If you're looking for an attorney, it means something is breaking in your life. My first job is to stop the damage and keep things from getting worse. These kinds of situations bring a tremendous amount of stress, and no one is at their best when dealing with it. I will help you avoid unnecessary conflict, and talk you through which of your worries are legitimate and which of them are just "what ifs" that you don't need to burden yourself with. There are always options in cases. I'll give you the information you need to choose among them. Whether you are dealing with a custody dispute or a misdemeanor criminal matter, I will help you put your life back on track.
Scott Kinshella is a Washington State attorney practicing in the Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Richland, Pasco and the surrounding area). He is originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, but moved to the Pacific Northwest after law school to be close to family in Pendleton, Oregon. He has lived in Kennewick, WA, since 2012. He is an avid fan of the Seattle Sounders, FC.
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Pacific Northwest Family Law PLLC
1359 Columbia Park Trail
Richland, WA, 99352
Pacific Northwest Family Law PLLC
220 W. Main Ave.
Spokane, WA, 99201
Pacific Northwest Family Law PLLC
216 S. Palouse St.
Walla Walla, WA, 99362
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2010 | 05/07/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Certificate of Merit in Legal Reasoning and Cognitive Theory | University of Michigan Law School | 2008 |
Scored within the top 2% in the nation. | Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) | 2006 |
Dean's Honor List | University of Nevada Las Vegas | 2005 |
Dean's Honor List | University of Nevada Las Vegas | 2004 |
Dean's Honor List | University of Nevada Las Vegas | 2003 |
Dean's Honor List | University of Nevada Las Vegas | 2002 |
Dean's Honor List | University of Nevada Las Vegas | 2001 |
Millennium Scholarship | State of Nevada | 2000 |
Silver Scholar Award | University of Nevada Reno Alumni Assoc. | 1999 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate Attorney | Pacific Northwest Family Law (formerly Ashby Law) | 2019 - Present |
Legal Research Assistant | Grable, Hantke and Hansen, LLP | 2011 - 2011 |
Associate Attorney | Davidson Law Center, Inc. | 2011 - 2019 |
Law Clerk/Legal Assistant | The Williams Firm, PC | 2008 - 2008 |
Clerk/Judicial Intern | Umatilla County Circuit Court | 2007 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Federal District Court: Eastern District of Washington | Licensed to Practice | 2013 - Present |
Benton-Franklin Counties Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Washington State Association for Justice | Member | 2013 - 2015 |
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi | Member | 2004 - 2005 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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AVVO Legal Guides | How to Get Divorced in Washington State Without Spending Your Life Savings | 2019 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Michigan Law School | Juris Doctor | 2009 |
University of Nevada-Las Vegas | BA - Bachelor of Arts with Honors | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Washington State Continuing Legal Education (Pending) | Your Client is a Ball of Anxiety! What you can do to help. | 2019 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Wisman, Benton County District Court Case No. 5Z121685 and Benton County Superior Court Case No. 15-1-01342-8 | Case dismissed on our motion, but the State appealed and the ruling was overturned. Following the appeal we reached an agreement to dismiss the DUI charge in exchange for a plea to Allowing an Unauthorized Person to Drive. |
In re the Marriage of Decker, Franklin County Superior Court Case No. 15-3-00166-4 | Child placed with our client following trial. |
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Eric Scott, Child custody Attorney on Nov 28, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Scott is a professional and dedicated advocate. He prepares well for court and cares about doing his job effectively. I strongly recommend him.
Katherine Sierra-Kelly, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 6, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Scott is a great advocate for his clients. He works to provide solutions but is also willing and able to litigate when the case calls for it. I endorse this lawyer.
Eric Scott, Child custody Attorney on Nov 28, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Scott is a professional and dedicated advocate. He prepares well for court and cares about doing his job effectively. I strongly recommend him.
Katherine Sierra-Kelly, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 6, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Scott is a great advocate for his clients. He works to provide solutions but is also willing and able to litigate when the case calls for it. I endorse this lawyer.
Allison King, Family Attorney on Jul 29, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Asa LaMusga, Family Attorney on May 19, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Scott a zealous advocate for his clients, and while he aggressively represents his clients Scott is always approachable and works towards a reasonable solution to any problem. I endorse this lawyer.
Zachary Ashby, Family Attorney on May 17, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Scott is very intelligent and caring. He works hard to find the right strategy to help his clients. I endorse this attorney.
Kimberly Powell, Family Attorney on May 15, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Guy Zimmerman, Family Attorney on May 15, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Scott is a great communicator and takes excellent care in the management of all his cases.
Bryce McPartland, Criminal defense Attorney on May 13, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I had an opportunity to see Scott's work, while our firm had space next to his then employer. Scott is a bright attorney with superior academic credentials, who is an excellent advocate for his clients.
Olaf Hansen, Family Attorney on May 7, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this attorney.
Scott Ashby, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 7, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Smart and aggressive but thoughtful. Always prepared and watching out for his clients.
Michael Davidson, Family Attorney on Jan 25, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.