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

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Posted by Jameson | January 08, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

A strong defender of my rights

When my ex wife filed for divorce I was truly distraught and upset. There was simply no way for me to defend myself at that time in my life. Natalie really helped me move forward and achieve a good result. She was more than just a lawyer for me, she was an adviser who helped me deal with both the emo...tional components and the legal components of my divorce and my case. She was a fabulous attorney who was really there for me. I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Lifesaver

Natalie is knowledgeable, honest, and has a helpful and efficient staff. I needed a bulldog to handle my divorce because of an uncooperative x-husband, and his horribly dishonest and unresponsive attorney. Natalie initially recommended arbitration, but my x and his attorney were uncooperative. We wer...e forced to go to court. While in court I was very impressed with her preparation and expertise. When opposing counsel falsified expenses she quickly brought this to the courts attention.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Great attorney!

I found Natalie did a wonderful job representing my interests. When I met Natalie I felt like my world had fallen apart. Everything in my life felt as if it was never going to be okay again. I had some very complex parenting and maintenance issues and Natalie help me not only personally get back to a... stable and solid place in life but she got me a good resolution to my divorce. Natalie listens and is understanding all while aggressively representing my interests when I personally was not strong enough to do so myself.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2014 | Child Custody

A Strong Advocate

Natalie and her team represented me on a paternity action. Natalie was always honest with me that it was going to be a long haul until I was able to get custody of my child. Natalie represented me fairly and aggressively. She was able to get me custody all while not spending money I could not afford.... She is an excellent attorney and I would highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Does not look out for the best interest of the kids... Caved in court

Natalie did everything NOT to protect my children from an abusive father... She caved in court and with the ex's Attorney. This has almost cost one of them their lives. Natalie talks a very strong plan, once you trust her and give her your trust and lots of money, she will do what she wants when s...he wants. As with so many other negative feedback responders, I cannot stress enough to stay away from Natalie! I have had huge legal expenses after Natalie's very expensive divorce to TRY and correct what she did. After almost 5 years, my children have to deal with their fathers abuse due to Natalie. She will earn your trust until you are too far in, then let you down and take lots of money in the process. We lost our home and everything we own, a horrible parenting plan to boot! Run, don't walk! From the first time I spoke with Natalie, 10 years ago, I did not listen to the Negative feedback. I cannot begin to tell you how I regret that everyday!

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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"

N/A

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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