Guardian Resources

Guardian ad Litem (GAL)

A Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) is an adult who is appointed by the court to represent the best interest of the child(ren) or alleged incapacitated person for a specific purpose for a specific period of time. Under the direction of the court, a GAL performs an investigation and prepares a report for the court of the GAL's findings and recommendations.
To become a GAL, an individual must complete an approved training program, provide background information to the court(s) in which the GAL wishes to serve, and meet all eligibility requirements set by local court rule or policy.

GAL is different from a Certified Professional Guardian (CPG). A CPG is an individual or agency who serves as the legal guardian of at least three individuals and provides this service as a profession.
 
To apply for the Clark County Guardian ad Litem or Court Visitor Registry, please complete the application below:
Clark County Superior Court Guardian ad Litem and Court Visitor Registry Application - Adult
Clark County Superior Court Guardian ad Litem and Court Visitor Registry Application - Minor

 

To re-apply for the Clark County Guardian ad Litem or Court Visitor Registry, please complete the application below:
Clark County Superior Court Guardian ad Litem and Court Visitor Registry Renewal Application - Adult
Clark County Superior Court Guardian ad Litem and Court Visitor Registry Renewal Application - Minor

 

To apply for the Clark County Title 26 Court-Appointed Neutral Registry, please complete the application below:
Clark County Superior Court Title 26 Court-Appointed Neutral Registry Application

 

Clark County Superior Court maintains GAL/court visitor registries under:
  • Title 11 (alleged incapacitated person RCW 11.88 & RCW 11.92 / guardianship of minor RCW 11.130)
  • Title 13 (dependency/CASA conflict list RCW 13.34)
  • Title 26 (representing children in dissolutions, modifications, paternity, relocation RCW 26)
  • Adoption
 
Under the new local rules, effective September 1, 2022, and RCW 26.12.177(b), Title 26 appointees will be assigned by the first three names available on the registry that do not have an appointment. If all three names are rejected by the parties the next GAL will be appointed. If you are unable to take new appointments, please notify Court Administration to request a pause of up to 3 months. Exceptions can be made to extend a pause beyond 3 months. If you are removed from the registry list you must reapply to be returned to the registry. 

 

Guardian ad Litem and Court Visitor Registries

 

Title 11 Registry - Court Visitors - Adults

NameAddressPhone NumberEmail Address
Connie Collins13800 SE 35th ST Vancouver, WA 98683(360) 921-1317ccguardianship@yahoo.com
Staci Fahy-LevisonPO Box 872684 Vancouver, WA 98687(360) 314-4575sfl.socialservices@gmail.com
Polly Fenning2013 NE 153rd Ave
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 904-5815polly.fenning@gmail.com
Laura Hall703 NW 43rd St Vancouver, WA 98660(360) 524-1762lhall@hall-mediation.com
Felicia Gavett1848 49th St.
Washougal, WA 98671
(503) 319-3115fgcourtvisitor@gmail.com
Deanna HappelPO Box 871004 Vancouver, WA 98687(971) 400-2542deehappel@gmail.com
Jennifer HarleyPO Box 61967 Vancouver, WA 98666(360) 907-2788jennifer@sage-LS.com
Gail HaskettPO Box 1029 Brush Prairie, WA 98606(360) 601-8984gailhaskett.gal@gmail.com
Pamela Kuminski7720 NE Hwy 99 Ste. D, 399 Vancouver, WA 98665(360) 513-9371pmsullivan.gal@gmail.com
Raul Nunez1613 SE 121st Ave., Vancouver WA 98683(360)601-8485rd.nunez.gal@gmail.com
Lisa Rasmussen13023 NE Hwy 99 Ste. 7, #251 Vancouver, WA 98686(360) 281-2886lrasmussengal@gmail.com
Aaron Reily1998 E Heitman Circle
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 601-3090aaronreily77@gmail.com
Jo WaddellPO Box 6339 Vancouver, WA 98668(360) 903-5399JW88664@comcast.net

