Family Law and Juvenile Law , Eastern Washington

Legal Services We Offer

Representing and Advising Litigants with Administrative hearings

If you have an administrative hearing for a finding of abuse or neglect issued by Child Protective Services ("CAPTA hearing"), reach out for a consultation. 


These issues are often difficult to navigate for self-represented parties but have long-lasting impacts. 

Family Law Matters

Contact us for a consultation to discuss your options in family law matters such as divorce, parenting plan, child support, and minor guardianship. Lindsey is experienced in representing family law litigants in various types of family law cases.


If you know you want to represent yourself in court, you can request a consultation to review your family law documents to ensure they are complete and receive advice about procedural issues.


We offer a sliding scale in some cases. 


For assistance, please contact the office or fill out this form to request a call back. 

Family Law Mediation

Lindsey is a family law mediator providing mediation in person and by zoom. If you need a mediator for your family law matter, please reach out or fill out this form to request a call back. If both parties know they want to use our firm for mediation, click here to request a mediation appointment with Lindsey Paxton.

Juvenile Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights

Parents or guardians of children involved in a Dependency or Termination of Parental Rights matter have a right to court assigned counsel if they are low income. Our firm works with the Office of Public Defense to defend low income parents and guardians in these matters. If you need an attorney but do not qualify for court assigned counsel, please reach out for a consultation. 

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Family Law and Juvenile Law Legal Team

Meet the team

Providing excellent legal assistance and representation.

Lindsey Paxton

Attorney
Lindsey graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law and passed the Washington State Bar exam in 2012. Since that time, she has worked representing victims of domestic violence in family law cases; parents in dependency, termination of parental rights, CHINS, and CAPTA matters; and as a Guardian ad Litem or Court Visitor in several different types of cases. Lindsey is also a family law mediator in Spokane County. Lindsey likes to grow vegetables and flowers and share (or force) them on others.

Alex Maldonado

Paralegal
Alex graduated from Spokane Community College with an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies. Alex has a background in family law, consumer law, elder law, and has worked for community organizations in Spokane helping Spanish speaking people. Alex keeps Barb and Lindsey on task and the office running. Alex taught Zumba for 10 years and now loves to host elaborate dinners with his partner.

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