• David Starks
• Marc T. Christianson
• Jennifer J. Payseno
• Kathy S. Root
• Susan J. Shulenberger
• Elizabeth Hershman-Greven
• Justin Sedell
• Kim Schnuelle
• Lisa Dufour
• Sharon L. Friedrich
• Laura Carlsen
• Elizabeth Bianchi
• Jessica T. Moore
• Annelisa Smith
• Jamie Walker
• Christina Smith
• Lindsay Noel
• Krista Stipe
• Lindsay Camandona
• Rita Herrera Irvin
• Sands McKinley

Christina Smith

Associate

• Divorce
• Child Custody
• Parenting Plans
• Relocation
• Adoption
• Child Support Modifications
• Parenting Plan Modifications

Christina is a goal focused strategic planner who believes strongly in results. A family law intern during law school and former public interest attorney, Christina returned to family law after practicing civil insurance defense law with Lee Smart for three and a half years. "I am drawn to the opportunity family law affords to make a positive difference in someone's life. That means a lot to me," says Christina.

"Attorneys practice law for a variety of reasons. My motivation is a sincere desire to help people in crisis. There is a moment in almost every case when a client realizes that they're not alone, that they have a team behind them. I love that moment-that's what drives me to practice family law."

Christina values a strategic approach to family law litigation. "We look for themes, building rational and compelling arguments." She says, "This is the best service I can offer my clients."

With a strong record of successful litigation, Christina's strategic approach to family law serves her clients well. A straight shooter and an objective researcher, Christina cautions clients to keep focused on the goal at hand. "These are extremely emotional times for our clients. There aren't many things harder in life. When we go to the negotiating table, we like to show up calm, cool and collected, and ready to negotiate from a position of strength."

EDUCATION

• J.D., University of Washington School of Law
• B.A., Sociology, Seattle University, Magna cum laude

AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS

• Washington Rising Star, 2006

MEMBERSHIPS

• Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section
• King County Bar Association, Family Law Section

CERTIFICATIONS

• Clark County Bar Association Title 2 Guardian Ad Litem Certificate of Completion, June 2009

McKinley Irvin proudly serves Washington State with offices in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Puyallup and Gig Harbor.