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Originally from Seattle, Wa., Ms. LaCoste attended Carnegie-Mellon University where she focused her studies on Political Science, International Relations and Chinese Language. During her undergraduate education, Ms. LaCoste studied abroad in Shanghai China, worked as a research assistant and teaching assistant for the international relations department of Carnegie-Mellon University, and worked in Washington D.C. as an opposing-party research intern.
With a desire to practice law and help children and families, Ms. LaCoste earned her Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2014. During her time at Gonzaga University School of Law, she worked in the Elder Law Legal Clinic where she practiced family law and elder law under supervision. Ms. LaCoste additionally volunteered as a mentor at the Fulcrum Dispute Resolution Center in Spokane, WA to assist those in need with employment skills with a focus on education.
Ms. LaCoste is admitted to the State Bar of Washington, and holds membership in the Washington State Bar Association Family Law Section, as well as the Benton/ Franklin County Local Bar Association. In the Fall of 2015 she was elected as the Treasurer and Board Member of the Benton-Franklin County Bar Association. She also is an active Rotary International Member and serves as the Foundation Officer and Board Member at Richland Riverside Rotary Club.
In the Summer of 2016 Ms. LaCoste attended training at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) and gained certification for completion of their trial advocacy intensive training program. In the Fall of 2016 Ms. LaCoste completed training in Collaborative Law with the Seattle Collaborative Law Training Group, and became a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She hopes to continue to educate herself in order to better serve her clients and the community.
Ms. LaCoste is a diligent, passionate, dedicated advocate in modern family law. Her representation focuses on all aspects of family law including divorce, separation, custody, child support, division of property, relocation actions, and spousal support (alimony).
Languages spoken
English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish
LaCoste Law, PLLC
1310 N. 5th Avenue
Suite A
Pasco, WA, 99301
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2015 | 05/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Divorce Lawyers in Kennewick | Expertise | 2020 |
Client Choice Award | AVVO | 2020 |
Family Law "10 Best Attorney" Selection for Washington | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2020 |
Client Choice Award | Avvo | 2019 |
Family Law "10 Best Attorney" Selection for Washington | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
Client Choice Award | Avvo | 2018 |
Family Law "10 Best Attorney" Selection for Washington | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2018 |
Client Choice Award | Avvo | 2017 |
Top 10 Family Law Award | Attorney and Practice Magazine | 2017 |
10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Collaborative Law Training Completion | Seattle Collaborative Law Training Group | 2016 |
Trial Advocacy Skills Intensive Training Completion | National Institute for Trial Advocacy | 2016 |
Client Choice Award | Avvo | 2016 |
Client's Choice Award | Avvo | 2015 |
CALI Excellence for the Future Award For Estate Planning | The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | 2014 |
Dean's Academic Honor List | Gonzaga University School of Law | 2014 |
CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Advanced Legal Research | The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | 2014 |
Kenner Scholarship for International Studies - China 2007 | Kenner Scholar for International Studies | 2007 |
Friedman Scholar | Friedman Scholarship Fund | 2006 |
Deans Academic Honor List | Carnegie-Mellon University | 2006 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney/Owner | LaCoste Law PLLC | 2018 - Present |
Managing Attorney - Kennewick Office | Ashby Law PLLC | 2018 - 2018 |
Attorney | Ashby Law PLLC | 2015 - 2018 |
Rule 9 Clinical Intern | University Legal Assistance, Gonzaga Law School | 2014 - 2014 |
Law Clerk | Ashby Law PLLC | 2014 - 2015 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Benton/ Franklin County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association Family Law Section | Member | 2015 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Rotary International | Member | 2015 - Present |
Rotary International | Board Member | 2015 - Present |
Youth and Justice Forum Board of Trustees | Board Member | 2018 - 2018 |
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | Member | 2018 - 2019 |
Rotary International | President | 2018 - 2019 |
Rotary International | President-Elect | 2017 - 2018 |
CPW Collaborative Professionals Annual Conference Committee | Committee Member | 2017 - 2018 |
Rotary International | Membership Committee Member for District No. 5080 | 2017 - 2018 |
Benton Franklin County Bar Association | Trustee | 2017 - 2019 |
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals | Member | 2016 - 2018 |
Rotary International | Foundation Officer | 2015 - 2017 |
Benton Franklin County Bar Association | Board Member | 2015 - 2018 |
Benton Franklin County Bar Association | Treasurer | 2015 - 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Gonzaga University School of Law | Juris Doctor | 2014 |
Carnegie-Mellon University | Bachelor of Science | 2008 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Richland Riverside Rotary Club Meeting | Richland Riverside Rotary Club 2018-2019 Goals | 2018 |
Richland Riverside Rotary Club Meeting | Rotary President-Elect Training on Leadership, Membership and Updates | 2018 |
Collaborative Law and Financial Planning CLE | Collaborative Law and Financial Planning | 2017 |
Rotary International | Contributions to Rotary and the Community | 2016 |
Rotary International | Contributions to Rotary and the Community | 2016 |
CLE | Updates in Modern Family Law | 2015 |
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Ceth Hickey, Family Attorney on Jul 7, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Lacoste is always composed, professional, and diligent in her work as a family law attorney. She is compassionate to her clients, always seeking the best outcome for them. Further, she sees clients as people who need her help, not as customers.
