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Susan has lived on the Eastside since 2004 and takes full advantage of everything Northwest.  She is intimately familiar with the tech industry particularly considering the fact that her electrical engineer husband sold his company to Broadcom in 2000.. As a member of the legendary Stoops family out of Youngstown, Ohio, competitiveness and perfectionism is in her DNA. This carries over to her advocacy for her clients in and out of the courtroom.. Susan has a diverse set of legal skills that have been refined over the years working as a family law attorney and Guardian Ad Litem.. In court, she can quickly process complex circumstances, analyze arguments, and provide counter arguments with a clarity that typically influences the court to her client’s benefit.  Based upon Susan’s legal training and experience, there is no case too complex for her to undertake.. Susan takes a pragmatic approach, which permits clients to have enough information to make good decisions for their future.  Her top priorities are listening to her clients, providing them sound advice and then following through with the legal work necessary to achieve their goals.  “My clients will always know my analysis of where they stand in a case, so they can make good decisions for themselves,” says Susan.  Susan never backs down from a fight when she feels her client’s interests are not being addressed.  She cares deeply about providing excellent legal work to her clients who are often overwhelmed.. As a former Guardian ad Litem, Susan spent many years advocating for the best interests of children in the Superior Court of Washington.. Susan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with honors from the University of Washington and a Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law.. As mentioned above, in her free time Susan loves outdoor adventure, spending time with family (including two grown sons and hopefully grandchildren someday) and her Siberian Husky.  During late Spring to late Fall she’s often getting some waterskiing in on Lake Sammamish departing directly from her dock.   As an excellent downhill skier, in the winter she enjoys skiing at Crystal Mountain.

Sarah Wright has over fifteen years of experience representing individuals in Washington with family, immigration, education, criminal, estate planning and real estate matters. A Division 1 athlete at Boston College, she graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Communications followed by a Master's Degree in Education. Sarah then went on to earn her law degree, with honors, from Seattle University School of Law. She enjoys advocating for her clients and being able to support and guide them through unfamiliar, and sometimes, stressful processes.. As a former educator, Sarah initially started her practice in education law representing school districts, parents and students. Working with families paved the way for her to transition her practice focus to immigration and family law. Herself an immigrant, Sarah understands how to help clients navigate challenging and complex situations.While Sarah is a strong advocate in the courtroom, as a certified mediator, she is passionate about using mediation and other conflict resolution tools to assist her clients in reaching an amicable resolution.. When away from work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, playing golf, traveling, and reading.

My practice focuses on family law and divorce.  I worked as a prosecutor for a major metropolitan area in southern California before working as a prosecutor in King County Washington.  I have experience with accounting and businesses practices, having prosecuted many financial fraud cases.   I have years of courtroom experience trying complicated high profile criminal cases.  This trial experience and background with complicated financial cases compliment and benefit my family law practice.  My 25 years of experience, combined with my knowledge of family law means you will get the best representation possible.. My criminal background is also provides clients an advantage in  family law matters where there are allegations of domestic violence, criminal behavior or a protection order is being requested.. Although I am more than qualified and competent to present your case in court, I know the value of settling cases out of court.   I have settled hundreds of cases directly with the other party, the other attorney or through the use of mediators and try to reach fair settlements wherever possible.  If we cannot reach a fair agreement or settlement and a court appearance or trial is necessary, my courtroom experience is invaluable.

Kimberly Kasin has dedicated her practice to family law since graduating from Seattle University School of Law, primarily in the areas of dissolution, child custody and support matters. She personally handles every aspect of her cases and maintains open and clear lines of communication with her clients. Kimberly prides herself on truly getting to know her clients’ goals, and then using her knowledge of the law and legal system to achieve the best possible results. Having been through a divorce herself, Kimberly also knows first-hand how stressful and emotional the legal process can be. She strives to become a trusted adviser who provides aggressive but compassionate representation.. While Kimberly has had significant experience in the courtroom, she is a strong advocate for alternative dispute resolution in its various forms, including direct settlement negotiations, mediation and arbitration, and collaboration. She has a keen eye for detail, which is essential for negotiating and drafting complex property settlement agreements, child support agreements, parenting plans, and other formal documents involved in dissolution proceedings. Kimberly has been recognized by her peers and was named a “Rising Star” by Washington Law & Politics magazine, an honor bestowed on only 2.5% of eligible attorneys in Washington State.. Growing up, Kimberly lived in various places during her childhood (including Texas, Montana, South Korea and Sicily) before her family settled in Western Washington. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Washington. She currently resides in Bellevue with her husband and two children, where she serves on the Board of Directors of Youth Eastside Services. During her free time she enjoys golfing, skiing and traveling with her friends and family.

