I strive to empower clients through effective, caring, and competent representation.Protect and provide for your children. I can help.Get the facts right. Ensure your children have the financial resources they need.Make sure you know your rights and responsibilities.
I am very privileged to continue providing family law legal services in Pierce County. I welcome new cases in traditional litigation, uncontested matters, and collaborative law. I offer mediation services, and I have worked as a Pierce County Guardian ad Litem and Court Visitor. I am happy to work with clients who are local or who live in other jurisdictions/states with Pierce County matters.
I have been practicing family exclusively since 2010 and have been practicing law in general since 2007. When I am not at the office, I enjoy my volunteer and community work and spending time with my amazing friends and family.
I provide one on one contact with each and every client, which allows me to deliver personally tailored and dedicated legal services.
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Languages spoken
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Law Office of Amber N. Austin
524 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA, 98402
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2007 | 06/28/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2021 |
Who's Who of American Women | Marquis Who's Who in American Law | 2020 |
Rising Star-Super Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
40 Under 40 | Business Examiner | 2017 |
Pro Bono Award | Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association | 2016 |
Member of the Year | Pierce County Washington Women Lawyers | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner/Attorney | Law Office of Amber N. Austin | 2013 - Present |
Instructor | Everest College | 2011 - 2014 |
Associate Attorney | Family Law Resolutions | 2010 - 2013 |
Office Manager | Channell Law Firm | 2009 - 2009 |
Owner/Attorney | Law Office of Amber A. Channell | 2008 - 2008 |
Associate Attorney | Ehlke Law Offices | 2007 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Washington Women Lawyers (Pierce County chapter) | Past Co-President | 2018 - Present |
TCC Paralegal Advisory Committee | Advisory Board | 2016 - Present |
Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County | Member | 2015 - Present |
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2011 - Present |
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Lawyers Helping Hungry Children | Board Member | 2015 - 2017 |
Mentoring Children of Promise | Mentor | 2010 - 2012 |
Friends United to Shelter the Indigent Oppressed and Needy | Event Committee Chair | 2008 - 2008 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Pierce County Lawyer Magazine | Service by a New Attorney - Congratulations Chelsea Miller | 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Florida Coastal School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
Western Washington University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
Tacoma Community College | Associates | 2000 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Everest-College | Paralegal Education | 2014 |
Civil Mock Trial | Organized Civil Mock Trial | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Gausepohl v. Gausepohl | We were successful in obtaining a favorable Parenting Plan which best supports the child. |
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Nicholas Andrews, Family Attorney on Feb 18, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. In working with clients that have worked with Ms. Austin they have only greats things to say.
Ronald Nerio, Child custody Attorney on Dec 13, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I was opposite Amber in a custody case and she extremely professional and easy to work with. I endorse Amber as a strong advocate for her client and outstanding legal professional.
Margaret Lund, Family Attorney on Jun 21, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Amber is an incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate family law attorney. She truly cares about her client's welfare and well being. She is a strong advocate in the courtroom, but works hard to prevent contentious court battles when it benefits her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney.
Rebecca Fuller, Family Attorney on Jun 28, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Amber is a consummate professional in every aspect. She is easy to work with and always has her client's best interests at heart.
Chelsea Miller, Child custody Attorney on Jun 16, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Amber is a true professional. She is always prepared and well informed, and comes to the table with respect, consideration for others, and amazing advocacy skills. I endorse this lawyer.
Laura Carlsen, Family Attorney on Oct 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Anthony Zorich, Family Attorney on May 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Amber is knowledgeable, and professional. She is well-respected in the legal community, and provides outstanding service to her clients.
Travis Groves, Family Attorney on May 4, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
As opposing counsel Amber was assertive and held the line for her clients interests. It was an honor and pleasure to work with her in reaching an amicable settlement that was in the best interest of all the parties. I recommend Amber for her passionate representation and pleasant demeanor.
Miranda Baner, Family Attorney on May 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
David Calevski, Child custody Attorney on Apr 29, 2015
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
Lindsay Noel, Unknown Attorney on Apr 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Danielle LaBelle, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Heather Young, Unknown Attorney on Mar 30, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Amber is a strong advocate for her clients, but also cooperative in looking for mutually acceptable resolutions.
Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer and the remarkable work that gets done for clients.
Shasta Kelley, Child custody Attorney on Mar 26, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I met Amber Austin ten months ago just as I was finishing law school. Over the past ten months, I have gleaned from Amber how to be a competent, compassionate, and effective advocate for your client. In addition to great attention to detail and an exceptional grasp of the law, Amber never loses sight of the bigger picture. She has a down to earth, common sense approach to the law, which is often hard to come by. I enthusiastically endorse this attorney!
Caroline Campbell, Family Attorney on Mar 19, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Amber is a dynamic, capable, personable and professional attorney. Clients benefit from Amber's ability to work professionally with other lawyers in the community.
James Saulsbury, Family Attorney on Mar 18, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Amber is an experienced attorney who fights hard for her clients. Amber is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly!
Lindsay Camandona, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kimberly Macdonald, Family Attorney on Mar 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I find Ms. Austin to be very friendly and knowledgeable in her field. I have referred a few clients to her and have heard only positive feedback.
Roland Ho, Family Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
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