Cynthia is a family law attorney practicing primarily in Seattle/King County and a founding board member and past president of QLaw: The LGBT Bar Association of Washington as well as a graduate of the Washington State Bar Association Leadership Institute. Cynthia frequently presents before public and professional groups on LGBT-specific legal issues and other family law matters.
Cynthia has been selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine for 8 years in a row (2010-2017), an honor bestowed upon fewer than 2% of the lawyers in Washington. Additionally, Cynthia holds a 10/10 rating on Avvo, achieving top ratings for experience, industry recognition and professional conduct. Prior to starting the Law Offices of Cynthia F. Buhr PLLC, Cynthia worked for Spencer Anderson Buhr PLLC as a family law attorney handling numerous trials, motions, mediations and adoptions.
Education
Seattle University, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Arizona State University, B.S., magna cum laude, 2000
Community Involvement
Board Member, QLaw Association of Washington, 2005-2011, 2014-2017
Board Member, QLaw Foundation of Washington 2008-2011, 2015-2017
Board Member, Out For Sustainability 2011-2013
Volunteer Attorney, QLaw Foundation Legal Clinic, 2008-Present
Court Appointed Special Advocate, Family Law CASA
Volunteer Attorney, ACLU of Washington Speaker's Bureau
Professional Memberships
Washington State Bar Association (Family Law Section, Solo & Small Firm Section, LGBTQ Section)
King County Bar Association (Family Law Section, Solo & Small Firm Section)
Greater Seattle Business Association
QLaw: The LGBT Bar Association of Washington
National LGBT Bar Association
Family Law Institute, National LGBT Bar Association
Law Offices of Cynthia F. Buhr PLLC also works with other attorneys in cooperation on cases, on a contract basis, and for consultation on unique issues, when necessary to achieve optimal results for clients.