Rafael Schwimmer

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Also known as Rafe Schwimmer
Rafael Schwimmer
Family Law Litigation You Can Rely On
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Previous Client
- a Divorce client
5.0 star rating
Rafe
- a Guardianship client

Overview

Avvo Rating

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 425-259-5000
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  • Schwimmer Skantze
    1721 Hewitt Avenue
    Suite 600
    Everett, WA 98201
    Office: 425-259-5000
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Languages Spoken

  • Hungarian

About Me

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Welcome to Schwimmer Skantze Law Office

Rafe Schwimmer graduated Phi Beta Kappa from City College of the City University of New York in 1973 (B.A. American History). He attended the College of Law,... more

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Client Reviews

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“Previous Client”

Posted by: a Divorce client, over 4 years ago.

Client Review: Rafe and his team were extraordinary. They were available to answer questions whenever I needed help. They were supportive and kept me informed... more
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5 star rating

“Rafe”

Posted by: a Guardianship client, almost 6 years ago.

Client Review: Rafe is the rare lawyer who is kind, decent, and cares about his clients. His goal seems to be to settle a case with the least acrimony and the best... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements


James Davis Shipman

I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Rafe as an attorney or as a mediator on a number of occasions in the past few years. Rafe is a very well... more

Endorsement from lawyer: James Shipman , Everett (WA), About 1 year ago
Samuel Kirtland Darling

I endorse Rafe.

Endorsement from lawyer: Samuel Darling , Everett (WA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

32 years since Rafael Schwimmer was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1981 05/18/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Schwimmer First LLP 2005–present
Partner at Dupuis & Schwimmer 1997–2004
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Iowa College of Law Constitutional, Criminal and Family Law JD - Juris Doctor 1976
City University of New York, City College American History BA - Bachelor of Arts - Phi Beta Kappa 1973

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Phi Beta Kappa City College of the City University of New York 1973

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member of Board of Directors Snohomish County Law Library 1994–present
Member Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys 1983–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 28 Legal Answers
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13 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
5 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Pros and Cons Determinate Sentencing 1996
Criminal Procedure Teaching Paralegal Students 1995
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