Top Family Lawyers in Seattle | 186 available

Firm: A. Alene Anderson

6814 Greenwood Avenue North , Seattle , Washington 98103

Practice Areas: Adoption,Civil ,Civil Rights,Discrimination,Employment & Labor ,Estate Planning,Family ,Gay and Lesbian ,Guardianship and Conservatorship,Probate ,Trusts

Firm: Wechsler Becker, LLP

701 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Family

Amir John Showrai joined Wechsler Becker in 2017, but is by no means new to family law. Working since 2003, he is a seasoned attorney who brings a wealth of experience to cases in family law and real property law, which he also practices at Wechsler Becker. With a 12 year background in immigration law, focused on family based immigration and asylum, Amir John is also well versed in unique problems many immigrants face in both divorce and child custody related issues. Amir John is one of the few attorneys in Washington who handles cases involving international child abduction, which are litigated under The Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, also known as the Hague Convention on Child Abduction.. Since coming to Wechsler Becker, Amir John limits his practice to family law and real property law, including landlord tenant law, which dovetails with family law, given how many of his clients have real property issues that survive the family law case itself.. When representing parents in family law litigation, particularly those involving a child custody dispute, Amir John takes the disciplined and long view, focused on results that ensure his clients have life long relationships with their children. Too many attorneys focus only on the initial temporary orders or “winning” at trial, without consideration of the lifelong impacts on their clients and their children. Sophisticated clients appreciate the difference.. Amir John’s negotiating skills set him apart. He approaches every case differently, but with few exceptions, the same goals apply to most family law matters. Work things out by agreement that can be worked out first, to minimize litigation costs and relieve client stress over the unknown. If hearings or a trial are still needed for unresolved issues, Amir John plans a litigation strategy that takes into account a client’s financial position, goals of the litigation, and proceeds from there. That translates into lower fees and happier clients.. Sometimes, negotiating skills, no matter how good, are meaningless if the opposing party or their lawyer refuses to work on a solution. That’s when Amir John’s years of experience taking cases to trial come into play. If Amir John can’t negotiate a settlement of a case, then he will take it to trial. “Sometimes, despite wanting to settle, we really have no choice but to go to trial. The trick is to know when to modify our posture from one of negotiation to a trial posture, and when to simultaneously maintain both postures. With so much on the line for my clients, knowing how to approach each case is where I am of most help to them.”. Amir John further uses this skill set and experience when acting as a neutral mediator or arbitrator. He was appointed to be a King County family court commissioner pro tem in July 2018. Trained on all facets of mediation and arbitration at JAMS during a judicial externship while in law school, Amir John is known among colleagues who hire him time and again to help their clients resolve their cases, as someone with outside the box thinking, knowledge of how to structure complex financial and real property settlements, complex parenting plans (a/k/a/ custody orders), including those that deal with international custody disputes, and his ability to bring cases to a negotiated settlement.. Although most of his cases involve complex, high asset, or high income cases, including those involving real property disputes, business valuations, and the distribution of multi-million dollar estates, he also takes on cases with little financial complexity, but with difficult domestic violence or child custody issues. He represents a wide range of clients, including small business owners, executives, financial professionals, and business people.. Stylistically, Amir John counsels clients with compassionate but non-sugar coated advice. “With so much at stake, I do all I can to apprise clients of the need to have realistic expectations, given the unique facts we work with in each case. If we settle, before doing so, clients know I have exhausted every option in pursuit of their goals. That is the foundation of my style and method of practice.”. Among the traits clients and colleagues admire in Amir John, most appreciate his cordial demeanor especially in the most hotly contested cases. Clients appreciate his attention to detail, knowledge of court rules and procedure, and good faith dealing, all of which reduce costs and avoid unnecessary litigation.. Background. In what seems like another lifetime and before becoming a lawyer, Amir John was a commercial truck driver. “At the time, I needed an adventure, and I ended up getting some solid life lessons in what hard work really comes down to. I am forever grateful for the experience.” Outside of work, Amir John’s a lifelong avid auto enthusiast, with a “small” collection of eclectic classic cars, and hobby races with five friends, most of whom he’s known since high school.. Above all, Amir John is a proud husband and father of a wife and two children whom he adores and enjoys spending as much time with as possible.

Firm: McKinley Irvin

601 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Child Custody, Domestic Violence, Uncontested Divorce, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

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.

Firm: Carroll Law Group, PLLC

6041 California Ave. , Seattle , Washington 98136

Practice Areas: Family

My practice focuses on family law, including dissolutions, child custody, modifications, and child support. I have a focus on assisting domestic violence victims with family law needs, however, and began my career in Washington State by working as a volunteer with the King Couty Family Law Mentor program.. I pride myself on being a compassionate yet effective advocate for my clients. I will work on your behalf to get you the best results I can with whatever your needs are.

