Tonya attended Willamette University (both for undergraduate and law school) earning her J.D.in 2001.She is an experienced, knowledgeable family law practitioner.She is a strong advocate for her clients and a valuable member of the Lawgate team. She puts her clients at ease, relying on her 20 years of experience.She works diligently to get results.She is relentless and thorough.She has shown time and again her dedication to finding justice and closure for those she represents. This means fighting hard for her clients while also attempting to resolve their matter out of court.
When she’s not fighting for her client, Tonya spends time with her son and their dogs. They snowboard, hike, rollerblade, and otherwise enjoy the Pacific Northwest outdoors. During the summer, it’s not uncommon to find her at the waterparks or amusement parks around the region.
Tonya helped me through the worst time of my life. Getting divorced sucks, but she set me up for realistic expectations throughout. We came up with a game plan in the beginning, and each step of the way went according to her plan. I was impressed how she walked me through possible scenarios, outcomes, and attack methods often used by the other side. She calmed me down when I felt under attack, and guided me through safely/sanely to the end. I never felt like I was on my own for any part of this divorce. Friends/Co-workers told me to be prepared to be screwed over, and that a 50/50 financial split would never happen. They were wrong. 50/50 is real, and Tonya got me there without going to trial.
