Atty. Mark R. Arend

Atty. Mark R. Arend

Mark Arend is a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, a skilled businessman, and a family lawyer with McKinley Irvin.

Tacoma Tacoma 18 yrs experience 18 year
Call (253) 317-2236 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Mark R. Arend at a glance

Mark R. Arend is a Partner based in Tacoma, Washington, practicing at McKinley Irvin. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in Washington (2008). Educated at Seattle University School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Washington B.A. Psychology (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark Arend is a U.S
  • Air Force fighter pilot, a skilled businessman, and a family lawyer with McKinley Irvin
  • Using his unique background in the Air Force and business realm, Mark knows how to aggressively negotiate the case outcomes that his clients deserve and need
  • Over the years, he has received a variety of legal awards and recognitions, including a 10/10 “Superb” rating on Avvo and the WSBA Pro Bono Award from the Washington State Bar Association
  • As a family law attorney, Mark's goal is simple: to protect his clients' rights and provide the knowledgeable legal guidance that they need
  • More importantly, he strives to make a personal connection with each client, understand their objectives, and make these goals a reality
  • Mark practices in a wide range of practice areas, including child custody, support, divorce, domestic violence, military family law, and more

Practice Areas Explained

Mark R. Arend's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark R. Arend handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Mark R. Arend is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Washington →

Child Custody & Visitation

Mark R. Arend is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Washington →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Mark R. Arend is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Washington →

Child Support

Mark R. Arend is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Washington →

Domestic Violence Defense

Mark R. Arend is one of 12,315 dv defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv defense attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tacoma are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Washington attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Tacoma or all attorneys in Washington.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark R. Arend

Where is Mark R. Arend's law office located?
Mark R. Arend's law practice is located in Tacoma, Washington. The firm is McKinley Irvin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark R. Arend handle?
Mark R. Arend focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, dv defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Mark R. Arend practiced law?
Mark R. Arend has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Mark R. Arend go to law school?
Mark R. Arend earned their education at (—); (—).
How can I contact Mark R. Arend for a consultation?
You can contact Mark R. Arend directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mark R. Arend received?
Mark R. Arend's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Seattle University School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
University of Washington B.A. Psychology
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2008

Reviews

5.0
19 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.