I have been an attorney for over 30 years, concentrating my practice almost exclusively on all aspects of family law and minor guardianships. A graduate of the University of Washington and Seattle University School of Law, my roots in this area are deep and long standing.

Away from court and my law practice, I love spending time with my family and close knit circle of friends. I lead a very active lifestyle and certainly enjoy sports of all kinds. Recently retiring from coaching competitive girls fastpitch for 11 years taking teams all over the country to play in national tournaments including the Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. Along those lines, I am an avid sports fan, and try to catch as many games as I can for the Seahawks, Huskies and Mariners.

I am committed to helping others and in 2011 was recognized with a Community Service Award for providing pro bono legal help to the less fortunate in Pierce County. Whatever the endeavor, whether it be personal or professional, I try to bring my passionate enthusiasm to any situation.

Over 20 Years Of Experience With Cost-effective Ways To Get Your Desired Result.

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

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Child Support 25%

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Divorce and Separation 25%

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Family 25%

33 years

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

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Awards

2018

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 33 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1993

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

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Location

33305 1st Way South

Suite B205, Federal Way, WA, 98003

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4.6 /5.0

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Practice Areas

Family (15) Child Custody (14) Divorce & Separation (12) Lawsuits & Disputes (7) Child Support (4) Litigation (4) Domestic Violence (2) Mediation (2)

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Case Results (24) Recommendation (22) Professionalism (18) Advocacy (17) Practice Area Knowledge (13) Communication Style (12) Character & Conduct (11) Cost of Services (10) General Knowledge (10) Trustworthiness (7) Compassion (6) Responsiveness (5) Staff & Support (4) Free Consultations (1) Punctuality (1)

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Posted by Camron | November 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional

Over the course of the last year my children and I have been through extreme duress and undergone a very challenging, uphill legal battle. In facing this nightmare, I don’t think I could have found a better ally than Raj Bains and his team. They were there for me every step of the way with confiden...ce and kindness. Our case was complicated, dire, and extremely painful for me. I learned quickly how organized, experienced, connected and bullish Raj and his team were in fighting for the well-being of my children. We were faced with an unexpected and unnecessary relocation that would tear my young children away from everything they knew and loved. The vitriol, alienation, and attempts to destroy me in any way possible were extreme. There were countless filings and hearings culminating in a trial in which we prevailed, despite being statistically unlikely. Post-trial the challenges and negativity have continued, yet with Raj at my side I am able to advocate for my children and my rights as a father with ongoing success. Through an experience I would never wish on anyone, where so much in life is detriment and loss I have found an ally who wins. Raj Bains and his team treat each other as family and will treat you the same. There is no one with better experience, more passion, or more ability to advocate for you and yours.

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Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney

100% Satisfied

I was divorced in Washington State in 2000. I paid child support as required and always on time. My work took me to North Carolina. My ex wife could not deal with our daughter so I agreed to have her move to North Carolina or live with me and attend high school. My ex did not feel she should pay me... her percentage of the child support. I disagreed and reached out to Raj. He took charge and even though the distance and different states made it challenging, he was able to get the court to agree with us and require my ex to pay me back support and continuing support. Totally professional. Totally knowledgeable. Totally effective and a pleasure to deal with even though we never met face to face. His fee was fair and I would highly recommend him for any divorce matter especially if you are the dad.

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Posted by S.S. | April 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Forever Grateful for Raj!

I can’t express enough how grateful I am for Raj Bains and his awesome team at Bains Law Firm! Raj completely understands and respects the sensitivity involved in Protection Order cases. I was young and very scared of the endless possibilities that could happen, but Raj gave me my security back. ...It’s very comforting when you walk into the courtroom and many of the other lawyers know him and you can tell they respect him greatly. He is someone you want to have on your side: He is extremely confident and knowledgeable, which in turn gave me the confidence to get through my Domestic Violence case. I would recommend the Bains Law Firm to anyone and everyone going through a family law matter.

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Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Brilliant

More than twenty years ago, Raj Bains represented me in an unusual "palimony" type case with a complicated history in Washington case law. Raj was on-fire brillliant, from start to finish, and he creamed the other side. His preparation was superior, and the presiding judge knew and respected hi...s work. He discredited the other side's witnesses, largely by exposing their disingenuousness and self-serving motives, negative attributes to have on the stand that surprised the entire courtroom. He also grabbed me by the throat, literally and for dramatic effect, outside the courtroom, insisting that I get my act together, come on strong, not let my feelings cloud the truth or my testimony, and fight what the other side had turned into a live-free-or-die-broke battle royale. Back in his office, Raj zeroed in on the crux of my case with focus, dedication, and diligence that generated reams of legalese he spent hours perfecting. "I fight wars with paper," I remember him saying, looking up from a stack of motions and pleadings and interrogatories, acting as though every key stroke on his computer was another shot across the other side's bow that had to be perfectly aimed. Raj was temperamental and I was exhausted and in the end, though we shared a sweet victory, we did not part friends. In retrospect, though, I'm reminded of the enormous stress family law imposes on its practitioners and participants, and the unique personality an attorney must have to brave its shark-infested waters. Family, its survival, and its disintegration involves the most personal, bare, exposed, and anguishing moments in a person's life. I was privileged to witness Raj Bains, as a young, fiery, whip smart counselor, a few years into this difficult lifetime calling. May he continue bringing the peace and resolution to others that he brought to me.

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Posted by M.E. | January 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommended!

I couldn’t have done it without Raj Bains!! I was in a hysterical state of anger, my vision blurred by tears and I was absolutely frightened of the legal environment. I was just served papers and I was devastated. I needed someone who could navigate the tumultuous waters of paperwork, courtroom burea...ucracy and the spirit of a hero to defend my rights. Thankfully I was referred to Raj. It is not my problem anymore!!! Raj went straight to work and got me an immediate and favorable result. Case over!!! Worth every penny!! Thank you Raj and Ela for the amazing work! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

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Lani Sockle

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Neil McPherson

Family lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Charles Shane

Child custody lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recently worked, and continued to work, on a case with Raj (where our clients interests aligned). He was an absolute pleasure to work with and was very thoughtful in his approaches to the issues that arose during the case. He represented his client well."