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50 Family lawyers are available in bellevue, Washington, including Karen Tokita, Kiona Gallup, Kristilyn Reese, and Laura Fitzgibbon. These lawyers are rated between 4.4/5 to 4.8/5 and 59% provide free consultation.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Ruth Vizcaino

Firm: Alinea Law PLLC
14205 SE 36th Street , Bellevue , Washington 98006
Practice Areas: Family, Employment
Ruth Vizcaino focuses her practice in family law. Ruth has extensive experience handling family law matters at all stages of litigation. Over her years of practice, Ruth has worked on cases involving divorce, legal separation, parenting plan modifications, prenuptial agreements, and emergency custody matters. At Alinea, Ruth handles nearly all high conflict cases involving custodial disputes. Ruth believes in leaving the families she serves in a better place than where they began with Alinea. Understanding how expensive any contentious family matter can be, Ruth works with clients to keep their legal costs down without sacrificing results.. Prior to focusing her practice in family law, Ruth gained extensive experience litigating employment cases involving wrongful termination, sexual harassment, retaliation, as well as gender, race, disability, and age discrimination. Ruth litigated against corporate and state employers including, The Boeing Company, Microsoft, Costco, Facebook, Blue Nile, SAP, Harborview Medical Center, T-Mobile, The University of Washington, Swedish Hospital, among others.. Ruth, a Seattle native, graduated from Boston University Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor degree in History with distinction. Following graduation, Ruth worked for the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office Child Abuse Unit as a victim advocate in Boston. Ruth returned to Seattle to attend Seattle University School of Law. In her spare time, Ruth enjoys cooking and running with her beloved husky, Odin. Ruth is fluent in Spanish and French.
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“I have had the opportunity to work with Ruth for several years, during which time she has demonstrated competence and diligence in her representation of clients. Ruth is a skilled …”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Monique Gilson-Moreau

Firm: Monique Gilson-Moreau, Inc., P.S.
410 Bellevue Way Se , Bellevue , Washington 98004
Practice Areas: Adoption, Arbitration & Mediation, Automobile Accidents, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family , Mediation, Personal Injury, Family, Family, Family, Family
Monique Gilson-Moreau has been practicing law for over 30 years, primarily in private practice.  Monique has been a litigator, mediator, and guardian ad litem for the courts. She currently focuses her practice on family law, with particular experience in relocation and interstate custody issues (“UCCJEA” Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act ) and the Indian Child Welfare Act “ICWA.”  Monique has dealt with various tribal courts in this and other states and has appeared and/or been admitted to practice in various local tribal courts. Early in her career Monique gained experience in various areas of law as indicated in her Professional Experience below.. Attorney.   Monique was born in Verviers, Belgium and immigrated to the United States with her parents at a young age.  Monique earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now known as Seattle University School of Law) in 1985.  She continued her legal training through McGeorge University School of Law at their Salzburg, Austria Campus, earning a Diploma in Transnational Legal Practice.  She then moved to Paris, France where she completed an internship with an international French law firm.  She was sworn in as an Attorney licensed to practice in Washington State at the U.S. Embassy in Paris.  She remained in Paris for over 2 years where she continued to work for various private French law firms and eventually met and married her husband.  Monique returned to Seattle, WA with her husband in December of 1987.  Monique and her husband, Frederic, are the proud parents of three grown daughters, two of whom work with Monique as her paralegals.  Upon her return to Washington, Monique did contract work for various Seattle law firms until she began her private solo practice, which included immigration and family law.  Because Monique speaks French fluently, she has received referrals for Immigration, Adoption and Family Law cases from the French Consulate in San Francisco as well as the Honorary French Consulate in Seattle.  Monique successfully obtained asylum for a client who fled persecution in Zaire and adjusted the status of several French Nationals enabling them to work or become permanent residents of the United States.   Her empathy and compassion for others led her to volunteer to represent a financially disadvantaged victim of domestic violence through the Family Law Mentor program.  This and similar experiences eventually led her to focus her practice on domestic law, child support, custody, including interstate UCCJEA cases, adoptions, Guardian ad litem and mediation.  She particularly enjoys using her family law experience to help parties resolve their disputes.  Finally, she has supported our U.S. military by volunteering her time to provide Washington Family Law training to the JAGs at the Whidbey Island Naval Base.. Guardian ad Litem.  Monique has been appointed by the King County Superior Court as a guardian ad litem in Title ll cases.  She later completed training as a Title 26 guardian ad litem for children in family law cases.. Tribal Courts and the Indian Child Welfare Act.   Monique has represented clients in matters that either were brought in Tribal Court or in which a party invoked the Indian Child Welfare Act in Washington Tribes and as far away as South Dakota. Monique is currently admitted to practice in the Lummi Tribal Court.. Mediator.  Monique has successfully mediated settlement conferences between private parties as well as parties represented by attorneys in compliance with the settlement conference requirements mandated in several Washington Counties.. About Monique.  Monique met and married her husband, Frederic, in Paris, France in 1986.  They moved to Seattle at the end of 1987 and had three beautiful daughters, who are now young adults and on their own.  Monique is bi-lingual, French being her first language.  She enjoys cooking, gardening, traveling, spending time in the outdoors and at their property in Chelan, WA.  Monique loves animals and passed on to her children that love and compassion for animals.  Monique and her husband currently share their home with 3 dogs and 3 cats.  Sometimes she brings her Maltese “Tucker” to the office to hang out.
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“und in her back office. She is in no way qualified to practice law. She is an absolute waste of your”
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“Monique has attained what I consider to be the peak in family law practice, the ability to provide firm and assertive representation of her client while remembering that family law…”
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“Monique and her team are amazing. Having been a client at a different prominent law firm for a couple years before being referred to Monique, the difference was immediately apparen…”
— Holt Russell
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Ruth Kimball

