Kim Laree Schnuelle

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Kim Laree Schnuelle

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Child Support

601 Union Street, Suite 3030, Seattle, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Kim

Biography

Experience, compassion, and results for those facing divorce and other family law matters. Call 206-866-2030 to schedule a consultation

Experience, compassion, and results for those facing child custody and other family law matters. Call 206-866-2030 to schedule a consultation

Experience, compassion, and results for those facing child support and other family law matters. Call 206-866-2030 to schedule a consultation

Experience, compassion, and results for those facing divorce and other family law matters. Call 206-866-2030 to schedule a consultation

Experience, compassion, and results for those facing family law matters in King County Call 206-866-2030 to schedule a consultation

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 85%

85%
Child Custody 5%

5%
Child Support 5%

5%
Family 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2015 2013
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 33 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McKinley Irvin

601 Union Street, Suite 3030, Seattle, WA, 98101

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McKinley Irvin

10900 NE 4th Street, Suite 2220, Bellevue, WA, 98004

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McKinley Irvin

10220 NE Points Drive, Suite 330, Kirkland, WA, 98033

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Online Presence

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Kim Laree Schnuelle's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by lavinder | May 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best in challenging situations

I requested Kim's services in very challenging times. She took on the case and helped me with the case in a very sensible and strategic way. Throughout the case, she kept me well-informed, promptly addressed my questions / concerns and above all kept the focus on achieving results which are in the be...st interest of the child. Without her help it was very difficult to achieve an outcome which is beneficial for the child. I also highly appreciate she did not make any false promises and clearly kept me informed about legal system and its constraints. I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The One You Want On Your Side

If you want someone to help you with a child custody case, divorce, separation, family issues Kim is the one you want on your side. She knows these topics like the back of her hand. She responds quickly. She explains anything you need help understanding without making you feel bad about it. She knows... the law in and out and has so much experience. She doesn't have to reference or research because she already has it memorized. This is very helpful in these kinds of cases because you can feel very confident that she will get the job done and it will be in your favor. She is also very honest if there is something you are requesting that the judge will not honor. I would and will recommend her to all of my family and friends. She is highly capable and her staff is awesome too. I am so thankful to the whole team and the help they provided me. She met my expectations and beyond!

Posted by Claire | December 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Mediation

Best decision I made, outside of getting the divorce - hiring Kim

Kim was my second lawyer in the process, when I realized mediation would be necessary. she reinvigorated a lagging process, was incredibly professional, effective and efficient. She knows how to shepherd one effectively through a tough process, with little waste and the goal of moving you quickly thr...ough a painful process. She tells it like it is and helps you understand and adjust to the system. I had a unique case, not straight forward. She did well as setting my expectation on what to expect from the system and where our case had additional merit or not. Her team was incredibly professional. She balances no-nonsense and sympathy well. My case couldn't have gone better, I walked out of mediation with the number we had hoped for, she did an incredible job. I can't imagine navigating such a tough system without her.

Posted by Todd | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Kim Schnuelle is amazing

Most family law issues that require a hired attorney are not typically ideal experiences. So, it's important to find someone who can not only set you at ease, but give you the confidence and attention you need. Kim Schnuelle was not assuring and attentive, but very professional, reasonable on all lev...els and made me feel like I was always in her best interest. I hired Kim on two occasions. One was an initial parenting plan and child support modification and the second was for a child support adjustment. I live in another state so communication was key. Kim was always very easy to get ahold of and over promised anything. She was always very honest with me about not only the logistics with the process, but both times gave me detailed information about potential outcomes with the case. In the end both of my cases were able to be solved outside of court. I would highly recommend Kim Schnuelle for any family law issues. I never felt rushed or overlooked Each time we spoke via e-mail or over the phone she was clearly always up to date and well informed with all the details of my case. I will hire her again in an instant if I again require representation.

