Our Staff

Beth brings over 20 years of experience in office management and administration to our law firm. With a keen eye for detail and exceptional organizational skills, Beth ensures the smooth operation of our office, allowing our legal team to focus on providing top-notch services to our clients. Beth’s expertise includes managing daily office activities, coordinating schedules, overseeing administrative staff, and implementing efficient office procedures. Her proactive approach and dedication to excellence have made her an invaluable asset to our team. In addition to her professional skills, Beth is known for her approachable demeanor and ability to foster a positive work environment. She is committed to supporting both our staff and clients, ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and valued. Outside of work, Beth enjoys spending time at local beaches, reading mystery novels and spending time with her family.

Melinda was a paralegal for Bruce Clement from 2002 until Mr. Clement’s semi-retirement in 2023, and she has worked as a paralegal for Desmond Kolke for many years now as well. Melinda feels blessed to have been able to work with such knowledgeable and effective attorneys.  Over the years, Melinda has worked effectively with other attorneys at Columbia Family Law Center on family law cases, including assisting on cases with military retirement disputes, highly litigious parenting disputes, and complex, high-asset cases.  Melinda received her AAS decree to become a paralegal from Highline Community College in 1998.  Even in college, Melinda knew that she wanted to focus on family law work.  She is very detailed oriented and able to think “outside the box”.  She enjoys helping clients resolve their often-complex legal situations, and she gets a sense of satisfaction when cases can be resolved in favor of not only the clients, but their children as well.  Outside of work, Melinda likes to garden, read, and spend quality time with her family and dog.

Alyssa has been with the firm since May 2019. From reception, she quickly advanced to a Legal Assistant position, supporting paralegals and assisting the Office Manager with clerical duties. Alyssa earned her Paralegal Certificate from Green River Community College in 2021, demonstrating her dedication to the field. Alyssa has proven to be an invaluable asset to our growing firm. She handles every case with compassion and empathy, ensuring every client feels well cared for by our team. As a paralegal, Alysa collaborates with attorneys to draft legal documents such as divorce petitions, child custody agreements, child support calculations, property division agreements, and other necessary court filings. Organizing case files, tracking deadlines, preparing for court hearings, mediations, and compiling evidence are essential parts of her job. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys time with family, striving in the gym, and taking her dog on adventures.

Ashley graduated with high honors from Tacoma Community College’s paralegal program in June 2017 and is a proud member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. During her studies, she interned at a family law firm for a class project and quickly discovered her passion for the field. Her dedication earned her a full-time paralegal role even before completing her degree. As a single mom who has personally experienced the emotional challenges of family law, Ashley is deeply committed to supporting others through similar situations. Over the past eight years, she has worked closely with attorney Desmond Kolke, collaborating to advocate for their clients with compassion and professionalism. In her free time, Ashley enjoys cooking and playing Xbox. Every month, she takes great pride in preparing a church meal for about one hundred people, an event she eagerly anticipates each time.