If you're reading this you're in a tough spot. You need good legal advice and understanding, you…read moredon't need cuddles and lots of empathy. Mr.Hansen is your guy. He actually does listen and he does know what your feelings probably are. I've read some reviews of his that feel like he is somehow harsh-he isn't he is simply listening and giving you outstanding legal understanding and counsel. It's your situation that is harsh not Mr.Hansen. The first call is worth so much, just call him and your understanding will go up by 100% for free. When you perceive his understanding and ability you will retain him as your counsel. Full disclosure: I reconciled with my spouse (hallelujah) so didn't wind up completing the divorce.

My divorce should've been a relatively easy one but it dragged on for over a year. My first…read moreattorney was "too nice" - while it was comforting to have someone understand what I was going through, what I needed was an attorney, not a friend. After several months of high legal fees and no progress while my confidence in my first attorney diminished, I retained Mr. Hansen as my attorney. That was the best decision I made during the divorce process. The other side created unnecessary hurdles, was non-responsive most of the times, and relied on bullying tactics. Mr. Hansen arrived at mediation equipped with all the pertinent documents and paperwork, equipment, and prepared arguments for my case. Mr. Hansen focused on application of the law throughout the process, providing great legal advice that saved me a lot of money and headache. His approach is very direct and matter of fact. He has immense experience and knowledge of family law. My confidence in him never wavered. I highly recommend contacting Mr. Hansen if you are going through a divorce - it'll be worth it. His fees are very fair and he's honest in his dealings which I genuinely appreciated. More importantly, he worked diligently to dissolve the marriage.

She represented me to the fullest and took special care of a delicate situation. I appreciated the…read morecare and thought she had strategically to resolve my issue.

See the review of 6/26/15, and the 4 other bad reviews since then. This is all still the same, poor…read morerepresentation, unprepared your during mediation, causing me to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in my divorce. I was never even told to file for alimony or child support and I filed in July 2020, when asking for food stamps and on unemployment. She never even explained that I couldn't ask for that money back. In mediation she was a deer in the headlights, letting the mediator dictate the decisions, she didn't even have my financial spreadsheet ready when the mediator asked for it. I am a survivor of both emotional and financial abuse, she knew this going into mediation. I was forced to comb through numbers and produce while flooded with PTSD. I was unable to calculate the numbers, and that should have been her job. I was re-victimized during mediation. When I wrote Karin and Melissa the next morning, explaining that I needed them to be my voice, asking them why they froze up and why they let Cheryll the mediator dictate the decisions, and told them they didn't consider the mortage owed on my home, only the equity. They didn't even confirm the numbers used in his bank statement were not correct. Their firm is clearly not prepared for complex asset divorce, or dealing with women from domestic abuse and financial abuse. This has been a complete nightmare. I only ask for what is fair, and now I walk away with nothing but child support that can be overturned at any time. I hope no one else goes through this nightmare. I signed a CR2A after being coached by her and the mediator that I could stand to lose $100-$200,000. The next day in the morning with no distractions, and a calm place I look at the spreadsheet used in mediation and I see over a six-figure errors in their calculations that the decisions were based on. It was her job to oversee the financials, and understand how to litigate finances. It was her job to know divorce law, but instead she was quiet and let the mediator dictate. I asked her why the next day I said why didn't you advocate for me why were you sitting there silent, she said "oh well Cheryl's been doing this for so many years so I let her do it" she should have prepared me for mediation, it was her job to be my advocate when I was in the most vulnerable place possible. I was nervous as we lead up to mediation, she sent me and asked me questions literally for financials again after I already sent them to her only three days before mediation. I was expected to come up and produce during mediation, and it was the one day I really needed an advocate, I needed somebody who knew divorce law. It was clear she didn't as she sat there saying nothing. In mediation I asked her and her assistant Melissa, "please help me." Here I am scrambling for numbers when it was their responsibility to have the numbers prepared and have grit behind their global offer. It was a complete nightmare and still is. At this point I need help and going to the state bar to report the negligence and gross mathematical errors in the spreadsheet. She actually asked my exes attorney during mediation to update the spreadsheet's. She didn't even cross check the numbers? The experience was surreal, and it was a nightmare. It is still an ongoing nightmare because now I have to overturn what's been done. I am now seeking an attorney to take my case and overturn what has been done, and make this right. When I wrote her The next morning and to understand how she came up with the number so I could have a peace of mind, she used victim blaming. I will update this review again as I have submitted the glaring errors on the spreadsheet to her and the mediator Cheryll and have asked them to make this right. At this point I'm going to have to report her, sue her for what I paid her, fire her and then seek another attorney. This is the last thing I need as I am a single working mother. I could've got spousal support and child support this whole time yet she didn't advise me, and led me to believe I could have got it when I went to mediation. She did not explain that was something that I could never get back. She knew my fears going up against my husband. She knew the financial abuse that had gone on for years. She knew my emotions around this and that I was scared even to be at the mediation. No woman should put their trust in her for legal advice. Somehow someway I hope that I can overturn this, and get what's fair. I never asked for more than what's fair, and unfortunately I'm walking out with nothing.

