Top Family Lawyers in Seattle | 186 available

Firm: Twyford Law Office - Seattle

814 Second Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Family

I believe in client-centered lawyering. I bring this view to all the cases I works on, creating a strong bond and relationship with each client. I believe that cases are a team effort between the firm and the client, where the client is the captain of the ship, and I helps make sure each client is steered in the proper direction to obtain his/her goals.. I earned my J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2016, where I graduated with Academic Distinction. While there, I worked for the University of Denver Criminal Defense Clinic for almost two years where I explored my passion for indigent defense. At the clinic, I represented clients in county and municipal court, conducted legal research and drafted constitutional motions on behalf of my clients. I continued my interest in criminal defense by working for the Colorado State Public Defender as a certified intern in the summer of 2015. There, I handled my own docket, and represented clients in county court charged with misdemeanor and traffic offenses. In total, I gained extensive experience through handling over 100 cases and trying many jury trials.

Firm: Washington Family Law Group, PLLC

10700 Meridian Ave N Ste 107 , Seattle , Washington 98133

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: McKinley Irvin

601 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Family

When the stakes and emotions are high in a family law case, Nathan Julius calmly stands by his clients. He helps them understand their options and make fully informed, high-quality decisions that will move their lives forward.. Said one client: “Nathan explained the issues clearly, and most importantly, in a way that was easy to comprehend. What also sets him apart is his genuine care for clients and desire to help others to the fullest extent.”. Nathan is an accomplished trial attorney with a strong history of litigation success. Nevertheless, he strives to resolve cases in a manner that is the least stressful for his client, often through pre-trial settlement.. He places high value on maintaining effective communication and working relationships with all parties and professionals involved in the divorce process.. "You can be a strong advocate for your client while also exuding kindness. Being respectful and professional toward the opposing party gets you more than being combative.". A former bankruptcy attorney, Nathan understands how powerful it is when people get a fresh start. He has a unique understanding of the special issues families face when involved in a bankruptcy proceeding or dividing debt during the divorce process.. Known for his fun-loving personality and sense of humor, Nathan is always happy to have an interesting conversation or may spontaneously burst into song. He enjoys pop culture, movies, concerts, traveling the world, and taking walks with his spouse and their Corgis, Paige and Cooper.

Firm: Wechsler Becker

701 Fifth Ave , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Family, LGBT+, Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, Alimony, Domestic Violence, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Natalie Roberts has spent the entirety of her legal career mastering her skills in family law.  She is well distinguished in the legal community and known for her persistent, intelligent and strategic litigation – both in the court room and in negotiations.. When hand-crafting her legal arguments for the court room, Natalie keeps her client’s quality of life and financial stability at the forefront.  She understands that every decision/request throughout a case can have major life impacts on her clients such as transporting your children to and from exchanges, ensuring you have enough spousal maintenance to pay your monthly bills, or protecting your assets to ensure the other party does not dispose of them.  These details are all important.  For these reasons, Natalie takes time to meet with her clients and go over every aspect of the case and her proposed strategies.  Natalie firmly believes that success in or out of the courtroom requires a strong, collaborative working relationship with her clients.. Experience and a good reputation also helps when negotiating with the opposing counsel/party.  She understands that not every case is meant for the courtroom and will often suggest mediation or initiating negotiations.  Mediation can be, and most often is, a place where two very disagreeable parties can reach an agreement.  Reaching an agreement usually means both parties can move on with their lives quicker and in a more positive atmosphere versus going to trial, which is extremely stressful for clients and their family/friends.. While reaching an agreement is generally the preferred outcome, that does not always happen.  In that situation, Natalie is prepared.  She is not shy in the courtroom and has represented clients in all facets of family law trials.  Natalie has the attention to detail, work ethic, and knowledge to handle difficult, complex cases at trial.. Prior to working at Envision Family Law, Natalie worked for several years at a high-volume law firm in Seattle.  Having worked for several years primarily in the Seattle area, Natalie established an excellent relationship with other attorneys in King County and is a familiar face to the judges and commissioners on the bench.  Natalie’s practice is not limited to King County and she has significant experience in Snohomish County and Pierce County as well.. Natalie graduated Cum Laude from Seattle University School of Law in 2009.  Prior to law school, Natalie attended the University of Tulsa and received a Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, in English Literature.  Natalie was a member of the Division One University of Tulsa track and cross-country teams.  Natalie still enjoys running in her spare time.  Natalie also enjoys sailing, skiing, and other outdoor activities with her family.