14205 SE 36th Street, #100 , Bellevue , Washington 98004
Practice Areas: Social Security & Disability, Family, Adoption, Social Security, Social Security, Social Security, Social Security, Social Security, Social Security, Social Security
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“Ruth Finally got my SSI approved after I had some frustrating years of struggling with other big-nam”
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“If you're looking for a No-nonsense, efficient, and knowledgeable lawyer, Ruth is the way too go. With clear understanding of medical history, and the know-how in a hearing to back…”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Rhea Rolfe

Firm: Gilson-Moreau & Associates, P.S.
410 Bellevue Way S.E. , Bellevue , Washington 98004
Practice Areas: Family
Rhea has seven children:  two biological children, four step-children, and an adopted child, along with eleven grand-children, three great grandchildren, and two dogs.  Her beautiful daughter Rebecca is a senior paralegal at Gilson-Moreau & Associates, P.S.  She enjoys Blues, camping, writing and playing music, singing, knitting, crocheting, making costumes, reading, and spending time with her family.
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“All I can say is that Rhea is extraordinary. Ethical, smart....and REALISTIC. Thank you from the bot”
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“I strongly endorse this lawyer. When I need a second opinion she is the first attorney I consult with and I have repeatedly referred clients to her. In addition to her other areas …”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Rene Cespedes

