The exceptional paralegals and support staff of Tuohy Minor Kruse have more than 50 years of combined experience in the legal and administrative fields. We pride ourselves on how each team member works diligently and efficiently to provide personalized attention to every client and unequivocal support to each other.
Support Staff
Stacie Bellmore
Paralegal Stacie Bellmore has been with Tuohy Minor Kruse since September 2009. She provides assistance in family law matters and supports attorney Renee DeFreece. In addition, Stacie became the firm’s Office Manager in 2019.
Stacie has two chihuahua mixes named Dodge and Ginger, she loves watching football—SEAHAWKS!!!—as well as riding her motorcycle, an Indian Scout Sixty.
Kelsey Graham
Kelsey Graham joined Tuohy Minor Kruse in November 2018 as a receptionist and quickly moved into the role of Legal Assistant in July 2019, supporting Kara Kruse in Family Law. Kelsey says it feels like working for family because of the way everyone fits together as a team—they work hard but have a lot of fun. In her free time, Kelsey, a self-proclaimed nerd, enjoys painting miniatures for tabletop games and competitions, playing Magic: The Gathering and board games with her boyfriend, gardening, baking, and watching horror movies.
Amy Langley
Paralegal Amy Langley has known and worked with Deane Minor, Kara Kruse, and Renee DeFreece for more than a decade, and she finally joined the Tuohy Minor Kruse family officially in May 2019. Supporting both Deane and Kara by specializing in Family Law and Probate, Amy values the team environment at the firm and feels like it truly is a family.
And family is definitely something she knows about—Amy has been married for 27 years and has five children, ranging in ages from 8 to 26. Plus, she and her husband helped raise foster children for more than 20 years. When not working, Amy is a big sports fan and loves watching her daughter play softball, and she enjoys the outdoors, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.
Lydia Nelson
Lydia Nelson joined Tuohy Minor Kruse receptionist team in January 2022. She supports the entire office, and is quick to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs assistance. Lydia loves the friendly office atmosphere at Tuohy Minor Kruse and appreciates the high-quality communication standards in the office. In her free time, Lydia’s favorite activities include reading and working in her garden. She also loves to hike and spend quality time with her family.
Tina Waldo
After interning with Tuohy Minor Kruse in January 2016, Paralegal Tina Waldo joined the firm permanently in June 2016. Tina has a BA in Pre-Law/Paralegal Studies from Central Washington University and an Advanced Paralegal Certificate from Edmonds Community College. She predominantly supports attorney Melanie Griffin with family law matters but also assists other attorneys as needed on estate planning, probate, and real estate matters. Tina appreciates that, from day one, all team members have been welcoming and friendly. Although it’s a law firm, which is serious by nature, she loves that they still have fun, and it feels like working with family.
An avid Boston Red Sox fan, Tina enjoys going to baseball games with her husband—even if it’s watching the Mariners. She also loves reading, going to the movies, attending concerts, and spending time with family and friends. Tina volunteers at Snohomish County Legal Services with Deane Minor as well as at her church, where she teaches Sunday School to 3- to 5-year-olds.
