Amy McIntyre Carei

Amy McIntyre Carei

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 11 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

1201 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 11 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2014

Active

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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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Samantha | August 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amy is the best!

I am so grateful to have had Amy Carei, and Sondra Lee on my side. I had some very important changes made to my parenting plan. They kept me informed and up to date through the whole process. I was clear about my priorities and goals and together we achieved them. I would strongly recommend them to... my family and friends.

Posted by Brian | June 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amy Carei

THE BEST. UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING I hired her as my child custody lawyer. She was very clear precise and so easily accessible.she knew when to strike and when to sit back in the background. She never once tried to manipulate me or my choices just gave me clear explanations and detailed facts from prior... history to enable me to choose the path. Not only did she do this but she also taught me alot. She literally became someone I hope to know for a lifetime. She put her blood sweat and tears into my case while so many others also I'm sure and I always felt special like she was fully committed to my case. She always always did what I asked her to do and was always well prepared for all my questions before every court date. When she represented herself in court she was like a pitbull in a poodles body. It was almost as if she knew exactly how to and what to do every single court date.when my ex was violating she was immedidatly accessable and on top of the immediate process necessary to make it factual and court legal. She has a AWESOME side kick aka parallegal I believe. And let me tell you. What a killer combo. Sondra is the bomb. Almost as great as Amy. Amy also provided me with direction when I needed it when it came to resources and options when it just came down to doing what was best for my child. I honestly do not think Amy missed a beat not one single time. She knew when to swing and she knew when to watch the pitch. I can go on and on but one thing is for sure. This woman Amy Carei is so driven to be perfect and a winner that there is no one stopping her. She is a wonderful woman all and all I was blessed to have her in mine and my daughter's life. She helped me win my custody battle for my 12 yr old daughter . Ty ty ty ty so very much. Sincerely Brian Kelley

Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Aggressive Ex-Wife

Amy provided great personal service resolving an aggressive situation involving my ex-wife who looks to court to provide her with extra income using my children. We divorced over a decade a ago, but I still have to deal with my ex-wife coming after me every for every little expense dealing with my ch...ildren over and above what I pay her in child support or post secondary education support. Amy skillfully navigated facts versus fluffs to save me time and money through these situations.

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Amy McIntyre Carei's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Wurdeman

Family lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Amy is caring, experienced and passionate."

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Kathryn Woods

Family lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Amy is a caring, intelligent, pragmatic, and capable attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend her work."

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Ronald Nerio

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lindsay Noel

Unknown lawyer | Jan 15

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Samuel Page

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 15

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Lindsay Camandona

Family lawyer | Jan 15

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Rita Irvin

Family lawyer | Dec 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sands McKinley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 11

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

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

2025 - Present

Law Practice Supervising Attorney, McKinley Irvin

2022 - 2025

Senior Attorney, McKinley Irvin

2020 - 2022

Attorney, Elise Buie Family Law Group

2018 - 2020

Attorney, McKinley Irvin

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 Foundation

Member

2014 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington (DRAW)

Member

Education

N/A

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Pacific Lutheran University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Ethics in Parenting Plans for Incarcerated Parents

2019

NALS Ethics CLE

Ethics in Parenting Plans for Prison Inmates

2019

Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Silent Petitioners and the RPCs

Publications

2020

McKinley Irvin Family Law Blog How to Handle Child Custody and Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Languages

English

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