Natalie Rosenbaum De Maar

Natalie Rosenbaum De Maar

4.4
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 49 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Bellevue, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

9 Lake Bellevue Drive, Suite 103, Bellevue, WA

About Natalie

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 25%

Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Prenuptial Agreements, Cohabitation Agreements, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Relocation, Nonparential Custody

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 31 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 49 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1976

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Natalie De Maar

9 Lake Bellevue Drive, Suite 103, Bellevue, WA, 98005-2454

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Natalie Rosenbaum De Maar's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
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1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A kind and strong advocate

I hired Natalie to be my lawyer for a divorce. She also has done some other will and family law work for me (both in the past and recently). She handled my case with care and was sympathetic to my needs and situation. Natalie was also very communicative and responded quickly to my emails and requests.... I would recommend her to my friends.

Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A great attorney

Getting a divorce was one of the worst experiences of my life, but Natalie really made it as pleasant as it could be. She was kind and honest with me every step of the way. She did a great job handling my divorce and I felt like we got a good outcome at mediation. She was always very prepared and I w...ould recommend her to anyone looking for legal help with a divorce.

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hire her! You won't regret it!

Hire Natalie and her team! She is absolutely wonderful and you will not regret it for a second. She is thoughtful and communicative. Natalie took over my case from another attorney. My former attorney did not do a very good job communicating with me or giving my case the needed attention it deserved.... Natalie was the polar opposite. She made sure I stayed update and did an excellent job getting my case caught up to speed. For example, when I first came to Natalie, I had not been paid my monthly support payment in months. I was struggling to make ends meet. Natalie immediately filed a motion and dragged my ex into court. She got prompt payment from him and I was finally back on a path toward stability. Natalie was a real shark and made sure I was protected from the moment I hired her. My case went to trial, and it was the same story from the moment I hired her. We triumphed at trial and got a great ruling from the judge.

Posted by anonymous | November 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you!

I could not have asked for a more responsive and dedicated attorney. Natalie and her staff were always there to answer questions and provide me guidance as to next steps. Trust me there are a lot of questions in a divorce and it is good to have an attorney who is always there to explain how things wo...rk. There were never any surprises because Natalie and her staff had already told me what I could expect at each stage. Natalie warned me that the moment after I walked out of her office I would have a ton of questions and she was absolutely right. Natalie was always available to advise me whether it was a minor question like whether I could take the kids on a day trip without notifying my ex or whether it was a bigger question like could I enroll my kids in summer camp and have my ex pay his share. Natalie was very prepared for court and for mediation. Her strong preparation allowed us to outwit the other side and to get a better settlement than I would have had I hired a less thorough attorney. You will absolutely not regret hiring her. She was wonderful and I could not thank her enough for everything she did for me and my children.

Posted by Jim | October 9, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trusted Advisor

Natalie and Michael (her son and new associate) were wonderful. They went above and beyond not just to help me get the parenting plan I wanted, but to help guide me on moving forward with my life. They created the least amount of animosity with my ex-wife, while maximizing the my parenting time with ...my kids. I was thoroughly impressed with the way they balanced my desire to continue a good co-parenting relationship with my ex, while making sure that I got the time I felt was in the best interests of my kids. I would highly recommend them.

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Natalie Rosenbaum De Maar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stacey Smythe

Family lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Natalie is an aggressive advocate with a common sense approach to her cases. She is very well-respected in the legal community."

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Matthew Taylor

Family lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Natalie was a fantastic advocate for her client."

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Gwynna Norman

Family lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ashley Olson

Family lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Natalie is a talented attorney who thinks quickly on her feet with a vast array of experience. Any client would be lucky to have her next to them in their moment of crisis. Natalie embodies professionalism and class. As a fellow attorney I admire the qualities that Natalie brings to the legal profession. She is not afraid to fight for her client and pushes the limits to ensure that her clients find the justice and relief that they are looking for. I highly recommend her."

