Top best Child Custody Lawyers Near me in ZIP 98101
Explore Child Custody lawyers near ZIP code 98101 in Seattle, Minnesota. Compare 16 experienced attorneys with reviews and ratings.
Child Custody Lawyers Nearby Seattle 98101 (by distance)
Within 5 miles near you
(Seattle Area) 98109 1.5 miles
(Seattle Area) 98103 4.3 miles
Within 10 miles near you
Within 25 miles near you
(Port Orchard Area) 98366 12.8 miles
(Kent Area) 98032 15.5 miles
(Silverdale Area) 98383 18.1 miles
Within 50 miles near you
(Tacoma Area) 98405 26.0 miles
(Lakewood Area) 98499 31.8 miles
9 - 16
$157 - $532
49% - 62%
4.5 - 4.9 ★
Child Custody Case Statistics Overview
Child Custody Case Timeline
Most Seattle child custody cases resolve between 4 to 15 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and whether litigation is required.
Seattle Court Backlog
Seattle courts typically have a backlog of 120 to 250 active child custody cases, with seasonal fluctuations and resource constraints affecting processing times.
Child Custody Seattle Filing Volume
Estimated monthly filings for child custody in Seattle range from 90 to 160 cases, reflecting the city's population and family law demand.
Child Custody Case Outcomes
Approximately 35% of cases settle pre-litigation, 55% after filing but before trial, and up to 65% reach resolution at trial, though outcomes vary by case specifics.
FAQs - Child Custody Lawyers in 98101 city Seattle How many Child Custody lawyers actively serve residents of Seattle, Washington? Approximately 75 licensed attorneys focus on Child Custody across Seattle, Washington. Most matters are filed through the Washington District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Child Custody lawyers in Seattle, Washington? In Seattle, typical rates range from $236-$397 per hour for Child Custody. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $3710 and $8472, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Child Custody matters usually take in courts near Seattle? Child Custody cases in Seattle, Washington usually take around 3-11 months depending on complexity and the Washington District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Child Custody cases for people living in Seattle, Washington? Residents of Seattle typically see Child Custody filings handled by the Washington District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Child Custody? About 43% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Child Custody, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
16 Child Custody Lawyers Found Near You
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Troy was born and raised in Seattle. He has a large extended family living throughout the Puget Sound region and Washington state.. Mr. Courage graduated from Seattle University cum laude, majoring in liberal studies, and earing two minors, psychology, and French. Mr. Courage studied in Grenoble, France, in an immersive French program during his senior year at Seattle University.. After working for several years in the field of sales, Mr. Courage attended law school. After graduating from law school Mr. Courage volunteered with the King County Bar Association’s Family Law Mentorship program. The family law mentorship program is where Mr. Courage discovered the difference he could make in improving people’s lives by practicing family law.. Since becoming a lawyer, Mr. Courage has helped many clients in all areas of family law. Mr. Courage has experience with complex divisions of property involving multiple properties throughout Washington state. Mr. Courage has extensive experience working with Real Estate Professionals, Real Estate Appraisers, Certified Professional Accountants, Certified Divorce Financial Analysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers to achieve fair and equitable outcomes for his clients.
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Ms. Heard is an attorney who practices exclusively family law in Seattle, Washington, where she has served clients for over 20 years. Her family law practice includes cases involving high-conflict parenting/custody, international custody disputes, the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, relocation, complex financial issues, restraining orders, and child support. Stacy is trained in cross-border mediation, arbitration, mediation, collaborative law, and as a Guardian ad Litem. She is a member of the American Bar Association Family Law Section and serves on council and as Chair of the International Law Committee. She is also a member of the Association of Family and Conciliatory Courts (“AFCC”) U.S. and Australian chapters. She is a past president of the Washington State AFCC chapter. Stacy is the is the author of Washington Family Law (LexisNexis Practice Guide 2019). She is currently co-authoring a book for the ABA Family Law Section on Attorneys working with Parenting Evaluators. Stacy is a frequent speaker on parenting plans in the state of Washington, nationally, and internationally.
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Jason Benjamin has spent the past 22 years of his legal career (since 1995) immersing himself in the intricacies of family law and particularly child custody cases. He has personally handled more than 1000 cases where child custody is at issue.. He particularly welcomes families who have emergency custody, domestic violence or restraining order issues, as he can typically obtain appropriate orders within hours to protect you and the children.. From the beginning of his legal career, Jason has aggressively advocated on behalf of victims of domestic violence (even when domestic violence was not treated seriously by the courts). He understands the complexities of domestic violence such as why victims often return to abusers or leave their children with abusers before they make the final decision to permanently leave the abuser.. Jason utilizes his years of experience in the trenches of hard fought child custody trials to competently advise parties on the best route to tackle complicated and intertwined issues of mental health (particularly cluster b personality disorders such as histrionic, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social) and chemical dependency (particularly abuse of alcohol, opiates, methamphetamines and benzodiazepines).. When it comes to the courtroom, Jason is extremely comfortable and puts his clients at ease. There is no case too complex or too extreme for Jason to be willing to take it on. He is known by his colleagues for his confidence and persuasive argumentative skills and his trial experience is nothing short of prodigious. Many lawyers in the community are aware of his trial advocacy and often refer their clients to him for cases that are headed for trial.. Jason left Omak, Washington at 18 years of age and went off to the big city of Chicago where he attended Northwestern University. After obtaining his BA in Philosophy, he came back to Washington State and graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 1995. He and his wife have two daughters and enjoy various outdoor adventures.
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Brent Bohan is a family law and divorce attorney with high energy and a powerful drive to obtain the best possible outcomes for his clients.. While running a private practice, Brent discovered his talent for family law. He loves helping people solve problems, and family law provided a challenging and rewarding way to do so. Brent now focuses his practice on family law and divorce, including high asset divorce and LGBT family law.. Known for being a tough litigator, Brent combines a talent in the courtroom with his ability to develop productive and friendly relationships with the opposing counsel in a high stakes environment. Brent places a strong client-attorney relationship at the cornerstone of his practice. Due to the turbulent nature of many family law cases, Brent works to ensure his clients to feel secure and confident in the representation he provides.
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Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.
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Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.
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Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.
Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.
Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.
Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.
Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.
Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.
Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.
Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.
Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.
Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.