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Monica Chin

Licensed in US

Biography

As the founder and driving force behind Northwest Family Law, Monica Chin has established one of the region’s most rapidly growing family law firms, known not just for legal excellence but for its unwavering compassion during life’s most challenging transitions. With a career devoted entirely to family law, Monica brings unmatched depth in both litigation and negotiation—skills honed over years of high-stakes courtroom advocacy and sensitive, results-driven settlements. Monica and her team know how to advocate for their clients who are going through a divorce. Trustworthy, dedicated, and reasonable in their approach. They will take great care of you and your family. Monica Chin is a high quality family law attorney. She is a good listener and brings a professional and strategic perspective to the conversation. An unmarried couple had bought a home together when a domestic violence incident occurred. The opposing party offered money in exchange for silence; our client simply wanted to buy out their stake and move forward safely. Leading with empathy, our team mapped both parties’ goals, then drafted a realistic agreement: refinance the home, pay out the other party’s share, and add protective terms so the key handoff and removal of belongings required no direct contact.

Education

  • Education University of Oregon School of Law
  • Eugene
  • Oregon (2008) Juris Doctor Honors: First Place and Best Brief in the Environmental Law Competition Honors: Harvard Animal Law Moot Court Competition Honors: Environmental and Natural Resources Fellow Honors: Public Service Award Washington State University
  • Washington (2004) B.A. Honors College Major: Business Law University of Oregon School of Law
  • Eugene
  • Oregon (2008) Juris Doctor Honors: First Place and Best Brief in the Environmental Law Competition Honors: Harvard Animal Law Moot Court Competition Honors: Environmental and Natural Resources Fellow Honors: Public Service Award Juris Doctor Washington State University
  • Washington (2004) B.A. Honors College Major: Business Law