Amber M. Rushbanks (Rush)

Attorney/Co-Owner

Practice Area

Washington Family Law | Oregon Family Law

Admitted to Practice

Washington State Courts | Oregon State Courts

Professional Experience

Amber Rushbanks (Rush) focuses her practice on family and relationship legal issues. She is a founding member of Navigate Law Group. She helps individuals who are struggling with a wide variety of legal relationship/family issues, including but not limited to divorce, child custody, non-married couples (committed intimate relationships), child support, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and much more. Amber’s background in psychology, navigating complicated relationship dynamics, and family systems make her a relentless advocate and strategist for her clients in and out of the courtroom.

Professional and Community Involvement

Volunteer at Navigate Virtual Legal Clinic (2020 – Present)
Volunteer at Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program (2015-Present)
Board Member of Clark County Bar Association Family Law Section (2021 – 2025)
Volunteer Judge for Washington YMCA Mock Trial (2022)
Co-Founder and volunteer of Clark County Superior Court Family Law Clinic (2018 – 2021)
Founder of Lawyer Talk Legal Clinic at the Vancouver, WA Public Library (2018 – 2021)
Executive Committee member for Washington State Bar Association’s Solo & Small Practice Section (2018 – 2020)
Washington State Delegate to the American Bar Association House of Delegates (2018 – 2020)
Vancouver Business Journal Accomplished under 40 Award (2017)
Co-Founder and volunteer of Clark County Superior Court Family Law Pro Se Docket Assist Program (2016 – 2025)
Washington State Supreme Court Practice of Law Board, (2016 – 2021)
Liaison to the Washington State Supreme Court Access to Justice Board (2016-2018)
American Bar Association presidential appointment to to Chair of the Access to Legal Services Committee of the Young Lawyer Division (2016-2018)
American Bar Association presidential appointment as a member on the Center for Human Rights Advisory Council (2016-2018)
Speaker for American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Litigation Committee: “Pleadings: Best Practices” (2016)
Past President for the Clark County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (2016)
Washington State Bar Association Local Leader Award (2015)
Clark County Bar Association Rising Star Award (2015)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Portland State University, Magna Cum Laude
Juris Doctor from Gonzaga School of Law, Cum Laude

Awards & Recognition

Amber Rushbanks

Rated by Super Lawyers

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Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for 2026
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for 2024
Super Lawyers 2024 WA Rising Stars List
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for 2023
Super Lawyers 2023 WA Rising Stars List
Super Lawyers 2022 WA Rising Stars List
Super Lawyers 2021 WA Rising Stars List
Super Lawyers 2020 WA Rising Stars List
Super Lawyers 2019 WA Rising Stars List
Accomplished & Under 40 Award 2017 - Vancouver Business Journal
CCBA Rising Star Award 2016
WYLC Local Leader Award 2015

Client Testimonials

Amber Rushbanks was recommended to me by a close friend for my family law case and I am extremely happy I chose her for representation. I could write an essay about all of the positive things I could say about her (and her legal assistant, Brittany Hardcastle). Not only is Amber highly skilled and experienced, profressional and responsive, trustworthy and compassionate, she has also been incredibly steady, strategic, and protective of me and my child’s best interests.

Amber stays calm and effective even when the other side was combative. She keeps the focus on what is best for my child, not just “winning.” She appears in court in-person (not just via Zoom) well-prepared, persuasive, and able to handle aggressive tactics from opposing counsel. Amber has stood firm to protect me from unfair treatment and intimidation. She has given me clear direction and reassurance throughout this very emotional, overwhelming process. I also appreciate that she seeks advice from other attorneys at her firm to weigh in on any topic she feels may be slightly out of her scope.

Additionally, she always makes sure to explain all the legal steps of my case so that I can understand exactly what is going on and what all my options are. Amber and her staff have been incredible to work with and I highly recommend them.

– Charity K.

I want to thank you again for helping me regain my confidence and “sass” through my divorce. For years I allowed myself to be stomped down and believed his belittling lies. Through your help, guidance and solid boundaries, I have been able to get back in touch with my true self. I will be forever grateful to you and your team.

– Anne B.

Amber is a very knowledgeable compassionate and empathetic attorney in the divorce area. When I felt overwhelmed about the divorce proceedings Amber stepped in and made me feel at ease. Her knowledge of divorce laws and straightforward No Nonsense attitude made me feel comfortable that she was the perfect person to step in to advise me on what’s best for me and my family.

Navigate Law Group has been a one stop legal team that has helped me with multiple issues and for that I will always use their services. All the attorneys on staff are very professional, knowledgeable as well as equipped to handle any legal issue.

– Kat

Amber was an excellent attorney. She was able to help me with my case, and it was very easy to communicate with her. She would always kept me informed about every detail of the matter. I would used this firm again if I ever need to and I would recommend them to my friends.

Thank you again,
Betty

-Beatriz D.

Excellent experience with Amber, seemed very smart and knowledgeable- answered all my questions in depth and we got through everything I needed to cover in 30 mins. 5 stars, definitely recommend! Thanks Amber!!

-Ellen B.