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Tonilynn Savage

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  • Yakima, WA
  • Licensed for 4 years
Tonilynn Savage
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About Tonilynn

Family Law for a Better & Brighter Future. If you need an exceptional attorney, look no further!

Tonilynn Savage was born and raised in Washington State. While serving in the U.S. Army, Ms. Savage Completed her undergraduate work in Legal Studies at Kaplan University. With a desire to practice law and help children and families, Ms. Savage earned her Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2016.

Once at Gonzaga, Ms. Savage immediately began distinguishing herself as a leader by working at a level beyond what was expected. During law school she worked in a family law firm and the Elder Law Clinic where she practiced family law and elder law under supervision. She dedicated hundreds of hours to serving the low income population of Spokane, Washington through the Volunteer Lawyers Program. Because of her dedication to service, she was recognized as the Volunteer Law Student of the Year for 2014 and 2016, by the Spokane County Bar Association. 

Ms. Savage was admitted to the State Bar of Washington in 2016. She is a knowledgeable, passionate, dedicated advocate for her clients, with a focus on all aspects of family law including divorce, separation, custody, child support, division of property, relocation actions, and spousal maintenance (alimony). Ms. Savage especially enjoys sorting out complex issues of law and helping families achieve outcomes that all parties can comfortably live with. During and since graduating from law school, she has assisted on and conducted many successful trials. She enjoys litigation and loves to fight for her clients. She volunteers with the Volunteer Lawyers Program providing pro bono legal advice to those in need.

She resides in Yakima, Washington with her four daughters. She enjoys hiking/walking, camping, watching baseball, and spending time with her six children. Ms. Savage is pleased to advocate for families in the community she grew up in. She believes in a personal and compassionate approach to family law. 

Practice areas

Child custodyFamilyDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 50%

    4 years

  2. Family: 25%

    4 years

  3. Child custody: 25%

    4 years

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

1506 Summitview Avenue
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1506 Summitview Avenue
Yakima, WA, 98902

Website
https://tsavagelaw.com

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive201610/19/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers18
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Best AttorneyBest of the Valley Award2018
Best New BusinessBest of the Valley Award2018
Top AttorneyAVVO2018
Clients ChoiceAVVO2018
Rising StarAmerican Institute of Legal Advocates2018
Lawyer of DistinctionLawyers of Distinction2018
Client's ChoiceAvvo2017
Top AttorneyAvvo2017
10 Best AttorneyAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2017
Pro Bono Direct Rep Case of the YearSpokane County Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers Program2016
Meritorious Award DistinctionGonzaga University2016
Meritorious Award DistinctionGonzaga University2015
Pro Bono DistinctionGonzaga University2015
Meritorious Award DistinctionGonzaga University2014
Pro Bono DistinctionGonzaga University2014
Volunteer Law Student of the YearSpokane County Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers Program2014
Meritorious Award DistinctionGonzaga University2013
Pro Bono DistinctionGonzaga University2013
Four time Accelerated ScholarKaplan University2012
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Appointment- Guardian ad LitemYakima County Superior Court2018 - Present
Appointment- Guardian ad LitemKittitas County Superior Court2018 - Present
Appointment- Guardian ad LitemKlickitat County Superior Court2018 - Present
AttorneyTonilynn Savage, Attorney at Law PLLC2017 - Present
SpecialistUnited States Army Reserves2012 - Present
Cooperative Education Internship Program Site SupervisorCentral Washington University2017 - 2017
AttorneyAshby Law, PLLC2017 - 2017
Legal InternLaw Office of Suzanne Bartleson2016 - 2016
Legal InternAddams & Leavitt2016 - 2016
AttorneyTonilynn Savage, Attorney at Law PLLC2016 - 2016
Legal InternGonzaga University Legal Clinic2015 - 2016
InternTeam Child2014 - 2014
Licensed Legal InternCenter4Law2013 - 2016
Legal InternVolunteer Lawyers Program2013 - 2016
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Bar AssociationMember- Family Law Section2018 - Present
Business Network InternationalMember2018 - Present
Yakima County Chamber of CommerceBusiness Association2018 - Present
Yakima County Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
Benton Franklin County Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2017 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
Yakima County Chamber of CommerceMember2017 - 2018
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember2016 - 2016
Gonzaga UniversityHonors Council, Board Member2015 - 2016
Gonzaga University School of Law- Mission: PossiblePresident2014 - 2015
Gonzaga University School of Law Student Bar AssociationRepresentative2014 - 2015
Gonzaga University School of Law Student Bar AssociationRepresentative2013 - 2014
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
AVVO Legal GuidesContempt in Washington State2018
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
National Institute for Trial AdvocacyFamily Law Trials- Continuing Legal Education 52.5hrs2018
Pepperdine UniversityMediating the Litigated Case- Continuing Legal Education 42hrs2017
Gonzaga University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2016
Kaplan UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science2012
Mount Hood Community CollegeAS- Associates of Applied Science2006
Yakima Valley Technical Skills CenterCertificate- Law Office Administration2004
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Yakima County Superior Court Title 26 GAL TrainingTitle 26 GAL Training- Best Practices2018
Yakima County Superior Court Title 26 GAL TrainingTitle 26 GAL Training- Do's and Dont's2018
Yakima County Superior Court Title 26 GAL TrainingTitle 26 GAL Training- How to file a Motion for Relief2018
Business Network InternationalManagers Moments2018
Family Law Advice ClinicFamily Law2016
Divorce Advice ClinicDivorce2016
Bankruptcy Advice ClinicBankruptcy2016
Family Law Advice ClinicFamily Law2015
Divorce Advice ClinicDivorce2015
Bankruptcy Advice ClinicBankruptcy2015
Family Law Advice ClinicFamily Law2014
Divorce Advice ClinicDivorce2014
Bankruptcy Advice ClinicBankruptcy2014
Family Law Advice ClinicFamily Law2013
Divorce Advice ClinicDivorce2013
Bankruptcy Advice ClinicBankruptcy2013
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
In re: Minor A.C-PFavorable
In re: Minor F.H.Favorable
In re: Contempt of M.B.Favorable
In re: Marriage of E.O. and V.C.Favorable
In re: Vulnerable Minor N.C.Favorable
In re: Baby J.M.Favorable
In re: Minor B.N.Favorable
In re: Minors E.C. and C.C.Favorable
In re: Baby ZFavorable
In re: Vulnerable AdultFavorable

