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Steven Scott Burkhalter

Also known as Scott Burkhalter

Skilled advocate. Cost Effective. Practical. Child focused. Call 425-954-3918

Smart - Thorough - Available - Compassionate & Honest

- a Divorce client

number one

- a Child Custody client

Overview

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9.1

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17 Reviews

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8 Peer Endorsements

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Contributor level 8

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Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($300-$375/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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Beresford Booth PLLC

145 3rd Ave S

Ste 200

Edmonds, WA 98020

Office: 425-776-4100

Fax: 425-776-1700
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Beresford Booth PLLC

1420 5th Avenue, Suite 2200

[BY APPOINTMENT ONLY]

Seattle, WA 98101

Office: 425-776-4100

Fax: 425-776-1700
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English

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I Chair our domestic group at Beresford Booth PLLC. While providing the highest level of advocacy in our motion and trial practice,our groupunderstands and... more

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“Smart - Thorough - Available - Compassionate & Honest”

Posted by: a Divorce client, 2008-12-02 about 3 years ago.

Client Review: Scott along with his paralegal, Jennifer stood by me for more than two tumultuous years that began when my spouse exited our long-term marriage and... more

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“number one”

Posted by: a Child Custody client, 2007-08-23 over 4 years ago.

Client Review: Scott and the staff at Beresford and Booth were acceptionally professional throughout the process of representing my family. I felt that Mr.... more

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8 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Scott on a number of family law cases in the past few years. Scott is a fair and reasonable attorney, but... more

Endorsement from lawyer: James Shipman , Everett (WA), 9 months ago

Scott Burkhalter is an exceptional lawyer who I would recommend without hesitation for family law matters and domestic disputes of all sizes and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Mark Bailey , Seattle (WA), 9 months ago

Résumé

License

12 years since Steven Scott Burkhalter was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Washington	Active	1999	01/31/2012

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Partner at Beresford Booth PLLC	2001–present
Chairman: Domestic Group at Beresford Booth PLLC	2001–present

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Chapman University School of Law	Law	Juris Doctor	1999
Pacific Lutheran University	Legal Studies	Bachelor of Arts	1993

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Client Review Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2011
Listed Lawyer in Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers	Martindale-Hubbell	2011

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Secretary	Everett Golf & Country Club	2012-present
Board of Trustees	Snohomish County Bar Association	2011-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 8

Answers:	8	Legal Answers
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	1	Answer marked as good
Guides:	3	Legal Guides
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Cases

In re child

Outcome: Termination of parental rights.

In re Child

Outcome: Termination of parental rights to allow private adoption.