Michele Gentry Hinz

Michele Gentry Hinz

9.6

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

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  • 95% Adoption
    30 years
  • 5% Estate Planning
    35 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($270/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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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

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Michele made it easy.”

Posted by: Matt, 6 months ago.

Client Review: After trying to adopt my Stepdaughter by doing the paperwork myself, I quickly found that I was in over my head. The home study guy I used suggested... more
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5 star rating

“Great Job / Wonderful Person”

Posted by: Stan, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: As I hold my sleeping daughter of 17 days, it is with great pleasure I write a few words about our experience with Michele. My wife and I live in... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Christian K. Lassen II

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), 25 days ago
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), Almost 4 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

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

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1978 04/19/2013

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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Contribution

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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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