Maya Trujillo Ringe

Maya Trujillo Ringe

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

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

601 Union Street, Suite 2600, Seattle, WA

About Maya

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

601 Union Street, Suite 2600, Seattle, WA, 98101-2302

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Maya Trujillo Ringe's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (5)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Matthew | December 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

Maya is an excellent family lawyer and absolutely worth hiring. Here are the criteria that were important when I was looking for a lawyer to help with my divorce: 1) Overall personality: a lawyer must be trustworthy and also easy to work with (there is a lot of back and forth). I interviewed Maya... along with several other lawyers and after working with her for a year (which was not what either of us had hoped to spend on the divorce), I can only say good things about the above. 2) Price: her hourly rate is in line with most family lawyers. While there are some work-discount programs and also private practice laywers that may have a lower hourly rate, being at a firm has the benefit that for smaller tasks, Maya had the support of a paralegal who bills at a much lower rate. 3) Efficiency: This is wrapped up in price because if someone bills at half the hourly rate, but takes twice as long to do something, the amount of money spent is the same, but...the task took twice as long. This is tough to gauge beforehand, but I will tell you that Maya works fast and her work product is excellent (intelligent and insightful comments on documents, deep knowledge of the system and the law). 4) Results: This, also, is tough to determine beforehand. Here is what I will say: Maya is excellent in court and when push comes to shove, she will throw down the gauntlet and advocate in a respectful, but firm way. She was able to send specific, motivating emails to opposing counsel that got results at critical points in time. Overall, Maya is an excellent choice she is reasonable and would tell me when what I was asking was not. Honestly, I have no points of criticism. You can do your due diligence in seeking a family lawyer, but if you want to simplify the process, hire her and never look back.

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trustworthy and hard-working

Maya has been amazing to work with. I hired her during a very complicated time in my life, and I was treated with the utmost respect at all times. She was able to help me through my divorce in a caring, but professional manner, and I was always updated promptly when there were any updates to my case.... I recommend Maya because she is honest, hard-working and is committed to getting you a fair settlement.

Posted by Claire | September 30, 2009

Outstanding results

I appreciated Maya's compassion as much as her knowledge and skills. She knew a lot about the hard issues and was able to negotiate a great settlement for me, but also helped me see how our dissolution would impact our children. I highly recommend her and have already referred a friend to her. If... you have to go through a divorce, you should have someone who treats you with respect and works hard for you.

Posted by anonymous | August 5, 2009

Compassionate and caring advocate

Maya helped me through one of the hardest periods of my life. I appreciated that she gave me all options and felt like she protected me. She really cared about the outcome and it showed.

Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2007

Best Lawyer Ever

Maya is not only intellegent and carring she does more for a client than can be imagined. I met Maya throught Bradley Johnson attornies. She was assigned to my case after a couple of lawyers had come and gone because of different difficulties. Maya took a personal interest in me and my family. What s...he has done to support me and my family has been priceless. Althought I never thought that i would want to be a lawyer Maya is an insparation to me. How wonderful to help women or men to escape the terrible, abusive situation that a marriage can become. Maya and I are now fighting for me to get to see my children because of and incident that I had with the law. She makes me feel like I can survive this fight and she is my Gladiator.

See All Client Reviews

Maya Trujillo Ringe's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Maya
Jonathan Blake Hilty headshot
Jonathan Hilty

Family lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Maya's attention to detail and work ethic make her an excellent attorney. I have had a couple of cases against Maya. She has been a strong advocate for her client in those cases. I endorse Maya Trujillo Ringe."

Jamie Polito Johnston headshot
Jamie Johnston

Family lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Maya Trujillo Ringe for 7 years, as a former law school peer, opposing counsel on a family law matter and now as colleague at Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson. In all capacities, I have witnessed Maya apply her intelligence, passion and dedication to her work. Maya is an excellent family law attorney who approaches each of her cases with the utmost professionalism and skill. She is an aggressive and compassionate advocate for her clients who consistently praise her for her superior work. I high recommend Maya for any family matter."

