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 was adaptable to any situation my divorce could throw at her.First of all I would not have made it through my divorce without Tonya at my side for every step of the way. I had a very contentious divorce that was one of the 2-5% that went to trial. I started my attorney search when I got kicked out of my house after being served papers. The attorney I was looking for had to be tough when I needed, but willing to try things my way to settle first. After being dealt multiple setbacks during the process I asked Tonya to start doing things her way. This decision led to me gaining back some ground and much needed dignity. She was always positive with her direction and feedback while giving me the tough talk I needed to snap out of my emotional haze. Tonya is knowledgeable about the law and she stayed focused on the important items in my case. The opposing counsel in my case did not play either nice or fair.However, Tonya always seemed to catch the games and deal with it in a professional manner, leading to further positive outcomes. She made every milestone bearable in this experience from temporary orders and all the motions in-between through trial and the final parenting plan. Tonya is also the type who just wants to get it done and not let things linger or run up costs. If you’re looking for a divorce attorney that inspires confidence, Tonya is the right choice for you, and I would use her again in a heartbeat.
