Biography
Ms. Maxwell enjoys travel, photography and hikes with her collie. She studies history and art with an emphasis on her favorite periods: World War II and the Renaissance. Since much of her family is Canadian, she proudly considers herself an honorary Canadian citizen.
Professional Associations
- Pierce County Bar Association Family Law Sections, Member
- King County Bar Associations Family Law Sections, Member
- Snohomish County Bar Associations Family Law Sections, Member
- Washington State Bar Association Family Law, Member
- Guardian ad Litem and Alternative Dispute Resolution sections, Member
- Guardian ad Litem for Children and Adults., Member
Honors
- Appointment by Chief Justice Steven C. Gonzalez to the Washington State Certified Professional Guardianship Board
- Commissioner Pro Tempore, Family Law, King County Superior Court, June 2010 – December 2013
- “Ten Best” 2015 – 2016 and 2018 Client Satisfaction Award (Washington): American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Mentor and Moot Court Judge: University of Washington and University of San Francisco Schools of Law
- Judicial Clerk, Honorable M. O. Sabraw, California Court of Appeal
- Law Clerk, United States Attorney, United States Department of Justice
Published Works
- Co-counsel for the Appellant , In re Infant Child J., 994 P.2d 279 , 2000
- “United States v. Leon: A Decision At Odds with the Fourth Amendment Exclusionary Rule.”, Criminal Law Journal , (Vol. 10, No. 3)
- “Albert Camus’ Caligula and Les Justes (The Just Assassins): Reflections on the Genesis of Revolt., The Undergraduate Review, Vanderbilt University
Education
- University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, California
- Juris Doctorate
- Vanderbilt University
- Bachelor of Science
- University of Washington
- Certificate in Guardianship
Bar Admissions
- Washington State Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
Certified Legal Specialties
- Washington State Certified Professional Guardian