Robert Charles Kaufman

Handled my long-distance divorce in a professional manner, carefully explained my options and filed appropriate paperwork. Considered my finances and circumstances and made suggestions suitable to my situation, weighing reward vs. expenses to help me make informed decisions about my case. Negotiated ...with opposing counsel to reach an agreement suitable to both parties without protracted court battles. Bob treated me like a friend and showed genuine concern, helping me protect my rights and get through a difficult time. His experience and compassion were evident from our first conversation and I am glad to have had him looking out for me. I recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone in need of a good divorce lawyer.

I hired Bob Kaufman upon the recommendation of a contract law attorney I know. Throughout the process, Bob kept me informed and helped me get my divorce settled. There was a long time where my ex-husband would not respond to the service by mail that I had requested to try to keep things more amicable..., and Bob helped me move the case forward to a successful resolution by advising me on doing formal process service, and working with my ex-husband's first attorney and then his second attorney when he changed representation to get the case back on track. When my ex husband's lawyer kept trying to postpone the trial date by a year, even though we should have been working on a settlement out of court, Bob worked with the opposing attorney and the judge to postpone only by one month. When it came time to mediate the settlement for both finances as well as custody of our kids, Bob gave me a detailed rundown of how the process would work from a mechanics and legal perspective. I felt well-prepared when we reached the mediation office, and as a result, we were able to agree on everything in less than 6 hours. As the major breadwinner who had most of the assets (retirement and stock), I felt I reached a fair deal with my ex-husband and that something that could have been fairly contentious went as painlessly as possible, due in large part by Bob's preparations and experience. I am grateful for Bob's steady presence, his respect for my wishes in remaining as amicable as possible with my ex, even when my ex and his attorney were trying to slow things down, and his knowledge for how to get the case moving and settled. I must also say that Bob's patience with me since I travel frequently for work was also a great help, and the fact that I could trust everything in his capable hands was one less major stress for me to contend with in the already-messy situation that one finds oneself in when a marriage is ending and there are children involved. My divorce was finalized yesterday, and even then, Bob was noting that the quit claim deed notary seal was outside the borders of the document, and so he sent a fresh one for my ex-husband to sign. That level of attention to detail in getting everything in order, even after the case is supposedly closed, is just one example of how great Bob was to have in my corner. It is clear that he takes pride in his work, and his experience was reassuring to me at every step from the initial filing, to the various developments in the case, all the way to the final filing. My first marriage ended with divorce in another state, so I have experience with other lawyers who are not nearly as good or as dedicated and professional. Not that I'm interested in getting married a third time, but if I do, I will ask Bob to write my pre-nup for me, whether or not I am still living in Washington. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bob Kaufman to anyone getting a divorce.

Mr. Kaufman was recommended to me by a colleague and I am grateful for that reference. Beyond his expert knowledge of the law, Bob was an even better counselor. There were many times during my divorce where I became "fired up" about something, ready to send a salvo in the direction of my ex. Bob... would take the time to understand the point of contention, then offer very sage advice about how to best handle the situation to achieve the ultimate outcome I desired. The other thing I really appreciated about Bob was his willingness to accommodate my style of working..which is to use a lot of email and occasional phone calls. I cannot be sure if this was easier or harder for him to handle, but it didn't matter - he adapted to me, not the other way around. I haven't dealt with a lot of attorneys, but I feel pretty certain that this adaptability is somewhat unique. Finally, and most importantly, he is very knowledgeable and experienced in the area of family law. While my divorce was not particularly contentious, there were several troublesome areas of disagreement. Each of these were resolved satisfactorily from my perspective, with a minimum amount of fuss (read: less $ spent on lawyers).

I am a male in my thirties and was going through a very contentious 17 month divorce and needed to retain an attorney that I could trust. I was looking for an individual that knew the law, was aggressive and competent in front of a judge/commissioner. I came across Mr. Kaufman and he proved to be j...ust that. Divorce is a tough time in one's life and Robert helped reassure me throughout this challenging time. His knowledge of the law (all the ins and outs and trust me, there are a lot) helped me secure my two young children in my custody. Thanks to Robert, my 5 and 7 year old boys live with me 80% of the time, I am the primary parent in their lives and have the pleasure of waking up with them under my roof every morning. There is no monetary value that can be put on top of that. Thank you Robert!

Mr Kaufman did an excellent job handling my difficult divorce and child custody case. His knowledge of divorce law was impressive and he very efficiently worked my case through the Washington court system including the many hearings and the 5-day trial for my case. I don't understand the one bad re...view on this site. It sounds like that guy expected the judicial system to work fast with one-day turnaround times. That is definitely not the case. Unfortunately, these things can take a lot of time. Mr. Kaufman wrote excellent, well thought-out motions and trial documents and he was fantastic questioning witnesses at my trial. He also tried my case with honesty and integrity and he never tried any of the dishonest tricks the opposing counsel attempted. His experience really shined and I definitely would want to retain Mr. Kaufman again if I the need arises.