Amy McIntyre Carei
About Amy
Biography
Amy Carei prides herself on being a genuine and approachable person first and a lawyer second. She takes time to understand what her clients are going through and has a knack for explaining complicated legal processes in plain English.
She believes that true collaboration leads to the best legal outcomes.
“I see myself as the navigator and my client as the pilot. I want my clients to participate actively in the process. I serve as the legal authority; they are the authority on their own lives.”
Amy has significant experience representing clients in times of crisis. Before transitioning to private practice, she worked for an agency that was dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence. She is passionate about providing families with opportunities to create safer, more stable lives.
A fifth generation Washingtonian, Amy lives in Tacoma with her spouse, her three children, and two dogs - Newfoundland/Lab mix named Huxley and a St. Bernard named Ellie. The family enjoys cooking, gardening, and hiking together. Amy’s hobbies include playing the violin, remodeling her 1890’s Craftsman house, and restoring old Toyota hatchbacks.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 11 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
McKinley Irvin
1201 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402
McKinley Irvin
1011 E Main, Suite 456, Puyallup, WA, 98372
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Amy McIntyre Carei's Reviews
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Posted by Emily | September 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend
Amy is an incredible attorney who goes above and beyond to help her clients in what can be a very difficult and stressful time. She takes the time to truly listen to your concerns and goals, I found her to be not only supportive but extremely knowledgeable and informative. I highly recommend Amy to ...
Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Thoughtful and Compassionate Attorney
Amy and her team were wonderful! From the initial consultation, through the entire process, she was so helpful and truly cared about me during one of the most challenging and horrible times in my life.
Posted by Betsy | August 6, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Best of the best!
Amy is a wealth of knowledge who brings compassion and drive to her representation of clients. She will protect your assets and your family and also make you feel comfortable and reassured when going through a scary process like a divorce. I would recommend her whole heartedly to any family or frie...
Posted by Laura | January 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Compassionate, Supportive, and Amazing!
Amy is an incredibly skilled lawyer that put my needs and wishes at the front of my divorce. She and her team helped me every step of the way, and I felt reassured and supported throughout this emotional life transition. I highly recommend her!
Posted by Matt | November 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Great Experience!
Had the pleasure of working with Amy and Sondra! They are easy to work with and took all of the appropriate initiatives to make my life and the process easier for the case. I definitely recommend you utilize them. Although it is on the higher end, expense wise, you will not regret it!
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Experience
Honors
2026
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
2025
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
2024
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
2024
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Senior Attorney, Mckinley Irvin, PLLC
2020 - 2022
Attorney, Elise Buie Family Law Group
2018 - 2020
Attorney, Mckinley Irvin, PLLC
2017 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Groves Law Offices
2015 - 2016
Attorney, Crystal Judson Family Law Justice Center
2015 - 2016
Volunteer Attorney, Rainbow Center/VLS Neighborhood Clinic
2015 - 2015
Legal Intern, Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals
2013 - 2013
Rule 9 Attorney, Northwest Justice Project
Associations
2017 - Present
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar FoundationMember
2014 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Member
Education
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Ethics in Parenting Plans for Incarcerated Parents
2019
Ethics in Parenting Plans for Prison Inmates
2019
Silent Petitioners and the RPCs
Publications
2020
Languages
English