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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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2.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

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Extremely disappointing. After receiving my $5,000+ retainer, I was essentially ghosted. Then, the retainer was exhausted in less than two weeks with little to show for it. I was never kept informed about the work being done. Be aware that once you sign, all niceties are ogone and even routine emails... will be billed at more than $300 each. Based on my experience, I did not feel supported or treated like a real person. I was surprised by charges that I felt were not clearly explained and I felt the process was unnecessarily prolonged. When I asked for basic clarification about my case and billing, I left those conversations feeling dismissed and gaslit.

Stephanie Powell

Replied last September 25, 2026

I do not recognize the facts presented in this anonymous review, but I can say with confidence that the only way to exhaust a $5000 retainer in two weeks . to engage in significant interaction with a client, generally due to rapid preparation for an immediate court appearance or acquisition of a Domestic Violence Protection Order, or something equally momentous and consequential. I am always honest with clients about the labor-intensive nature of such cases and my billing practices are explained in the fee agreement that all clients sign. As this is an anonymous review, I can't ascertain who this client is or why he/she feels I did not meet their expectations. Based on the date of the review and the amount of the retainer, I am suspicious of the veracity of this review as the allegations don't align with my billing practices or standard retainers charged by my firm.

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