DeVallance Law, PLLC
DeVallance Law, PLLC
Todd R. DeVallance has over 20 years of experience handling high profile and complex family law matters. Todd is one of the few practicing divorce attorneys in Washington State with a LL.M. in Taxation and truly qualified to advise clients on potential tax issues resulting from divorce. He has handled numerous divorces involving Restricted Stock Units and retirement benefits. Todd has appeared on The Today Show, Anderson Cooper, FoxNews’ Fox & Friends, ABC News, and has provided expert legal analysis on national high-profile cases. Todd is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars on the topic of tax consequences associated with divorce.
Todd enjoys aggressively negotiating resolutions, as well as litigating disputes at trial. His practice areas include: high asset divorces; cases involving business owners, partners, and shareholders; division of tax deferred accounts; and drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Todd is a certified mediator and has successfully assisted attorneys and pro se parties in reaching amicable resolutions through mediation. Todd is also available to arbitrate family law matters.
Todd served over eight years in the U.S. Navy as an Intelligence Specialist and Imagery Analyst. Todd is an Operation Desert Storm veteran and recipient of the Joint Service Achievement Medal for his service during special operations. While assigned to the Joint Intelligence Center in Pearl Harbor Hawaii, Todd received his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Pre-Law (magna cum laude), from Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii. After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, he received his Juris Doctor degree from Gonzaga University School of Law. Todd earned his post-graduate LL.M degree in Taxation from University of Washington School of Law and is licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court and U.S. Tax Court.
Supreme Court of Washington 2002-present
United States District Court Western District of Washington 2002–present
United States Tax Court 2012–present
United States Supreme Court 2013–present
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania 2019–present
Super Lawyer 2014-23
AV Preeminent Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2015-23
Avvo Top Attorney (10.0 rating) 2012-23
Nation’s Top One Percent National Association of Distinguished Counsel 2015-18
Top 10 Attorney Award National Academy of Family Law Attorneys 2015-18
Super Lawyer Rising Star 2012
King County Bar Association, 2002–present
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association 2002–2006
King County Bar Association, Professionalism Committee 2003–2006
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2003–2006
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section 2004–present
Washington State Bar Association, Taxation Law Section 2006–present
Christan Moody is an associate attorney focusing exclusively on family law. Christan holds a B.A. in English Literature with a minor in International Relations from Spring Hill College and a J.D. from Seattle University School of Law. While in law school, she became familiar with nuances of family law working as a legal assistant for a family law firm and interning with various organizations such as LegalAtoms, a protection order advocacy program. She has also served as a mentor in the Women’s Law Caucus and a board member for the International Refugee Assistance Project, Seattle Chapter.
She is passionate about problem-solving with her clients and providing skilled representation for families going through divorce, custody disputes, visitation issues, and other family related proceedings. Christan’s goal is to help her clients navigate the emotional and financial turmoil that divorce can have on a family by empowering them with the knowledge they need to make informed, intelligent decisions about their case based on risk-benefit analysis and a solid understanding of the application of law to their unique circumstances.
In family law cases, emotions run high, as do the stakes. Although she prefers to take a more collaborative and communicative approach to reduce animosity and encourage a healthy co-parenting relationship if possible, when the occasion calls for it, she has no problem using more aggressive strategies to ensure the best results for her clients.
Originally from Mobile, Alabama, she moved to Washington in 2018 and considers it home. When not working, she can be found out on the water paddleboarding, or out on the roads riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle. When the weather isn’t great for either, she enjoys exploring antique stores, DIY projects, and reading a good book.