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Kimberly J Powell
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Biography
Ms. Powell was admitted to the State Bar of Washington and is attorney of Pacific Northwest Family Law. Ms. Powell is a dedicated and compassionate attorney focusing on all aspects of family law, including divorce, separation, custody, child support, division of property, relocation actions and spousal maintenance (alimony), and other family law related matters.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Child Custody
25%
16 years
Divorce and Separation
25%
16 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 11 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 15 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Pacific Northwest Family Law
1359 Columbia Park Trai, Richland, WA, 99352
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Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Terrible communication, many elementary mistakes made and then quit
The worst experience I have ever had with an attorney. I wish I could give her a minus star rating. Very, very little communication and then quit the firm she was working for. Six months into our case and she didn't even come close to finalizing a simple probate case. Her and her team mad so many...
Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Excellente !!!!
excellent lawyer. Kimberly & Brian excellent. Team I am glad that other rejected my case because thanks to that I could find . lawyer Kimberly and Brian .hey provided excellent communication. Every doubt was answered in minutes. From my first visit I knew that they were the perfect lawyers who...
Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Great team.!!
"I went to Ashby Law, as a returning client, on a bogus protection order, only days before the hearing. Kim and Anna went above and beyond to handle the matter on such short notice, all the while keeping me informed on the potential costs, but ultimately coming in way under what I was expecting. Th...
Posted by Vanessa | May 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Highly Recommend
We hired Kimberly Powell as our lawyer and Rose our Paralegal for a step parent adoption. My husband and I were extremely satisfied with how professional, and personable they were. Our case was done in a very timely manner. We were very satisfied with how fast our emails and calls were answered by bo...
Posted by shara | April 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Awesome
I'm actually the clients mother. I can not express enough how thoroughly my daughters case was handled by both Rose and Kim. I stayed out of it as much as possible. Rose and Kim helped Jessica grow and take on responsibility for herself and her decisions in life. They were there every step of the...
Kimberly J Powell's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Kim is always ready to create great solutions for her clients. She very intelligently and courageously, finds winning arguments to improve her client's lives. I endorse this lawyer."
"Kim is a skilled advocate who is very knowledgeable about family law issues. Kim is dedicated to her clients and it shows through her work. I endorse this attorney."
"Kim is an excellent attorney. Brilliant and great courtroom poise. She is an asset to the firm and has put the Walla Walla office on the map with her dedication to assisting clients."
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"Kimberly is a highly skilled family law practitioner who is dedicated to getting a great result for her clients. I highly endorse this lawyer!"
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"I highly endorse Ms. Powell. She is an excellent attorney with a wealth of knowledge on child custody and family law matters. Her representation of clientele is detailed and compassionate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kimberly is an outstanding attorney who works hard for every client."
"I have often gone to court and relied on Kim's work. I trust her work without reservation. Her personal experience as a GAL and with child abuse cases in Oregon gives her a point of view that lets her understand difficult family dynamics. An especially great choice for a lawyer to work on your family law matter if there are abuse or addiction issues."
"Ms. Powell is a dedicated attorney and cares about her clients. She is passionate about the work she does."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kim is a smart, tough litigator. I have known her for a number of years and would refer prospective clients to her who need help in her area with no hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kim is a brilliant attorney. She finds solutions to difficult issues and then executes perfectly. Highly recommended!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Kimberly worked for me in 2013 -2014 after she moved back to Tri-Cities. She was organized, effective and efficient, always working on ways to improve the service we provided to our client. Kimberly was easy to work with and always on top of her work. I think she is a great asset to clients and the Tri-Cities legal community."
"I spent 2 years working with Kimberly. We hired her as an associate attorney right after her graduation from law school. Kimberly handled a number of family law cases for our firm. She did divorce work, custody cases, child support cases, etc. As one of her supervising attorneys I monitored her work and worked with her. She was always professional and prepared. Since her departure we have had a number of clients ask for her as they appreciated her work."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Ten Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2018
Ten Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2008
Willamette University College of Law, First Year Appellate Competition Winner
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
Managing Office Partner, Ashby Law PLLC
2016 - 2019
Walla Walla Office Managing Attorney, Ashby Law - Walla Walla
2015 - 2016
Attorney, Ashby Law PLLC
2014 - 2015
Law Clerk, Ashby Law PLLC
2013 - 2014
Law Clerk, Schlemlein Goetz Fick & Scruggs, PLLC
2010 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Kulla Ronnau Schaub & Chambers P.C.
2008 - 2010
Lead Law Clerk, Oregon Department of Justice - Child Advocacy Section
Associations
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2015 - Present
Benton County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2015 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2015 - Present
National Institute for Trial AdvocacyAttorney Member
2015 - Present
Washington Women LawyersMember
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionAttorney Memeber
2010 - Present
Oregon State BarAttorney Member
2010 - Present
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionAttorney Member
2016 - 2017
American Bar Association Adoption CommitteeVice Chair
2013 - 2016
Benton County CASA ProgramGuardian ad Litem
2008 - 2010
Willamette University College of Law Moot Court BoardMember
2005 - 2007
Psi Chi: National Honor Society in PsychologyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Modification of Child Support
Child support reduced in favor of our client
Jurisdiction
Case Dismissed
Modification of Custody
Custody changed to Client
Education
2010
Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
University of Idaho
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2016
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
Can you prevent your ex from moving with your children?
2016
Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Creating a Parenting Plan: What you can and should include
2016
Walla Walla Union Bulletin
How Private is your Divorce?
2016
Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Overnight v. Daytime Parenting: Does it Matter when you have your Children?
2016
AVVO Legal Guides
What to Do When Served with Divorce Papers
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
If the non-custodial parent moves over 1000 miles away does that require a major or minor modification of the parenting plan?
03 Jul 2015
Q&A
What to expect at Child Support Review Hearing?
30 Jun 2015
Q&A
How is quarterly bonuses factored into child support?
14 May 2015