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also known as Katherine Bruya
Hi there and thanks for visiting my page! Let me tell you a little bit about my practice.
For over 27 years, I have worked tirelessly for clients throughout King County.
Divorce and family law is a very emotional area of the law, and I have worked exclusively in this area. I am committed to providing as much support as possible to all my clients. My goal is to get you through this process as smoothly as possible. Sometimes we will need to get the court's input on issues and other times we will be able to work out agreements with the other party. Working out agreements that are fair and equitable and in the best interest of your children, if applicable, is always the best option and makes this process much more bearable for you. However, if we need to go to court then so be it and we will do it together!
I began working in family law in 1998 for another attorney in King County. In 2003, I opened my own law office. In 2014, I decided to move my office to my home in Auburn.
Because I am a sole practitioner and work out of my home, I am able to spend as much time as needed, whenever needed, on each of my cases. I often have phone conferences in the evenings and weekends to accommodate my clients' schedules. Shoot me an email and we can set up a time to chat!
Thanks so much for taking time to review my page:)
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1998
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Posted by Brandon | October 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney
An Amazing Attorney Who Truly Puts Children First!
**I cannot say enough good things about Kathy!** Kathy was amazing to work with throughout a very difficult custody battle. She was honest, straightforward, incredibly thorough, and always made sure we understood what was happening and what to expect. Most importantly, she took the time to truly l...
Posted by Joanne | October 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Highly contentious divorce with fabulous outcome
Kathy is by far the best attorney when going through a contentious divorce. I would not be where I am without her. If you have a highly abusive and manipulative person you are fighting. Kathy is fantastic at staying strong. She was not the first attorney I had work on my case but she is the last atto...
Posted by Luis | February 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend Kathy: A Family Lawyer with Integrity and Heart
We had an incredible experience with Kathy! She's not only super knowledgeable but also really attentive to every detail of our case. What truly made her stand out was her commitment to fairness and respect for everyone involved. It was crucial for us to handle things amicably, especially considering...
Posted by Monique | March 19, 2023
Wonderful at her job
Kathy answered any questions I had and helped in clarifying what might happen in the court room, allowing me to better prepare myself for a hearing. She helped my anxiety within the situation and helped me to move forward feeling reassured and filled with confidence! I recommend Kathy Bruya to anyone...
Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Complicated case successfully navigated with Kathy's experience and hard work
Kathy was everything I could have hoped for from a lawyer for my child custody situation. Through the many twists and turns of a very complicated case, she brought expertise, compassion, and keen problem solving throughout the process of getting custody of my daughter. I have deep trust in her exte...
"I have known Kathy for 20 years. She cares about her clients and provides honest representation."
"I happily endorse Kathy. I had a case with her several years ago and she was a strong advocate for her client while also being a great person to work with. This is helpful in a practice area that can be high in conflict."
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"Kathy is a very skilled attorney with a great deal of experience and common sense."
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"Kathy Bruya represented me in my divorce when my prior lawyer had fired me as his client. I had a very ugly divorce going on, but, bless her heart, this little lawyer pulled my cojones out of the fire. Kathy Bruya is my all time favorite divorce lawyer. She's the "A" in Advocate. She's tough. And awesome!"
"Katherine is a tireless, hard-working, and smart advocate. You will not be disappointed in retaining her for your family law matter! "
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kathy is conscientious, thorough and a trusted lawyer."
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2026
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
America's Most Honored Lawyer, American Registry
2025
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
America's Most Honored Lawyer, American Registry
2007
Certificate of Appreciation, King County Superior Court
2007
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2005
Certificate of Appreciation, King County Superior Court
2004
Certificate of Appreciation, King County Superior Court
2002 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Kathy Bruya
2007 - 2013
Volunteer Attorney, SKCBA
2007 - 2011
Speaker, Learning for Life
2005 - 2011
Guardian ad Litem, King County Superior Court
2003 - 2012
Volunteer Attorney, Family Law Information Center
1998 - 2002
Intern/Attorney, Law Office Of Loretta Fiori
1991 - 1992
Activities Director, Patton Home Retirement Center
1990 - 1991
Care provider, Casa D'Esperanza-House of Hope for the Children
2006 - Present
Auburn Food BankBoard Member
1998 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
Washington State Bar Association - Low BonoMember
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
Mediating with Pro Se Clients
2009
Mediating with Pro Se
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