SERVING THE PALOUSE FOR OVER A DECADE
ABOUT ERIN
With values rooted in community, tenacity, building relationships, and leadership, Erin obtains innovative and reliable resolutions. Her diverse expertise is well-suited to many of her clients' legal needs. Erin is a lifelong learner, challenging herself to develop new expertise and gain valuable experiences while maintaining a steadfast presence on the Palouse, which has always been her home. She is down-to-earth and approachable. Her career and leadership experience includes:
- Owner & attorney at Tomlin Law Office, PLLC
- Licensed in ID & WA
- Idaho State Bar Access to Justice statewide steering committee member, 2023- Present
- Idaho Women Lawyers, Advocate Committee, chair, 2022- Present
- Editorial Board member for the Idaho State Bar publication, The Advocate, 2018 - Present
- Adjunct faculty at the University of Idaho College of Law (Domestic Violence & the Law and Lawyering Process) and Washington State University (Mock Trial), 2016 - Present
- Alumni Excellence Award, University of Idaho, 2023
- Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Idaho College of Law, 2022 - 2023
- Board member for the Moscow Chamber of Commerce + Visitor's Center, 2021 - 2023
- Moscow ArtWalk featured artist in 2022 & 2023
- Associate General Counsel for the University of Idaho, 2021 - 2022
- Certified Family Law mediator with the Idaho Supreme Court, 2020 - 2022
- Attorney & Partner at Westberg Roepke Moore, PLLC, 2018 - 2021
- City Attorney, Genesee, Idaho, 2014-2017; 2018-2020
- Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview (FETI) Certified, 2018
- Katy Benoit Safety Forum Keynote Speaker, 2017
- Virginia Wolf Distinguished Community Member Award, 2017
- Vice-President Second District Idaho State Bar Commission, 2015
- Idaho Victim Assistance Academy Leadership Award, 2015
- City of Moscow Prosecutor, 2013 - 2017
- J.D. awarded from the University of Idaho College of Law, 2012, with emphases in Native American Law and Litigation & Appropriate Dispute Resolution
- Craig Lewis Trial Team, 2010 -2012 (President, 2012)
- National NALSA Moot Court Competitor, 2012, held at Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii
- Legal Intern at the Law Office of Charles E. Kovis, 2010 - 2012
- Latah County Youth Accountability Board, 2009 - 2012
- City of Moscow Historic Commission, 2008
- B.A. awarded from the University of Idaho, History, 2006
Erin enjoys spending time with her family, creating art, rafting and being outside near a river, attending live music concerts and community festivals, and rooting for her favorite sports teams.
Legal Services & PRACTICE AREAS
- Business Consulting
- Contracts
- Strategic Planning
- Non-Profit Consulting
- Name Change
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship/Conservatorship
- Guardian ad Litem Services for adults and minor children
- Higher Education law
- Policy Governance
- Dispute Resolution
- Family Law
- Civil Litigation
LEGAL RESOURCES
- Second Judicial District Court (idaho.gov)
- Welcome to State Bar (idaho.gov)
- 2nd District Court Assistance Offices (idaho.gov)
- Guardianship / Conservatorship | Supreme Court (idaho.gov)
- Black's Law Dictionary - Free Online Legal Dictionary (thelawdictionary.org)
- Palouse Resource Guide | Alternatives to Violence on the Palouse (palouseresources.org)