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Firm: BURKHALTER LAW PLLC
2707 Colby Avenue , Everett , Washington 98201
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Child Custody & Visitation, Civil , Divorce, Environmental , Family , Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
BURKHALTER LAW PLLC. S. Scott Burkhalter of BURKHALTER LAW PLLC handles all aspects of family law issues from the complex to the simple while being cost effective, child focused and compassionate through strength.
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Firm: Law Offices of Michael W. Bugni & Associates / Lawgate Family Law
11300 Roosevelt Way NE , Seattle , Washington 98125
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
I enjoy the practice of law. I have more than 22 years of experience which allows me the opportunity to help people in a meaningful way to navigate through the legal system efficiently while providing a supporting hand through some of the most difficult times of their lives. Although I grew up in Alaska, I love Seattle where I'm close to the water along with my family and friends. I look forward to assisting you through this important journey and obtaining the best outcome for your family while providing competent legal services.
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Rated 4.6 out of 5
2926 Colby Ave , Everett , Washington 98201
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
I joined Hopkins, Jelsing and Tri in October me a partner on January 1, 1996. I have extensive experience which includes trials, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.. My practice centers on family law which includes assisting clients with dissolution, paternity, child support, and parenting plan actions. Additionally, Ximena enjoys adoption law where she has had the privilege of assisting clients complete international, private, agency, and step-parent adoptions.. I grew up in Southern California, Virginia and Idaho. I graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelors of Science in d to Tacoma, Washington to attend University of Puget Sound School of Law, now Seattle University School of Law.. I am a Volunteer Family Law Attorney with Snohomish County Legal Clinic and I enjoy volunteering regularly in my community schools. I have lived in Snohomish County since 1990.
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Firm: Goldberg & Jones P.L.L.C. Attorneys at Law
1200 Westlake Ave , Seattle , Washington 98109
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
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Firm: Law Office of Wendy E. Zicht
2207 North 30th Street , Tacoma , Washington 98403
Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Uncontested Divorce, Child Custody, Alimony, Child Support, LGBT+, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
Awarded "Best of 2018 Divorce Lawyer." I have been a lawyer for over twenty-eight years, because I thoroughly enjoy helping others. From January 2011 to April 2013, I served as a Pierce County Superior Court Commissioner. I presided over family law, probate/estate, guardianship, mental illness, juvenile court, landlord tenant, mortage foreclosure, and other matters. I chose to leave the bench and to return to private practice. I missed lawyering and directly helping others. I still occasionally serve as Pierce County Superior Court Commissioner Pro Tempore.. My practice focuses primarily on divorce, legal separation, child custody, and child support issues. I represent clients in high-conflict litigation as well as in collaborative mediation. I also serve as a mediator. My prior experience as a social worker and my mediation skills are essential to helping others to handle stress and to focus on long-term goals.. Serving on the bench has sharpened my ability to present an objective perspective and to assist a potential client in evaluating outcomes. I provide an initial free one half hour consultation. After that, I charge my pro-rated hourly rate. My goal is to clearlyl explian the applicable law, our court system, the processes of divorce and legal separation, the available roptions (uncontested, contested-litigated, and contested collaborative), and the like. I want to answer all of your questions and help you to create an action plan.. I have served as President of our county bar association, and I am a founding member of Collaborative Professionals of Pierce County. I continue to be involved with a variety of boards and committees. When I am not busy with clients or bar association activities, I enjoy time with my husband, my many pets, and my piano.
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Firm: V. Freitas Law, PLLC
544 29th Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98122
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
My practice focuses on family law and divorce. I have an LLM in taxation which is very useful when assessing the property and financial aspects of cases and when drafting settlement documents. I also have a background in criminal law. I spent several years working as a public defender during which time I gained invaluable court room experience trying high profile criminal cases. My criminal and estate planning background compliment and provide depth to my family law practice. My experience, combined with my knowledge of family law, lends me a unique perspective when advising clients.. My criminal background is advantageous in many family law matters, particularly those where criminal allegations are pending, or domestic violence is alleged and protection orders are being sought.. My philosophy is to negotiate where possible, but not to waste my client’s time and money trying to reach agreement when none is forthcoming. I am not anxious to litigate over every issue, but I am very qualified and competent in those instances where a court appearance or trial is necessary.