Firm: Michael W. Bugni & Associates

11300 Roosevelt Way NE , Seattle , Washington 98125

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

Ms. Beckmann is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, King County Bar Association and Snohomich County Bar Association, including the Family Law Sections of each of these associations, and she is a WSBA certified Guardian ad Litem. She is a third-generation female attorney in her family and is of counsel at Michael Bugni & Associates.. Ms. Beckmann serves as a Volunteer Attorney at the King County Domestic Violence Clinic and for the King County Bar Association Pro Bono Advice. She is also an officer with local non-profit organizations that support local and national charitable organizations.

Firm: Mentzer Law, PLLC

1700 7th Ave Ste 2100 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Domestic Violence

Firm: Helsell Fetterman LLP

1001 Fourth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98154

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Carr Family Law PLLC

1752 NW Market Street , Seattle , Washington 98107

Practice Areas: Family

Mindy Carr practices family law with a focus on dissolution and post-divorce matters involving high-conflict custody issues and complex financial issues. She has a background in family law, dependency law, and criminal defense at several successful private law firms and non-profit organizations in Seattle and Everett. She cares deeply for her clients and works hard to empower them to fight for what is financially fair and for what is best for their children. While Mindy’s compassion for her clients, tenacity, and feisty personality make her a zealous advocate in court, she also appreciates the power of a more collaborative approach.

Firm: Michelle Raiford Law Firm

12537 15th Ave NE, Suite 109 , Seattle , Washington 98125

Practice Areas: Family

Michelle D. Raiford is an experienced family law attorney practicing in Seattle/King County and Everett/Snohomish County since 2005. For almost 20 years, Michelle has successfully advocated for clients in complex and/or difficult divorce and parenting plan cases. In 2015, Michelle started her own practice, Raiford Law PLLC. Michelle loves all families and fight for the needs of her clients and their children.. Michelle is a Seattle native and grew up in Southeast Seattle. Prior to law school, Michelle worked as a Victim Advocate for three years in the Criminal Division of the King County Prosecutor's Office. While in law school, she completed a federal judicial externship with U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman. Prior to starting Raiford Law PLLC, Michelle worked as an attorney for almost nine years in Snohomish County for the Northwest Justice Project (NJP). She handled numerous motions and trials in complex family law cases in Snohomish County Superior Court. She handled appellate family law cases in Division I of the Washington State Court of Appeals. She also successfully resolved several administrative and landlord-tenant cases. While at NJP, she helped begin Snohomish County's first sealing clinic that assisted young adults seal their completed juvenile criminal cases as a way to decrease unemployment in Snohomish County. Michelle also worked as a Managing Attorney for almost a year in King County for the Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP). She managed family law attorneys and handled family law and domestic violence cases in King County Superior Court. She helped begin the ELAP Family Law Fellowship Program that expands delivery of legal services in King County while providing family law and business management training to new attorneys.. Michelle is a graduate of the Washington State Bar Association Leadership Institute. She was a presenter at the 2015 Gender Violence Symposium at Seattle University School of Law and has presented on family law, divorce, domestic violence, restraining orders, property division (community v. separate property), best practices for working with guardian ad litems (GALs), and landlord-tenant issues for various community agencies in both King and Snohomish Counties.. Michelle enjoys spending her free time with her son and their dog, and watching the Seattle Seahawks.

Firm: Wechsler Becker, LLP

701 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Helsell Fetterman LLP

800 5th Ave Ste 3200 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Health Care & Hospitalization, Probate , Real Estate , Business, Business, Business, Business

Firm: Bugni,Michael W & Associates PLLC

11300 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite 300 , Seattle , Washington 98125

Practice Areas: Family

Family Law can be a difficult practice, filled with strong emotions and no shortage of conflict. I am challenged by each case to strike a balance between zealous advocacy for my client, and compassion for the participants as a whole.  It has been life-impacting to work so closely with good people during hard times. Going through a divorce can be one of the hardest life experiences a client will ever face. My hope is that my client's burden will in some way be lessened because I was involved.