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Kathryn Fields

Family lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've been on cases over the years in which Natalie has represented the opposing party. My experience is that she's a good advocate for her clients, focused on common sense resolutions, and knows her way around the complexities of family law. I respect her work and certainly endorse her."

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David Williams

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Natalle. She is an experienced, hard-working and dedicated advocate for her clients."

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John Eltringham

Unknown lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Natalie is a true advocate for her clients. I have referred clients to Natalie and have been thanked for doing so. Natalie works hard and obtains good results."

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Molly Kenny

Family lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Natalie is a strong advocate for her clients. And she is also willing to discuss ideas and solutions for problems our clients jointly faced."

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James McGuire

Family lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. DeMaar is a highly effective advocate for her clients. Few are better at presenting a convincing case to a judge or commissioner."

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Jeffrey Cohen

Family lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred my clients to Natalie for many years. She has seen them through difficult times and they have often thanked me for having referred them to Natalie."

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Michael De Maar

Family lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Natalie is compassionate, hard working, and a wonderful mentor to me. She is an excellent attorney."

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Virginia Onu

Family lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Natalie is an experienced, agressive, and caring attorney and a wonderful person. She truly cares about all her clients, and does a wonderful job on their behalf."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

1993

Certificate of Appreciation, Campfire Boys and Girls

N/A

Jurisprudence Prize Award, University of Maryland School of Law

N/A

Special Acheivement Award, Department of Health and Human Services

N/A

Associate Commissioner's Citation, Department of Health and Human Services

N/A

Certificate of Appreciation, Family Support Administration

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Honorable Mention for Emmy, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner and Managing Partner, Law Offices of Natalie de Maar

1995 - 1996

Of Counsel, Foster Pepper, PLLC

1994 - 1995

Attorney, Culp, Guterson & Grader

1993 - 1994

Staff Attorney, Court of Appeals of Washington Division I

1987 - 1993

Assistant Regional Administrator: Children and Families, US Federal Government Department of Health and Human Services

1982 - 1987

National Policy Director: Aid to Familys with Dependent Children, US Federal Government

1976 - 1982

Attorney, Office of the General Counsel, US Department of Health and Human Services

Associations

2012 - Present

QLaw- GLBT Bar Association of Washington

Member

2005 - Present

New Beginnings

Member

2005 - Present

ELAP

Member

1994 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1976 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2015

Family Court Appointed Special Advocates

Committee Chairwoman of CASA Uncorked

1994 - 1995

Washington Women Lawyers

Member

1994 - 1995

Northwest Women's Law Center

Member

1993 - 1993

Campfire Boys and Girls

Auction Chair

1992 - 1994

Campire Boys and Girls

Board Member

1976 - 1995

American Public Welfare Attorneys

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Chambers v. Harris (US Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit)

Davis v. Schweiker (5th Cir. 1981)

Soberal-Perez v. Schweiker (Eastern District of New York)

Hicks v. Califano (US Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit)

In re Marriage of Pascale

Simmons v. Harris (US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit)

Waston v. Califano (US Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

Mendoz v. Secretary of Health and Human Services (US Court of Appeals 1st Circuit)

Janja v. Sec'y of Health, Ed. and Welfare (US Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit)

Hancock v. Sec'y of Dep't of Health, Ed. and Welfare (US Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit)

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Education

1976

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

Simmons College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1990

Seattle-King County Bar Association Setting the Child Support

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Women's Resource and Yellow Page "How to Get a Divorce While Holding onto your Business"

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Washington CEO Magazine Consequential Events Each and Every Employer Should Knw About Child Support

N/A

City Club of Seattle Who Cares for the Children, Child Care in King County

N/A

Simmons College Review He Can Have an Ex-Wife But Not an Ex-Child

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American Bar Association AFDC & Child Support; Failure to Interface the System/Failure to Serve Our Children

Languages

English

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