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Michele Gentry Hinz

Michele Gentry Hinz

9.2

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 95% Adoption
    26 years
  • 5% Estate Planning
    31 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)
  • Hourly ($250-$250/hour)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    33035 52nd Ave S
    Auburn, WA 98001
    Office: 253-740-●●●● - show
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About me: I have been doing adoption work for many years and I keep my practice small so I can devote more personal attention to each matter. I work on a fixed-fee basis... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 4 reviews
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5 star rating

“Great Lawyer who is great to her clients!”

Posted by: anonymous, 2007-12-20 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Highly recommend this lawyer. She was great in handling our adoption. She kept us informed and walked us through all the steps. She was easy to get... more
5 star rating

“Best of the best”

Posted by: anonymous, 2007-12-20 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: We have been absolutely overwhelmed with the professional and personal legal services that Michele has provided. Her constant attention to detail and... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked on a dependency/ adoption matter with Michele. I found Michele to be a thorough, knowledgeable and skilled... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Adam Shapiro , Seattle (WA), 4 months ago
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Michele Hinz worked as a Guardian Ad Litem in a contested adoption case where I was representing the adopting parents.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kristine Grelish , Bellevue (WA), About 1 year ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 31 years since Michele Gentry Hinz was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney at Law Office of Michele Gentry Hinz 1994–present
Attorney at Beresford Booth PLLC 1990–1993
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Washington School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1978
University of Washington -Seattle Business Administration BA - Bachelor of Arts 1975

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2009
AV Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Fellow American Academy of Adoption Attorneys 1996–present
President Washington State Adoption Council 1992
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: How do I adopt my daughter/niece who knows me as...
Michele's answer: It is possible for you to adopt your niece in a private adoption in Washington if at least one of... more
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Cases
Title:
In the Matter of the Adoption of Infant Boy Crews
Practice Area:
Adoption
Outcome:
Child remained in adoptive home.
Description:
I was appointed by the court to serve as guardian ad litem for the child in this matter. The issue at hand involved how to construe the provisions of...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Role of the Adoption GAL: Minor Parent Adoption Guardian Ad Litem Training 2009
Obtaining Medical Records and Social Background Information / The Role of the Guardian ad Litem in Adoption Proceedings Adoption Practice, Pitfalls and Procedures 2008
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