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%

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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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25 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Very Happy Father

I’m the father of two girls and hired Glen St. Louis of The Law Office of Glen St.Louis to represent me during a difficult divorce to protect my girls and myself from a mother, and now former wife, who had a history or alcohol abuse and domestic violence toward not only me, but also hitting and beati...ng one of our girls heads into the hard floor and also twisting their arms when I was at work. She would do this when she got drunk. My former wife tried to turn the facts on their head by claiming it was me who was the alcoholic and abuser. This was very upsetting, but Mr. St. Louis told me to stay calm and we worked together in developing the case and establishing the evidence to support my case against my former wife’s lies. And he managed to that that caused my former wife to finally have to undergo abuse and alcohol treatment. I surely hope it helps her so she can get on the good side of our daughter’s again. I was very impressed with Mr. St. Louis’s professionalism, and his keen sense of knowing what the other side was up to almost every step of the way. He had my ex read to the T and ultimately could convince the court to see through her false allegations about me. I had to go into court at least 4 or 5 times and every time Mr. St. Louis prevailed for me. Over the course of the nearly my year long case, my former wife threw several different attorneys and experts at me, as if that was going to change anything, and each time, Mr. St. Louis took the appropriate steps to dial in the appropriate responses and strategy. Mr. St. Louis told me I should treat this like a football game and while having a plan, always make sure I make the adjustments to the offensive and defense plays that are thrown at you. Even after the dissolution. Mr. St. Louis would be available to answer questions and help me sort out difficulties with my former wife when she caused problems; and he would not charge me for those extra services. He was financially very reasonable and did not spend money to spend money. I always knew what I was billed for and he gave me plenty of breaks. He is very conscientious about his work and how expensive having an attorney is for people. He really cares about children having a stable environment and avoiding craziness with the other parent. He knew how to focus in on the truth and getting to the facts through depositions that showed the mother was still not getting the help she needed or the about the lies she would tell at trial. I would highly recommend Glen St. Louis for anyone who has a family law divorce or dispute involving children. Signed, “ A very Happy Father.”

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Glen got my son back.

I’m a mother who almost got screwed by an unethical attorney and my former boyfriend last year as I was mourning the loss of a child. I was living in eastern Washington and my ex-boyfriend and his mother went into court in Everett to take my other son from me while I was in the hospital taking care ...of arrangements. When I went to get help no one wanted to help me because the attorney was from a big law firm. I found Mr. St. Louis by an accident and referral and when I was in an emergency, he met with me on a weeknight for 6 hours and charged me for one hour because I was totally broke at that point. He and his staff put a lot of time into my case and talked with others, organized and got all my witnesses together and gathered information on the other side of the state to show the Judge that my son was better off with me. Glen is like the Energizer Bunny when getting something done. Mr. St.Louis got my son back for me in about two weeks and my ex got a big lecture from the Judge for and doing what he did in trying to destroy the mother-child bond. My exes attorney then quit and then my ex went and got another one. I guess he did not get the message the first time. But then when my ex then threatened me with taking the child again, Mr. St. Louis put a stop to it and my ex could not see our son except through supervised visitation. That was round II and you would think the ex would get it. But he didn’t. It took about a year to get the case done and I was very happy with the result and even got attorney fees with interest. Mr. St. Louis’s legal fees were very reasonable. So, I have high regard for Mr. St. Louis’s knowledge of the law and his skill and ability and most of all his energy and dedication to my case even though I did not have a whole lot of money. He did not give up on me. I’m a very grateful mother and very highly recommend the legal services and skill of Glen St. Louis and his firm. Happy Mother from Spokane

Posted by Dan | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Glenn did awesome job.