Lisa Ann Sharpe headshot
Lisa Sharpe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I currently work with Ms. Ringe at the same firm. Before I began working with her, I was opposing counsel to her and found her to be a professional and skilled advocate. I think very highly of her work. She is a hard working attorney and serves her client well. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to a friend or family member because I know she takes excellent care of her clients."

Brook Andrew Goddard headshot
Brook Goddard

Family lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Maya's work. She is any extremely hard working and diligent attorney, and her work-product is excellent. She has fantastic interpersonal skills and is sharp as a whip."

Saad Qamer Qadri headshot
Saad Qadri

Family lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Maya’s compassion and dedication to her clients are evident from the moment she takes on a case. Her knowledge and experience allows her to achieve great results. She deals with opposing counsel and parties in a civil and courteous manner, with integrity and fairness, while protecting the best interests of her client(s). She is a strong advocate for all. I highly recommend Maya. "

Gregory Wayne Schwesinger headshot
Gregory Schwesinger

Family lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Maya is extremely dedicated to the service of her clients. She leaves no stone unturned when making sure her clients interests are protected. Her integrity, ingenuity and commitment to excellence is second to none; her desire to succeed is unmatched. Maya is a real asset to the Bradley Johnson Attorneys firm. "

Briteney Ann Mercer headshot
Briteney Mercer

Family lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with several family law attorneys in my practice and can say without hesitation that Maya is the most accomplished and competent I've known. I often refer my clients to her because I know that she is an excellent attorney, a compassionate advocate and a great listener. I can attest that she gives her utmost to each and every client. In addition, her wit, intelligence and common sense make her a fantastic attorney and colleague. "

View All Endorsements
Jonathan Blake Hilty headshot
Jonathan Hilty

Family lawyer

Kenneth Scott Kagan headshot
Kenneth Kagan

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer

Adrienne M Finnell headshot
Adrienne Finnell

Family lawyer

Jamie Polito Johnston headshot
Jamie Johnston

Family lawyer

Lisa Ann Sharpe headshot
Lisa Sharpe

Family lawyer

Brook Andrew Goddard headshot
Brook Goddard

Family lawyer

Saad Qamer Qadri headshot
Saad Qadri

Criminal defense lawyer

Lisa M Voso headshot
Lisa Voso

Personal injury lawyer

David O headshot
David O

Criminal defense lawyer

Joeana C Catarata headshot
Joeana Catarata

Family lawyer

Renea I. Saade headshot
Renea Saade

Business lawyer

Gregory Wayne Schwesinger headshot
Gregory Schwesinger

Criminal defense lawyer

Bradley Johnson headshot
Bradley Johnson

DUI and DWI lawyer

Shelby Ann Hopkins headshot
Shelby Hopkins

Family lawyer

Briteney Ann Mercer headshot
Briteney Mercer

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers Magazine

2021

Best Lawyers, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2020

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers Magazine

2020

Best Lawyers, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Best Lawyers, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2014

Top Women Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2012

The Top Women Attorneys in Washington, Super Lawyer

2012

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2011

Martindale-Hubbell/Fortune Magazine Top Ranked Law Firm, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2000

Chancellor's Merit Scholarship Award, Seton Hall School of Law

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Partner, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

2005 - 2007

, Law Offices of Janet A George

Associations

2013 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2008 - Present

Washington Women Lawyers (King County chapter)

2004 - Present

King County Bar Association

2006 - 2007

Seattle University Mentor Program

mentor

2006 - 2007

Friends of Children of King County

Mentor/donor

2004 - 2007

Hispanic National Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2006

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Diversity Committee

2004 - 2007

American Civil Liberties Union

Member

2003 - 2007

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

complex family law cases

Excellent

See More Legal Cases

Education

2003

Seattle University School of Law

2003

Seton Hall University School of Law

Juris Doctrate

2003

Internship for Columbia Legal Services

2002

Clerkship for the Honorable W.H. Dumont

1998

Universidad de Salamanca

Estudios Hispanicos

1997

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

National Business Institute

Family Law from A to Z

2008

University of Washington

The Decision to pursue the Practice of Law

Languages

Spanish

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution