Glen Allen St. Louis

Glen Allen St. Louis

also known as Glen St.Louis, Glen St. Louis

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Kirkland, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, International Law

9203 NE 142nd St, Kirkland, WA

About Glen

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 65%

Family law includes dissolution (divorce) & Legal Separation, property settlements, custody issues, intra-state jurisdiction issues, adoption, and trials, including but not limited to civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships,

26 years

65%
Criminal Defense 20%

Defending those charged with a crime.

23 years

20%
International Law 15%

Hague Convention Issues pertaining to family law and international jurisdiction disputes

28 years

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Glen St Louis

9203 NE 142nd St, Kirkland, WA, 98034

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Child Support

Posted by Vance | July 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

I am forever grateful to Glen!! Thank you!

I make this well earned referral for my former attorney, Glen St.Louis and his law firm in my divorce. They obtained for me 50% time with my son and daughter. The fact that I do not have to pay child support is also a plus because I do financially provide for my kids, but the BIG thing for me is tha...t I get to be a highly involved father with my children; something I was unsure of two years ago. Glen worked very hard, tirelessly and intelligently in representing me and turning around a situation for me. He gave me great advice and was always probing to come up with the best result he could get for me. He charged a reasonable rate and worked with me to be sure I’d weather the litigation storm. He knoew how to lean into the negative things and turn them positive. Glen is a planner and he and his staff were very helpful in guiding me with tips on how not to shoot myself in the foot which is easy to do in emotional situation like family law. He gave me tips on how to get along with my estranged spouse and to try to turn things positive in raising our children together. He’d politely challenge me on my thinking, and I learned a lot about myself in how I dealt with things. When I adjusted my attitude, my spouse seemed to notice and her attitude toward everything changed and it helped big time in getting a great parenting plan for our kids. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of understanding the human behavior aspect of divorce and feeling like you are losing your family, and all the fear it causes. Glen did much to give me a different perspective, and yet still stood up for me against my ex wife and her law firm with politeness, professionalism and determination. His law firm is interested in what is best for children and he does not play bulls*hit in that regard. He may be a little demanding of his clients, but it is because the law firm actually cares about children and doing the right thing to be sure that the client turns out to be the best parent they can be. I’ve never had a law firm before that goes the extra lengths. I could not be any more happy than I am right now to be a big part of my children’s lives. I highly recommend the services of attorney Glen St.Louis, and his law firm for any family law related legal matters a person may be experiencing. If I ever need help again, Glen St.Louis will be the attorney I turn to. Signed; A Very Happy Father 2022

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

One Of The 'Good Ones'

I was referred to Glen St.Louis over a difficult custody situation I was having with my ex-girlfriend who got involved with another guy and was refusing to let me see our daughter and then letting her boyfriend interfere. This was a very emotional issue for me and I was making mistakes trying to re...present myself until Glen was referred to me. Until I got Glen I felt like I was being walked all over and being taken advantage of by the mother and her attorney. I was very pleased with how Glen got things under control without making things worse. One thing he did that was very helpful was to sit down with me several times and got me to see another perspective and how to deal with things so I was not pulled into the "emotional gamesmanship" my ex and her lawyer were trying to play. Glen taught me techniques to diffuse situations so I would not shoot myself in the foot and how to lessen the conflict while building a program so I could spend more time with my daughter. I was very pleased at how his technique worked and I was very pleased to see how he got the conflict reduced and more parenting time for me. His knowledge of the law and skill in mediation and court took on the big fancy Seattle and Bellevue law firm my ex hired to cause problems. Glen got me placed on an equal playing field to give me a good chance at sharing parenting. Eventually I got most of what I wanted, including not having to pay back child support for almost 5 years the mother was claiming that I did not think I owed. I got a pretty good parenting schedule and joint decision-making and vacations with my daughter, etc. I have learned when you have a family law problem you definitely need an attorney because this stuff gets pretty complicated. But when you have a family law problem that is difficult and emotionally trying, I would highly recommend Glen St.Louis, He is wise, hard-working and knows how to put your best case forward while dealing with the weaknesses of your case and making them appear to be strengths. While my case is now done if I ever need help again, I know where I am going to at the first hint of a problem -- Glen St.Louis. I highly recommend Glen St.Louis 'Happy Father Steven'