119 First Avenue South , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Law Offices of Melanie A. Maxwell

600 N 36th St Ste 224 , Seattle , Washington 98103

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Shih Legal, PLLC

7724 35th Avenue NE , Seattle , Washington 98115

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Integrative Family Law, PLLC

901 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98164

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Family, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

I am passionate about helping families reduce conflict and focus on their priorities.  I strive to help clients achieve sound parenting arrangements that meet their childen's needs and financial outcomes that provide longterm stability.

Firm: McKinley Irvin

1501 Fourth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Family

Matthew Taylor is an experienced attorney at McKinley Irvin. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a civil defense litigator at a leading law firm in Seattle before choosing to focus his practice solely on family law.. Mr. Taylor makes it his priority to help clients avoid needless escalation of the divorce process by offering compassionate yet frank counsel on financial, custody, and other matters. He takes his role as his clients’ advocate very seriously and strives to look for the best solutions possible to the issues his clients face: “My clients will know I exhausted every possible legal avenue with maximum effort on their behalf.”. Mr. Taylor represents clients in King County in a wide variety of family law cases. He is also experienced in LGBT family law, appellate law, and Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) cases. He recently co-authored the Lexis Family Law Practice Handbook section on spousal maintenance.. Outside of the firm, Mr. Taylor is a dedicated family man and enjoys spending time with his two children.

2411 14th Ave S , Seattle , Washington 98144

Practice Areas: Family

I have been a family law attorney for over 15 years, first in London, England and (since 2002) here in Seattle. I put this depth of experience to work for my clients every day. Family law requires legal expertise, and a willingness to use common sense, in order to make the system work for children and families. I am proud of my litigation skills, and also proud to be part of the collaborative law revolution in family law.

Po Box 51136 , Seattle , Washington 98115

Practice Areas: Family

I have had a general civil, and criminal  misdemeanor defense practice since 1976. I served as a member of the Washington State Bar Association Law Examiners for four years (1992 - 1996), writing and grading bar exam questions, and have arbitrated numerous civil cases for the King County Superior Court (Mandatory Arbitration Program). I have tried cases in US District Court, Washington State Superior Court (12 of 39  counties - primarily King and Snohomish Counties), Washington State District Courts, and Municipal Courts, and have prepared and argued cases in the Washington State Court of Appeals. I have handled Admiralty (Maritime), Personal Injury, Real Estate, Construction, Criminal Misdemeanor, and Family Law cases. While most of my work has been in litigation, I have also advised a number of small businesses, including setting up businesses as corporations or LLC's.. Since 2003 I have concentrated in Family Law, and all that that entails: property division (real estate, 401(k) plans, other assets), child support, parenting plans, maintenance (alimony), and domestic violence resolution.

Firm: Lutz Law Offices, P.S.

901 5th Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98164

Practice Areas: Family , Family, Family, Family, Family

Attorney Paige Haley says she was prepared since childhood to practice family law. Paige was adopted at birth and her mother remarried twice, giving Paige two stepfathers. "I don't view my history as negative," she says. "My family is very close, and I've experienced many of the situations my clients have experienced. Sometimes clients feel shame about what they are going through. I tell them, 'I've not only heard it before - I've lived it.'" Paige also chose family law because it reaches people on such a personal level. "This is about people's lives," she says simply.. Paige Haley handles divorce, child custody, child support, and related matters. Paige takes pride in offering sound, realistic advice so her clients enjoy the best possible outcome to their cases. When court action is needed, she offers a strong, vigorous presence in court, backed by a depth of knowledge and experience. In one recent, complex case, a mother with primary custody of the parties' child sought to relocate to another county in bad faith. Paige won primary custody for her client - after a yearlong battle - while objecting to the relocation. The client calls Paige "dynamic in court," praises her perseverance and determination, and thanks her for everything.. Paige earned her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School, where she graduated cum laude. She keeps her skills sharp through myriad continuing legal education seminars. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Women's Studies from the University of Washington.