About Michele Gentry
Michele Gentry Hinz is a family law attorney specializing in adoption cases, practicing in Auburn, Washington. She has been licensed to practice law in Washington since 1978. Her office is located at 33035 52nd Ave S, Auburn, WA 98001-3622. Ms. Hinz earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law in 1978.
Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business in 1975. Throughout her career, Ms. Hinz has focused on adoption law, handling various types of adoption cases, including newborn, stepparent, and adult adoptions. She emphasizes providing personal attention to each matter by maintaining a small practice. To ensure cost-effective legal assistance, she often works on a fixed-fee basis.
Ms. Hinz is a Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, a position she has held since 1992. She is also a member of the Washington State Bar Association and has been recognized with the AV Preeminent Peer Rated award in 2021, signifying high ethical standards and professional excellence. In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Hinz is committed to community service.
She has been involved with the Washington State Adoption Council and the Washington State Adoption Commission, contributing to the advancement of adoption practices in the state. For those seeking legal assistance in adoption matters, Ms. Hinz offers free initial consultations. She can be contacted via email at michele@hinzlaw.com or by phone at (253) 740-0667.
