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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.
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State: Washington
Acquired: 2008
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10900 NE 4th Street, Suite 2220, Bellevue, WA, 98004
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Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2015 | Child Support
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 ...
"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."
"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."
"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."
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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
2026 - Present
Partner, McKinley Irvin
2019 - 2026
Senior Attorney, McKinley Irvin
2013 - 2013
Family Law Mentor, King County Bar Association
2012 - 2019
Attorney, McKinley Irvin
2008 - 2012
Associate, Rao & Pierce, PLLC
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
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.
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