Firm: Rene Cespedes, PLLC
2200 112th Avenue NE, Suite 200 , Bellevue , Washington 98004
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Family , White Collar Crime, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
My practice focuses on family law and divorce.  I worked as a prosecutor for a major metropolitan area in southern California before working as a prosecutor in King County Washington.  I have experience with accounting and businesses practices, having prosecuted many financial fraud cases.   I have years of courtroom experience trying complicated high profile criminal cases.  This trial experience and background with complicated financial cases compliment and benefit my family law practice.  My 25 years of experience, combined with my knowledge of family law means you will get the best representation possible.. My criminal background is also provides clients an advantage in  family law matters where there are allegations of domestic violence, criminal behavior or a protection order is being requested.. Although I am more than qualified and competent to present your case in court, I know the value of settling cases out of court.   I have settled hundreds of cases directly with the other party, the other attorney or through the use of mediators and try to reach fair settlements wherever possible.  If we cannot reach a fair agreement or settlement and a court appearance or trial is necessary, my courtroom experience is invaluable.
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“eant added complications and also meant I was even more all over the place emotionally. Rene was a”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Rene is hardworking attorney who is respectful to the Courts and works diligently to obtain good outcomes for his clients. Rene is extremely pleasant to work…”
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“I must object to some reviews posted, and I'd advise (and have recommended a few I felt were contentious about their family court desires) to hire Rene. Let's be honest, custody, d…”
— Paul Rand
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Ray Pollari

Firm: Envision Family Law
10655 NE 4th Street , Bellevue , Washington 98004
Practice Areas: Family
Ray's compassion and extensive experience helping families in crisis during a separation or divorce is evident during the first meeting. He served as a Guardian ad Litem for children (Title 26 and Title 13) and understands the intensity and frustration of your circumstances. With his ability to quickly assess the situation and knowledge of Washington divorce and family law, he can provide the answers to your legal questions during this emotional time.
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“olling on more than one occasion. Mr. Pollari delivered his notice of intent to withdraw as a comple”
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“Ray is an extremely talented family law attorney. He brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and skill into all of his cases. His advocacy for clients is strong, yet pragmatic. I…”

Radimir Mandzyuk

700 112 Th Ave NE , Bellevue , Washington 98004
Practice Areas: Family
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Neal Feinerman

Firm: Law Offices of Neal T. Feinerman
400 112th Ave NE Ste 240 , Bellevue , Washington 98004
Practice Areas: Family
I started the practice of law in California in 1977 (where I am still licensed), moving to the State of Washington in 1980. My practice has been centered on family law for 25 years.. My office prides itself on providing quality legal work for our clients, while at the same time caring about who we represent during a very stressful and disruptive time in their lives.  We strive to keep our clients involved in their proceedings and apprised of what is going on as we progress through the process.. While I am very comfortable in the courtroom, I have a keen awareness that as a practical matter the court process is often the most expensive and least efficient way to resolve any dispute.  This means that we use negotation, agreement and mediation whenever possible.. We will provide you with the knowledge, experience and understanding that you need at what is often one of the most difficult times in your life.
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“It was a great experience overall having Neal Feinerman as my divorce attorney. He was completely un”
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“Neal is very knowledgeable and tough, and yet he also has the ability to put aside differences with opposing counsel and work toward a practical resolution. He's been a tremendousl…”
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“5 stars awarded! Neal Feinerman and his team did an awesome job with my Child Support Review case …”
— Sean McHugh
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Natalie De Maar

Firm: Law Offices of Natalie De Maar
9 Lake Bellevue Drive , Bellevue , Washington 98005
Practice Areas: Family , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
I have been an attorney for over 35 years and have been serving the Seattle metropolitan area for over 20 years. I graduated from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts with a B.A in history and later obtained my Juris Doctor from the University Of Maryland School of Law.. My legal career began with the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare as a lawyer representing the federal government in Black Lung suits. After a short time, I transitioned into representing the Welfare program in the Federal Court of Appeals. In my most cited case, Soberal-Perez v. Schweiker, I represented the Social Security Administration in a lawsuit over disability benefit notices being in languages other than English.. After I met my husband, we moved to Washington with our six children. I obtained a position with the Washington State Court of Appeals Division I as a staff attorney doing research and general support for the Court. I soon left the court in 1993 and pursued a career in the private sector with Culp, Guterson, and Grader and with Foster Pepper where I was of counsel. At Foster Pepper, I represented Eva Bandy in the nationally renowned case Bandy v. Bandy, dealing with wiretapping. After I left Foster Pepper in 1994, I decided to start my own firm, The Law Offices of Natalie de Maar.. My personal experience with divorce and raising my own children and step children has had a profound effect on my practice. I am a compassionate and skilled lawyer who is sensitive to my clients’ needs and tough in the courtroom. I work tirelessly to help my clients achieve a fair result, and help them through the difficult and emotional process of resolving disputes.. I look forward to working with you for your family law needs.
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“. I would recommend her to my friends.”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Natalie is an aggressive advocate with a common sense approach to her cases. She is very well-respected in the legal community.”
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“Natalie was an amazing person to represent me in my divorce, highly recommend her and her staff!”
— Lora Johnson
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Molly Kenny

