate about writing, wellness and travel, Brooks successfully transitioned into her career as a premier spa and wellness journalist, writing and reporting on spas and wellness, includling related topics of spa travel, health & wellness trends, consumer reviews, and industry news.  

In 2005, Brooks became a volunteer facilitator for the “Beyond Divorce” program at University Presbyterian Church (UPC) in Seattle.  Having endured her own challenging divorce, becoming a facilitator for a program which had benefited her and her children so greatly during her own divorce process had been a primary goal of Brooks. While in her facilitator capacity, she also received Stephen Ministry training provided by UPC allowing her to provide heightened care to the support group participants. Compassionately coming alongside others enduring the painful and traumatic divorce experience and shepherding them gently through it, became a fulfilling and meaningful endeavor for Brooks. She has spent 10+ years actively involved in facilitating divorce support programs throughout the Puget Sound area.

Additionally, Brooks has researched and spoken on the positive role wellness plays in divorce recovery for all family members involved.  Recognizing and addressing the emotional as well as physical impact that toxic stress plays on children and adults during all stages of their lives, but especially during the divorce process, is critical to the overall long-term health of divorce participants and their children. Brooks encourages a holistic approach to dealing with both the legal as well as the health and wellness needs of divorce participants, and is a keen resource for those seeking such.

For those seeking a respectful and dignified path through the challenging divorce process, Collaborative Divorce Services are a valuable option. Schedule a 1-Hour $200 Initial Consult with Brooks to learn about Collaborative Divorce to learn more about Collaborative divorce and whether it's a good fit for your needs.