Sarah Elizabeth Hovland

Sarah was clearly familiar with the process, was thorough in doing her research, was well prepared and prepared us also in our fight to prevent renewal of an order of protection. Her advice and education for us were invaluable. She helped us understand and focus on the purpose of the upcoming hearin...g, allowing us to provide her with effective information. On the day of the hearing, she did more than act as legal counsel. She recognized our distress in waiting for proceedings to begin and appropriately engaged us in conversation, so we entered the hearing more relaxed. During the hearing, Sarah succinctly argued the many facets of our case, including referencing applicable case law. She readily rebutted each point made by our opponent. Ultimately the commissioner found in our favor. She clearly sees her role as more than just a job; her focus was not just the case but on us as her clients. Thank you so very much, Sarah.

Sarah has been guiding me through my divorce process and has done an excellent job. She demonstrated that has a deep knowledge of the law and was well prepared during the entire process. She helped me to remain calm and provided good advice for most of my lengthy divorce even when the other party h...ad absurd demands. The only thing she needed, was to respond faster to the emails and questions I sent her. It is refreshing to see a lawyer that cares about what is best for her client. Great lawyer and a good person.

Sarah has represented me on two separate occasions: post-secondary support for my daughter and a motion for change to our parenting plan. These were critical personal situations with significant financial and custody elements at stake. In both instances, Sarah proved to be a highly competent att...orney. She provided me with insightful counsel and collaborative support in helping me to draft appropriate responses. Her guidance was timely, accurate, and beneficial in developing effective defenses. Sarah demonstrated a solid understanding of case law and legal protocol. I felt confident that her grasp of Washington state law would give my cases solid footing in front of commissioners and protect me from unpleasant surprises. When in court, I felt comfortable with Sarah representing me. Given how critical the outcomes were to me, her ability to articulate the true situation, call out insufficient evidence, and provide a solid legal case for consideration were highly reassuring to me. She arrived in court well prepared and took her role of representation very seriously. One area that meant a lot to me personally was Sarah's willingness to give me the autonomy I sought in crafting strategies for these two cases. She listened intently to my personal philosophy and accommodated my desires while also ensuring that my defenses followed relevant case law. This allowed me to feel more in control of the process which was important to me. Having previously interviewed various attorneys, I quickly discovered that not all have ethical approaches. Many seek to drive billable hours for their own benefit rather than focusing on their client's needs or suitable compromises to bring matters to closure. In this regard, I felt that I could completely trust Sarah to proceed only with measures that would yield my desired results as her client. Her tracking of billable time was always honest and fair given the legal support she provided. I didn't have to worry about being taken advantage of in the middle of already emotionally draining legal situations. I would commend Sarah to anyone seeking a qualified and caring attorney to represent them in difficult matters of family law.

I found Sarah via a google search of which she had already come highly recommended. After our initial consultation I knew she was the lawyer I wanted to work with. Sarah is extremely knowledgeable and very seasoned in the court room. Although my case lasted longer than what I preferred she delivered ...the exact end results I was trying to accomplish. I would definitely recommend Sarah and use her myself again in the future as needed! She is an amazing lawyer who kept me filled in throughout the entire process.