Firm: Law Offices of Molly B. Kenny
13555 SE 36th St. , Bellevue , Washington 98006
Practice Areas: Family
If you are like most people going through a divorce, you are trying to make sense of the prospect of change - for you, your children, your extended family, and your friends.  I want to help.  My name is Molly B. Kenny and I have been a lawyer since 1980.  I have been representing people in divorce cases since 1996.  Our “legal family” of attorneys and staff recognize that people confronting divorce are facing a momentous time in their lives and are often caught between various confusing emotions and conflicting loyalties.  You owe it to yourself to have an experienced professional by your side as you navagate the difficulties ahead.  Call me and let's talk about your situation.  Together we can find good solutions to difficult problems.. I can help with divorce, child custody, domestic violence, child support, alimony, asset division, and other family matters.
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“Molly is an excellent, experienced attorney who worked on my very long, drawn-out case. I felt like”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Molly is highly experienced in all Family Law matters. She is an aggressive advocate and she manages all of her cases ethically and effectively.”
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“Molly is an exceptionally skilled attorney who represented me in my divorce. She navigated a very difficult situation: an ex who wanted to relocate a young child out of state due t…”
— Cameron Cook
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Kiona Gallup

Firm: Gilson-Moreau & Associates, P.S.
410 Bellevue Way SE , Bellevue , Washington 98004
Practice Areas: Family
My clients and their lives are not a "game" to play in court - I will never treat them as such.  I provide competent, compassionate representation. My personal experiences with domestic violence and family law proceedings give me deep insights into how a practice can help people. I am dedicated to providing competent representation, tailored to an individual’s specific needs.  My experience as a pro tem court commissioner has allowed my skills as an attorney to flourish, all to the benefit of my clients.
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“she’s as gone as a ghost. If your case is difficult, she’s will make a litany of excuses to not”
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“Kiona is a hardworking and detail oriented attorney who is well versed in family law matters. She is an experienced attorney and court commissioner, and she provides top notch lega…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Melissa Storch

Firm: Storch Law Group, PLLC
1407 116th Ave NE Suite 210 , Bellevue , Washington 98004
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Child Custody, Mediation, Estate Planning, Probate
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“away put at ease in the midst of my despair knowing I was in the best of hands . She is highly inte”
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“I've worked with Melissa Shields Storch on many collaborative and cooperative cases. She is professional, caring and kind. She advocates for her client, but is always willing to co…”

Meliha Babic

Firm: Babic Law Firm, PLLC
P.O. Box 628 , Bellevue , Washington 98009
Practice Areas: Family
My legal practice is open to all clients.  In general practice I focus on personal injury, family law, immigration and appeals, transactional work, and  criminal defense.  I also represent clients in mediation and arbitration.. My practice is fluid and I like to maximize my client's results.  I prefer a legally colaborative approach to problem solving.  This has proven beneficial to both clients and their overall sense of satisfiction with my legal services.  I welcome new clients from all walks of life.. I have participated, together with other members of the Washington State Bar Association, as well as students from the University of Washington School of Law, a Section of the Bar Association dedicated to the Slavic legal practitioners and people and  communities they serve.. I serve on the local non-profit organization Board of Directors; I spend countless hours of pro bono service advancing the goals of that organization.
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“Meliha is very knowledgeable and highly driven to achieve her clients' goals. I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Matthew Jolly

