$ 350-350 per hour
I have been an attorney for over 35 years and have been serving the Seattle metropolitan area for over 20 years. I graduated from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts with a B.A in history and later obtained my Juris Doctor from the University Of Maryland School of Law.
My legal career began with the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare as a lawyer representing the federal government in Black Lung suits. After a short time, I transitioned into representing the Welfare program in the Federal Court of Appeals. In my most cited case, Soberal-Perez v. Schweiker, I represented the Social Security Administration in a lawsuit over disability benefit notices being in languages other than English.
After I met my husband, we moved to Washington with our six children. I obtained a position with the Washington State Court of Appeals Division I as a staff attorney doing research and general support for the Court. I soon left the court in 1993 and pursued a career in the private sector with Culp, Guterson, and Grader and with Foster Pepper where I was of counsel. At Foster Pepper, I represented Eva Bandy in the nationally renowned case Bandy v. Bandy, dealing with wiretapping. After I left Foster Pepper in 1994, I decided to start my own firm, The Law Offices of Natalie de Maar.
My personal experience with divorce and raising my own children and step children has had a profound effect on my practice. I am a compassionate and skilled lawyer who is sensitive to my clients’ needs and tough in the courtroom. I work tirelessly to help my clients achieve a fair result, and help them through the difficult and emotional process of resolving disputes.
I look forward to working with you for your family law needs.
$ 350-350 per hour
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Acquired: 1994
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Acquired: 1976
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9 Lake Bellevue Drive, Suite 103, Bellevue, WA, 98005-2454
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Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2015 | Hired 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...
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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....
Posted by anonymous | November 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Jim | October 9, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Natalie is compassionate, hard working, and a wonderful mentor to me. She is an excellent attorney."
"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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2015
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
1993
Certificate of Appreciation, Campfire Boys and Girls
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Jurisprudence Prize Award, University of Maryland School of Law
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Special Acheivement Award, Department of Health and Human Services
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Associate Commissioner's Citation, Department of Health and Human Services
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Certificate of Appreciation, Family Support Administration
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Honorable Mention for Emmy, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
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
2012 - Present
QLaw- GLBT Bar Association of WashingtonMember
2005 - Present
New BeginningsMember
2005 - Present
ELAPMember
1994 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1976 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
Family Court Appointed Special AdvocatesCommittee Chairwoman of CASA Uncorked
1994 - 1995
Washington Women LawyersMember
1994 - 1995
Northwest Women's Law CenterMember
1993 - 1993
Campfire Boys and GirlsAuction Chair
1992 - 1994
Campire Boys and GirlsBoard Member
1976 - 1995
American Public Welfare AttorneysMember
1976
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1990
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