Christon Clark Skinner

Christon Clark Skinner is the founding attorney of the Law Offices of Christon C. Skinner, P.S., which he established in 1996 after leaving his partnership at Zylstra, Beeksma, Waller & Skinner, where he began in 1979. In 2008, he expanded his practice to San Juan County by acquiring John Linde’s law office in Friday Harbor.

With over 32 years of experience, Mr. Skinner has been dedicated to serving clients in Island, Skagit, and San Juan Counties. His practice primarily emphasizes business, real estate, and general civil litigation. He is also adept at handling serious felony criminal cases and represents professionals in employment-related disciplinary proceedings.

In addition to his legal practice, Chris has been active in community service in Oak Harbor. He served as president of the Oak Harbor Rotary Club from 1992 to 1993 and the Oak Harbor Area Council of the U.S. Navy League from 1988 to 1990. Known for his community involvement, he frequently acts as a master of ceremonies or auctioneer at various events.

In 2012, the governor appointed Mr. Skinner to a four-year term on the Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees. His legal practice is comprehensive, covering civil litigation, business and real estate issues, entity formation, estate administration, and trial work. He is also a committed criminal defense lawyer, representing individuals charged with serious felonies.

Mr. Skinner holds a B.A. in both Economics and Political Science from Pacific Lutheran University, earned in 1976, and a J.D. from Willamette University College of Law, completed in 1979. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Washington State Bar, and the U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Washington.