Firm: Law Offices of Matthew Jolly
9 Lake Bellevue Dr. , Bellevue , Washington 98005
Practice Areas: Family
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“I endorse this lawyer. I often use Matt as a mediator in my cases. Matt is compassionate and fair minded mediator and GAL.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Loretta Story

Firm: Story Law
1407 116th Ave. NE, Suite 210 , Bellevue , Washington 98004
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Family , Mediation, Personal Injury, Prenuptial Agreement, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family
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“Ms. Story has engaged in collaborative family from the beginning in Washington and is one of the for”
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“Loretta and I have been opposing counsel on matters in the past. Since she began focusing exclusively on collaborative law, I have not had the privilege of working with her, but I …”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Lisa Scott

1409 140th Pl Ne Ste 103d , Bellevue , Washington 98007
Practice Areas: Family
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“evening visits each week. I petitioned for the divorce, my ex-wife wrote a book to the court about w”
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“I endorse this lawyer. I have had numerous cases with Lisa over the years. She is always a committed advocate for her client and a very accomplished and knowledgeable practitioner.…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Laura Fitzgibbon

Firm: Malone Legal PLLC
700 112th Ave NE , Bellevue , Washington 98004
Practice Areas: Family
Laura Fitzgibbon is the owner and managing attorney of Malone Legal, PLLC. Originally born in Ireland, Laura has grown up in the Seattle area and considers herself a Seattleite. She received her bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from Gonzaga University and her law degree from Seattle University School of Law.. Laura has a background in litigation and has spent the majority of her career directly in the courtroom. After graduating from law school, she became a public defender in Island County before switching sides to prosecution. Laura practiced as a criminal prosecutor for several years, which provided her extensive trial and motions experience. During her time as a prosecutor, she was responsible for conducting trainings for law enforcement, conducting trials, making charging decisions, drafting warrants, and representing the public in the courtroom on a daily basis.. In seeking a new challenge, Laura began working in family law in 2019. She gained invaluable experience at Goldberg & Jones as well as Wakefield Legal before hanging her own shingle. Laura has conducted many family law trials and typically appears on family law motions calendars on a weekly basis.. Throughout her career, Laura has appeared in front of countless judges and commissioners to effectively advocate and sharpen her trial skills. By litigating before many judicial officers, she has gained invaluable insight into the judicial decision-making process, which is helpful in developing individual case strategies for clients. Laura has a strong reputation for success and is known amongst her peers for her diligent advoacy and her exemplary work product.. What sets Laura apart from other attorneys is her dedication and compassion for her clients. Laura is a recent mother to a very active toddler, so she understands the significance of child custody disputes. Laura is very communicative and strives to respond to emails and phone call within 24 business hours. Unlike many other practitioners, Laura limits her caseload in order to ensure optimal representation. She is currently accepting clients.
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“Laura is a strong, organized, and methodical advocate with a compassionate and understanding presence.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Linda M. Youngs

2229112th Avenue Northeast   200  980 , Bellevue , Washington 98004
Practice Areas: Condemnation & Eminent Domain,Family ,Land Use & Zoning,Real Estate
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Kristilyn Reese

Firm: Sakaguchi and Reese
11120 NE 2nd Street Suite , Bellevue , Washington 98004
Practice Areas: Family
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“ago, but have been fighting in court for custody of my youngest daughter for the past 3 years. Kris”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Karen Tokita

Firm: Tokita & Yoon PLLC
2018 156th Ave NE Ste 100 , Bellevue , Washington 98007
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Child Support, Child Support, Child Support, Child Support, Child Support, Child Support, Child Support, Child Support
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“Karen is an outstanding attorney. She was knowledgeable, timely, and professional. Karen was able”
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