$ 300-500 per hour
About Katrina
Biography
As a child of divorced parents, Katrina considers herself to have started her career in family law as a young teen and has used her personal experiences to sharpen her legal skills. Family law has been, and continues to be, the sole focus of her practice.
Katrina earned her B.A. In Psychology with a minor in Political Science from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA, and her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law.
Katrina officially began exploring her passion during law school, by volunteering with the King County Bar Association Pro Bono services. There she supported unrepresented litigants by walking them through their sensitive divorce and custody procedures, as well as those striving for third-party custody of loved ones. As if that did not fill her cup enough, Katrina was then fortunate to work alongside her first mentor, solo family law practitioner Helene Ellenbogen, which exposed her to complex financial litigation and high-conflict parenting plan issues.
After passing the bar in 2017, Katrina went into private practice and has been representing clients in family law matters in Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor, and Mason Counties.
Through her experiences, Katrina learned how overwhelming even the most “simple” process could look to families and has taken this outlook with her while engaging with her current clients. She is especially cognizant of the fact that litigation does not occur in a vacuum; its effects reverberate through every aspect of a client’s life and into their future.
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Licensed in Washington for 8 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2017
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Halie | December 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Katrina saved me from the trenches!
Katrina was absolutely amazing. From start to finish of my case she made sure to communicate effectively, respond timely, and helped me understand the process. Before hiring Katrina my case was a mess created by a less than desirable previous attorney. I was afraid there was no hope for my case. ...
Katrina Otto
Replied last December 18, 2023Halie, thank you for your feedback! I am so glad that I could help turn your case around, and on top of that, provide you with support along the way. What you went through was not easy and I am honored that you trusted me to help you through it. It was a pleasure working with you and I wish you and your family nothing but the best!
Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Sneaky
I wrote about 7 emails asking for receipts for work done. Her name was being billed for my case. She never responded about me asking for hours that Morris & Sockle charged for her. Morris & Sockle gave me the billing statements after they were sure I could not file them in court on time. So many othe...
Katrina Otto
Replied last February 07, 2023*it appears that after receiving additional information from the reviewer, this individual was/is not a client of mine. I did not bill time for this client and my response below remains accurate* Hello. Thank you for your feedback. Although I could not respond to your complaint even if your name was provided due to ethical limitations, I would like to discuss your concerns since I have not received seven, or otherwise multiple emails from a client, requesting clarification on hours billed. It is our policy to provide a billing statement at the end of every month, as well as a draft statement at any time upon a client's request. Although I do not know the specifics of what occurred, I can assure you that our office does not intentionally withhold receipts or other information to purposefully prejudice a client's case upon our withdrawal. Should you have any questions, or wish to discuss your concern further, please feel free to contact our office at 360-866-7100.
Posted by Matt | March 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Good sales pitch, horrible follow through
She talks a good game but her lack of communication skills and no professionalism was determintal to my case. She also wouldn't return any emails, phone calls for 30 days. She also did not even provide any guidance with any statements to the courts. Avoid her and save your money.
Katrina Otto
Replied last January 11, 2023Dear Matt: As an attorney, I am constrained from the ethical rules of the Washington State Bar from responding in detail, but I will simply state that the comments posed do not illustrate an accurate picture of what occurred. Although an attorney can present a "game plan" and path toward a favorable resolution, that resolution is as equally dependent on the follow through of a client. I understand that the steps outlined by an attorney may not always be agreeable to a client, but I feel strongly that appeasing a client to help avoid a difficult step is not in their best interest, even if this causes a discord in the attorney-client relationship. Should you wish to discuss your concerns further, please feel free to reach out to us at 360-866-7100.
Posted by Chris | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very thankful
Hey I'm speaking from experience, im going threw the worst things imaginable, and this law firm has done everything to turn it around. Ms. Ottoman has gone above and beyond and has gotten things in motion that seemed like were never going to happen. Their practice is there to help people. The atmosph...
Katrina Otto
Replied last April 24, 2020Chris, thank you for your feedback! I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, especially when it may not have been one of the easiest times to get through. I don't think anyone looks forward to litigation, but I am glad we were able to provide a positive result and were able to make sure you felt supported through this difficult time.
Katrina Otto's Lawyer Endorsements
"Katrina is a zealous and dedicated advocate for her clients. I have personally witnessed her creativity and problem solving benefit her clients on multiple occasions."
"Katrina is compassionate and she listens to her clients. Her professionalism and go-getter personality will get the job done. I've worked with Katrina on a couple of cases, and she has shown herself to be a fierce advocate for her clients. I endorse Katrina as a family law attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Katrina is compassionate, determined and smart in her evaluation, strategy and prosecution of cases. She listens to clients, understands their concerns, and fights for justice on their behalf."
"I endorse this lawyer. Katrina is an exceptional young lawyer. She provides great service to her clients for whom she truly cares. Clients are lucky to have her in their corner."
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Experience
Work Experience
2026 - Present
Associate, Strata Family Law
2023 - 2026
Attorney, Bliss Law Group
2017 - 2023
Associate Attorney, Morris Sockle Posadas, PLLC
2017 - 2023
Associate Attorney, Divorce Lawyers for Men
2015 - 2017
Licensed Legal Intern, Law Offices of Helene Ellenbogen, P.S.
2015 - 2015
Intern, King County Bar Association Self-Help Plus Program
2015 - 2015
Intern, King County Bar Association Kinship Care Solutions Project
Associations
2023 - Present
Pierce County Bar Association
2017 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Thurston County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Thurston County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2017 - Present
Thurston County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionMember
Education
2017
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
Loyola Marymount University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2018
DivorceMagazine.com
Legal Marijuana and Divorce
Languages
German
English