I've been in need of legal consultation and contacted William Buchanan. He's…read more professional, communicative and answered all my questions through both phone call and emails. I wanted to take a moment to thank him for the professional opinion he provided.

After roughly 3.5 years of fighting for visitation, I was awarded custody of my child. William…read moreBuchanan worked relentlessly to ensure that I was able to reunite with my child after several years of separation. He navigated very difficult, unique and personal circumstances and was always aware of and planning for the next steps. As a result, I moved from supervised visitation to full custody of my child. I highly recommend William Buchanan for anyone seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated attorney to represent them in any family court matter.

Agreed on $150 for two services, after the fact, charged junk "Affidavit Fee", "Mileage" fees,…read moredespite having the full scope of the ask before hand. Also charged a certified mail fee that I don't agree with either, but a bit more understandable if there was confusion on whether that that should have been included. Don't have the time/patience to debate. I paid and moved on, but definitely expect bait-and-switch.

Overdue review: I can't acted KKWT for service back in…read moreJanuary of this year bc I live in California but my former landlord lives in Seattle (that bitch!) and I was suing her for the rest of my deposit! I was really stressed out but Mike made me feel at ease and did a great job on his end. It was really a piece of mind when I quickly got noticed she got served! Thanks Mike! Keep up the great job!!!! Ps. She got served and we went to court (virtually) and I won! Yay!

Steer clear of this attorney…read more This attorney was hired in a custody case. Initially she seems to be a great attorney however over time she dropped the ball on numerous occasions and led us down a path which instigated continuous litigation rather than resolution of our case - of course padding her pocket. Consider hiring this attorney if you want to be led astray while emptying your pockets.

Before I've even started to type this, I have tears of thanks running down my face…read more From our very first conversation, Kristen assured me and reassured me over and over again that we would get through this nightmare together and that my daughter and I would be happy and safe. Despite my extreme anxiety and stressful breakdowns through the 2+ year case, she was patient, understanding and supportive. Being in a marriage where I was degraded and abused for years, left me with zero self esteem and no conidence at all. I believed every awful thing the ex told me...( he'd get full custody, I'd never see my daughter again, he'd put me in jail for kidnapping etc..) I can't even tell you how many terrified tears I cried in the beginning. Step by step, with Kristen in my corner, I started to feel more secure and confident that I had finally made the right choice by leaving. While my ex made this a LONG drawn out process, Kristen kept me in the loop and as calm as possible. Two years later, I'm back to the strong, confident, independent woman I was before my miserable marriage. I know that I am a great mom and I've made the best choices for my daughter and I. I went from daily anxiety/panic attacks in fear of losing my baby girl, to laughing at the absolute ridiculous nonsense that my ex used to terrify me with. The first great choice I'd made in years was hiring Kristen. Even when I wanted to give up, she wouldn't let me. Even when I was willing to settle for less than my daughter and I deserved, she wouldn't let me. She fought harder for me than I would've even fought for myself. And everything she encouraged me to fight for was absolutely correct. My daughter and I are living our best lives and are protected and worry free. My simple words of thanks will never be enough.

In a divorce, a person really needs more than a firm who shuffles paperwork. It's an incredibly…read morestressful time no matter the situation. Like me, most people dread choosing an attorney. Will they really take the time to defend my position and ensure I have the best outcome? There's a lot of apprehension in making this decision. I did a lot of research before choosing. After my initial contact with McKinley Irvin, I was graciously escorted through the process until contacting an attorney on their team. Soon, I interviewed John Rosencrans on the phone. It only took about 15 minutes to realize this was the man for the job! John and his legal team...Leanne Volz and Patty Henry...have had my back all the way. Professional to the legal world. Understanding, informative, and at times hilarious off the record. They are EXACTLY what I needed. John, Leanne, and Patty never left me hanging. Their response to any of my questions and concerns was always prompt. They made me feel as though I was their only client. Once the I's were dotted and T's crossed, my divorce came swiftly. My case was handled perfectly. I believe I've made three new friends as well. I cannot recommend them highly enough! Clancy Donlin

From the owner: McKinley Irvin is the Pacific Northwest’s premier law firm focusing exclusively on the practice of…read morefamily law. McKinley Irvin attorneys are known for their effective legal representation and compassionate client service, representing clients in family law matters including divorce (dissolution), child custody, child support, relocation, parenting plan and child support modifications, international family law, and other family law practice areas.

Paid $9,600 and for what? My divorced daughter received…read more"services" from this law group to help her through a child agreement contempt issue. She was left with nothing to show for the money we gave her to retain this firm. We still stew about the waste of hiring one of their lawyers. If this is customary for Family Law Solutions, PLLC in Redmond, WA, they should be ashamed and others should be warned.

So unbelievably unprofessional. They are more worried about scamming their own clients out of money…read morethat they actually help the other party. Disgraceful and disgusting behavior by family law attorneys