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Michele Gentry Hinz

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 95% Adoption
    29 years
  • 5% Estate Planning
    34 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

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

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

About Me

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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

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Applaud Wholeheartedly”

Posted by: Isabel, 2011-11-30 2 months ago.

Client Review: I applaud Michele Hinz wholeheartedly. Michele showed me that it is possible for a birth-father's heart to be changed. Her compassion, vision, and... more
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5 star rating

“Personal Approach”

Posted by: Rebekah, 2011-09-14 5 months ago.

Client Review: Michele is great and took a personal approach the step-parent adoption of my son. I spoke to 3-5 different attorneys who said they would just serve... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Adam Shapiro

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), Over 2 years ago
Kristine Grelish

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 , Seattle (WA), About 4 years ago

Résumé

 

License

33 years since Michele Gentry Hinz was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1978 01/31/2012

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 Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2011
AV Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2010
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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

Contribution

Reputation Level 10
Answers: 66 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers
16 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation 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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