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Elizabeth Anne Hoffman
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About Elizabeth
Biography
I devote my practice entirely to family law, with a focus on complex parenting cases. These types of cases are my focus because I enjoy helping parents get through the difficult and stressful process of a divorce or custody proceeding feeling informed and empowered. I believe that my role as an attorney is not only to help the client understand the law and how it will impact their life, but also to provide a sense of security, predictability, and even comfort throughout their case.
In addition to complex parenting cases, I handle all types of family law cases from the straightforward to the complex.
I am currently serving as the mentor for the King County Bar Association Family Law Mentor program. I provide training, support, and advice to a group of attorneys who are new to family law, and who have volunteered to provide direct representation to low-income persons involved in a family law matter where a child is at risk. Many of these clients are victims of domestic violence.
I am committed to being a resource not only to my clients, but to the community at large, particularly in the areas of domestic violence advocacy and the welfare of children.
Exceptional Divorce and family law representation. I will help you get results.
Exceptional divorce and family law representation. I will help you get results.
Exceptional divorce and family law representation. I will help you get results.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 17 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
McKinley Irvin
10900 NE 4th Street, Suite 2220, Bellevue, WA, 98004
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601 Union Street, Suite 3030, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Elizabeth Anne Hoffman's Reviews
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Posted by Guyl | October 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Lawyer
Elizabeth has done some amazing work for me as my lawyer. She has gone above and beyond what any average lawyer would do. Thanks to her we have won a custody battle that has taken a year to get anywhere. I recommend her to everyone I know. She has worked hours on end during the week and on weekends n...
Posted by John | September 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Bravo Elizabeth!
In just the one hour initial consultation I had with Elizabeth she captured everything that was important to me in terms of my desires and goals. She never lost sight of my personal needs through the entire process. Good faith mediation was important to my ex, as was keeping costs under control. E...
Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2015
Trustworthy and Caring
I hired Elizabeth Hoffman as my family law lawyer in a custody case that should have been pretty easy, but my ex and his mother (a retired prosecutor) decided to deflect his drinking issues by making me look bad. Elizabeth never played into their games, instead she was always well prepared for court ...
Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2014
She was awesome !
I had a pretty straight forward case, but Elizabeth handled everything and kept me in the know as much as possible. She was easy to communicate with and very informative. I would definitely recommend
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2013
Great Complex Family Law Attorney!!!
I was very pleased with Elizabeth Hoffman! She kept me informed during the entire process. She went beyond and above the call of duty in researching the appropriate steps that we needed to make in my case. She answered all of my questions and made me feel comfortable during an uncomfortable time in m...
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Experience
Honors
2026
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2025
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2025
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2023
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2022
The One to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2015
Mentor of the Year, King County Bar Association, Young Lawyer's Division
2014
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Senior Attorney, McKinley Irvin
2013 - 2013
Family Law Mentor, King County Bar Association
2012 - 2019
Attorney, McKinley Irvin
2008 - 2012
Associate, Rao & Pierce, PLLC
Associations
2013 - Present
King County Bar Association, Family Law Mentor/Mentee ProgramMentor
2008 - Present
King County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Affirmed in favor of the Respondent in an upublished opinion.
Successfully blocked the relocation pending trial. The parties ultimately settled with the mother agreeing not to relocate.
The parties settled their case with the wife receiving several years of maintenance and a disproportionate award of property.
The parenting evaluator recommended a shared, 50/50 residential schedule. The parties ultimately entered a residential schedule that provided for each parent to have equal time with the children.
The husband was found in contempt, ordered to pay back support, and began to pay support for the first time since the parties’ divorce.
Education
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Publications
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2013
2012
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers