Family lawyers in Washington Aaron Naff to Amy Franklin-Bihary

Firm: Wakefield Legal, PLLC

1000 2nd Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Family

1111 Jadwin Ave , Richland , Washington 99352

Practice Areas: Family

Allison King was born and raised in Richland, WA.  She is a proud graduate of Richland High School, Columbia Basin College, and Washington State University where she graduated cum laude in 2001 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology.  She then went on to Gonzaga University where she graduated with her law degree in 2004.  Allison returned to the Tri-Cities to practice family law with Patricia Chvatal where she’s been since being admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2004.  She practices family law, uncontested adoptions, Title 11 guardian at litem work, and simple estate planning.. Allison currently resides in Pasco, WA, with her three kids and two dogs.  In her spare time she enjoys the life of a busy parent shuffling children to and from activities and serving on the board of directors for both Benton Franklin Legal Aid and Safe Harbor Support Center.

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: Navigate Law Group

1310 Main St. , Vancouver , Washington 98660

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Amber J. Bighorse Attorney At Law

1115 Tacoma Ave S , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Family

I provide a variety of family legal services in need of quality affordable representation in the State of Washington. My practice areas include:  - Divorce & Legal Separation - Child Custody & Child Support - Modifications of Existing Orders - Relocation Actions - Paternity Actions - Emergency Custody - Legal Services for Unmarried Couples - CPS Investigations & Dependency Cases - Domestic Violence Actions My mission is to vigorously advocate for my clients while also offering much needed support as they endure one of life's toughest challenges - dealing with a family law issue.

Firm: WILLIAMSON LAW GROUP

409 Pacific Avenue, Suite 303 , Bremerton , Washington 98337

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Olympic Legal Access, P.S.

4100 194th Street S.W. , Lynnwood , Washington 98036

Practice Areas: Family

I helped create and now practice law at Olympic Legal Access, P.S., a non-profit law firm designed to make legal services more accessible to community members with lower and moderate incomes. We provide sliding-scale services at substantially reduced rates for qualifying clients. Visit our site at to review our income qualifications, practice areas, and learn more about our services.

Firm: Law Office of Amanda J. Cook, PLLC

5316 Orchard St W , University Place , Washington 98467

Practice Areas: Family

I help couples resolve their disputes, whether in the midst of divorce or post-divorce issues, with dignity and respect.. Recognizing the value of preserving civility in the legal process, particularly when working with children and families, I have been trained to assist families through divorce using the collaborative law model. In this alternative to litigation through the court system, parties agree to work through their dispute respectfully, to achieve a durable agreement.. Every family is different, and the collaborative model may not fit every individual situation. While I believe changes in family structure are often best resolved by negotiating settlement, I also recognize that sometimes court intervention is appropriate and necessary. I am comfortable in court and will provide zealous representation, when such action is required.

Firm: Ellerd, Hultgrenn & Dahlhauser

Po Box 2368 , Pasco , Washington 99302

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Allen Browning

2250 Sidney Ave Apt H89 , Port Orchard , Washington 98366

Practice Areas: Family

I was a newspaper reporter before attending law school, and in my practice I still like to write and meet a wide variety of people the way I did when I reported.. My motto for my family law cases is, "Putting the Children Before the Conflict."  By this I mean that I work to get people divorced with minimal damage to children.  Therefore I best serve divorcing clients who are not petty or hateful, but who want to get through this inevitably painful process as reasonably as possible.. Sometimes aggressiveness is appropriate in family proceedings, and then I will be aggressive.  But far more often I've gotten the best result for clients in family cases by trying to be a peacemaker instead of attempting to demean or hurt the opposing party.  This is crucial when children are involved -- children want, and need, to love both of their parents.  A good family law attorney always keeps that in mind.  My own experience as a father who went through a divorce always informs this attitude.

Firm: Prossin Law Firm

2550 NE Park Dr # 5 , Issaquah , Washington 98029

Practice Areas: Family

Our founding Attorney, Adam L. Prossin, Esq., has been a practicing attorney since 1994. The Prossin Law Firm focuses on local law in practice areas such as Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Support, Restraining Orders, Guardianships, Adoptions etc.), Dispute Resolution (Mediation & Arbitration), Estate Planning, Business Law, Sports Law & Athlete Representation, Immigration Law, etc. We are the only Issaquah Highlands Law Firm. You can click on the Practice Areas tab on our webpage to see the areas of law that we focus on primarily. The Prossin Law Firm advises and represents individuals and corporate clients both locally and globally. We have extensive experience in serving our clients individual legal needs. We have significant experience negotiating deals to solve complex disputes as well as in representing clients in achieving the best possible results/agreement/contracts to suit their needs. Our firm has a proven track record built around professionalism, personal service and rapid response. Let us know what your personal legal needs are and we will help you with the best possible solutions.We have two permanent office locations. One is in the Seattle Washington area located in the suburb of Issaquah, WA. We also have an office in San Diego California.