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Firm: Envision Family Law
600 University Street , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
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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Firm: Groves Law Office
1201 Pacific Avenue , Tacoma , Washington 98405
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Travis S. Groves, Attorney at Law. Born: Newport, Oregon. Bar: Member of the Washington State Bar Association. Law School: University of Washington, Juris Doctor, 2003.. College: Eastern Washington University; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 2000, summa cum laude.. Military Service: United State Navy 1990 to 1998. USS Carl Vinson, CVN-70.. High School: Missoula County High School; Missoula, Montana.. Family: Travis resides in Tacoma WA.. Practice Areas: All areas of Family Law including: Adoptions, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Partnerships, Guardianships, Interstate and International Custody Disputes, Military Divorce, Modifications, Paternity and Parentage Actions, Prenuptial Agreements, Protection Orders, Restraining Orders, Relocations, Spousal Maintenance, Third-Party Custody, Trial Litigation, Uncontested Divorces, Wills.. Biography:. During high school Travis was focused on getting out of Montana and seeing the world. After the fall of communism and the collapse of the Soviet Bloc crushed his desire to serve on the Berlin Wall; Travis decided to join the Navy. “The Navy was, and still is in my opinion, the best place for a young person to discover their full potential.” said Travis. During his time in the Navy, he was given the opportunity to work with all of the wonderful staff of the legal department on his ship as a Master-at-Arms, and this nurtured his ambition to become an attorney. It was also during this time that he had the opportunity to work in the Puget Sound and fell in love with the region and its people.. During undergraduate and law school, he worked to support his family at various positions including UPS, the Boilermaker’s Union, several property management and construction firms and caring for the handicapped as a CNA. These experiences left him with a deep appreciation for what is required to make-ends-meet and the difficulties inherent in providing the best for your family during hard times.. Taking advantage of every opportunity to learn, Travis worked hard at his studies and earned high honors in his undergraduate courses, and in pursuit of a well-rounded legal education, completed many more credits of learning than were required to graduate from law school.. Travis is an honest and straightforward advocate for his clients and is unafraid to aggressively advance their interests. He understands that, “At the end of the day, I have to justify my time and actions, not only to my clients, but to myself and our society as well.” said Travis. He strives to always be responsive to his client’s questions and concerns and prides himself on being available for them on their time schedule. He acknowledges that not everyone works 9 to 5 schedules and for those that don’t, they deserve something more than a 9 to 5 attorney.. Travis has practiced exclusively in Family Law as an attorney and would not have it any other way. “The field of Family Law has offered me some of the most challenging, frustrating, but ultimately rewarding experiences of my life. I left the Navy to pursue a career that would allow me to engage with others and have a positive impact on their lives; our law offices gives me the opportunity to see this goal become a reality.” said Travis.. Groves Law Office has the ability and experience to handle any type of Washington Family Law matter and is dedicated to providing affordable legal representation. In addition to serving the needs of clients on a daily baiss, Travis operates a Freed Saturday Family Law Clinic for anyone that has a need for legal advice/assistance with their family law matters. For a free consultation, or to schedule a session with the Free Saturday Family Law Clinic with Mr. Groves contact his office at your convenience.
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Firm: Groves Law Offices, LLP
1001 S. Yakima Ave. , Tacoma , Washington 98405
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Prior to joining the team at Groves Law Offices I worked for Durflinger Oliver and Associates as the Lead Felony Attorney. Before that, I successfully managed a two office practice having my main office in Tacoma and a satelite office serving the community of the Key Peninsula. I have concentrated primarily on Criminal law for the past 11 years and love what I do.. My husband and I have raised 4 children together, the oldest is a chef followed by a daughter currently working toward a Master's Degree at LSU, another sone working toward a bachelors, and our youngest is in the Army working as a medic and hopes to be and Army Ranger. We also have 3 rescue dogs.
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Firm: DeVallance Law, PPLC
1400 112th Ave. SE, Suite 100 , Bellevue , Washington 98004
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
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.
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Firm: Hemmat Law Group
1421 34th Ave Suite 209 , Seattle , Washington 98122
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil , Contracts, Divorce, Family , Mediation, Paternity, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
Mr. Hemmat is the Principal Attorney and founder of The Hemmat Law Group, a preimeir family law, domestic violence, and civil litigation firm in Seattle, Washington.. With over 36 years of legal experience, Steven Hemmat has earned the respect of his adversaries by approaching litigation and negotiations with high ethical standards and with professional integrity.. Whether clients are involved in a hotly contested divorce or emotionally wrenching custody battle, seeking redress for a severe personal injury, or wrangling over a contract, Steven Hemmat’s determination to be reasonable has achieved the best results for client after client.Clients trust Mr. Hemmat’s compassionate and conscientious approach to resolving even the most emotional issues.. Visit his website: hemmatlaw .com.
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Firm: Teena A. Johnson
Law Office of Teena Johnson , Tacoma , Washington 98402
Practice Areas: Family , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
I help families divorce with less conflict. My practice is focused solely on family law. I enjoy working with clients to navigate the difficulties of divorce as painlessly as possible.
