Jeffrey J. Hatch

Jeffrey J. Hatch graduated from Brigham Young University and received his law degree from Willamette University. Mr. Hatch has been a member of the Washington State Bar since 1994, practicing in Eastern Washington prior to returning to the west side of the state to join the firm in 2000.

Mr. Hatch practices in the following areas of law: Family law matters, including marriage dissolutions or separations; custody disputes, child support determinations, and modifications of both prior custody or support orders; and personal injury law. Mr. Hatch also handles appeals from trial court decisions before Washington State’s Courts of Appeal.

Mr. Hatch is involved in the community. He has served as an adult leader for the Boy Scouts of America. He has been a member of a local chapter of the Kiwanis Service Club, including a term as the chapter president. He has coached Salmon Creek Little League baseball teams and Clark County Youth Football teams for multiple years.

LEGAL ASSISTANT TO JEFFREY J. HATCH

Bernardo Moncada --- Born in Colombia, raised on two continents. Worked as a medical interpreter and later a court interpreter for over ten years. Went to Portland State University majored in History and Philosophy. Father of five children, two toy breed dogs, and a few rescue kittens.

Bernardo began work in family law in Oregon before going to work 2 ½ years in Administrative Law at a Social Security law firm. However he has returned to his passion for Family Law.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Family law
• Personal injury
• Custody disputes
• Child support determinations
• Marriage dissolutions or separations

LITIGATION PERCENTAGE

• 100% of practice devoted to litigation

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Washington, 1994

EDUCATION

• Willamette University College of Law, Salem, Oregon
• J.D. - 1994
• Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
• B.S. - 1991
• Major: Accounting

REPRESENTATIVE CASES

• City of Walla Walla v. Ashby, 90 Wash. App. 560, 952 P.2d 201 (1998)
• In re Custody of A.C. and M.C., 103 P.3d 226 (2004)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

• Washington State Bar Association, Member
• Clark County Bar Association, Member

PRO BONO ACTIVITIES

• Kiwanis Service Club Member (Past President)
• Coach for Salmon Creek Little League
• Coach for Clark County Youth Football
• Scout Leader for Boy Scouts of America Program