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At the Bellevue, Washington, law office of Philip R. Shucklin, P.S., we are prepared to help you resolve a variety of personal and familial legal challenges. Whether you are ending your marriage, facing a child custody or child support dispute or another issue, we have the skills and knowledge to guide you through this.. Philip Shucklin has practiced law for 35 years, focusing the vast majority of this time in the arena of family law. Today, he represents clients on the Eastside and throughout King County and South Snohomish County. To schedule a free initial legal consultation with Philip, call today.

At DeVallance Law, we understand that divorce and family-related legal issues can be a difficult and stressful time for all those involved. For many clients, it may be their first and only exposure to the court system. Our goal is to help clients and their families reach amicable and confidential resolutions through private dispute resolution. We believe it is often in the clients’ best interest to reach a settlement without the need for court action. In the event litigation becomes necessary, Todd R. DeVallance has over 20 years of courtroom and trial experience to assist clients in the most contentious situations.. Our clients include athletes, entertainers, politicians, judicial officers, attorneys, corporate executives, physicians, engineers, authors, and many other professionals that desire the utmost privacy in their legal matters.. While our practice is focused on high asset and complex family law litigation, DeVallance Law is also currently accepting new clients for all family law matters.

As a divorced mother with two young children, Ashley relates to her clients on a deeply personal level. Her goal is to empower her clients to confront the issues at hand, regardless of how difficult or unpleasant, with their future best interests in mind. She strives to avoid conflict with the opposing party as much as possible, but focuses on preparing cases for the best outcome, if the need for litigation arises.. “I want to ensure that my clients have no regrets; that they get what they’re entitled to and what they deserve. The divorce process can be overwhelming and emotionally draining. However, the results of the divorce process will impact my clients’ lives indefinitely, sometimes long after they have healed emotionally. Therefore, it’s imperative that we pay attention to every detail to guarantee the best results, as they enter this new chapter of life.”. Drawing from practical experience, Ashley devises parenting plans that consider each family’s specific dynamics, while providing structure and stability for the children. She is particularly knowledgeable in negotiating parenting plans involving children with special medical, educational, and emotional needs.. Additionally, Ashley has an advanced legal degree in tax law and prior experience in accounting. This knowledge allows her to excel in resolving high net worth property division cases involving closely-held businesses, stock options and complex real estate. She understands the importance of communicating complicated financial matters in a simplified format that the court can understand and prides herself on her attention to detail.. When she is not refereeing arguments between her young son and daughter, Ashley enjoys yoga, photography, and cheering on her beloved Washington Huskies.

Andrew has been a member of the Washington State Bar Association for over 15 years. For the past decade, he has narrowed his legal practice to focus primarily on the intricacies of family law. With wide-ranging experience in tactful litigation in divorce and custody cases, coupled with years of knowledge as a skilled mediator, he stands as one of the most prominent family law attorneys in King County, Washington.. In addition to his litigation experience, Andrew further assists clients in mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution as a trained mediator. Andrew received training in interest-based mediation from the University of Washington. With a trained mediator and seasoned litigator on your side, you have all bases covered.. Andrew graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in political science. He continued his path into the legal profession at the University of Maryland School of Law, graduating with high honors and in the top 10% of his class. During his time in law school, Andrew was selected by faculty to be a teaching assistant for first-year legal writing classes. Among his various achievements and awards, Andrew held the Meyerowitz Prize for best brief in Maryland’s annual appellate advocacy competition.. Andrew’s passion for the legal profession developed early on. When his high school mock trial team went to state finals, the judge offered Andrew a clerkship position on the spot, conditional only on his successful completion of law school.. Andrew’s attention to detail, strategic methods, and top-notch legal advocacy skills have won him many cases in and out of the courtroom. He passionately fights to protect what his clients hold most important to them.. “The measure of a good result must include its cost and durability – whether it restores rather than erodes stability in our clients’ lives and livelihood.” – Andrew May