$ 225-275 per hour
Christine graduated from Western Washington University with a cross-disciplinary degree in Law and Diversity, focused on American cultural diversity and the law, and from the University of Idaho College of Law, where her work in the legal aid clinic led to a focus on family law in her practice. After several years as a legal aid volunteer attorney, she joined a Whitman County criminal defense firm as their first family law attorney. Her own family matters brought her back to the west side of the state.
"Family, good, bad or indifferent, is part of our foundation and often central to our lives. Sadly, you may need protection from a family member with unmanageable issues, but for the most part, those relationships are part of who we are, now and in the future. My commitment is to provide compassionate legal assistance to clients dealing with changed family relationships, without damaging them beyond repair in the process, especially if children are involved. In family law, that's a win .".
Favorite leisure pastimes are gardening, old-lady kayaking, reading, and whatever comes next. Favorite quotation: "The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." Tolstoy.
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$ 225-275 per hour
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11105 NE 14th st, Suite 101, Vancouver, WA, 98684
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Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2017 | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Services
Chrisitne provided excellent limited consultation services to guide me through my contested divorce case. I did not have any experience with legal matters, so her mentoring was key to my success. She was very helpful and clear about the legal processes that I would encounter and documentation that I ...
Posted by Scott | May 21, 2014 | Family
Difficult and Confusing custody and contempt case, made allot easier because of Christine Dow
Christine Dow helped me to get through a very confusing family law dispute with the mother of my son. She was able to help me understand the documents that were being served to me, and was able to advise me on my rights and responsibilities. My particular case was complex because I was not served co...
"I endorse this lawyer. Christine excels in all areas of family law and has a proven track record of delivering for her clients."
"I trust her enough to work on my personal family law matter. In some ways that is the highest recommendation I can provide."
"I have known Christine for over 9 years. Not only is she an exceptional family law attorney, her advice is enhanced by a wealth of life experience. I recommend Christine without hesitation."
Family lawyer
2012
Outstanding Pro Bono Representation, Law Advocates: Legal Assistance by Whatcom Advocates
2019 - Present
Associate Attorney, Heritage Family Law
2014 - 2019
Associate Attorney/Family Law, Baumgarten Law Offices PLLC, Whitman County
2019 - Present
Cowlitz Wahkiakum County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Domestic Relations Attorneys of WashingtonMember
2009 - Present
WSBA Family Law SectionMember
2014 - 2019
Whitman County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2013
Law AdvocatesVolunteer Attorney
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
B.A. Law and Diversity (cross disciplinary degree)