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Ruth Ann Spalter

Licensed for 37 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Lynnwood, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Child Support

15514 45th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 37 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1988

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Law Offices of Ruth Ann Spalter

15514 45th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA, 98087-2201

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Ruth Ann Spalter's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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Not a fit for family law

I hired Ms. Spalter to help me establish child supportas well as a parenting plan I desired as the stable, custodial parent in my divorce filing. She failed to accomplish anything and created a messy situation, in some cases responding to my ex’s lawyer and his responses coming back reminding her o...f the law she was misinterpreting. There was no strategy or organized plan, just reaction. I ended my contract with her after she burned through my trust fund with multiple letters and inefficiency in managing my case. I would not recommend Ms. Spalter.

Posted by Aletha | July 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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Fierce

Ruth Spalter was referred to me by a friend. She represented him in a custody case. I hired her for a similar case. I was told she was a "bulldog", meaning that she is rough and gets down to business. I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney

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Failed to produce any results

I hired Ms. Spalter to establish child support for my children as well as a parenting plan. After paying her tens of thousands of dollars and six months later she failed to accomplish anything. I was no further ahead. I terminated my contract with her and hired another Lawyer to do the job. I would n...ot recommend Ms. Spalter.

Posted by Chris | February 26, 2015

Ruth my Rock star

Ruth S was my divorce lawyer. Ruth and her staff were helpful, and seriously on the ball. My ex -husband was so vindictive and convincing that the court and guardian took my three kids away from me with no warning and manipulated all involved that i was an Unfit Mom. This is when i hired Ruth. with a... lot of work she turned it all around, cought my ex in lies, confirmed his drug use ect. Ultimately winning my case and getting my kids back. I am convinced that Without Ruth my children would not have grown up in a loving home with me, happy and successful. I owe everything to Ruth. I undoubtedly recommend Ruth, she is a bobcat in the court room.

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Kathryn Woods

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ruth was very helpful for me as a newer practitioner and is a wonderful asset to the community."

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Paul Hanson

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I most strongly endorse this lawyer. I have known Ruth for several years and referred several people to her. She is very knowledgeable in family law, a skilled litigator, ethical and totally dedicated to her clients' best interests.. Ruth is highly respected by her fellow family law attorneys. She has an easy going, down to earth, friendly manner about her which endears her to both clients and fellow attorneys. I would not hesitate to refer my friends and family members to her."

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Robert Getz

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ruth is a skilled, hard-working advocate who is tenacious. Her knowledge is extensive and she gets results."

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Mark Patterson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ruth and I worked together for 10 years. Her ethics are impeccable as are her work habits. Ruth really knows her way around the bankruptcy code, and has litigated in this field. While working with her on bankruptcies I often found myself deferring to her judgment. I should also mention she is an extremely competent family law lawyer whose skills should not be over looked."

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University of Oregon

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State University of New York at Buffalo

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