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Firm: Wakefield Legal

1000 Second Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Family

David focuses his practice in divorce and child custody cases. He is particularly strong in high asset division and cases involving complicated financial issues. David understands that every case is unique and carries the potential for lasting impact on his client’s future. David has a fine attention to detail and an in depth understanding of various investment products and interest calculations. This helps him to maintain a strong position in negotiations and, when necessary, trial preparation.

Firm: Wakefield Legal, PLLC

1000 2nd Ave Ste 2930 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Family

I have exclusively practiced in family law since the inception of my career. I am drawn to this practice area because I love helping my clients through what is often the most difficult time in their lives. Whether a matter is agreed or contested, it is a pivotal event that will have lasting implications on family dynamics. Having come from a divorced home with siblings, I understand the importance of putting children first and keeping their interests at the forefront of every negotiation and court proceeding.. In between advocating for clients, I enjoy traveling, scuba diving, and hiking.

Firm: Johannessen Law, PLLC

5400 California Ave SW , Seattle , Washington 98136

Practice Areas: Family

Ellery Johannessen is the owner of Johannessen Law, PLLC. His practice focuses on all manner of domestic relations and general civil litigation from pleading through trial. Ellery attended the University of Baltimore School of Law where he honed his advocacy skills by participating in moot court for all three years, interning for an associate judge on Maryland’s highest court, and participating in the school’s appellate advocacy clinic by representing the state in a criminal appeal. Ellery graduated magna cum laude in 2013 after earning an array of advocacy awards and leading the University of Baltimore to a nationwide 5th place finish in the National Moot Court Competition in New York City.. After law school, Ellery represented national banking institutions in foreclosure, collection, and related collateral litigation at both the state and federal level. The work further honed Ellery’s litigation abilities with court appearances three to four days per week, every week. Ellery also managed the firm’s FDCPA compliance and evictions department. He then shifted to a general civil litigation firm in the busy suburbs of Washington DC, practicing primarily family and foreclosure defense law. His practice ranged from amicable divorces of parents who get along to high conflict parties who were prepared to walk away from large property settlements over an emotional attachment to a small piece of personal property, and from basic products liability cases involving a malfunctioning electric car to bizarre intellectual property theft claims running on parallel tracks in both state and federal court. Ellery successfully defended homeowners against flawed foreclosures and helped them to modify their mortgages and keep them in their homes. He obtained protection orders against domestic abusers, as well as defended against frivolous cases brought by disaffected former partners and family members. Ellery has obtained sizeable settlements against national lending institutions for violations of federal banking statutes and equal credit opportunity laws. He has also successfully resolved disputes, real property disputes, construction defect claims, and cases across host of other disciplines. Since relocating to Washington from Maryland, Ellery has focused exclusively on family law.. Ellery is an east coast native and transplant to the PNW. He comes from a large, blended family. He is the oldest of four, with a younger sister who is close in age and twin half-brothers who are 23 years his junior. Ellery took an unusual route to the practice of law, jumping straight into the work force after high school. But after losing his “dream” job as a police officer in 2009, Ellery shifted his focus back to academics and completed his undergraduate degree in psychology and entered law school, where he excelled.. After marrying his far better half, they resolved to make a big move west. Ellery had always been drawn to this part of the country, having spent his childhood visiting his extended family on Vashon Island. Ellery’s wife is an Idaho native who also had a strong urge to return to the west. Ellery and his wife made the move in the summer of 2019 and welcomed their first child in December of that year.

Po Box 15714 , Seattle , Washington 98115

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Skellenger Bender, PS

520 Pike St , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

I fight hard to protect the rights of every single client.  I believe that focusing on each client’s goals and listening to his or her story are central to achieving the best possible outcome.  I take the time to get to know my clients and explain every step of the process they are facing.

Firm: Integrative Family Law

901 5th Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98164

Practice Areas: Family , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

I want my clients to take the next step forward in a way that is best not only for them, but their families, too.

