Carrie Timko was born and raised in Warren, Ohio and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelors of Business Administration from Kent State University in 2000. After being awarded a full scholarship to Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida, she graduated cum laude in December 2002 with her Juris Doctor. Carrie also earned her Master of Business Administration from Stetson University in 2002.

While in Florida, Carrie was a certified county court mediator and worked in the field of insurance defense litigation, specializing in fraud cases. After relocating to Southern California, Carrie resumed work in the field of insurance defense, and also practiced in personal injury. She is currently a member of the Hawaii and California State Bar Associations.

Joining Epsten Grinnell & Howell in 2007, Carrie offers a diversified background and an established standard of excellence in client service.