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Eastside Mediation & Arbitration · Kirkland, WA
Darcia C. Tudor is a Kirkland, Washington family law mediator, attorney, and licensed mental health counselor who operates Eastside Mediation & Arbitration. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University School of Law) in 1981, receiving the American Jurisprudence Award, and a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Washington School of Professional Psychology in 2005 with emphasis on child development, family systems, and child resiliency post-divorce. She holds a bachelor's degree cum laude in History and Political Science from Seattle Pacific University. She is a Certified Advanced Practitioner Member and Treasurer of the Board of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM). She co-founded the Eastside Legal Assistance Program in 1998 and served as its first director. She brings over 30 years of legal experience, 20 years as a mediator, and 10+ years as a licensed mental health counselor. Her rare combination of legal and clinical expertise allows her to address the emotional and psychological dimensions of divorce alongside the legal and financial complexities, a dual perspective especially valuable in high-conflict custody disputes and cases involving children with special needs.
| Category | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mediation Training & Certification | 20% | 19.0 / 20 |
| Professional Recognition | 20% | 17.0 / 20 |
| Specialization Depth | 15% | 14.0 / 15 |
| Years of Practice | 15% | 15.0 / 15 |
| Client Satisfaction | 15% | 13.0 / 15 |
| Pro Bono & Community | 10% | 8.0 / 10 |
| Professional Affiliations | 5% | 5.0 / 5 |
| Total | 91.0 / 100 |
Scores compiled from Washington State Bar records, APFM Certified Advanced Practitioner records, APFM Board records, Eastside Legal Assistance Program records, King County Bar records, and Google Reviews. Last updated March 2026.
Akiona Law, PLLC · Everett, WA
Ululani "Lani" Akiona is an Everett, Washington family law attorney and mediator who founded Akiona Law, PLLC. She completed 40 hours of Basic Mediation Training and 27 hours of Family Law Mediation Training through the Snohomish County Dispute Resolution Center and Volunteers of America Western Washington. She is also trained in the Mosten Guthrie Co-Parenting Specialist Training Program. Before entering family law, she served as a prosecutor with dozens of criminal jury and non-jury trials. She was recognized by the Seattle Times as one of the best family law firms in Seattle in the 2024 Best In The PNW People's Choice Awards. Her practice covers divorce mediation, collaborative divorce, and amicable dispute resolution.
| Category | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mediation Training & Certification | 20% | 16.5 / 20 |
| Professional Recognition | 20% | 16.0 / 20 |
| Specialization Depth | 15% | 12.5 / 15 |
| Years of Practice | 15% | 13.0 / 15 |
| Client Satisfaction | 15% | 14.0 / 15 |
| Pro Bono & Community | 10% | 8.0 / 10 |
| Professional Affiliations | 5% | 5.0 / 5 |
| Total | 85.0 / 100 |
Scores compiled from Washington State Bar records, Snohomish County DRC training records, Seattle Times Best of PNW records, Google Reviews, and Mosten Guthrie certification records. Last updated March 2026.
Peggy Hoban, Attorney at Law · Seattle, WA
Peggy Hoban is a Seattle family law attorney, mediator, and collaborative law practitioner. She earned her Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law in 2002 with a focus on Human Rights, a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics from Indiana University in 1986, and a bachelor's degree in English, Spanish, and Latin American Studies from Indiana University in 1983. She has been certified in both Collaborative Law and Mediation since 2005. She serves as a Board Member and Chair of the Professional Development Committee for King County Collaborative Law. She is a member of the International Association of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), King County Bar Association, and the Washington State Bar Association. She is fluent in Spanish. Her prior experience as a teacher brings an educational and communicative approach to mediation.
| Category | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mediation Training & Certification | 20% | 16.0 / 20 |
| Professional Recognition | 20% | 14.0 / 20 |
| Specialization Depth | 15% | 12.0 / 15 |
| Years of Practice | 15% | 13.5 / 15 |
| Client Satisfaction | 15% | 13.5 / 15 |
| Pro Bono & Community | 10% | 8.0 / 10 |
| Professional Affiliations | 5% | 5.0 / 5 |
| Total | 82.0 / 100 |
Scores compiled from Washington State Bar records, King County Collaborative Law board records, IACP membership records, Seattle University Law records, Google Reviews, and continuing education records. Last updated March 2026.
Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson · Seattle, WA
Shana E. Thompson is a Seattle family law attorney and mediator with 18 years of experience serving clients in King County and Snohomish County. She received the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating in 2022 — awarded only to attorneys with the highest ethical standards and professional ability. She has represented clients in hundreds of mediations and arbitrations and has served as a neutral mediator in numerous cases. Her practice covers divorce mediation, legal separation, parenting plan modifications, child support, prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence matters.
| Category | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mediation Training & Certification | 20% | 15.5 / 20 |
| Professional Recognition | 20% | 15.0 / 20 |
| Specialization Depth | 15% | 12.0 / 15 |
| Years of Practice | 15% | 13.5 / 15 |
| Client Satisfaction | 15% | 12.5 / 15 |
| Pro Bono & Community | 10% | 7.0 / 10 |
| Professional Affiliations | 5% | 3.5 / 5 |
| Total | 79.0 / 100 |
Scores compiled from Washington State Bar records, Martindale-Hubbell (AV Preeminent 2022), Google Reviews, Avvo, and professional association memberships. Last updated March 2026.
Reed Longyear Malnati & Ahrens · Seattle, WA
Christina L. Corwin is a Seattle family law attorney and mediator at Reed Longyear Malnati & Ahrens. She has been recognized on the Washington Super Lawyers list for 2024-2025. She earned her Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law and her B.A.Ed. from Central Washington University. She is admitted to practice in Washington State and before the U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington. She is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and King County Collaborative Law. She guides families through divorce using multiple dispute resolution approaches including mediation, collaborative law, cooperative divorce, and the FasTrack Divorce process.
| Category | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mediation Training & Certification | 20% | 15.0 / 20 |
| Professional Recognition | 20% | 14.5 / 20 |
| Specialization Depth | 15% | 12.0 / 15 |
| Years of Practice | 15% | 13.0 / 15 |
| Client Satisfaction | 15% | 11.5 / 15 |
| Pro Bono & Community | 10% | 6.5 / 10 |
| Professional Affiliations | 5% | 3.5 / 5 |
| Total | 76.0 / 100 |
Scores compiled from Washington State Bar records, Super Lawyers (2024-2025), King County Bar Association records, IACP membership records, and Google Reviews. Last updated March 2026.
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