Firm: Northwest Advocacy Foundation (mailing address only)

7511 Greenwood Ave N , Seattle , Washington 98103

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Kinzel, Allen, Skone and Searing, Inc., P.S.

705 2nd Ave Suite 1111 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Family , Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Mr. Allen was born and raised in the Seattle area.  He attended Bishop Blanchet High School in Seattle where he played on the varsity Baseball and Football teams.  He earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Santa Clara University in 1988, and earned his Juris Doctor Degree from Seattle University School of Law in 1992.  He was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 1992.. Beginning in 1991, he served as a legal intern for the City of Kent, prosecuting criminal cases.  He had already tried fifteen jury trials bythe time he sat for the Bar Examination.  After passing the Washington State Bar Exam, he was hired as an Assistant City Attorney, and was promoted to the position of Chief Prosecutor in 1994.  In that position, he was responsible for prosecuting all criminal cases initiated by the City of Kent.  He also represented the City of Kent Police Department in several capacities, including civil asset forfeiture proceedings, and various legal advisements. He also represented the South King County Narcotics Task Force, advising them with respect to legal issues surrounding drug investigations, search warrants, and evidence gathering.. In 1995, he accepted a Position as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for KingCounty.  He served as a King County Prosecuting Attorney under Mr. Norm Melang for nearly eight years.. During his eleven year career as a prosecuting attorney, Mr. Allen handled nearly all types of criminal cases, including violent crimes, robberies, assaults, thefts, DUI and felony traffic matters, domestic violence cases, and drug offenses.  As a prosecuting attorney, he tried nearly 150 cases to a jury.  Many of those were felonies in King County Superior Court.  The balance were misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, a significant portion of which were DUI cases. He has tried countless cases to the Court, and has extensively litigated virtually every type of legal issue surrounding these cases, including arguing before the Washington State Court of Appeals.  He has worked with the King County Sherriff’s Office in their fingerprint evidence training program, and has instructed at the state police academy regarding courtroom testimony of police officers.. Mr. Allen entered private practice in January 2003.  Since that time he has successfully represented hundreds individuals accused of criminal offenses in various counties across the state and in Federal Court.  He holds an extensive knowledge of the local criminal justice system, and has an outstanding professional repoire with prosecuting attorneys and judges.  Given his extensive experience with local police and criminal investigation techniques, he has been exceptionally effective in his representation of individuals during the investigation process. His years of trial and courtroom experience have gained him significant respect among judges, prosecuting attorneys, and local police departments.. In his free time, Mr. Allen enjoys running, biking, skiing, boating, fishing, traveling and spending time with his family.

Firm: Washington Debt Law, PLLC (Main Office)

12535 15th Ave NE, Suite 214 , Seattle , Washington 98125

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement, Consumer Protection, Landlord & Tenant, Foreclosure, Litigation, Family, Debt Collection, Debt Agreements, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Military Law, Lawsuits & Disputes, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt

I am a former creditor attorney.  I now exclusively represent consumers in bankrutpcy, debt settlement, debt litigation (FDCPA, RCW 19.16, RCW 19.86), and tenant rights.. My background as a former creditor side and former landlord side attorney gives me a well rounded approach in defending and counter attacking against creditors, debt collectors, and landlords.  Not every case is complicated but often there are complexities in what appears to be simple cases.  I give each case and client a thorough analysis for litigation, settlement, bankruptcy, and out of court options.. Prior to law school, I obtained my B.A. in Psychology and served in the U.S. Air Force (active and reserve) for nearly ten years during which I deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom in support of post 9/11 operations.  I currently live in beautiful Mill Creek, WA with my wife and two children.  During my free time I enjoy cooking, travelling, martial arts, reading, and rooting for the Seahawks.

