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Biography
Jonete Waters Rehmke is an attorney licensed in Washington State whose practice focuses on the area of Elder Law. Ms. Rehmke practiced as a litigation paralegal for 14 years and then after earning her law degree she gained admittance to the Washington State Bar in 1999. Since then, she has been handling Elder Law cases with compassion and an understanding that her clients need during difficult times. She is a fierce advocate for the elderly in and out of the courtroom, assisting with matters ranging from guardianship and estate planning to probate and Medicaid issues.
As an undergraduate, Ms. Rehmke attended Washington State University where she studied Anthropology and History and later earned her BA in Communications from the University of Washington. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor (Cum Laude) from Seattle University School of Law and has stayed in the local area where she has built her practice and raised her family. Ms. Rehmke is currently a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Associations, Tacoma Estate Planning Council, Health Care Providers Council of Pierce County and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
In addition to her law practice, Ms. Rehmke has been active in community organizations which serve the elderly or disabled. She has been an active member (and former Board Member) of the Health Care Providers Council of Pierce County since 2005. This organization is composed of professionals who work on behalf of the senior community. She has been a member of the Tacoma Estate Planning Council since 2004. Since 2005, Ms. Rehmke has worked with the Aging and Disability Resource Center in Pierce County, assisting with various community outreach programs. She has been an active supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association. She is an active member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, located in North Tacoma and Holy Names Academy Alumnae Association located in Seattle, Washington. Ms. Rehmke has received the following honors for her service over the years:
- Elder Service Professional of the year Finalist
- Pro Bono Public Service Commendation – Multiple years
- Community Service Award – Washington State Bar Association
- Rotary Clubs of Pierce County – “Service Above Self” Award
Ms. Rehmke is a widow who is extremely proud of her three adult children and four grandchildren. She enjoys spending her free time with her family, golfing with her friends, going to the ocean, walking, reading and swimming. Not one to sit still for very long, she has also competed in two Triathlons and numerous 5K and 12K walks.
What people might say about Jonete:
- She’s generous, intelligent, funny and hugs a lot but she can be tough.
Education
- Seattle University of Law, Tacoma, Washington
- Juris Doctor
- Honors: cum laude
- University of Washington
- B.A
- Major: Communications
- Washington State University
- Major: Anthropology and History
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 1999
Professional Associations
- Washington State Bar Association, Member
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Member
- Tacoma Estate Planning Council, Member
- Health Care Providers Council of Pierce County, Member
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member
Honors
- Elder Service Professional of the year Finalist
- Pro Bono Public Service Commendation – Multiple years
- Community Service Award – Washington State Bar Association
- Rotary Clubs of Pierce County – “Service Above Self” Award
Pro-Bono Activities
- Aging and Disability Resource Center in Pierce County, 2005 to Present
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Holy Cross Catholic Church
- Holy Names Academy Alumnae Association