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Firm: Bucklin Evens, PLLC
7525 SE 24th Street , Mercer Island , Washington 98040
Practice Areas: Corporate , Family , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
In her twenty years of practice, Tatyana Gidirimski has handled every aspect of family law, including complex divisions of property, maintenance, parenting plans (including modifications), child relocations, child support, division of business assets, claims of committed intimate relationships, restraining orders, domestic violence protection orders, and preparation and negotiation of prenuptial and other relationship agreements. Tatyana is highly cognizant of the toll - both financial and psychological - a contested family law matter can take on the client and strives to achieve an out-of-court resolution of the conflict whenever possible. She is skilled in dealing with high-conflict personalities and counsels clients on handling hostile emails and other communications. However, an out-of-court resolution of a conflict is not always possible, and if you have to go to court you are in good hands. Tatyana is an experienced litigator. She has litigated numerous contentious divorces and has successfully represented clients in trials and family court hearings. Tatyana has also handled a number of interstate and international divorces involving complex jurisdictional and conflict of laws issues.
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Firm: Meridian Family Law
901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2800A , Seattle , Washington 98164
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family
I know that you and your family are seriously impacted by conflict created during your divorce. Wherever possible, I help clients reach agreements in the least contentious, most cost effective, way. Although I have litigation experience, as well as trial backing in my office, I work as cooperatively and amicably as possible. I am also trained in collaborative law and as a mediator.. I have been practicing law in Washington State since 1982. Since 1998, I have focused my practice on complex family law in Seattle and King County. Before then, I built a solid foundation of experience practicing commercial law with leading Seattle law this combination of both family and commercial law experience, I have experience representing high net worth individuals in their family law matters.
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Firm: O'Brian & Associates
Redmond Town Center , Redmond , Washington 98052
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
The above video is a couple of years old. A new one is currently on my web page - .. I began practicing family law in 1986. For 29 years I have been an effective, thorough and respected member of the Washington Bar. I have represented many wonderful men and women, some of whom still keep in touch with me today. I have had the privilege of appearing before some excellent King County Family Law Commissioners and King County Judges, some of whom are no longer with us, and I feel validated by the kind and complimentary comments I have received from them over the years about my approach to family law, my thoroughness, and my civility in the process. I have expanded from being a sole practitioner to running a corporation and working with four associate attorneys, and brainstorming with them on all of their cases.
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Firm: Envision Family Law
10655 NE 4th Street, Suite 208 , Bellevue , Washington 98004
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
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.
Firm: Law Offices of Susan K. Goplen
520 Pike Street, Suite 2600 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
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Firm: Law Offices of Susan Alexander, P.S.
15600 NE 8TH ST , Bellevue , Washington 98008
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
I have been an attorney for 33 years and I specialize in family law--which includes divorce, custody, financial support and domestic violence. I make every effort to resolve issues without court involvement to save expense for my client. If litigation is required, I have decades of courtroom experience and work hard to achieve the best outcome. I provide compassionate guidance and fierce legal advocacy for cases where litigation is unavoidable.. I grew up in the Seattle area and have spent the majority of my legal career practicing in the greater Puget Sound area.
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Firm: Stuart E Brown Attorney at Law for You
4346 SW 307th St , Federal Way , Washington 98023
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Our firm is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services and quality personal services to our clients. As your lawyer I will assure that your case is advanced and heard in an aggressive, direct, zealous but professional manner. I have no hesitation or concern with arguing your case before Judges and Commissioners in a highly assertive manner and am not shy about letting court officers know when I believe they have made an inaccurate and/or unfair decision while always remaining professional. You will never complain about this attorney being too passive or unwilling to argue the merits of your case even if this means proceeding to the appeals courts. On the other hand, this attorney will also seek settlements both in and out of court with client approval if a fair and reasonable settlement can be achieved. This Attorney understands family law and people and will understand your needs and personal style and issues. Our firm effectively represents individuals throughout Washington State. We have represented clients of diverse cultures, economic backgrounds, professional backgrounds, etc. Although each client is unique, there is a great likelihood that we have represented and won cases for clients like you.
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Firm: Law Offices of O. Yale Lewis III, LLC
11515 36th Ave NE , Seattle , Washington 98125
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
While I can't guarantee the results, I can guarantee effort. I will work for you until the job is done. I will tell you when I think we should go to court and when we should fold. I will strive to be a good steward of your finances, time, and emotional energy. I will approach the job with compassion, a sense of humor, and a deep knowledge of the law and human behavior.. I have been litigating family and Native American law matters since 2003. I try up to three cases per year and represent three times that many at settlement conferences / meditations. I have been appointed a special master and sometimes conduct meditations. I also handle appeals.. My office is in North Seattle near Lake City. I appear regularly in King County Superior Court and less frequently in other counties throughout Washington. I am a member of the bar of most tribal courts in the State of Washington. I also practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts. I am a member of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.