Firm: Wechsler Becker, LLP

701 5th Ave Ste 4550 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Wakefield Legal, PLLC

1000 Second Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Family, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce

Anne practices solely in family law. She earned her law degree from McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific. Anne started her legal career as a public defender, honing her trial skills, and eventually transitioning into private practice handling family law matters. Anne understands the value of close client-attorney relationships. She gets to know each client on a personal level in order to better represent them. As a highly knowledgeable attorney, she always provides each client with all the information they need to make decisions.

Firm: Law Office of F. Andrekita Silva

1325 Fourth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Probate

WMAC Certified Mediator

Firm: Elise Buie Family Law

1001 Fourth Ave. 44th Floor , Seattle , Washington 98154

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Wechsler Becker

701 Fifth Ave. Ste. 4550 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Family

Amy is currently prioritizing new Guardian ad Litem cases and taking only a limited number of family law cases.  Please contact our office for further assistance.. “I strive to work with my clients to resolve their cases in a way that allows them to move forward with their lives in the best way possible.  No two cases are the same and I enjoy getting to know my clients and working together to address their individual goals and needs.”. Amy brings a compassionate approach to her clients in a time when they can be overwhelmed by the legal and emotional complexities of their cases.  She works with clients to resolve their cases through mediation, arbitration, and court action.  Her practice includes parenting issues, asset and debt division, spousal maintenance and child support, non-marital relationships, third party custody, and adoptions.. Amy  joined Wechsler Becker in 2010, having previously practiced family law with The Family Law Group. Amy has been a practicing attorney since 2004 and has been working with family law clients since 2002.  She also serves as a Title 26 Guardian ad Litem.  Amy previously worked for the Washington State Attorney General's Office and the Washington State Senate.

Firm: Curnow Family Law, PLLC

1001 Fourth Avenue Plaza Suite 4400 , Seattle , Washington 98154

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Paternity, Prenuptial Agreement, Spousal Support, Family, Family, Family

Firm: KYLE JOHNSON ARBITRATION & MEDIATION

601 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Family , General Practice, Real Estate , Business, Business, Business

Kyle's life in the law represents years of experience in high stakes family law matters, real estate, business law, and tax law representing a variety of real estate interests, closely held corporations, construction firms, mortgage companies, and entrepreneurs of all types. He is often consulted by other lawyers and frequently acts as a business and law guru to entrepreneurs.. In recent years, he has shifted his focus  to service as an independent neutral engaged in mediation and arbitration.  Those cases are generaaly done on a fixed fee basis as explained in his website at .. Kyle has extensive Alternative Dispute Resolution experience. He has worked as an advocate, arbitrator, and a mediator in the private sector at the request of clients, judges, and other lawyers.. As a result of the pandemic, he has become proficient at working remotely using zoom and other apps. He is now capable of consulting on matters state wide and assisting clients in a variety of matters. On request, he provides advisory and second opinions. He also is able to use his vast experience representing business clients over the year to draft plain meaning agreements.

Firm: DuBois Cary Law Group

927 N. Northlake Way , Seattle , Washington 98103

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice, Sexual Harassment, Family, Family, Family, Family

Attorney, Amanda DuBois. B.S.N., Nursing - Pacific Lutheran University. J.D. - University of Puget Sound (now Seattle University). About fifteen years ago, I started my own family law firm. I envisioned a place where individuals going through the de-coupling process could feel empowered though education and understanding. I am really proud to say that our office here on the water in Fremont is exactly what I had in mind all those years ago. Our firm practices exclusively in family law and estate planning and I have managed to find some amazing lawyers who all have backgrounds in either human services or finance. So, in addition to being smart strong advocates, the lawyers here are warm, compassionate, financially savvy, and most importantly, family focused. As the owner of a law firm, and a parent myself, I particularly enjoy working with business owners and busy professionals. I am continually amazed by my clients’ ability to keep up with the demands of their profession, while at the same time prioritizing their responsibilities as a mother or father. That kind of juggling act is almost incomprehensible within the context of a divorce. I fully understand the demands on the busy schedules of these individuals and work hard with my team to structure the legal process around our clients’ family and business obligations. Our time together must be efficient and packed with information. And after-hours availability is a must. All of my team and most of our experts are available long after five o’clock, and on weekends for check-in emails, texts, calls, or meetings when necessary.. As a strong believer in giving back to my community, I currently serve in several positions that help those in need. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about giving or would like to talk with me about your project.

