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Melanie C. Griffin
Melanie C. Griffin joined the firm of Tuohy Minor Kruse PLLC as an associate in September 2012 and has been a partner since January 2015. After graduating law school, she started her own family law practice in Kirkland. In 2010, Melanie moved her practice to Everett and worked as a contract attorney until she joined TMK.
Melanie believes that it is extremely important for clients to establish a relationship with their attorney. She always spends the necessary one-on-one time with her clients to determine their needs and what will be the best outcome for them. She then works with each client to create an effective strategy to assist him or her in achieving the best outcome possible. This approach has allowed Melanie to obtain advantageous results for her clients.
When Melanie is not practicing law, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, yoga, running, and reading.
Bar Admissions
- State of Washington: 2008
Education
- Seattle University School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2008
- Gonzaga University: BA in Political Science, 2003
Associations
Client Testimonials
“Melanie Griffin is a great attorney and a wonderful person. When I met with Melanie for the first time regarding my case, she was attentive, understanding, and compassionate. Within days of hiring Melanie, she was helping ease the stress of my case that I had been battling for close to 4 years. Melanie is very knowledgeable in the law and how to best handle very messy cases. She is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. She is also very well-liked by her colleagues.
“Melanie also made me feel like I was her most important client. Melanie would always call me back quickly if she was out of her office. Prompt in responding to my emails and answering every question I had. She would explain to me the process of what she was doing and gave me the choice of how I wanted to handle the situation. She would give me words of support when the case became too much. She always would let me know that she was walking beside me during the whole process.
“After 4 years of battling with my ex-husband, thanks to Melanie, I finally have closure and peace in my life. I would never have the outcome I have today if it had not been for Melanie.
“All of the staff at Tuohy Minor Kruse is extremely professional and nice. I would highly recommend them (and I have) to anyone.”
—G.E.
“Melanie is brilliant. Worth every penny. Her attention to detail and resourcefulness are life-saving. Her procedural knowledge and perfection in the art of language and communication are first-class. Defense or offense, her strategies are always on-point. I trust her entirely and appreciate how hard she fights for my welfare.”
—A.P.
“After accepting a new job in Eastern Washington, I was faced with a huge custody battle. At first, I went to court thinking it would be a simple relocation, but it turned into the battle of a lifetime. Accusations of abuse and misconduct were made against me and my new wife, and we were forced to defend ourselves against these false allegations. Melanie was able to walk me through every step of the process, making sure I understood what was happening and even kept me focused on the end goal.
“With Melanie’s help, I was able to move with my children even before the case was finished. After all the dust settled, Melanie, along with her partners, were able to prove that I was the better parent. I was awarded full custody not only of my son, but also my daughter, who has a different father. Melanie and her staff fought to make sure justice was served and we achieved our desired outcome. I have full custody of both of my kids!
“From time to time, I still have questions, and when I call Melanie, she is always willing to help me! Thank you, Melanie, for all your hard work to protect my children!”
—K.R.