“I strive to work with my clients to resolve their cases in a way that allows them to move forward with their lives in the best way possible. No two cases are the same and I enjoy getting to know my clients and working together to address their individual goals and needs.”
Amy brings a compassionate approach to her clients in a time when they can be overwhelmed by the legal and emotional complexities of their cases. She works with clients to resolve their cases through mediation, arbitration, and court action. Her practice includes parenting issues, asset and debt division, spousal maintenance and child support, non-marital relationships, third party custody, and adoptions.
Amy K. Franklin-Bihary joined Wechsler Becker in 2010, having previously practiced family law with The Family Law Group. Amy has been a practicing attorney since 2004 and has been working with family law clients since 2002. She also serves as a Title 26 Guardian ad Litem. Amy previously worked for the Washington State Attorney General’s Office and the Washington State Senate.
Bar Admissions
- Washington State Bar Association, 2004
Education
- Seattle University of School of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude, 2004
- University of Washington, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 1998
Professional & Community Associations
- Member, King County Bar Association, 2004 – present
- Member, King County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2004 – present; Chair, 2011 – 2012
- Mentor, King County Bar Association, Family Law Mentor/Mentee Program
- Mentor, Seattle University School of Law
- Volunteer Judge, Seattle University School of Law Legal Writing Program
- Volunteer Advocate, Family Law CASA program
- Member, MAMAs Mother Attorney Mentoring Association
- Volunteer, Legal Voice Self-Help Committee
Speaking Engagements
- Family Law Mentee Training, King County Bar Association, Family Law Mentor/Mentee Program, 2013, 2015
- “Gatekeeping, Asperger’s Syndrome and Facilitation of Parental Communication.” Parenting Plans: Complex Parenting Plan Issues, 2012
- Family Law Practice, Seattle University School of Law Student Networking Event (Panel), 2010