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2014 | Child Support

divorce/ family lawyer

I'm the mother of a 3 1/2 year old little boy who went through a divorce this last year. Glen St.Louis was my attorney and I was very grateful and impressed at how he and his staff guided and represented me through the process step by step from beginning to end. I was very pleased with his service...s, his knowledge of the law, and his insight into human behavior. He coached me into how not to get caught in traps set by both of my former husband's attorneys. He spent almost two hours explaining every aspect of parenting plans and child support before going into court so I could understand why it was I was requesting something and so I could make well informed choices about mine, and my son's future. He is every strategic and tactical, and while planning a strategy is very good at thinking off the cuff to re-adjust the strategy when he has too.. The first time I went to court with Mr. St.Louis for temporary orders of support, parenting plan, spousal maintenance, attorney fees and other matters, Mr. St.Louis was very talented at showing my situation and maximizing my position to the Court. He shut the other attorney down with politeness, courtesy, knowledge of the law and the facts of my case. He was firm in his arguments and did not back down or flinch by the silly and false accusations my husband's attorney was making to try to get custody. He actually made the other attorney look a little silly in her approach. Mr. St.Louis did exceptionally well and my now former husband then fired his first attorney. As the case progressed with my (ex) husband's second attorney, Mr. St.Louis was steady, adept and creative with how to handle them too - a law firm known for representing just men.. He did not allow things to get out of hand or inflamed the situation. He knows what to argue about and what to not fight about. He likes to say "never miss an opportunity to be quiet." Mr. St.Louis was very knowledgable about selecting a mediator for our case. When the case was over, Mr. St.Louis spent 90 minutes with me going over every document and how to obey and understand it so I would not have any future problem. I am very grateful for that extra effort. He also gave me discounts on his legal bill. Several months later after my case ended, when I had some questions. Mr. St.Louis sat down with me again and did not even charge me!! His tips on parenting and how to deal with my husband were extremely helpful. He obtained for me $1,000 in monthly spousal maintenance from a nearly a 9 year marriage and $57% of the pension and other property values, as well as very good child support. While I hope I never have to hire another divorce lawyer, if I have to, I will immediately try to hire Mr. St.Louis and his staff for their services. . He is intelligent, hard-working, thoughtful, courteous and confident. His staff was well organized and thoughtful. While I don't know a lot of other attorneys, I could see how other attorneys treated and spoke to him at court and the respect they had for him. I have no hesitation in recommending his services. I am a very satisfied client and mother.

Posted by April | September 27, 2013 | Child Support

This is a GREAT Lawyer

I have read the "negative" review on Glen St. Louis, and the descriptions are not of the attorney I know that worked so hard and competently for me to keep my children. I had Glen St.Louis as my attorney to obtain my two children in a custody battle and child support modification action. He was profe...ssional, courteous and very creative at thinking outside of the box to get a positive result for me. He was courteous and professional to everyone including the commissioners, judges and all that were involved. I recall the other party's attorney, Joseph Wilson, even complimented to me that Mr. St. Louis was a great attorney because of how he got my kids back to me. Mr. Wilson is now a judge so I think people can reach their own conclusion or even check with Judge Wilson. Mr. St. Louis worked very hard for me. He detailed every cost, kept me totally informed and did not fill me with any unfulfilled hope. He even gave me breaks on my bills and was very fair. He is a great attorney and I would recommend him to anyone with a family law problem. He cares about his clients and will work hard for them and also be financially fair with them. Glen St. Louis always has and always will be much appreciated. I would have never been able to do my case without him. I highly recommend him to anyone.

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Kimberly Brown

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Glen is a strong advocate for his clients with a sharp legal mind. He is creative when drafting settlements that fit the unique situations of the clients which is needed in the area of family law. I enjoy working with him as opposing cousnel as he works hard to advocate for his client AND reach a solution so that both parents can move forward in the best interest of their children."

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Royce Ferguson

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known attorney Glen St.Louis for about ten years, having heard of his reputation before actually meeting him. His reputation is that of an aggressive strategically-thinking trial lawyer. Since then I have referred trusted friends and family members to him. He is as good as his reputation. That, plus he's pretty interesting."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2009

Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2008

Pro Bono Pubilco Service Award, Washington State Bar Association

1993

Labor Law Writing Competition, Detroit College of Law

1992

American Jurisprudence Scholar Evidence, American Jurisprudence

Associations

2002 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

1999 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2010 - 2011

King County Bar Association

Member

Education

1996

University of California - Berkeley

LL.M - Master of Laws

1985

University of Oregon

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

Washington Supervised Visitation Network

Parenting Plans in Complex Cases

Publications

Languages

English

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