Family law has always stood out to Cloie Chapman as an important area of the law because it requires compassion and a greater understanding of systemic issues such as race, gender, and relationships. Cloie has always been passionate about addressing social issues and family law is a great opportunity for her to connect with clients and advocate for them. This passion first developed when Cloie worked for Planned Parenthood in high school as a sexual health educator and learned about healthy relationship building. She earned her BA from Western Washington University, creating her own interdisciplinary major in environmental policy and ethnic studies. Cloie continued to work for non-profit organizations throughout college and law school, including Disability Rights Washington and ACLU of Washington. Each of these experiences has deepened her empathy for others and allowed her to understand how systemic issues relate to personal conflicts. After graduating from Seattle University School of Law, Cloie Chapman was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 2020. She then started her own firm and represented clients in Seattle on issues including protection orders and contracts. She also supported criminal defense attorneys representing Black Lives Matter protestors. In 2021 Cloie clerked for Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary I. Yu and stayed at the court for another few months to work as a staff attorney in the Commissioner’s Office. During her time at the court Cloie was able to sharpen her research skills by diving into a variety of legal topics. Cloie grew up in Issaquah, Washington and has lived in Seattle, Bellingham, and Olympia. She now lives in Lynnwood with her husband and three cats. Cloie spends her free time listening to podcasts, playing video games, and thinking of new home renovation projects.

Melissa Muirhead Charpentier has a B.A. from the University of Connecticut, a Master's degree in Counseling from Springfield College and her J.D. from Western New England College School of Law. Attorney Charpentier has practiced family law since 2004. She has been with the Mester Law Group, LLC for over 19 years and her practice is primarily limited to divorce and custody. Prior to attending law school, she was employed as a social worker at Catholic Charities for more than ten years. She supervised adoption services for the Archdiocese of Hartford while attending law school. She is a member of the Connecticut Bar and the Hartford County bar association. Attorney Charpentier is a member of the Family Law Sections of both the Connecticut and Hartford County bar associations. She accepts Guardian ad Litem appointments in criminal and family matters and completed the GAL/AMC training held by the CT Commission on Child Protection. Attorney Charpentier is also trained in mediation and collaborative divorce. She is a member of the Collaborative Divorce Lawyer Association of Greater Hartford. Attorney Charpentier resides in Portland with her husband and two sons. She currently involved with the Portland High School Side Liners, Project Graduation and is on the Stewardship board of the First Congregational Church of Portland. Attorney Charpentier is dedicated to fundraising for the National Kidney Foundation.

Monica Chin started Northwest Family Law with one goal in mind: to turn the pain of divorce into hope for a brighter future. We achieve that by developing and guiding our clients through a strategic plan tailored specifically to their circumstances and goals. Monica’s passion arose from her firsthand experiences as a child. As a lawyer, she has focused her entire career on family law. Helping families through this process is her passion. She has extensive experience in both negotiation and litigation, and is a zealous advocate for her clients while recognizing the importance of avoiding unnecessary litigation. She prides herself on the lasting relationships she builds with her clients and her ability to give practical and straight-forward advice.

Pete has been recognized by his peers as one of the best family lawyers in Virginia. His accolades include numerous nominations as a Super Lawyer, one of Virginia’s Legal Elite; being recognized as a Top Family Law Attorney in Hampton Roads, a Top Family Lawyer in Virginia, and receiving a Top Ten Attorney award from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. Pete was a partner at the law firm of Willcox & Savage for twenty years before eventually establishing his own firm with his partners, Arnold Abrons and Tim Sceviour. Pete is currently a member of the Virginia State Bar Board of Governors for Family Law, and has participated in and chaired other professional committees for state and local bar associations. Recognizing that litigation is not always the best solution for family law disputes, Pete was one of the charter members of the Virginia Association of Collaborative Professionals, and previously served as president of the organization now known as Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Tidewater. He is a member of the American Bar Association Family Law Section, the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association and the Virginia Beach Bar Association. Pete was the top man in his class at the University of Richmond School of Law and graduated magna cum laude from Old Dominion University with an undergraduate degree in business. Prior to attending law school, Pete owned and operated his own business in Virginia Beach. He is a frequent lecturer on Family Law topics, and is an adjunct professor at Old Dominion University. Pete was born in Brooklyn, New York, is married and has three children. He is active in civic and community affairs, having coached youth basketball and softball, served as President of the St. Gregory’s School Board, and served on the Executive Committee of Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia. Pete knows from personal experience the effects of divorce on individuals, and the challenges of a blended family. He is mindful of the financial burden and emotional toll endured by clients in family law matters and he is committed to providing his clients with exceptional service and representation. He prides himself on providing clients the same advice that he would give to family members or friends.

Attorney Michelle Cimino became licensed to practice law in New York in 1997. She graduated cum laude from Nazareth College in 1991. Next, she received her JD from Syracuse University, where she also graduated cum laude in 1995. She is a member of the New York Bar association. In addition, she is a member of the Monroe County Bar Association and Current Chair of their Family Law Section’s Membership Committee. She is also a member of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.