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Elizabeth Anne Hoffman
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About Elizabeth

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.

Languages spoken

English

Contact

McKinley Irvin

10220 NE Points Drive
Kirkland, WA, 98033

Website
https://www.mckinleyirvin.com/locations/seattle/ 

McKinley Irvin

10900 NE 4th Street
Suite 2220
Bellevue, WA, 98004

McKinley Irvin

1501 Fourth Avenue
Suite 1750
Seattle, WA, 98101

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive200806/28/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
The One to WatchBest Lawyers2022
Rising StarSuperLawyers2020
Rising StarSuperLawyers2019
Rising StarWashington Super Lawyers2018
Rising StarWashington Super Lawyers2017
Rising StarWashington Super Lawyers2016
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2015
Mentor of the YearKing County Bar Association, Young Lawyer's Division2015
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2014
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Senior AttorneyMcKinley Irvin2019 - Present
Family Law MentorKing County Bar Association2013 - 2013
AttorneyMcKinley Irvin2012 - 2019
AssociateRao & Pierce, PLLC2008 - 2012
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
King County Bar Association, Family Law Mentor/Mentee ProgramMentor2013 - Present
King County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2008 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2008 - Present
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
NWLawyerDefining Family – De facto Parentage2014
The Seattle LesbianWhat LGBT Couples Need to Know About Their Parental Rights2014
King County Bar BulletinNew Cases Broaden De Facto Parentage Doctrine2014
Edge on the NetAttorney Elizabeth Hoffman on the Evolving Definition of Family2014
McKinley Irvin Family Law BlogHow to Divorce if You are Unsure You are Legally Married...and What to do if You're Not2014
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Seattle University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2008
Smith CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts2003
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
McKinley Irvin Family Law Speaker SeriesDe Facto Parentage: Understanding Local Laws2014
legal cases
Case nameOutcome
In re the Marriage of Goldsmith, Court of Appeals of the State of Washington, Division II, No. 37291-0.Affirmed in favor of the Respondent in an upublished opinion.
RelocationSuccessfully blocked the relocation pending trial. The parties ultimately settled with the mother agreeing not to relocate.
Dissolution of MarriageThe parties settled their case with the wife receiving several years of maintenance and a disproportionate award of property.
Dissolution of Marriage with ChildrenThe 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.
Child Support ContemptThe husband was found in contempt, ordered to pay back support, and began to pay support for the first time since the parties’ divorce.

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Amazing Lawyer

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Bravo Elizabeth!

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She was awesome !

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Trustworthy and Caring

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Great Complex Family Law Attorney!!!

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Lawyer Rachel R. Bender

Rachel Bender, Unknown Attorney on Jul 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Elizabeth graciously took the time to give me wonderful advice about practicing family law while I was a law student. She's clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about family law.

Lawyer Holly Hermon

Holly Hermon, Family Attorney on Jul 29, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Rachel R. Bender

Rachel Bender, Unknown Attorney on Jul 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Elizabeth graciously took the time to give me wonderful advice about practicing family law while I was a law student. She's clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about family law.

Lawyer Holly Hermon

Holly Hermon, Family Attorney on Jul 29, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Danielle Lynne LaBelle

Danielle LaBelle, Family Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker

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Lawyer Mindy S Stannard

Mindy Stannard, Family Attorney on Jan 24, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker

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Lawyer Brien Galbraith

Brien Galbraith, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 6, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker

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Lawyer Michael McCarthy

Michael McCarthy, Family Attorney on Oct 31, 2013
Relationship: Other

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Lawyer Boaz Weintraub

Boaz Weintraub, Family Attorney on Sep 6, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

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Lawyer Kim Laree Schnuelle

Kim Schnuelle, Family Attorney on Sep 6, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

Trustworthy!

Lawyer Jennifer J. Payseno

Jennifer Payseno, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 6, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Caring and Trustworthy!

Lawyer Annelisa D Smith

Annelisa Smith, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 6, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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Lawyer Rita Herrera Irvin

Rita Irvin, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 6, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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Lawyer Anthony J Zorich JR

Anthony Zorich, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 6, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

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Lawyer Sands McKinley

Sands McKinley, Family Attorney on Sep 6, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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Lawyer Jessica Terese Moore

Jessica Moore, Family Attorney on Apr 3, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

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Lawyer Jamie R Walker

Jamie Walker, Family Attorney on Feb 13, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

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Lawyer Christina L. Smith

Christina Smith, Family Attorney on Feb 5, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Jonathan Blake Hilty

Jonathan Hilty, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 2, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

Liz is a strong and effective advocate for her clients. She is detail-oriented while always staying focused on the client's overall legal goals. Her legal representation consistently achieves great results. I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Collin C McKean

Collin McKean, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 1, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

Elizabeth understands that all issues, large or small, are important to her clients. She is responsive and attentive to her clients in difficult situations. I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Lindsay Jean Noel

Lindsay Noel, Unknown Attorney on Feb 1, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

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Lawyer Lindsay Diane Camandona

Lindsay Camandona, Unknown Attorney on Feb 1, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

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