Reviews

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Very Happy with their service

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While it was unfortunate that i had to use a family law attorney I'm glad i found Tonllynn Savage. They are very knowledgeable, honest, and effective. Everybody from the Receptionist to the paralegals were excellent, they answered all my questions and made themselves available over the phone or email. This really made me feel like i had somebody had my back during this complicated process. I hope i never need her services again but i would highly recommend them for anybody in need of this type of attorney.
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Protection order and parenting plan

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So we were facing a protection order stopping me from seeing my son while trying to get a divorce and parenting plan going. We were able to get the protection order dropped and got a temporary plan in effect.
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Very successful

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Tonilynn Savage helped me get the EXACT parenting schedule I asked for. She could not have done better. I went from no schedule to the one I asked for. She is straight and to the point. I highly recommend her as an attorney.
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Best hire! Best decision!

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If I were to go through a divorce again, Tonilynn would be my first hire! If I could pick/recommend a lawyer for my family, friends and colleagues, Tonilynn would be it! She is completely dedicated to her clients and is the most knowledgeable lawyer I’ve hired. I was so lucky to have her in my corner going through my divorce. Please note, I had an extremely complicated divorce case and she resolved it quickly and amicably.
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Excellent team

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Not only did Tonilynn do an exceptional job with my case, Sumer my paralegal was in constant communication with me and reassured me along the way. I wouldn’t want to work with anyone else. They don’t waste your time or money, they get straight to the facts and gather the information they need without just trying to keep things going like many other lawyers do. I felt very well represented during my hearing. I would definitely recommend them, and have already.
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Happy with the results

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Becca was very helpful, kind, compassionate, and I really felt that I had been listened to! As rough as custody disputes can be this was as stress free as possible. Would absolutely recommend.
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Excellent Post-Divorce Support

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I was referred to Ms. Savage's offices to handle child custody related post-divorce issues. She and her staff performed perfectly in this matter, being personable and emotionally supportive, providing honest and timely feedback on questions, and most importantly, they aggressively perused my interests. I am very happy with the results we achieved and would not hesitate to engage with her office again in the future, although I hope that it is never again necessary.
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Hired attorney

Incredible professionalism and tenacity!

