Heather M. Young

Heather has practiced all areas of family law/domestic relations in Tacoma & Pierce County since her graduation in 1997, from Seattle University School of Law. When asked why she enjoys practicing family law Heather indicates that she enjoys getting to know her clients; she enjoys that family law touches on many areas of the law, from taxes, to businesses, to real estate, to behavioral health; she enjoys a challenge and, wants to help people navigate through a difficult time. Heather approaches family law with compassion and understanding. She likes to work cooperatively with opposing counsels and opposing parties, but is also a strong and zealous advocate when needed. Heather has been and is active in local and state bar associations, as well a local non-profit organizations. When not practicing law, Heather enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and cats. She enjoys gardening, traveling, and reading. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Heather M. Young included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Super Lawyers, 2017 - 2018 Top 100: Washington Super Lawyers Top 50: Women Washington Super Lawyer AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell AVVO Rated 10 Other Sources of Feedback About Heather M. Young Included on the 2026Washington Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Washington Super Lawyers list 2024 Washington Super Lawyers list 2023 Washington Super Lawyers list 2022 Washington Super Lawyers list 2021 Washington Super Lawyers list 2020 Washington Super Lawyers list 2019 Washington Super Lawyers list 2018 Washington Super Lawyers list 2017 Washington Super Lawyers list

• Shareholder

• Davies Pearson, Associate Attorney, 2000 - 2005
• Robert Taub & Associates, Associate Attorney, 1998 - 2000
• Languages
• English (Primary)

• Relocation Act, TPCBA, 2017 - Present
• Washington Community Property, JBLM JAG, 2009 - Present

• Junior League of Tacoma, 2001 - Present
• Junior League of Tacoma, Treasurer, 2006 - 2008
• Junior League of Tacoma, Secretary, 2011 - 2012
• Junior League of Tacoma, Sustainer Advisory Council, 2011 - 2016
• Central Washington University, College of Arts & Humanities, Advisory Board, 2007 - 2012
• Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy, Auction Committee, 2015 - 2020

• Washington, 1997
• U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, 2001

• Washington State Bar Association (Member)
• Washington State Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division, 1997 - 2008 (Member)
• Washington State Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division, 2003 - 2006 (Board of Trustees, Member)
• Washington State Bar Association - Family Law Section (Member)
• Washington State Bar Association - Law Office Management Assistance Program, 2006 - 2008 (Member)
• Tacoma--Pierce County Bar Association (Member)
• Tacoma--Pierce County Bar Association - Family Law Section, 2011 - 2012 (Member)
• Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, Secretary Treasurer, 2019 - 2021
• Tacoma--Pierce County Bar Association - Family Law Section, 2003 - 2005 (Board of Trustees, Member)
• Tacoma--Pierce County Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section, 2000 - 2004 (Secretary)
• Tacoma--Pierce County Bar Association - Family Law Section, 2007 - 2009 (Board of Trustees, Member)
• Tacoma--Pierce County Bar Association - Family Law Section, 2009 - 2010 (Vice President)
• Tacoma--Pierce County Bar Association - Family Law Section, 2010 - 2011 (President)
• Tacoma--Pierce County Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section (Member)
• Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section Trustee, 2011 - 2012
• American Bar Association (Member)
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Phi Alpha Theta