Ruth Vizcaino

Ruth Vizcaino concentrates her legal practice on family law matters that require careful strategy and steady advocacy. She regularly represents clients in divorce, legal separation, parenting plan modifications, prenuptial agreements, and emergency custody disputes. Her work frequently involves high-conflict custodial litigation, where she prioritizes practical solutions that protect families while managing costs and maintaining strong case outcomes.

Ruth completed her Bachelor’s degree in History with distinction at Boston University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. After earning her undergraduate degree, she worked with the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office Child Abuse Unit as a victim advocate, gaining early exposure to sensitive legal matters. Ruth later earned her Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law, completing the academic foundation that shaped her litigation-focused legal career.

Ruth brings a broad litigation background to her family law practice through prior experience in employment law. She handled wrongful termination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and discrimination cases involving gender, race, disability, and age. Her litigation experience includes matters against corporate and state employers such as The Boeing Company, Microsoft, Costco, Facebook, Blue Nile, SAP, Amazon.com, Harborview Medical Center, T-Mobile, The University of Washington, and Swedish Hospital.

Ruth Vizcaino applies her combined experience to guide clients through difficult legal transitions with clarity and purpose. She emphasizes preparation, clear communication, and thoughtful case planning at every stage of representation. Her approach is centered on helping clients move forward with informed decisions while working to resolve disputes efficiently and responsibly within the legal process.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Alinea Law, PLLC
• Member, Washington State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

• Boston University
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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