Firm: Holman Cahill

5507 35th Ave NE , Seattle , Washington 98105

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Alan J. Tindell Attorney at Law

1030 North Center Parkway , Kennnewick , Washington 99336

Practice Areas: Family

I entered the bar in 1992 and have been in solo practice, emphasizing family law matters, since 1994.  I'm a divorced parent myself and know from personal experience how family law matters like divorce, child custody and support can impact a family.  I've represented probably over 1,000 clients over the last 21 years in all aspects of such cases.  The vast majority of family law cases settle without having to go through the stress and financial hardships of a trial.  The court strongly encourages that families resolve their matters through negotiation rather than contest them in court because people are rarely satisfied with the outcome of a case if it is left in the hands of a judge who knows relatively little about your family, no matter how much testimony is given.  If you have children, you still have to have some sort of working relationship with the other parent whether after a divorce, legal separation or the break-up of a people who are not married but who have children together.   In the Benton/Franklin Counties area probably 85% or more of family law matters are ultimately resolved by some sort of out of court settlement.  So while there are certainly short term goals, I encourage my clients to think about the long term and the effects that their decisions and actions will have not only on themselves but on their children in the years and even decades to come.  As an attorney my role is to see that your case is properly and effectively presented to the court, to ensure that all matters are covered, to advocate your position and to advise you as to the ins and outs and ramifications of such litigation.  In the end you as the client have the final choice in the matter.  My role is to ensure you are making an informed choice, fully understanding what your rights and obligations are under the law in regards to your children, property and related financial obligations.  What about myself?  I have two adult sons, a companion I share my life with and currently four cats that I'm a butler for.  I'm an alumni of Outward Bound, the premier outdoor education program in the world and enjoy whitewater rafting throughout the Pacific Northwest----if you can go on an Outward Bound trip, I can almost guarantee you it will be one of the most meaningful experiences you'll ever have in your lifetime.  I'm also been involved in community theater as an actor and singer, performing in all sorts of shows such as "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Sweeney Todd," "Proof," "Bus Stop," "Picnic," "Assassins" and "An Enemy of the People" (I tend towards serious stuff).  I was also the attorney of record in the first case in world legal history involving the scientific phenomenon of human chimerism.  The case has been profiled numerous times on TV programs throughout the world, most recently in Japan and Britain.  The case received printed articles in magazines in such places as Mexico, Finland, Iraq, Vietnam and Australia.   The first of these profiles, "I Am My Own Twin" is shown often on the Discovery Health Channel.  The case has been the basis of stories on several TV programs including "House" and "CSI" and a couple of years ago was the inspiration for an off-Broadway theater production in New York City called "Chimera".   I sometimes stoke rumors that either Russell Crowe or Tom Cruise will play me in the movie version some day. . .

Firm: DEARBONN LAW OFFICES PLLC

707 South Grady Way , Renton , Washington 98057

Practice Areas: Family

Other Firms may offer similar services, but our services come with a personal touch. Currently taking cases throughout the King County region.

Firm: Law Office of Zeshan Q. Khan, PLLC

600 First Ave. , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Family

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.

10675 Willows Rd, Ste 250 , Redmond , Washington 98052

Practice Areas: Family

I am dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to clients which includes ongoing communication and affordable fees.   I love to be able to help clients when they need legal advice in the areas of bankruptcy, probate, personal injury, and estate planning.

Firm: Maxey Law Offices

1835 W Broadway Ave , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Family

Addrian Boyd grew up in the Spokane area, and has no intentions to leave the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Addrian graduated with a Bachelors of Arts from Eastern Washington University, then went on to earn a Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University's School of Law.. Addrian spent her years in law school volunteering for anything and everything she could. She was the Vice President of the Criminal Law Society, and a student representative for the Gonzaga Public Interest Law Project. Addrian fell in love with being able to use her new education to help others. Addrian did an internship with the Honorable Judge Cooney at Superior Court, as well as an internship working with Bevan Maxey of Maxey Law Offices while finishing up her education.. After law school, Addrian worked at the Spokane County Public Defenders Office with At Risk Youth and Child in Need of Services petitions in Juvenile Court, representing the youth. Addrian is now an associate attorney at Maxey Law Offices, practicing family law to include divorces, child custody, protection orders and committed intimate relationships.. Addrian loves to spend her free time with her fur babies, as well as spoiling her niece to death. Addrian also enjoys exploring the PNW hiking or curling up with a good book.

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: 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.