Sarah Jo E. Kirchner

Sarah Jo E. Kirchner is a highly skilled family law attorney based in Olympia, Washington, who excels in guiding clients through difficult family legal challenges with compassion and steadfast advocacy. Her dedication to family law was evident even before attending law school, as she volunteered with organizations in Seattle that assist survivors of domestic violence. This commitment led her to pursue a legal education at Tulane University School of Law, where she actively participated as a Rule XX student attorney in the Domestic Violence Clinic and the Women’s Prison Project.

Sarah Jo accumulated over 400 pro bono hours with Southeast Louisiana Legal Services and earned certificates in Negotiation, Mediation, and International Arbitration from Humboldt University of Berlin. Her legal career was further enriched by clerking for Judge Bernadette D’Souza during her presidency of the National Association of Women Judges. Subsequently, she continued her work at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, focusing on domestic violence protection orders, custody disputes, and divorce cases.

In 2023, after returning to Washington, Sarah Jo served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Children, Youth, and Families’ Juvenile Litigation section. This role provided her with invaluable insights into child welfare and the state's role in family systems. Currently, she applies her comprehensive experience, empathy, and practical judgment in her private family law practice, where she is committed to helping clients achieve stability, safety, and a positive path forward.