Joshua Wheeler, Family Attorney on May 28, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Jennifer for many years, and I've watched her become the attorney she is today - smart and tough, but with compassion for her clients. That's really what one should want in a family law attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Ceth Hickey, Family Attorney on Jul 7, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Lacoste is always composed, professional, and diligent in her work as a family law attorney. She is compassionate to her clients, always seeking the best outcome for them. Further, she sees clients as people who need her help, not as customers.
Joshua Wheeler, Family Attorney on May 28, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Jennifer for many years, and I've watched her become the attorney she is today - smart and tough, but with compassion for her clients. That's really what one should want in a family law attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Jarrod Hays, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 18, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jennifer is a hard working, effective advocate for her clients. She provides valuable advice and counsel to those she represents, and is an excellent attorney.
LeeAnn Holt, Family Attorney on Mar 29, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I am happy to endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is intelligent and caring. She takes great care with her client's cases, such that I would not hesitate to recommend her services to my own family or friends.
Kevin Richardson, Family Attorney on Mar 29, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is a great mix of high level legal intelligence and real life pragmatic problem solving ability. She is uniquely suited to help her clients get excellent results.
Matthew Kaminski, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 28, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
I'll just say, I'm glad she works for us (Ashby Law). There is no one in the Tri-Cities whom I'd rather have on my side at trial. Jenn does not back down and zealously represents her clients.
Robert Taylor-Manning, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 27, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Jennifer is one of Benton-Franklin Counties leading practitioners. It's obvious how much respect she commands from the local bench and bar. What is less obvious is how much she gives back to the bar and the community in service. A first rate attorney and person.
Brandon Holt, Family Attorney on Dec 7, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Sara Herr-Waldroup, Family Attorney on Jul 18, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Jennifer is committed to her work in family law and to her clients. She is highly motivated and advocates well, having had excellent trial and collaborative law training. I highly endorse Jennifer LaCoste.
Tonilynn Savage, Family Attorney on Mar 24, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jennifer is an excellent attorney and is extremely dedicated to her clients. She has extensive family law experience and truly enjoys her career. She never fails to take the time to answer questions. She is available not only to her clients but also her colleagues. Jennifer is professional and knowledgeable and I am proud to endorse her.
Danielle Davis, Family Attorney on Feb 6, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jennifer is an amazingly well-prepared, passionate, and intelligent attorney. She is strong, confident, and poised in the courtroom and for her clients. I have no hesitation in endorsing Jennifer as an excellent Family Law attorney.
Asa LaMusga, Child custody Attorney on Sep 13, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have worked against Ms. LaCoste on two child custody matters, and in each case we worked under difficult circumstances but managed to productively reach resolution. She is a staunch advocate for her clients, but I also found her to be very approachable and reasonable. I endorse this lawyer.
Michelle Hull, Family Attorney on Apr 18, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Jennifer is an amazing lawyer who cares deeply about her clients. She is a competent and skilled attorney!
Danielle Paradis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 15, 2016
Relationship: Other
Jennifer is a skilled legal professional. She is a great advocate for her clients.
Jared Paulsen, Family Attorney on Dec 16, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I am impressed with Jennifer's work ethic and drive to achieve her client's goals. I endorse this lawyer.
Katherine Brandt, Family Attorney on Oct 30, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. She is intelligent, hard working, organized, and compassionate.
Zachary Ashby, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 26, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jennifer is thorough and relentless in protecting her client's interests. I endorse this lawyer.
Jill Peitersen, Family Attorney on Aug 5, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Mathew Purcell, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 4, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jennifer and I have opposed each other in a number of cases but only recently had to take a matter to Trial. It was nice to be able to work on focusing on the issues for a Trial instead of purposely delaying or frustrate the process. I believe it says something when you can respect the lawyer on the opposing side at the end of litigation; I would recommend her as counsel for family law issues.
Angel Betancourt, Family Attorney on Jul 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She works hard for her clients. She cares about them greatly, and will do a fantastic job for them. If you want a lawyer that listens to you, works hard for you, and cares about your success, go with Jennifer.
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