Family law done differently.
Ms. Powell was admitted to the State Bar of Washington and Oregon, and therefore is the managing attorney of Ashby Law’s Walla Walla office. 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.
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Ashby Law PLLC
216 S. Palouse St.
Walla Walla, WA, 99362
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2015 | 12/05/2019 |
OR | Inactive | 2010 | 11/03/2019 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Ten Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Top 40 Under 40 | The National Advocates | 2018 |
Ten Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2018 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
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Client's Choice | Avvo | 2017 |
10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Willamette University College of Law | First Year Appellate Competition Winner | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Senior Attorney | Ashby Law PLLC | 2016 - Present |
Managing Attorney | Ashby Law - Walla Walla | 2016 - Present |
Attorney | Ashby Law PLLC | 2015 - 2016 |
Law Clerk | Ashby Law PLLC | 2014 - 2015 |
Law Clerk | Schlemlein Goetz Fick & Scruggs, PLLC | 2013 - 2014 |
Associate Attorney | Kulla Ronnau Schaub & Chambers P.C. | 2010 - 2012 |
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Lead Law Clerk | Oregon Department of Justice - Child Advocacy Section | 2008 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Washington State Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2015 - Present |
Benton County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2015 - Present |
American Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2015 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section | Attorney Member | 2015 - Present |
American Bar Association, Family Law Section | Attorney Member | 2015 - Present |
National Institute for Trial Advocacy | Attorney Member | 2015 - Present |
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Washington Women Lawyers | Member | 2015 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | Attorney Memeber | 2015 - Present |
Oregon State Bar | Attorney Member | 2010 - Present |
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | Attorney Member | 2010 - Present |
American Bar Association Adoption Committee | Vice Chair | 2016 - 2017 |
Benton County CASA Program | Guardian ad Litem | 2013 - 2016 |
Willamette University College of Law Moot Court Board | Member | 2008 - 2010 |
Psi Chi: National Honor Society in Psychology | Member | 2005 - 2007 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Walla Walla Union-Bulletin | Can you prevent your ex from moving with your children? | 2016 |
AVVO Legal Guides | What to Do When Served with Divorce Papers | 2016 |
Post-Secondary Support: Is Washington Ahead of the Curve? Or, Is Washington Sending Parents with Child Support Orders to the Brink of Bankruptcy? | 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 |
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School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Willamette University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
University of Idaho | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Modification of Child Support | Child support reduced in favor of our client |
Jurisdiction | Case Dismissed |
Modification of Custody | Custody changed to Client |
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Scott Kinshella, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 16, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Zachary Ashby, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 29, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
LeeAnn Holt, Litigation Attorney on Mar 29, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Matthew Kaminski, Domestic violence Attorney on Mar 28, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Brandon Holt, Family Attorney on Dec 12, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michelle Hull, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 20, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Kimberly is a highly skilled family law practitioner who is dedicated to getting a great result for her clients. I highly endorse this lawyer!
I endorse this lawyer.
Katherine Brandt, Family Attorney on Oct 30, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
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.
I endorse this lawyer.
Katherine Miller, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Heather Quick, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jennifer LaCoste, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 30, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
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.
Glenn Slate, Family Attorney on Oct 31, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
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.
Danielle Perez, Immigration Attorney on Oct 31, 2014
Relationship: Friend
Ms. Powell is a dedicated attorney and cares about her clients. She is passionate about the work she does.
Lisa Wright, Child custody Attorney on Oct 31, 2014
Relationship: Other
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.
Scott Ashby, Family Attorney on Sep 5, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Kim is a brilliant attorney. She finds solutions to difficult issues and then executes perfectly. Highly recommended!
Kerry Lawrence, Construction and development Attorney on May 27, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
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.
Scott Schaub, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 18, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
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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