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I was referred to Tonilynn Savage after being treated poorly by another attorney. She exceeded every expectation that I had and helped me attain an excellent starting point for a parenting plan. I was treated with respect, compassion, and my representation was nothing short of incredible. Tonilynn Savage, as well as her firm, are worth every single penny. I would hire her again without hesitation.
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awesome

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she was able to win temporary full custody of my daughter for me, also pointed out that my ex was threatening to go back on the agreement of being able to keep the house if he didn't get joint custody, also she sent a letter to his attorney that he is not able to just walk into my residence without permission
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Great experience

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Tonilynn and her staff was so easy to work with. Everyone on her team that I worked with from the front desk to her paralegals were super attentive, personable, and helpful every step of the way.
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Attorney endorsements

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Jodi Mumford, Family Attorney on Feb 11, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Tonilynn is a smart attorney and a zealous advocate for her client.

James Denison, Family Attorney on Jan 9, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I have had several cases with Tonilynn, and found her a zealous advocate for her client but also a reasonable and level-headed attorney. She knows the law, and is excellent in court. The favorable reviews are well-earned. Yakima is lucky to have her.

Audrey Chisholm, Family Attorney on May 18, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer! She has a great reputation in the community and will work hard to represent your interests.

Amanda Lilly, Family Attorney on Apr 24, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker

I have had the pleasure of working with Tonilynn Savage for the past three months. She is well respected and an outstanding leader in the community.

Barry Siegel, Family Attorney on Apr 23, 2018
Relationship: Other

I endorse Tonilynn. She has been recognized as a top attorney in her area of practice and in her community. Her background, devotion to her clients and other reviews and endorsements say it all.

Jay Cohen, Family Attorney on Apr 23, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Tonilynn is an outstanding lawyer and I trust her with my referrals. She always goes above and beyond to keep clients up to date. Her work is very detailed and there is never a problem she can’t solve.

Jacqueline Porter, Family Attorney on Apr 3, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Tonilynn is an exceptional attorney with brains and heart in her work. I would recommend her to anyone I cared about.

Angel Betancourt, Family Attorney on Sep 19, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer because she stands up for her clients, and is not afraid of any opposing counsel.

Mona Moghimian

Tonilynn is truly a fantastic advocate for her clients. I respect her work ethic and dedication to her clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Sara Herr-Waldroup, Family Attorney on Jul 18, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker

Tonilynn is a wonderful, caring lawyer who is an excellent advocate in the courtroom. I heartily endorse her.

Victoria David

Tonilynn is hardworking, compassionate, and determined. Her clients are in good hands!

Karen Schweigert, Family Attorney on May 1, 2017
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Savage is a dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled family law attorney. She is a wonderful advocate for her clients.

Asa LaMusga, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 28, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Ms. Savage is a level headed and reasonable attorney who zealously advocates for her clients while working hard to ensure their needs are met by reaching compromises when appropriate. She is also personable and easy to work with. I endorse this lawyer.

Scott Ashby, Family Attorney on Jan 13, 2017
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

Tonilynn is truly a dedicated practitioner. She is very dedicated to her clients and provides top notch and unparalleled representation. I endorse this lawyer.

Jennifer LaCoste, Child custody Attorney on Jan 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Tonilynn is an extremely caring individual. She is passionate about her cases and always very professional. I endorse this lawyer.

Matthew Kaminski, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 13, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker

Tonilynn is honest, respectful, and extremely diligent. She never takes no for an answer. She is very communicative, attentive to details, and cares about her clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Zachary Ashby, Family Attorney on Jan 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Tonilynn is dedicated to compassionately helping families in the Yakima community. She has great pride for the city she grew up in and an admirable respect for the people she helps. I endorse this lawyer.

Susan Amstadter, Probate Attorney on Nov 16, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Tonilynn is efficient and responsive - a professional I am happy to work with on matters requiring technical knowledge as well as common sense.

Don Schirm, Family Attorney on Nov 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Tonilynn is a hardworking intelligent attorney that will work to resolve any issue you have. She is extremely compassionate, and will advocate for the best resolve for any situation that you may face. I endorse this lawyer.

Holland McBurns, Family Attorney on Nov 11, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

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