Kathryn Woods
Owner/Family Law Attorney
Kathryn Woods has more than15 years of experience in family law matters, including divorce, custody, and post-separation issues. She opened Woods Family Law after a successful track record at a large family law firm to provide a personalized approach for every client.
Kathryn is committed to using alternative dispute resolution as a primary means to reach outcomes that promote the well-being of the entire family for years after her clients finalize their divorce. Her approach to civil negotiation repairs broken relationships and builds new, stronger ones, instead of tearing them apart.
Kathryn also understands some cases cannot be resolved without a skilled litigator, should the time or occasion arise. With extensive courtroom experience, she is a knowledgeable and accomplished advocate with a proven track record of success before, during, and after trial.
Trained in mediation and negotiation and holding a Professional Mediation Skills Training Program certificate from the University of Washington School of Law, Kathryn strives for solutions that work best for all parties involved. She believes strongly in working with her clients to educate them about the legal process and empower them to make the best decisions for their future.
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Named Super Lawyer, 2024-2026
Named Rising Star by Super Lawyers, multiple years
Named Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers
Named Top 10 under 40 for Washington by National Academy of Family Lawyers
Named 40 under 40 Family Lawyers by American Society of Legal Advocates
J.D. from the University of Washington, School of Law
B.A. from the University of Washington, Comparative History of Ideas
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National Association of Legal Professionals, Collaborative Family Law Practice, 2021
Washington Collaborative Practice Conference, Moving with the Times: Understanding Generational Demographics in Divorce, 2020
University School of Law, Careers in ADR and Mediation, 2017
Amicus Curiae to the Superior Court of Chelan County, 2011 for Family Law Testimony
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Board Member, Collaborative Professionals of Washington, 2022-current
Collaborative Professionals of Washington, Education Committee, developed and ran continuing education programming.
Trusted Guidance, Proven Experience.
Kathryn Woods is a trusted advisor to individuals and families navigating life's most significant transitions. Recognized by her peers as a Top Family Law Attorney, Super Lawyer, and Rising Star, Kathryn combines deep legal knowledge with a commitment to education, collaboration, and client empowerment.
Her approach is rooted in the belief that informed clients make better decisions. Whether through collaborative divorce, negotiated settlement, or litigation, Kathryn provides the guidance and advocacy clients need to move forward with confidence.
How I Approach Family Law
Family law is deeply personal because it focuses on the most important aspect of our lives; our families, our finances, our homes, and our identities. Because there is so much at stake, and emotions run high, these decisions can feel uniquely difficult. It can be hard to trust your gut or know if the decisions you are trying to make are the right ones.
After more than 15 years in family law, I have found that the questions clients ask are often different from the concern they are really trying to solve for. For example, a parent who wants to fight harder may be worried about losing their voice in the process. A spouse focused on a financial issue may be struggling with fears about security and stability. Before deciding what to do, it is important to first start from a place of real understanding.
During your case, my job is not to make decisions for you. It is to help you understand your options, think through the consequences of those options, and make intelligent and informed decisions that honestly reflect your values and priorities.
“Katy Woods is a bright, energetic, creative lawyer. She takes her work seriously and works hard to get results.”
Outside of Work
Katy loves to travel and has spent time living in the United Kingdom, Argentina, and Paris. She is also a dual citizen of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Katy and her husband, Paul Woods, an employment law attorney, have four children. She also has firsthand experience navigating a parenting plan and co-parenting across households, which gives her a personal perspective on some of the practical realities her clients face.
When she is not practicing law or keeping up with her family, Katy enjoys gardening, home improvement projects, running, horseback riding, and cooking.