$ 300-350 per hour
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Virtual Consultation Available
Amy practices family law and also serves as a court-appointed attorney in child dependency, sexual assault and domestic violence protection order cases. Amy continues to handle guardian ad litem cases and also volunteers her time at the Neighborhood Legal Clinic in Tacoma.
She is a graduate of Washington State University. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Family Law Section as well as the Thurston and Pierce County Bar Family Law Sections.
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Practice Areas
$ 300-350 per hour
State: Washington
Acquired: 2010
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Posted by Kristin | September 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I came to meet Amy 2 days before my divorce was to be final (although i didnt understand thats where things were at). I had no understanding of the law, and had not understood that I signed away absolutely everything to my manipulative, liar of a husband. It's hard for me to tell strangers my story a...
Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Amy handled the modification to my parenting plan. My modification started right before the the pandemic started and after 1.5 years of back and forth with my ex in court, I now get to see my kids every week, holidays important to me, and 3 full weeks during the summer months. She was flexible and li...
Posted by Pamela | November 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I am so happy that I chose Amy as my attorney through this process. She listened to my needs and fought for me when I struggle to fight for myself. She is strong in court and compassionate with me. She is quick to respond to communication and always clear. She is realistic with the situation and help...
Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I would highly recommend Amy Perlman. She was highly effective in my child custody and parenting plan case. I had never been through the process before, but Amy and her staff helped me tremendously. I was very happy with all of the results and would definitely hire Amy again if I ever needed these ty...
Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Doesn’t fully investigate. Quick to form a bias opinion rather than the best interest for children. She damaged both my kids relationship by separating them during a custody dispute. I would not recommend Amy pearlman in any family case
"Amy has a great reputation in the legal community and is an experienced attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Amy for her entire career as an attorney and have great respect for her skills as well as her common sense. We have been co-counsel on cases as well as opposing each other in many cases; she is one of the best GAL's we have in the county. I trust her instincts and have always been able to work with her to resolve cases. I highly recommend Amy..."
"Amy is a great advocate for her clients and has a lot of experience with a wide variety of family law issues. Those that hire Amy will be well-served."
"I've had Amy as a guardian ad litem in a couple of cases over the past few years. I have been impressed with her dedication, work ethic, and the quality of her written materials. I was also in attendance for her presentation at least year's Midyear meeting, where she spoke eloquently and knowledgeably about the intersection of dependency and family law."
"I endorse Amy Perlman. Amy is smart, friendly and tough. I worked with Amy for over two years and have seen first hand how hard she works for her clients. She comes up with creative solutions to difficult problems, and gives her clients good advice. Amy has a good reputation in the legal community and works well with other attorneys to reach reasonable settlements that protect her clients interests. And if settlement is not in her client's interest Amy is a skilled and determined litigator. Amy is a very good lawyer and serves her clients well. Jim Richardson"
"I endorse this lawyer. Amy is a tireless advocate for her clients. She is extremely intelligent, well-prepared, and compassionate."
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2025
Certificate of Appreciation, Thurston County Bar Association
2025
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2024
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2023
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2022
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2021
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2021
Certificate of Appreciation, Thurston County Superior Court
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Pro Bono Publico Service Award, Washington State Bar Association
2019
Pro Bono Publico Service Award, Washington State Bar Association
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2018
Certificate of Appreciation, Thurston County Family & Juvenile Court
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Certificate of Appreciation, Thurston County Family & Juvenile Court
2017
Pro Bono Publico Service Award, Washington State Bar Association
2016
Author - Family and Community Property Law, Washington Practice
2015
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2014
Outstanding Service Award, Tacoma Pierce County Volunteer Legal Services
2014
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2013
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2012
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2015 - Present
Attorney, Connolly Tacon & Meserve
2012 - Present
Volunteer Attorney, TPCBA Volunteer Legal Services Program
1900 - Present
Attorney, Connolly, Tacon & Meserve A Professional Service Corporation
2014 - 2019
Adjunct Faculty, Tacoma Community College
2011 - 2015
Attorney, Madison Law Firm
2018 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Washington Chapter)Member
2011 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
Thurston County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Thurston County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2011 - 2017
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2017
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
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2010
2005
Bachelor of Arts
2000
Associate of Technical Arts
2023
Day 4 Training - Framing the Issues and Making a Plan for Gathering Information, Interviewing Techniques, Synthesis and Analysis, and Report Writing and Distribution
2023
Ethics and Professional Conduct
2022
Legislative Case Law Update
2021
Day 4 Training - Framing the Issues and Making a Plan for Gathering Information, Interviewing Techniques, Synthesis and Analysis, and Report Writing and Distribution
2021
Rules of the Road for Guardians ad Litem
2019
Understanding the Role and Scope of Title 26 Guardian ad Litems
2019
2018
Ethics and Professional Conduct
2018
Personal and Professional Safety and Well-Being
2018
Report Writing and Distribution
2018
Framing the Issues and Making a Plan for Gathering Information
2018
What it Means to be a GAL
2018
What Does it Mean to be a GAL?
2018
Washington Courts: A Survey of the System
2018
Report Writing
2018
Synthesis and Analysis
2018
Obtaining Information
2018
Framing the Issues and Making a Plan for Gathering Information
2018
Understanding the Pleadings
2018
Scope of the GAL Appointment
2017
Syntehsis and Analysis for Guardians ad Litem
2017
Family Law
2017
Law & Legal Process
2017
Settlement Conferences
2016
Guardian ad Litem Investigations
2015
Dependency 101
2014
Paralegal Roles in Law Offices
2014
Intersection of Dependency Law and Family Law
2015
2014
2014
English
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