Posted by James | July 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Top shelf service

Kim was an excellent and thorough lawyer. She is calm and rational, never going for hyperbole or excessive displays related to the case. She answers emails very swiftly and is meticulous about keeping you and everyone else aware of her availability. She obviously knows her stuff. She filed and review...ed all my settlement papers and reviewed them very carefully. My only concern is with the firm, not with Kim. McKinley Irvin is a top-shelf firm that charges top-notch prices. I paid many thousands of dollars for what amounted to three or four quick attorney letters and a review of a settlement that I negotiated myself. If I had a high-profile or deeply contentious divorce, she would be perfect, but for ordinary people I'd say she is more lawyer than you really need.

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Kim Laree Schnuelle's Lawyer Endorsements

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Krista Stipe

Family lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kim is an extremely bright and hard working attorney. She diligently seeks to meet her clients' goals, and she does so with a compassionate heart. I strongly endorse Kim as a lawyer."

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Holly Hermon

Family lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Kim as Opposing Counsel on several family law matters. She is diligent, honest, and straightforward. I look forward to working with her again."

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Danielle LaBelle

Family lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandria Hohman

Unknown lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kim is a brilliant and hardworking attorney. We were opposing counsel on many matters and was a zealous advocate for her clients. Kim is extremely knowledgeable about all areas of family law. I enthusiastically endorse this attorney."

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Elena Garella

Family lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim is an enthusiastic, practical and brilliant lawyer. She's very well respected by the bench and her peers. Lucky you, you have found an excellent attorney."

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Susan Alexander

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kim is a zealous advocate for her clients and very knowledgeable about the law. Wherever possible she tries to negotiate issues to minimize cost and diminish ongoing conflict between the parties. I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly."

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Cindy Wysocki

Family lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kim is an extremely well rounded attorney. She is both a tireless advocate and a skillful problem solver. Kim brings to every case intelligence, wit and dedication. Kim is an inspiring colleague who has taught me much since we first met in 2006. I highly recommend Kim to anyone who needs legal counsel."

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Brita Long

Family lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have been on the other side of cases with Kim on several occasions. She embodies what a smart client wants in an attorney. She is smart, reasonable, but tenacious. She has the social skills to calm the waters instead of adding problems. If I needed a family law attorney Kim would be on my short list."

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Paul Eagle

Family lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I readily endorse this lawyer. She is superb and (in my opinion) a rising star in the Seattle legal community. I gladly and proudly endorse her."

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Araceli Amaya

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I strongly endorse Kim Schnuelle as a family lawyer. She is intelligent, honest and extremely knowledgeable in her area. Also she is extremely ethical and hardworking."

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Mindy Stannard

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brien Galbraith

Child support lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Annelisa Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Zorich

Family lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jamie Walker

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Hoffman

Family lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kim is hardworking, extremely practical, and very committed to meeting her client's goals. I endorse her work whole heartedly."

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Christina Smith

Family lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Hilty

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kim is a strong advocate both in the courtroom and in negotiations. Her work ethic and focus on achieving client goals consistently generate great results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Lindsay Noel

Unknown lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lindsay Camandona

Unknown lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Stensel

Family lawyer

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Matthew Taylor

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Cindy Huang

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Rainer Frank

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Laura Sell

Family lawyer

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Holly Hermon

Family lawyer

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Alexandria Hohman

Litigation lawyer

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Susan Alexander

Family lawyer

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Cindy Wysocki

Family lawyer

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Brita Long

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Paul Eagle

Family lawyer

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John Thomas

Family lawyer

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Gordon Wilcox

Family lawyer

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Araceli Amaya

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Brien Galbraith

Family lawyer

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Jamie Walker

Child support lawyer

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Rita Irvin

Family lawyer

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Sands McKinley

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Jessica Moore

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2025

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2025

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2024

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2024

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

N/A

American Jurisprudence Award, Criminal Law and Conflicts of Law, American Jurisprudence

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Senior Attorney, Mckinley Irvin, PLLC

2022 - 2022

Adjunct Professor, Seattle University School Of Law

1992 - 2009

Attorney, King County Prosecuting Attorney, Family Support Division

Associations

2017 - Present

King County Bar Association, Family Law Mentor/Mentee Program

Mentor

Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

King County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

King County Bar Association Bilingual Spanish Legal Clinic

Past Volunteer

Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington (DRAW)

Member

2018 - 2022

King County Family Law Motions Calendar

Commissioner Pro Tempore

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce with children

Client received significantly increased residential time with his child and very favorable property settlement and maintenance agreement by the trial court.

