Carena C. McIlwain

Carena C. McIlwain is a member at Anderson, Fields & McIlwain, Inc., P.S. in Bothell, Washington. She focuses on family law and represents clients in dissolution actions, parenting issues, relocation, modifications, parentage, third-party custody, complex and high-asset divorce, and domestic violence petitions. Her work helps clients address difficult family transitions with clear goals, practical planning, and strong advocacy when litigation becomes necessary.

McIlwain earned her J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1993. She received a B.S. from Pennsylvania State University in 1987, with a major in Public Policy, Law, and Justice. Her academic background, combined with early legal work in civil litigation, probate, estate matters, small claims, medical malpractice, civil rights, breach of contract, and personal injury, supports her practical approach to family law.

McIlwain began her career as a trial attorney in Philadelphia before moving to Seattle and becoming licensed in Washington in 2000. Since then, family law has been the core of her practice. She works with clients on divorce matters involving children and property, parenting plans, relocation disputes, support issues, domestic violence concerns, and cases that require courtroom advocacy through trial when needed.

Carena C. McIlwain has been recognized by The National Advocates as a Top 100 Lawyer and has received honors from the Expert Network and the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. She is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and the Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington. She also volunteers with the Legal Clinic, Family Law Information Center, and Status Conference Calendar.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Anderson, Fields & McIlwain, Inc., P.S.
• Member, Washington Bar Association
• Member, North Carolina State Bar
• Member, Pennsylvania State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Licensed State

• Washington
• Pennsylvania
• North Carolina

Education

• University of North Carolina School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Pennsylvania State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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