I highly recommend the legal services of attorney Glen St.Louis and his staff. I was very pleased and impressed from start to finish in how Glen St.Louis thought through my case, implemented and executed a plan and could make changes on a dime if circumstances changed without losing a step. I hi...red Glen St.Louis based on the recommendation of a colleague who hired Glen the year before and was very very pleased. In my case, when my wife learned I was going to file for divorce, she ran off and hid my son from me going to hotel to hotel, city to city, and state to state until Glen corralled her in California and then got her shipped back to the Snohomish County Jail in Washington while getting my son returned to my care. Glen was diligent, hardworking and thoughtful and wise in helping me. Almost every time I had an idea he would listen and then suggest an alternative I never would have thought of to make my case better. He returned my calls promptly to help me find my son. He was right on it and usually responded to me within hours. It took time and several visits to the Courthouse, but Glen was professional, prepared and understood the evidence and nuances of the law that no laymen would ever understand. He understood my case inside and out and his attention to detail and his memory of the very confusing facts in court were impressive. His memory was like a trap. He’d cut through the confusion and simplify relevant facts to the court. He devised a very straightforward plan, explained it to me and how it would work and be executed. It gave me hope and confidence when I almost had none. At a time I feared I would never ever see my son again. Glen and his staff worked with law enforcement and media in 2 states and forced the mother out into the open where she got caught. His knowledge of Washington and California law was a big plus . Glen did not shy away from difficulty. He did not fill me with false hope, but explained a plan in detail that gave me confidence and it worked!! He knew it was going to be costly and was up front about it, and tried to lay out the costs and fees clearly. He worked with me on the finances and gave me breaks on his time and did not nickel and dime me for every conversation or email like other attorneys I’ve hired. I got my son back and I was awarded nearly $17,000 in attorney fees; plus my ex wife has to post a $20,000 cash bond to even be in the same room with our son again. Glen St.Louis did everything possible to be sure my now former wife will not engage in any more shenanigans. If you have a complicated family law problem, I’d highly recommend you meet with Glen St.Louis before or even after you speak with anyone else. Glen St.Louis saved my family life and my son and I am eternally grateful. Dan L, a Fortunate Father.

Posted by April | September 27, 2013 | Child Custody

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.

Posted by Fred | September 27, 2013 | Family

And God Sent Glen....

I think Glen St.Louis is the best, most responsible, creative and thoughtful attorney I have ever hired. He represented me in my King County parentage action where the mother had been very difficult for years and made many false allegations toward me and my wife of everything from sexual abuse, alco...hol abuse, drug abuse and anything she could think of in order to keep me away from my son. Mr. St.Louis worked very hard on my case for almost a year in a modification that finally resulted in 2013 of me being awarded custody of my son. Mr. St.Louis demonstrated through his highly organized talent of putting together and presenting evidence in court, knowledge of rules and law that every one of the mother’s accusations against me were false. Mr. St.Louis is a master as strategy in complex family law cases. He is not a quitter and worked very hard and smart for me and my child. Mr. St.Louis followed up on all his work and went beyond what I expected of an attorney. He won attorney fees awards against the mother and was very agile at dealing with the mother’s attorney in court. He was even available on some weekends to work with me because of my work schedule. Mr. St.Louis brought 5 or 6 motions in court over the year of the court case, on everything ranging from motions for adequate cause, motions for temporary orders, to contempt motions, to appointment of evaluating psychologists and trial continuances, and Mr. St. Louis won every motion in my favor that he brought. He practically embarrassed the other attorney because he was very well organized and made very good oral arguments. He also won for me attorney fees and costs on the motions. At one motion for compelling a psychological evaluation of the mother 45 days before trial, the Judge first was shaking his head “no” at the beginning of the argument , and it didn’t look good, but by the end of Mr. St.Louis’s argument , the Judge was shaking his head “yes” and we won the motion and the mother was ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation. That psychological evaluation of the mother was the key to putting the final ding in the mother’s case and Mr. St.Louis was practically a genius for his timing, and his knowledge to win the motion right before trial. That motion and psychological evaluation of the mother eventually resulted in me getting custody of my son. I want to say that now that my son is with me, he is happy, thriving and has a stable home. Had it not been for Mr. St.Louis’s hard work, skill, presence in court, and knowledge, I would not have my son living with me today. I highly recommend Mr. Glen St.Louis as a selection for a family law attorney. In court he has presence and the Judges do listen to what he has to say.

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Glen Allen St. Louis's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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