Firm: Dru Horenstein Family Law PLLC

P.O. Box 61100 , Seattle , Washington 98660

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Virtú Legal Services

Seattle , Seattle , Washington

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Wechsler Becker, LLP

701 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Wil Miller Attorney at Law PLLC

200 West Thomas Street , Seattle , Washington 98119

Practice Areas: Family

I go by "Wil Miller" not "Douglas Miller" (AVVO does not give you the option to list your name that way).. I am am a family law attorney in Seattle.  My practice focuses on family law litigation, and Collaborative Family Law (which seeks to resolve cases without litigation) .  I no longer handle matters involving criminal defense or protection orders.. I am a graduate of Duke Law School, Class of 1988, with 36 years of legal experience.. In addition to my legal practice, I also volunteer as a mentor, monitor and recovery coach for legal professionals struggling with addiction and mental health issues.  My own tale of addiction, recovery and reinvention was the cover story for the North Carolina Law Journal, the Washington State Law Journal, and 425 Magazine's January 2019 Wellness Issue.   For more information, click on my media links.

Firm: Linn, Schisel & DeMarco

860 Southwest 143rd Street , Seattle , Washington 98166

Practice Areas: Adoption,Bankruptcy,Business & Commercial,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Criminal Defense ,Debtor/Creditor,Divorce,Family

Firm: Seattle Divorce Options, PLLC

2910 E. Madison St. , Seattle , Washington 98112

Practice Areas: Family

I aim to provide cost-effective, results-oriented representation in divorce and post-dissolution proceedings.

Firm: Olympic Law Group, PLLP

2815 Eastlake Avenue East , Seattle , Washington 98102

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Employment & Labor , Family , Personal Injury, Real Estate , Family, Family, Family

I hope that this information will help you quietly, privately, and conveniently consider whether I, or my firm, might be the best match for your legal needs. If you need more information, then please visit my website at . Thank you, and I sincerely hope that either my firm or I can help you.

Firm: Law offices of Dennis Lam

315 5th Ave S Ste 882 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Family, Immigration

601 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil ,Family

Firm: Law Offices of Dawn Sydney, PLLC

1417 NW 54th Street , Seattle , Washington 98107

Practice Areas: Family

Prior to getting licensed as a lawyer in Washington State, I spent many years as a policy analyst and advocate for non-profit organizations in St. Louis and Washington DC. My main areas of focus were child abuse and neglect laws, domestic violence, working with congressional staff on the Violence Against Women Act, substance abuse and mental health issues as well as related family law issues.  As part of this work, I have published several reports for the different organizations for which I worked.. I have provided written testimony, and testified in front of state and national congressional committees on matters related to my areas of focus above.  This experience allowed me to further develop my strong public speaking skills which results in clear, concise and cogent oral arguments on the family law motions calendar and in trials.. My experience in DC, both helping to craft legislation and lobbying for reauthorization of laws and appropriations is critical to my understanding the importance and specificity of statutory language, legislative intent and other issues that are often part of my family law practice now.  I have local, state and national resources to use when seeking additional information regarding family law and domestic violence.  I understand the psychological issues resulting from domestic violence and the intensity of family law issues. Being aware of the psychological and legal issues involved in these cases allows me to be a strong advocate for my clients who are going through what is one of the most difficult times of their lives.

Firm: Emily J. Tsai

2101 Fourth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98121

Practice Areas: Civil , Family , Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Tsai Law Company, PLLC is a boutique family law firm located in downtown Seattle.  Our Seattle Divorce Lawyers have over 45 years of combined experience in the area of divorce and family law.  To speak with one of our Seattle Divorce Lawyers and Family Law Attorneys call.. Please visit our website at .. For additional information regarding our practice areas you may visit:. Adoption. Alimony. Annulment. Business Assets. Child Custody. Child Support. Attorney Profiles  Divorce Overview Martial Like Relationships Mediation  Military Divorce  Out of State Divorce. Paternity  Prenuptial  Property Agreements  Property Division Restraining Orders  Retirement Assets Separation