Starleigh K. Smith

Starleigh K. Smith is a family law attorney at SKS Legal, PLLC, in Wenatchee, Washington. She assists clients with divorce, parenting plans, child support, guardianships, adoption, and protection orders. Her practice also includes high-net-worth divorce and the division of business interests. She works with families navigating difficult transitions and focuses on identifying the legal questions that must be resolved while reducing unnecessary conflict where possible.

Starleigh attended Washington and Lee University School of Law from 2015 to 2018. During her studies, she participated in mock trial and negotiation competitions and held a leadership role in the J. Reuben Clark Law Society. Her legal training supports her work in contested family matters, where legal research, negotiation, and courtroom presentation can all be necessary. She later developed further trial experience through her work as a prosecutor.

Starleigh began her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in Jacksonville, Florida. She prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases, tried matters before juries, and participated in depositions, motion hearings, and negotiations. She later moved into civil practice with a focus on family law. Her cases have included divorces with and without children, domestic violence issues, business division, stepparent adoption, parenting plan modification, and involuntary termination of parental rights.

Starleigh K. Smith draws on criminal trial experience when managing the evidentiary and procedural demands of family litigation. Her approach emphasizes calm guidance, clear identification of disputed issues, and preparation for each stage of a case. She helps clients consider how legal options may affect parenting, finances, and future arrangements. Her practice is designed to address serious family disputes with attention to both legal requirements and the people involved.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, SKS Legal, PLLC
• Member, Washington State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Washington

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