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4.8 /5.0
28 Client Reviews
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Teresa L. Foster
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About Teresa
Biography
Teresa Foster is Partner in Charge at McKinley Irvin's Vancouver office. A former social worker, she is now regarded as one of the most skilled family law attorneys in Vancouver. Teresa is a knowledgeable and formidable advocate with exceptional courtroom skills who focuses her practice on complex divorce cases, especially those involving high net worth property division, complex child custody issues, international family law, relocation, third party custody, and unmarried couples. She has successfully litigated cases in both Washington and Oregon. Teresa believes in providing her clients with personalized and responsive service, keeping her clients informed on the status of their case throughout the entire process. Teresa regularly represents clients in the Klickitat, Wahkiakum, Clark, Skamania, and Cowlitz Counties.
I am passionate about my clients' well-being and dedicated to protecting what you value most. Call 360-525-9336 to schedule a consultation
I am passionate about my clients' well-being and dedicated to protecting what you value most. Call 360-525-9336 to schedule a consultation
I am passionate about my clients' well-being and dedicated to protecting what you value most. Call 360-525-9336 to schedule a consultation
I am passionate about my clients' well-being and dedicated to protecting what you value most. Call 360-525-9336 to schedule a consultation
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
90%
Child Custody
5%
Family
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2018
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 23 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 28 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
McKinley Irvin
1111 Main Street, Suite 300, Vancouver, WA, 98660-3282
mckinleyirvin.com/locations/vancouver/Online Presence
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Posted by Allison | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The best there is.
Teresa Foster has been my personal lawyer for the past three years. I went through a very difficult and lengthy divorce when I was living in Camas, WA with three young boys. My ex was relentless in his attempts to destroy me emotionally and financially. Teresa advised, assisted and represented me in ...
Posted by Alvie | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
My lifesaver, literally
My experience with Teresa Foster can be summed up in one word: exceptional. I hired her for my divorce and relocation cases. I knew the battle I was facing and everyone told me to go and find the best lawyer in Clark County. She was a referral from a friend who expressed the importance of having an a...
Posted by Derek | February 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Simply the Best
As a longtime client of Teresa I have to say she is simply the best family law attorney in the Portland-Vancouver area. I interviewed several attorneys before hiring Teresa and couldn’t be happier with her results. She provides a direct, honest, and strategic approach to successfully navigate even t...
Posted by Candace | September 15, 2014 | Child Custody
Great Lawyer!!!
I highly recommend Teresa. She is very upfront and is very honest and will tell you exactly what it is and what to expect even if it's not what you want to hear. I like Teresa because she is blunt. Teresa has a very good heart and is wiling to help me out in every way she can and what she feels is ri...
Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2021 | Domestic Violence
Cold hearted with no ethics
Teresa Foster wrote an offer letter to a woman from another country without counsel. She has no regard for the well being of women. Her husband has recently assaulted her, but she never took the time to discover this. She should lose her license!
Teresa L. Foster's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Teresa both as a former Partner and as an adversary. She is passionate, dedicated and whip smart. I would recommend her unreservedly"
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"I endorse Teresa wholeheartedly. She is great to work with, and an admirable opponent. Teresa is always willing to think outside the box to get the job done."
"I endorse Teresa Foster for all types of family law cases. If you have a complicated divorce or child custody issue, you couldn't ask for a better attorney than Teresa Foster."
"Teresa is an excellent family law attorney with a wealth of knowledge and experience."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Teresa Foster is a fantastic family law attorney. She is very knowledgeable, trustworthy, and a great litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer's work (as an attorney AND as a supervising attorney)."
Rory Flay
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Austin Batalden
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Experience
Honors
2026
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2025
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2025
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2024
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2024
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner in Charge, Vancouver, McKinley Irvin
2016 - Present
Partner, Mckinley Irvin
2010 - 2016
Partner, Morse Bratt Andrews & Foster, PLLC
2004 - 2010
Managing Shareholder, Stahancyk Kent Johnson & Hook P C
2003 - 2004
Attorney, Morse & Bratt, PC
2001 - 2003
Attorney, Stahancyk Kent Johnson & Hook P C
Associations
2003 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
Family Law Section
Member
Multnomah Bar Association
Member
Clark County Bar Association
Member
Education
1997
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Arizona State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2016
West Legalworks
Family and Community Property Law, Vol. 1-3
Languages
English