2025 Awards

Attorney of the Year

Jacqueline L. Jeske

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Professionals of the Year

Nancy Hawkins & Christopher J. Fox

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Jurist of the Year

Hon. Cindy K. Smith
Chief Judge, Suquamish Tribal Court

2024 Awards

Attorney of the Year

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
&
Washington State Task Force on Unaccompanied Children

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Professional of the Year

Quinn Dalan
Volunteer Attorney Services, Yakima, WA

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Jurist of the Year

Hon. Shane Silverthorn
Superior Court Commissioner, Yakima County, WA

The WSBA Family Law Executive Committee annually recognizes individuals for their exemplary contributions to the ideals and practice of family law.

2026 Awards

Attorney of the Year

KARLA CARLISLE

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Professional of the Year

Honorable Marilyn Paja (Ret.)
Kitsap County Superior Court

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Jurist of the Year

Honorable Kathryn Loring
San Juan County Superior Court