Relocation arbitration

Client received very favorable parenting plan that allowed for successive relocations under its terms.

High income divorce with special-needs child

Client received very favorable property settlement arrangement, parenting plan and maintenance award after sixteen hour mediation.

Divorce (International)

Client received favorable parenting plan and financial settlement.

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Education

1992

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of California - Los Angeles

MA - Masters

1984

University of California - Berkeley

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2017

Dissolution from A-Z Child Support

2017

CLE: Family Law From Start to Finish

Calculating Child Support and Alimony

2016

Dependency Conference 2016

Interrogatories, Requests for Production and Depositions

2014

CLE National Business Institute

Ethics in Family Law Family Law Advanced Issues

2011

Divorce Litigation: From Start to Finish

Enforcement and Post-Trial Modifications

2008

Washington State Association of Prosecuting Attorney’s Child Support Enforcement Training

Unique Enforcement Techniques in Child Support Collections

2008

King County Bar Association CLE

Special Collection Techniques

Publications

2023

King County Bar Bulletin GAL Considerations in Family Law

2023

King County Bar Bulletin Managing High-Conflict Communications

2022

King County Bar Bulletin Priority of Action

2020

King County Bar Bulletin When to Reconsider and When to Revise

2020

King County Bar Bulletin Undisclosed Terms at Arbitration

2020

2019

2019

2018

2018

King County Bar Bulletin What Makes a Marriage?

2018

2017

King County Bar Bulletin Family Law Discovery: Pushing the Remissive Adversary

2017

King County Medical Society Bulletin New Federal Rule Changes Child Support Landscape

2016

2016

King County Bar Bulletin The Pressures and Perils of Prenuptial Agreements

2015

King County Bar Bulletin Revising Third-Party Custody Order is a Challenge

2015

2014

Advanced Issues National Business Institute Ethics in Family Law Family Law

2014

King County Bar Bulletin Shuttling Children of Divorce: A Long Distance Primer

2014

2012

King County Bar Bulletin Working with Limited English Clients

2012

King County Bar Bulletin Roamin' with a Child

2011

King County Bar Bulletin Grandparent Rights and Visitation

2011

King County Bar Bulletin Split Decision: Is Divorce the First Course?

2011

King County Bar Bulletin Supreme Court Finds No Civil Right to Counsel

2011

King County Bar Bulletin Don't Take Deposition Practice Lightly

2010

King County Bar Bulletin Equitable Defenses May Provide Child Support Relief

2010

King County Bar Bulletin Every Day is Father's Day...until it isn't.

2010

King County Bar Bulletin "Voluntary Unemployment” in Today’s Economy

2010

King County Bar Bulletin Collecting Child Support Takes Many Forms

2010

Washington State Bar News The Jurisdictional Puzzle of Multi-State Paternity and Child-Support Establishment Cases

2009

King County Bar Bulletin Finding the Cure for Default Judgments

2009

King County Bar Bulletin Child Support Systems Protect Domestic Violence Victims

2009

King County Bar Bulletin Higher-Ed Need May Merit Plan Change

2009

Washington Law and Politics If All Else Fails, Ask the Queen (co-interview with Lisa Dufour)

2009

Washington State Bar News Using QDROs to Collect Child Support Payments

2008

King County Bar Bulletin Keeping the State Out of Family Law Cases

2008

King County Bar Bulletin Military Service Compounds Default Efforts

1993

University of Puget Sound Law Review When the Bough Breaks ,Federal and Washington State Indian Child Welfare Law and Its Application

Languages

English

Spanish

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