Attorney

Josh Hawkins is a Pacific Northwest native, having been raised in Spokane, WA. He has since spent time practicing law in Vancouver and Everett.

As a second-generation attorney, Josh focuses his practice on family law, probate, and estate planning, providing compassionate care and guidance to individuals navigating difficult periods in their lives.

An experienced practitioner with a passion for empowering his clients to reach informed decisions about their futures, Josh’s practice primarily focuses on collaborative family law. With his expertise and guidance, Josh is committed to promoting amicable and practical resolutions. His approach is designed to empower clients to make important decisions about their futures, allowing them to move forward with strength rather than feel crushed by the moment.

Josh is committed to utilizing alternative dispute resolution as a primary means to save clients the time and cost associated with lengthy litigation. He has been trained in negotiation, mediation, and collaborative family law.

Underpinning Josh’s entire approach is the thorough gathering, understanding, and utilization of comprehensive information. Josh believes that a fully informed client is an empowered client. By meticulously analyzing financial records, considering family dynamics, and assessing all legal implications, he provides comprehensive data-driven strategies, so his clients have the clarity and foresight needed to negotiate confidently and make decisions that truly protect their future well-being

At all times, Josh maintains a state of strategic readiness. He is confident in delivering a strong courtroom presence, so his clients have a powerful and effective voice when judicial intervention is necessary to achieve a positive, equitable outcome.

Philosophy and Background

Following in his father’s footsteps, Josh is a second-generation attorney focused on providing the best legal services possible. He understands that the most effective approach often involves taking the decision-making power out of the hands of the family court system and placing it back into the hands of his clients.

Josh strives for solutions that work best for all parties involved, believing strongly in working with his clients to educate them about the legal process and empower them to make the best decisions for their future.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Josh taught high school English and coached the girls’ volleyball team in their inaugural season as a competitive program.

Josh holds his B.A. in English from BYU and his J.D. from the Texas A&M School of Law. He is currently pursuing his MBA from the University of Washington.

He is fluent in Khmer (Cambodian) after living in Cambodia for two years.

Role in the Seattle Community

Josh is an active member of the Collaborative Professionals of Washington and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

In his free time, Josh enjoys playing any sport he can find, though he is partial to volleyball, tennis, and soccer. He is also an avid supporter of local sports, cheering on the Kraken, Seahawks, Mariners, Sounders, and Storm. Josh also enjoys playing board games and was the 2024 Northwest Regional Champion in the card game, Skull King.