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Amber Nicole Austin
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I have practiced family law since 2010. I was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 2007 and have operated my solo practice since 2013 in Tacoma, WA. I have worked hard to develop litigation skills as well as skills in alternative dispute resolution (mediation and arbitration) and in other services that support families that are involved in legal matters. Compassion working together with experience is a great approach for resolving conflicts.
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Washington
- Washington State Bar Association
- ID Number: 38914
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Administrative Law Judge
- Washington State Courts
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Education
- Florida Coastal School of Law
- J.D. (2006) | Law
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- Western Washington University
- B.S. (2002) | Communication
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- Tacoma Community College
- A.A. (2000) | General Studies
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Awards
- Honoree
- Super Lawyers
- I was selected as a Rising Star in 2017, and have been a Super Lawyers Honoree from 2019 - present.
- Community Service Award
- Tacoma Pierce-County Bar Assoication
- Member of the Year
- Pierce County Washington Women Lawyers
Professional Associations
- Tacoma Pierce-County Bar Association
- Current
- Washington State Bar  # 38914
- Member
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Speaking Engagements
- Working with a Guardian ad Litem, Pierce County
- National Association for Legal Support Professionals
Certifications
- Collaborative Law Trained
- Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County
- Mediation
- Pierce County Center for Dialogue and Resolution
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Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
- Q. What are the best alternatives for families needing to refinance mortgage or auto loan debts at this time?
- A: My thinking is that interest rates for new mortgages or auto loans are higher than they have been in years, so it is difficult for families to know the best way to handle this type of debt during a divorce. If possible debts can be paid in full to avoid needing a new loan, the asset (aka home/vehicle) can be sold to pay off the debt, or alternative loan types can be considered to explore the best interest rates (aka HELOC, personal loan, mortgage, etc.), but in the end if refinancing is the only option, the new loan can always be refinanced in the future if/when interest rates go down.
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