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Kimberly J Powell
About Kimberly
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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Kimberly J Powell's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Compassion
Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Personal and thorough service!
I hired Kim for what should have been a fairly simple divorce; it ended up with so many complications because my now-ex-husband went off the rails a bit. Meeting with Kim always made me feel confident and calm, and her preparation was always top-notch. Even now, after our divorce has been finalized, ...
Kimberly Powell
Replied last April 22, 2016Thank you so much! What a wonderful review. You are too sweet and have been an absolute pleasure to work with. From all of us at Ashby Law, thank you!
Posted by Shawna | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Caring, Competent Attorney who will go the extra mile for you!
Mrs. Powell was assigned to my case with just hours to go before my hearing, she threw herself in to as if it were for her. Her attention to the details and caring nature made me feel confident that whether I was granted my relocation or not that I had received the best legal representation possible....
Kimberly Powell
Replied last February 10, 2016Thank you so much for the review! We are so pleased to hear that, no matter the result, you felt confident within your attorney, even in spite of me having taken over the case at the last minute! Thank you so much for your kind words and thank you so much for having that confidence in me.
Posted by Carmen | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Legal Separation
Kim handled my legal separation very professionally and with compassion for me as a person. She answered my questions in a way that I was able to comprehend which gave me reassurance that my concerns were being addressed.
Kimberly Powell
Replied last February 10, 2016Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. We are so pleased to hear that you felt reassured throughout the process. Again, thank you and, good luck!
Posted by Miranda | November 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Jurisdiction
I had the pleasure working with Kimberly Powell, and her fabulous paralegal Cassidy Clyde. I was having to defend myself out of the state of Washington and was feeling helpless, but Kim and her staff gave me positive reassurance. They were able to get my case dismissed, due to jurisdiction, without s...
Kimberly Powell
Replied last November 02, 2015Thank you so much for your lovely review and we are so happy to hear that you had a great experience at our firm, even in light of it being a custody battle. Once again, thank you from the Ashby Law Team and we wish you the best of luck!
Posted by Jasper | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Thank You So Much!
When looking to obtain legal services for issues regarding your family’s needs it can be overwhelming, confusing, and sometimes very scary. This is especially true when you have no idea of what to do or how to start working towards a resolution. I tried to accomplish my legal needs on my own which be...
Kimberly Powell
Replied last September 23, 2015Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a review, it is greatly appreciated! Everyone here at Ashby Law has read it and we are all so happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience and wish you the best.
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 endorse this lawyer. She is a persuasive advocate and is passionate about her work. She goes above and beyond what is expected in all that she does."
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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