Amber Nicole Austin

I have practiced family law since 2010. I was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 2007 and have operated my solo practice since 2013 in Tacoma, WA. I have worked hard to develop litigation skills as well as skills in alternative dispute resolution (mediation and arbitration) and in other services that support families that are involved in legal matters. Compassion working together with experience is a great approach for resolving conflicts.

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Washington

Washington State Bar Association

ID Number: 38914

Since 2007

Administrative Law Judge

Washington State Courts

2022 - 2022

Florida Coastal School of Law

J.D. (2006) | Law

2003 - 2006

Western Washington University

B.S. (2002) | Communication

2000 - 2002

Tacoma Community College

A.A. (2000) | General Studies

1997 - 2000

Honoree

Super Lawyers

2022

I was selected as a Rising Star in 2017, and have been a Super Lawyers Honoree from 2019 - present.

Community Service Award

Tacoma Pierce-County Bar Assoication

2015

Member of the Year

Pierce County Washington Women Lawyers

2013

Tacoma Pierce-County Bar Association

Current

Washington State Bar  # 38914

Member

2007 - Current

Working with a Guardian ad Litem, Pierce County

June 2020

National Association for Legal Support Professionals

Collaborative Law Trained

Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County

Mediation

Pierce County Center for Dialogue and Resolution

Q. What are the best alternatives for families needing to refinance mortgage or auto loan debts at this time?

July 11, 2023

A: My thinking is that interest rates for new mortgages or auto loans are higher than they have been in years, so it is difficult for families to know the best way to handle this type of debt during a divorce. If possible debts can be paid in full to avoid needing a new loan, the asset (aka home/vehicle) can be sold to pay off the debt, or alternative loan types can be considered to explore the best interest rates (aka HELOC, personal loan, mortgage, etc.), but in the end if refinancing is the only option, the new loan can always be refinanced in the future if/when interest rates go down.