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Stephanie Ellen Powell

2.3
Rating: 6.1

Licensed for 9 years

Family Lawyer at Bellevue, WA
Practice Areas: Family

410 Bellevue Way SE Ste 301, Bellevue, WA

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Licensed in Washington for 9 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2017

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Gilson-Moreau & Associates, P.S.

410 Bellevue Way SE Ste 301, Bellevue, WA, 98004-6649

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6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Hire ANYONE but Stephanie

Completely unprepared, had basic facts and information wrong and then tried to spread the false info to others. When she was corrected with evidence she completely had no case. Demeanor is angry and combative with her clients. Never seen anything like this , she took everything personally.

Stephanie Powell

Replied last September 25, 2026

The content of this review leads me to believe it was written by an opposing party, not someone I represented. The assertion that I "completely had no case" is significant. As an attorney, the only "case" I ever have is the one my client presents to me. Some cases are stronger than others, and I always provide an honest assessment of the strength of the case at the time of consultation. The strength of EVERY case depends on complete candor from my clients. All cases are prepared not only by me, but by an entire team of devoted professionals. We pride ourselves in preparation for each hearing, motion, and pleading filed on behalf of our clients, and the preparation always involves active participation from clients. Nothing is filed without approval of clients. Hearings are, almost without exception, affidavit-based, sworn to by clients under penalty of perjury. Due to this, it is virtually impossible to go before a commissioner or judge with erroneous information. I stand by my team and our method, and I impress upon all clients the importance of truthfulness. All attorneys are bound by a code of ethics, and I have never been found to be in violation.

Posted by Darren | May 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Do not hire Stephanie Powell!

If I could give a 0 star I would. She doesn't care about you, your family, or your case, only payments. I paid her and her firm over $12,000 for nothing. She talked down to me and threatened me if I ever got upset with her and her firms actions. I desperately tried to rehire her after my new attorne...y backed out on me last minute and she was the only one who knew my case and could represent me on short notice. I became my own lawyer and learned on the fly but spent 3 days in a divorce trial where my wife has severe dementia and her brother as POA filed for divorce on her behalf, guy has never worked a day in his life and I have to pay him $392,000 as my wife is on her death bed. No reply even. I would highly discourage hiring her at whatever firm she works at now,

Stephanie Powell

Replied last September 25, 2026

Please take note that this client hired new counsel months before his scheduled trial. I had been separated from his case prior to completion of any discovery, mediation, and who knows what other significant events, as I was inexplicably replaced me with new counsel in the very early days of this divorce litigation . I also don't know why his new counsel backed out on the eve of trial -- most courts don't allow attorneys to withdraw (especially if the client objects to the withdrawal) shortly before trial. I do recall this client reaching out to me days before his trial, but I could not possibly be expected to represent him at trial having been uninvolved with the case for months leading up to that point. Trial preparation takes several weeks when an attorney has been actively representing a party from the outset. It is impossible to rejoin an intensely litigated matter and successfully try the case before a court law. I have great empathy for this client, and I'm sorry his trial went poorly. However, I do not accept blame for the poor result. I was not actively involved in this case through most of its progression, and what happened at trial is not a result of my representation.

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Amazing Attorney

I hired Stephanie to represent me to have child support increased and tackle the issue of college for my son. I had documentation to support what I had done for my son for many years on a very tight budget. Stephanie was amazing at presenting my case to the judge and was very tactful about eliminat...ing personal inaccurate accusations against me. She guided me through a stressful time and was instrumental in keeping my expectations realistic. I was seeking increased support and help with half of my son's college education. Stephanie was able to negotiate 60 percent of the education and the support was more than doubled. I sat silent for 10 years due to fear, I was shocked with my victory. My son and I are now getting ready to select a college. Divorce is brutal and heart breaking if you have to go through it Stephanie will be the calm in your storm. Thank you Stephanie the future is looking bright! My son will exit college debt free giving him a great future.

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