Firm: Holman Cahill

5507 35th Ave NE , Seattle , Washington 98105

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Wechsler Becker, LLP

Suite 4550 Columbia Center (45th Floor) , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Family , Family, Family, Family

Practice Area: Family Law. Admitted: 1993, California. 1996, Washington. Education: Willamette University College of Law (JD 1993); University of Washington (B.A. 1989). Born: Seattle, Washington, 1967. Professional Associations:. California Bar Association (1993 - present). Washington State Bar Association (1996 - present). American Bar Association (1997), King County Bar Association (1996 - present). Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, (WSTLA) (1996 - 2006). Certifications:. King County Title 26 GAL training (2003). Certified on King County Title 26 GAL Registry (2004 - 2007). Volunteer work:. Eastside Legal Clinic volunteer attorney (1996 - 1999). Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Title 26 Parenting Disputes. Arbitrator on King County Mandatory Arbitration panel. Instructor:  King County "How to Finish Your Divorce" class. Professional Activities:. Memberof Personal Injury Pattern Interrogatories Subcommittee of the KingCounty Bar Association Judiciary and Courts Committee (2006);. Memberof Family Law Pattern Interrogatories Subcommittee of the King CountyBar Association Judiciary and Courts Committee (2007);. Member of Ad Hoc Family Law Local Rules Committee (2007);. Memberof Superior Court Children and Family Facilities Master Plan WorkingGroup (2007); King County Local Rules Review Committee (2007);. Presentations:. Working with Pro Se Litigants as Opposing Party at WSTLA Family Law & Criminal Law CLE (11/30/06),. Evaluating the Evaluator; Preparation for and Deposition of the Parenting Evaluator at KCBA Family Law Section Hot Topics CLE (10/5/07). Advanced Family Law Practice for Paralegals; Drafting Child Support Orders and Worksheets (8/14/08). Financial Settlement Strategies for Your Divorce Clients; Getting A Divorce Case Off to the Right Foot (upcoming 12/11/08). Board Activities:. Secretary of King County Bar Association Family Law Section (2007 - 2008). Chariman of Washington State Trial Lawyers Family Law Section  (2002 - 2003). Board of Directors Klahanie Homeowner's Association, Director (2000-2002), Vice President (2001)

Firm: Law Office of Zeshan Q. Khan, PLLC

600 First Ave. , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Lasher Holzapfel Sperry and Ebberson, PLLC

601 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil ,Family ,Labor

Firm: Keith Law & Mediation

1700 7th Ave #2100 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Family

As a family law attorney, I help couples and families work to reach a mutually agreeable resolution based on their interests and the best interests of their children. The interests of individuals, couples and families vary widely, but often include values such as financial well-being, acting in the best interest of children, maintaining privacy and dignity, and simply moving on in their lives. I work with clients to brainstorm how we can address their interests while meeting the demands of the legal process.. In our initial consultation, clients and I will often discuss the range of lawyer involvement available and what fits their needs.  We also pinpoint additional information that’s needed to help move the case forward. Typically, clients who are able to break the process into pieces find that can make an important difference between feeling consumed by their case and feeling that they can tackle the tasks they need to in order to complete the process.

Firm: The Shapiro Law Group, P.S.

300 Lenora St. , Seattle , Washington 98121

Practice Areas: Family

Adam is a passionate and skilled trial attorney who brings a great deal of energy, creativity and problem solving skills to his work as a legal advocate. Adam has represented hundreds of juveniles and adults in a wide variety of family and criminal law matters since his admission to the Washington State Bar in 1992.  Adam’s practice is primarily focused on Child Protection Services (CPS), family law issues including protection and restraining orders, dissolution (divorce), legal separation, parentage/paternity matters, custody, visitation, property division, child support, maintenance, parenting plan modifications, child support modifications, post decree enforcement issues and contempt of court.  Adam has unique expertise in administrative and family law proceedings involving Child Protective Services and the Department of Social and Health Services, including: dependency, At Risk Youth, and Child In Need of Services cases as well as Child Protective Service investigations and administrative proceedings involving allegations of abuse or neglect.  Adam enjoys working closely with his clients to reach successful results in difficult family law matters, and focuses on finding solutions rather than on finding more conflict in his cases.

Firm: Wakefield Legal, PLLC

1000 2nd Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Family

1708 Bellevue Ave , Seattle , Washington 98122

Practice Areas: Family

For me, being an attorney means helping people find justice and resolution.  This motivating purpose is what has driven me to pursue a career of representing individuals and small business owners rather than large corporate interest.  To me, every case is personal and having a private practice allows me to provide every client with my personal attention.  Having practiced in Seattle since 1979, I am intimately familiar with Washington case law.  While it is always my hope that a case can be settled before trial, I know that this is not always possible.  I am an experienced litigator and comfortable in the court room.  If you are looking for experienced, competent, and personal representation, contact me for a free consultation to discuss your case.