From the very first day of meeting with her, Kim was professional and punctual. I felt very secure having her represent me. I knew nothing would be missed and and I could focus on the other aspects of my divorce. She certainly made my outcome and final settlement fair and understandable.

I hired Kim Schnuelle at McKinley Irvin in Seattle for my complicated child custody case. Kim and her paralegal, Joshua Dawson, worked diligently on my case towards my goals and the best outcome for my son. There were complicated domestic violence aspects of my case that Kim thoughtfully and strategically navigated, while consistently checking my comfort level on all decisions. As my custody dispute continued through the legal system, it became increasingly complicated as the opposing team became more aggressive in their legal tactics. Kim worked closely with me to keep me informed of all options and also provided me much needed support and empathy, it made the whole process bearable for me. Kim clearly communicated the possible outcomes of all options and together we made well-thought out decisions throughout the case.

When my ex and I were unable to mediate a resolution it became clear that I would have to go to trial. I could not afford the legal fees to keep Kim as my attorney, and she graciously agreed to continue acting as a legal advisor at no charge. Kim, Josh, and Blake Lively (also an attorney at McKinley Irvin) all made themselves available to me for legal consult and advice as I prepared to endure a trail on my own. It is an understatement to say that I was scared, I was terrified of navigating a complicated custody trial on my own. With Kim's support and willingness to help me prepare for trial I arrived confident, fully prepared, and knowledgable of the legal process and court room culture. I represented myself in a 5-day trial and was awarded full custody of my son, restrictions on my ex in the parenting plan, and an extended protection order: everything that Kim and I collectively agreed was appropriate for the given circumstances.

This was a two-year process and I had Kim and Josh's support from day one, without their professionalism and competency this outcome would not have been possible. I really cannot recommend Kim Schnuelle any higher, she put the humanity back into this very difficult and draining experience for me. She embodies what all family law attorneys should strive to be: compassionate, honest, strong, personable, and highly competent.

Kim Schnuelle guided me through my divorce in a very heartfelt way. She created an outcome that was fair and rewarding in spite of purposeful, negligent delays from my husband and his attorney. She was clearly with me all the way!