Divorce · Seattle
Top Divorce Lawyers in Seattle
Divorce lawyers handle the legal end of a marriage: dividing property and debts, spousal support, and arrangements for children. This list compares 24 divorce lawyers practising in Seattle on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 13 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 24
- 16 verified licences
- 67%
- average years in practice
- 11
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
Irene K. Patel
VerifiedSenior Associate
Harrow & Vance LLP37 yrs in practice4.7(20)DivorceBusinessPersonal Injury - 2
- 3
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Daniel M. Nakamura
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
13 yrs in practice3.3(9)DivorceCriminal DefenseSpeaks English, Tagalog
- 6
Rafael Fitzgerald
VerifiedAssociate
Rowe & Marlow LLP11 yrs in practice4.6(18)DivorceBusinessReal EstateSpeaks English, Arabic
- 7
Samuel Feldman
VerifiedAssociate
Brook & Prescott LLP37 yrs in practice4.2(10)Personal InjuryCriminal DefenseDivorce+1 moreSpeaks English, Spanish
- 8
Helena Kearney
VerifiedPartner
Vance & Ashby LLP15 yrs in practice4.8(11)Child CustodyBusinessDivorceSpeaks English, Hindi
- 9
Omar Kaplan
VerifiedFounding Attorney
Harrow & Vance LLP15 yrs in practice3.4(16)Criminal DefenseDivorceEmployment - 10
Wei A. Underwood
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Rowe & Marlow LLP17 yrs in practice3.4(8)Personal InjuryDivorce - 11
Ethan R. Hargrove
VerifiedOf Counsel
Merritt Law Group8 yrs in practice4.2(25)EmploymentBusinessDivorce - 12
Rafael Sullivan
Out of dateManaging Partner
Merritt Law Group31 yrs in practice3.8(3)ImmigrationDivorceReal Estate - 13
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Daniel Ramirez
VerifiedSenior Associate
Vance & Ashby LLP4.5(1)BusinessCriminal DefenseDivorce+1 moreSpeaks English, Urdu
- 16
James Whitaker
VerifiedOf Counsel
Rowe & Marlow LLP3 yrs in practice3.5(2)Personal InjuryBusinessDivorceSpeaks English, Tagalog
- 17
James R. Kowalski
VerifiedAttorney
1 yrs in practice4.0(5)EmploymentChild CustodyDivorce+2 moreSpeaks English, Russian
- 18
Adaeze Fitzgerald
UnverifiedSenior Associate
Merritt Law Group35 yrs in practice4.8(8)Estate PlanningDivorce - 19
Theo R. Ellison
UnverifiedPartner
Hale Law Group34 yrs in practice3.8(10)Personal InjuryBusinessDivorce+1 more - 20
Mei Quinn
UnverifiedSenior Associate
Prescott Law Group4.4(20)BusinessDivorceEstate PlanningSpeaks English, Vietnamese
- 21
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Camila Byrne
PendingPrincipal Lawyer
Rowe & Marlow LLP7 yrs in practice4.5(11)FamilyBusinessDivorce+1 moreSpeaks English, French
- 23
Omar Galloway
PendingAssociate
Merritt Law Group5 yrs in practice4.5(2)ImmigrationDivorceFamily+1 more
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Seattle legal resources
- Washington State Bar Association
Legal directory with licence status.
- King County Bar Association
Lawyer referral service.
Choosing a divorce lawyer
Look for someone who regularly appears in the family courts where your case will be heard, and ask how they approach negotiation versus litigation. Ask for a written fee agreement and an estimate of total cost, not only the hourly rate. If your finances are complex (a business, pensions, property abroad), ask whether the lawyer works with forensic accountants or valuers.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?
Not always. Many jurisdictions allow people to file uncontested divorces themselves, but a lawyer can review the settlement so that property, pension and support terms are complete and enforceable.
How are divorce lawyers usually paid?
Most charge by the hour against an upfront retainer. Some offer fixed fees for uncontested matters. Contingency fees are generally not permitted in divorce cases.
What should I bring to a first consultation?
A summary of assets and debts, recent tax returns, any existing agreements (such as a prenuptial agreement) and a list of questions about timing, cost and strategy.