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Port Orchard Family Law (Adoption, Custody, Child Support, CPS, Divorce, Domestic Violence) Lawyer
Overview
Laura and Todd Yelish are Partners at Yelish Law. They attended law school together and each received a JD from Valparaiso University in 2014 and each received an Llm in Taxation from the University of Washington in 2015. Thier practice focuses on criminal defense, estate planning, juvenile dependency, and family law.
Named Rising Stars in Family Law by the American Institute of Legal Advocates (2018), both Laura and Todd Yelish are experienced Family Law Attorneys who practices in all areas of Family Law, including child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, division of property, business valuations, tracing, mediation, and family law appeals. Both Laura and Todd have experience arguing family law appeals in front of the Washington State Court of Appeals.
Laura and Todd fully understand the challenges one goes through when facing criminal charges. They have handled hundreds of cases including Anti-Harassment, Assault 4, Domestic Violence, Driving with Suspended License, Driving Under the Influence, and Violation of a No-Contact Orders issues.
Laura and Todd want to make sure you know you have an outstanding, honest and compassionate lawyer on your side who will give you their all and always give you an honest opinion of your case.
Laura was very pleasant and made me feel at ease during a difficult time. She truly cares about helping her clients and their best interests."
"[Todd] is easy to talk to and very personable. I would recommend him and have recommended him to two friends."
"Laura was incredible she pulled off some miracles and got the courts to do the right thing I could not be happier with the outcome she is a true hero and is one of the top lawyers I've ever dealt with or seen in my lifetime! If you need the best! Get Laura!"
"I used Todd for a Divorce and he did amazing. He fought fair and hard and the end result was very close to my goal and aspirations."
"[Todd] was committed from the beginning and did not hold back."
"Laura was exceptionally prepared, considerate with us, and tough with the opposing attorney."
When they are not practicing law, Laura and Todd enjoy cooking, traveling, and spending time with their son and their Golden Retriever.
About Todd A Yelish
Practice Areas
- Family Law (Adoption, Custody, Child Support, CPS, Divorce, Domestic Violence) 50%
- Criminal Law (DUI, DWLS 3, Assault, Domestic Violence) 25%
- Juvenile Dependency (Children's Attorney, Parent Defense Attorney) 20%
- Estate Planning and Wills 5%
Litigation
- 70%
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2014
Specialties and Certifications
- Tax Law, Llm in Taxation from University of Washington, 2015
Other Affiliations
- WSBA, 2014 - Present (Member)
- Kitsap County Bar Association, 2014 - Present (Member, Trustee)
- Kitsap County Young Lawyers, 2014 - Present (Member, President)
- Kitsap Legal Services, 2017 - Present (Board Member)
Education
- Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana, 2014
J.D. - University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2008
B.A.
Major: Marketing
Past Positions
- Mark L. Yelish PLLC, Partner, Associate, 2015 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Kitsap Legal Services Volunteer Attorney, 2015 - Present
- University of Washington Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Volunteer Attorney, 2014 - 2018
Classes and Seminars
- Ethics Skits/ CLE, Kitsap County Bar Association, 2017 - Present
- Ethics Skits/ CLE, Kitsap County Bar Association, 2018 - Present
Achievements
Honors
- Rising Star in Family Law- AAMIL , 2018 - Present
- Kitsap Legal Services Award, 2018 - Present
Office Information
Address
813 Division St. Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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