Our Staff
Kristin Retta
Legal Assistant/Administration
Meet Kristin Retta
A native of Texas, Kristin Retta has called NicholsonPham home for over a decade. Kirstin provides office management for the firm and plays a central role in maintaining client relationships and providing quality services to our clients. Kristin enjoys helping people and ensures that all NicholsonPham clients receive professional and courteous reception no matter their situation.
Kristin concentrates on keeping clients well informed throughout the handling of their case. Her responsibilities cover most practice areas handled by the firm including preparation of correspondence, opening, preparing, organizing and maintaining client files, and reviewing court docket information.
Kristin speaks Spanish and English.
Meet Debbie Young
Debbie Young joined NicholsonPham as a part-time Legal Assistant, where she supports attorneys with case management, client communication, and the intake process. Debbie ensures that all client interactions and files are handled efficiently and professionally, contributing to the smooth operation of the firm.
She holds a master’s degree in psychology and brings experience in social justice, nonprofit work, and life coaching. Passionate about human rights and LGBTQ+ advocacy, Debbie is proud to support a firm known for its work in family law, adoption, and helping LGBTQ+ families build their lives.
Outside of work, she can be found watching her son play soccer, trying to win at Catan with her daughter, and strolling the woods with her husband, puppy, and camera.
Debbie Young
Legal Assistant