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Amber Jean Bighorse
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Biography
I provide a variety of family legal services in need of quality affordable representation in the State of Washington. My practice areas include:
- Divorce & Legal Separation
- Child Custody & Child Support
- Modifications of Existing Orders
- Relocation Actions
- Paternity Actions
- Emergency Custody
- Legal Services for Unmarried Couples
- CPS Investigations & Dependency Cases
- Domestic Violence Actions
My mission is to vigorously advocate for my clients while also offering much needed support as they endure one of life's toughest challenges - dealing with a family law issue.
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 9 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oklahoma for 17 years
State: Oklahoma
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Amber J. Bighorse Attorney At Law
1115 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA, 98402-2005
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Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2020
Do not contact them
We all go to a law firm expecting someone to bring a little relief to the situation.. this place is the absolute opposite.. the most unprofessional individuals I have ever met. Zero customer service,after multiple attempts only to be put on hold when they don’t have the answers to your question and t...
Posted by Chris | September 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
She will fight for you
I was involved in an ugly custody battle for over two years and Amber was my second attorney. She fought for me over and over. She is unbelievably knowledgeable about family law. She also has a big team of people that all seemed to care very much about what happened with my case. Amber gave me her...
Amber Jean Bighorse's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Amber is a skilled attorney and a great advocate for her clients. She is a pleasure to work with."
"Amber has great client relation skills and has good judgment about when to be aggressive and when to be collaborative in order to get the best outcomes in cases. I am lucky to work with her and highly recommend her to anyone with family law issues."
Experience
Honors
2013
Award for Outstanding Human Rights Achievment, United Nations Association Oklahoma Chapter
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Allen & Bighorse - AB Law Office, PLLC
2014 - 2016
Partner, Mayo & Bighorse, Attorneys at Law
2012 - 2014
Lieutenant Governor, Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma
2010 - 2011
Assistant Attorney, Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP
2008 - 2010
Chief In-House Counsel - Legislative & Executive Branches, Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma
Associations
2017 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2016 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
National Lawyers GuildMember
2008 - Present
Oklahoma Bar Association, Indian Law SectionMember
2007 - 2010
Oklahoma Lawyers for ChildrenVolunteer
Education
2008
Oklahoma City University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
Santa Clara University School of Law
Certificate - ICRC International Humanitarian Law
2006
Howard University School of Law & University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
2006 Summer Law Program
2002
University of Oklahoma
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Continuing Education Training
Federal and State Indian Jurisdiction
2013
Continuing Education Class
Indian Country Criminal Jurisdiction
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers