Christopher Joseph Fox

Christopher Joseph Fox

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 48 years

Family Lawyer at Kirkland, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Business, Lawsuits & Disputes

50 16th Ave, Kirkland, WA

About Christopher

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Practice Areas

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Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 48 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1977

Pro Bono

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Christopher Joseph Fox

50 16th Ave, Kirkland, WA, 98033-4909

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Christopher Joseph Fox's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

An amazing attorney

Mr. Fox agreed to represent me in a custody case at a point that I was already served, confused, and helpless. My wife had an attorney but I did not. Therefore, she was way ahead of the game and my lack of knowledge prior to Mr. Fox had done serious damage to my own case. When Mr. Fox took over, ever...ything changed within days. Mr. Fox‘s professionalism and integrity was above any other attorney I had ever come to contact with. He is an amazing person and an exceptional human being.

Posted by Dan | May 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Unrelenting Advocate

Chris came highly recommend and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the outcome. I came to Chris with a divorce case involving tricky financial issues and student loan debt. Chris found the case law to reinforce my position, and consulted outside sources to make sure all the bases were covered. The... process lasted a year and through it all Chris was honest and straightforward about the challenges of our case. He’s a great lawyer because he never promised an outcome or inflated expectations. He understands the legal and emotional issues that arise. He kept my expectations realistic at every move and he was right every time. My case was resolved in a settlement hearing luckily and not a trial. I credit Chris’ steadfast preparation of arguments and case law that showed the other side a settlement would be best. Chris was constantly evaluating and adjusting our strategy during the case which was great because the demands of the other side morphed. Chris was prompt at communicating, whether it was a phone call, text, or e-mail. He was a staunch, ethical advocate and I recommend him highly.

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Family Law Results

Chris was a great attorney for this 45 year old male going through a somewhat contentious divorce. My paramount concern was access to my children and he was able to factually address all my concerns. He recommended a course of action based on his experience which I mostly followed. When I decided to ...deviate from his plan a bit he gave me his legal opinion and then further supported my position. He was incredibly responsive and usually right about how things would transpire. Chris was worth every penny I paid him. I would highly recommend him for family law issues.

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Christopher Joseph Fox's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Sable

Family lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Chris for many years. First as opposing counsel and later as a mediator. He is a highly experienced attorney who possesses a vast reservoir of knowledge. Equally important is the fact that Chris is very level-headed and reasonable in his approach to each case. Any one would be well-served by having Chris handle their legal needs."

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John Kydd

Family lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Chris is a great lawyer. Great lawyers are loathe to admit they are great lawyers so someone has to do it. His humility increases his effectiveness as he effectively resolves issues with counsel that avoid costly and needless conflict that happens all to often. Chris really knows the law and the cases so well that many lawyers rely upon his summaries of the law without a second thought. That is good lawyering."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Brita Long

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris Fox is one of the most professional and kind attorneys I have worked with in over 13 years. He is generous, smart, and uses common sense to solve problems. If I needed a family law attorney I would call Chris."

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Barbara Johnson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is an excellent family law attorney. He aggressively represents his client's best interests, while at the same time being a pleasure to work with because he promptly returns calls and emails, and works cooperatively with opposing counsel to exchange the documents both sides will need to prepare the case for settlement and/or trial."

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Ralph Moldauer

Family lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Chris Fox for over 20 years and believe him to be one of the smartest, most skilled and ethical family law attorney in the area"

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James Sable

Divorce and separation lawyer

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John Kydd

Family lawyer

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Brita Long

Family lawyer

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Barbara Johnson

Family lawyer

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Douglas Phillips

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Bill Petter Homeless Housing Advocate, KITH - Kirkland Interfaith Transitions In Housing

2010

Best Lawyer, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

1993

Family Law Attorney of the Year, Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Work Experience

1978 - Present

Managing Attorney, Fox Law Office

1977 - 1978

Law Clerk, King County Superior Court

Associations

2007 - Present

City of Kirkland

Chairperson, Civill Service Commission

2000 - Present

Eastside Legal Assistance Program

Pro Bono Clinic Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

Smith v. Dalton, 58 Wn.App. 876, (Wash.App. Div. 1)

Creditor claim against wife denied.

Holaday v. Merceri, 49 Wn.App. 321 (Wash.App. Div. 1)

Disparate property settlement satisfied mother's support obligation.

Northlake Concrete Products v Wylie, 34 Wn. App. 810

Reversal & Remand

State v. Vannoy, 25 Wn. App. 464

Remanded for separate trial.

State v Beck, 24 Wn.App. 1016

Affirmed

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Education

1977

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of Washington -Seattle

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

14th WLFR Family Law Conference

2009 WSBA Ethics Report, Law Practice Civility & Professionalism

2007

12th WFLR Family Law Conference

Family Law Ethical Issues & Challenges

2006

11th WFLR Family Law Conference

Preparing for Privacy Pirates: Protecting Client Identifies

2003

9th WFLR Family Law Conference

Unbundled Legal Services

2002

8th WFLR Family Law Conference

E-Discovery & Digital Resources

2001

7th WFLR Family Law Conference

Ethical Conundrums

2000

6th WFLR Family Law Conference

Internet Resources for Family Law

1999

5th WFLR Family Law Conference

Dealing With Domestic Violence

1998

WFLR Family Law Conference

Family Law in the Next Millennium

1997

3rd WFLR Family Law Conference

Family Law & The Internet

1996

WFLR Family Law Conference

Spousal Maintenance

1995

WFLR Family Law Conference

Custodial Relocation: Coping With Change

Publications

2000

Family Law Deskbook, Washington State Bar Association Internet Resources For Family Law Practitioners

N/A

Catalyst Publications Washington Family Law Reporter

Languages

English

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