Amanda Williamson - Port Orchard, WA
Attorney at GSJones Law Group, P.S.
Family Law Lawyers in Port Orchard, WA
1155 Bethel Avenue Port Orchard, WA 98366
Port Orchard Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 09/04/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Since 2008, Amanda Reid has served clients in Fredericksburg and the surrounding areas, representing them in divorce, custody, visitation, support and adoption matters, and in all other facets of family law. Ms. Reid is also frequently appointed by the courts as a guardian ad litem to represent the best interests of children in custody cases, social services matters and other litigation.
Ms. Reid graduated cum laude from the University of Richmond School of Law, where she served as president of the Christian Law Fellowship and was actively involved in various community service activities. Her law school awarded her the Nina R. Kestin Service award for her outstanding contributions to the school, the community, and the legal profession. Ms. Reid remains active in the community today, sponsoring and supporting local entities such as Rappahannock Legal Services, Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation, and The Fredericksburg Lady Cardinals.
Before entering the legal profession, Ms. Reid earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy and political science from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. While attending Gonzaga, Ms. Reid worked for the Department of Social Services, where she supervised court-ordered parent-child visitation.
Prior to establishing the Law Offices of Amanda Anne Reid, PLC, Ms. Reid was an associate at the law firm of Strickland Kurylo PLC; from 2008 to 2010, she was a staff attorney at Rappahannock Legal Services. Ms. Reid also worked with the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney in Port Orchard, Washington, where she focused on misdemeanor and traffic cases, and with the Richmond City Attorney's Office, where she provided representation to the Department of Social Services. As a student at the University of Richmond School of Law, she participated in the Disability Law Clinic, representing children and parents seeking to enforce their rights under federal and state special education laws.
Ms. Reid currently serves as President of the Fredericksburg chapter of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association. She is also an active member of the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Bar Association (Domestic Relations Section), the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association (Family Law Section and Guardian ad litem section), and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (Family Law Section).
Education
Legal Education
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University of Richmond, School of Law,
Richmond,
Virginia, 2008
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Nina R. Kestin Service Award
Honors: President, Christian Law Fellowship
Non Legal Education
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University of Washington, School of Education, 2018
B.A.
Major: Early Childhood and Family Studies -
Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington,
Spokane,
Washington, 2005
B.A.
Major: Philosophy and Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Williamson Law Group, PLLC, Attorney, Owner, 2015-2025
- Kitsap Safe Space Family and Visitation Services, Owner and Visit Supervisor, June 2022-2025
- Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Aging and Long-Term Support Contractor/Content Developer, May 2023-Jun 30, 2023
- The Law Office of Thomas S. Olmstead and Associates, Associate Attorney, July 2014-2015
- The Law Offices of Amanda Anne Reid, PLC, Fredericksburg, VA, Attorney and Owner, 2011 – 2014
- Strickland Kurylo, PLC, Fredericksburg, VA, Associate Attorney, 2010 – 2011
- Rappahannock Legal Services, Fredericksburg, VA, Staff Attorney, 2008 – 2010
Pro Bono Activities
- Kitsap County Commission on Children and Youth Advisory Board, Member, 2023 - Present
- WSBA Court Rules and Procedures Committee, Member, 2023 – Present
- Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), active member, 2014 – Present
- Central Stage Theater of the County of Kitsap (CSTOCK), Board Member, 2019 to Present
- Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County, Volunteer Presenter, from 2021 and Mediator 2015, 2016
- Kitsap Legal Aid Services, Board Member and Incoming President, (April 2024 to Present) and Volunteer Attorney from 2016
- Kitsap Children’s Musical Theater (KCMT), Parent Volunteer 2023, Grant Writer 2023 to Present
Bar Admissions
- Washington
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
Specialties and Certifications
- Title 26 Certified Guardian ad litem for children, Washington, March 2015 – Present
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification, Seattle Children’s Hospital, June 2019
- Certified Guardian ad litem for children and incapacitated adults, Commonwealth of Virginia (2009-2014)
Other Affiliations
- Virginia State Bar (Member)
- Virginia Bar Association, Domestic Relations Section (Member)
- Fredericksburg Area Bar Association (Member and Treasurer)
- Virginia Women Attorneys Association
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Family Law Section (Member)
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Contact
1155 Bethel Avenue
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone Number: 360-998-3295
Fax Number: 360-876-5097
Email: Send a message
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:30 to 5:00; Fri: 8:30 to 4:00; Other times by appointment
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