Todd A Yelish - Port Orchard, WA
Attorney at Yelish Law
Family Law (Adoption, Custody, Child Support, CPS, Divorce, Domestic Violence) Lawyers in Port Orchard, WA
813 Division St. Port Orchard, WA 98366
Port Orchard Family Law (Adoption, Custody, Child Support, CPS, Divorce, Domestic Violence) Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- 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%
Attorney Information
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.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rising Star in Family Law- AAMIL , 2018 - Present
- Kitsap Legal Services Award, 2018 - Present
Education
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Legal Education
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Valparaiso University School of Law,
Valparaiso,
Indiana, 2014
J.D.
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Valparaiso University School of Law,
Valparaiso,
Indiana, 2014
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Non Legal Education
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University of Hawaii,
Honolulu,
Hawaii, 2008
B.A.
Major: Marketing
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University of Hawaii,
Honolulu,
Hawaii, 2008
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Mark L. Yelish PLLC, Partner, Associate, 2015 - Present
Classes and Seminars
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Ethics Skits/ CLE, Kitsap County Bar Association, 2017 - Present
- Ethics Skits/ CLE, Kitsap County Bar Association, 2018 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Kitsap Legal Services Volunteer Attorney, 2015 - Present
- University of Washington Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Volunteer Attorney, 2014 - 2018
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)
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2022-2025I hired Todd as my attorney for a Child Custody case in 2022. The custody case concluded late last year and the Child Support Modification concluded earlier this year. At the start I had 4 years of documentation (texts, emails, videos, photos) for him to sift through and use to put a case together with. From the very start, Todd was willing to answer any and all questions I had, which were many as well as ask tons of questions to get a better understanding of my specific case. There was never a time when he wasn’t available. He was able to help guide me through the processes I would need to understand how the court system works in Washington State. Prior to each hearing, Todd communicated extremely well whether it was through text, emails or phone calls and was able to effectively explain what was going to be happening and prepare me for what the potential outcomes were for each one. From start to finish, I felt that Todd was 100% on my side and fought to give me the best legal representation he could based on the evidence, facts and circumstances he was given to work with. Todd is absolutely an advocate for parental rights and he worked tirelessly to ensure that my rights as a parent were protected. While I may not have gotten the overall outcome I was seeking from the custody case, Todd was able to ensure that my concerns were addressed in front of the court and I went from a Parenting Plan that was completely not in my favor, to one that I feel allows me substantially more time with my child. If you are looking for an attorney with experience, patience, respect, is a good communicator, listens to your problems and offers honest logical solutions based on fact, extremely knowledgeable in child custody law and is willing to be patient with you as a client, then Todd and the entire Yelish, Barker and Cunningham Law Firm is where you need to be seeking representation.
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