Karina Leach
Karina is originally from Southern California. She earned her BA in psychology from Arizona State University. While in college, she worked with children with special needs as a behavior therapist and paraprofessional. She moved to Oregon to attend Lewis and Clark Law School. During law school, she externed at St. Andrew Legal Clinic. She also volunteered at Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program as a Pre-Appointment Volunteer.
After graduating from law school, Karina spent a year clerking for the Honorable Andrew M. Lavin at the Multnomah County Courthouse. As a clerk, she had the unique opportunity to observe court proceedings through the lens of both the attorneys and the Judge.
Karina has a passion for helping people get through life’s toughest moments. She strives to zealously advocate for her client's goals in order to achieve the best overall outcome.
In her personal time, Karina enjoys spending time with her husband and toddler son. She also enjoys trying out new recipes in the kitchen and traveling to new places.