Title 11 Registry - Guardian ad Litem - Adults

NameAddressPhone NumberEmail Address
Sherri FarrPO Box 61637 Vancouver, WA 98666(360) 910-8792sherri.farr.gal@gmail.com
Laura Hall703 NW 43rd St Vancouver, WA 98660(360) 524-1762lhall@hall-mediation.com
Jennifer HarleyPO Box 61967 Vancouver, WA 98663(360) 907-2788jennifer@sage-ls.com
Lisa Rasmussen13023 NE Hwy 99 Ste. 7, #251 Vancouver, WA 98686(360) 281-2886lrasmussengal@gmail.com
Felicia Gavett1848 49th St, Washougal, WA 98671(503) 319-3115fgcourtvisitor@gmail.com

Title 11 Registry - Court Visitor Registry - Minor

NameAddressPhone NumberEmail Address
Sherri FarrPO Box 61637 Vancouver, WA 98666(360) 910-8792sherri.farr.gal@gmail.com
Thomas HaanPO Box 2629 Longview, WA 98632(360) 920-5747tomhaan@hotmail.com

Title 11 Registry - Guardian Ad Litem - Minor

NameAddressPhone NumberEmail Address
Sherri FarrPO Box 61637 Vancouver, WA 98666(360) 910-8792sherri.farr.gal@gmail.com
Josephine Townsend1920 Broadway St. Vancouver, WA 98663(360) 694-7601josie@jctownsend.com
Thomas HaanPO Box 2629 Longview, WA 98632(360) 920-5747tomhaan@hotmail.com

Title 26 Registry - Guardian ad Litem

NameAddressPhone NumberEmail Address
Michael Altig814 NE 87th Ave Vancouver, WA 98664(360) 910-1522Michaela@nwfamilypsychology.com
Elizabeth Arwood
1101 Broadway Suite 250 Vancouver, WA 98660(360) 693-8471elizabeth@arwoodblum.com
Jon Clancy1111 Broadway Vancouver, WA 98663(360) 696-8990jonclancylaw@gmail.com
Thomas HaanPO Box 2629 Longview, WA 98632(360) 920-5747tomhaan@hotmail.com
Brittany HanningPO Box 281
La Center, WA 98629
(971) 254-3225brittanyhanninggal@gmail.com
Robin JonesPO Box 724 Vancouver, WA 98666 (509) 630-2278robinjonesgal@gmail.com
 

Holly Knoles

 
4400 NE 77th Ave. Suite 275 Vancouver, WA 98662(541) 206-0679holly.knoles@tlcbehavioralconsulting.com

Katie Moreno

 
PO Box 1432 Ridgefield, WA 98642(360) 355-6563katie@cbi-legal.com
Dolcie NiemiPO Box 735
La Center, WA 98629
(503) 383-9414info@threecedarswa.com
Josephine Townsend
211 E. 11th Ste. 401 Vancouver, WA 98660(360) 694-7601josie@jctownsend.com
Amy Turnbull
PO Box 274 Doty, WA(971) 704-1988amyturnbull.gal@gmail.com

Cassandra Wally

 
4400 NE 77th Ave. Suite 275 Vancouver, WA 98662(360) 210-6168cassandra.wally@tlcbehavioralconsulting.com
Sheri Evald

PO Box 1211.

Castle Rock, WA 98611

(360) 562-2505sherievaldgal@gmail.com
Ann Hight

PO Box 336.

Kelso, A 98626

(360) 430-4031anncowlitz@gmail.com

Adoption Registry - Guardian ad Litem

NameAddressPhone NumberEmail Address
Elizabeth Arwood
1101 Broadway Ste. 250 Vancouver, WA 98660(360) 693-8471Elizabeth@arwoodblum.com
Thomas Haan
PO box 2629 Longview, WA 98632(360) 920-5747tomhaan@hotmail.com
Jennifer HarleyPO Box 61967 Vancouver, WA 98666(360) 907-2788jennifer@sage-ls.com
Marguerite Matusak1514 NW 60th St. Vancouver, WA 98663(360) 693-1396matusak4824@comcast.net
Josephine Townsend211 E. 11th Ste. 104 Vancouver, WA 98660(360) 694-7601Josie@jctownsend.com

Title 13 Registry - Child Advocate/Guardian ad Litem

NameAddressPhone NumberEmail Address
Cowlitz County Child Advocates1024 Broadway St. Longview, WA 98632(360) 414-5212