Raj Bains

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Raj Bains

4.6
35 reviews
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Rating: 5.6

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Federal Way, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

Suite B205, Federal Way, WA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016
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About Raj

Biography

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

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

25%
Child Support 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%
Family 25%

33 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 32 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1993

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

33305 1st Way South

Suite B205, Federal Way, WA, 98003

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Raj Bains's Reviews

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Posted by Michaela | March 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I knew he was the right one!

After years of litigation back and forth, trying to go into court on my own and with a few other lawyers, I finally decided to hire Raj Bains. Mr. Bains is a no-nonsense kind of lawyer. He gives it to you straight and doesn't waste your time, money or resources. Finally after nearly 10 YEARS of tryin...g to achieve a result in my custody battle, Mr. Bains was able to achieve this for me. He was the most on top of it, communicative, consistent, and reliable lawyer. I am BEYOND sure I hired the right attorney to represent me in such an important time in my life.

Posted by Kirk | February 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Bains Law Firm is Amazing!

Bains Law Firm is absolutely phenomenal. They treat you like you are part of their Family! Raj is determined and gives excellent advice to the point that as a client I knew exactly what to expect as my case moved along through the court proceedings. His staff is helpful, kind, professional and ver...y understanding to the needs of his clients. I would highly recommend Bains Law Firm and Raj to anyone I know who needed a Family Law Attorney! I felt like I had very little going in my favor until I met Raj and after our first meeting I knew I had a real chance to improve my family and financial situation. I knew I was in good hands when we went to court as Raj was very prepared and thorough in his presentation. It was evident that the judge, court staff and other attorneys really respected Raj. He delivered to me the best possible outcome for my situation and for that I very grateful.

Posted by Gosia | February 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly Recommend

I have made an consultation appointment with Raj in January of 2019 and have hired him right then and there for my Parenting Plan Modification case. Raj is very knowledgeable, professional, kept me informed all the way through the case. He gave me peace of mind throughout the entire process. I kne...w what was going on and what the next steps will be. In court, Raj was respectful but strict, making his point quickly with the details without playing games. I could tell he is well known and very respected. He stayed on top with all of the deadlines. My case was resolved quickly due to the other party not responding and not showing up to hearings. After my case was over, I have contacted Raj with a couple of other questions which he has responded very quickly with all of the information needed. If I ever need an attorney again, Raj will be the first one I will call. I have been recommending Raj to all people asking for excellent family attorney.

Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

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.

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

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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Lani Sockle

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neil McPherson

Family lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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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."

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Janelle Eggert

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tristen Key

Family lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Ferrell

Family lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Wurdeman

Family lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kelsey Brown

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  5.6 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Suspension issued in WA, 2016

updated on 08/08/2016

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2011

Outstanding Community Service, NALS of Pierce County

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney, Bains Law Firm

1992 - 1995

Attorney, Burns and Hammerly

Associations

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Education

1992

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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