Teena A. Johnson - Tacoma, WA
Attorney at Law Office of Teena Johnson
Family Law Lawyers in Tacoma, WA
1120 Pacific Ave Suite 102 Tacoma, WA 98402
Tacoma Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Adoption
- Child Support
- Custody & Visitation
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law
- Collaborative
Attorney Information
Overview
I've personally experienced divorce and loss, and I know how it feels to be uncertain about your future, worried about your children, and confused about how to navigate the divorce process. I have brought that insight and compassion to my work with my clients for the last twenty years, as well as to my leadership roles in the collaborative law field (I am a past President of Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County, past President of Collaborative Professionals of Washington, and a trainer of collaborative law for professionals).
I grew up in the Pacific Northwest but lived around the country for many years before resettling here after law school. Because of this, I consider myself both a native and a transplant, and on off days, you can usually find me walking my dog or hiking with my family in our beautiful area.
When I work with clients, my goal is to minimize the stress and conflict for my clients as much as possible. Divorce is challenging, often painful. Easing some of the difficulty for my clients, while also providing diligent and professional assistance, brings me the most satisfaction.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award, 1999
- PTA Golden Acorn Award, 2010
Education
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Legal Education
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Seattle University School of Law,
Seattle,
Washington, 2000
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude
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Seattle University School of Law,
Seattle,
Washington, 2000
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Non Legal Education
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University of Washington,
Seattle, 1986
B.A. -
University of Washington, Seattle
Certificate in Non-Fiction Writing, 2013 -
Seattle University , 1984
Honors Program
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University of Washington,
Seattle, 1986
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Classes and Seminars
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2-Day Collaborative Law Training - 2014, 2016, 2018, Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County
- Intermediate Collaborative Law Training, Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County, 2017
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2000
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, 2000
Other Affiliations
- International Association of Collaborative Professionals, 2008 - Present
- Collaborative Professionals of Washington, 2008 - Present (President (2018), Vice President (2017))
- Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County, 2008 - Present (President (2012 - 2013))
- Collaborative Divorce Tacoma
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