Sarah Elizabeth Hovland

I had a consultation with Sarah but will be going with someone else. She wouldn’t listen when I talked and wouldn’t offer any advice. She repeatedly offered no opinion and said what I can tell you is the retainer fee is 6000. Helpful. Maybe she’s more supportive over male custody rights. I will obvio...usly be going with someone that is more sympathetic and has a better attitude.

Sarah help me get full custody of my daughter. And for a guy that is very difficult.She went into court with both guns blazing (fugue of speech). Sarah got me everything that I wanted plus more. I couldn’t avast for a better lawyer And if I ever need a lawyer services again. She will be the first one... I’ll call. Thank you Sarah I couldn’t have done it without you, you are amazing. And now my family is safe and happy

Without hesitation I recommend Sarah to represent anyone pursuing divorce and custody. I always felt respected and my needs were of foremost importance. Sarah helped me to understand what to expect throughout the process. Thoughtful of my time, and my expenses, Sarah was professional, thorough, respo...nsive and helped me to advocate for myself throughout my endeavor.

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.

After having a really bad experience working with another lawyer on my child custody case, I was happy to have found Sarah. From our initial consultation, it was clear that she was knowledgeable, organized, and, most importantly, easy to talk to. It was also clear that she was an advocate for me an...d my child. She did an exceptional job helping me understand the entire process and was working hard to make my case as strong as possible, two things that my previous lawyer was not doing. Throughout the entire process, which took much longer than any of us anticipated, she remained positive yet realistic. I appreciated her honesty and counsel on difficult matters. In the event I need a lawyer in the future, I would without-a-doubt choose Sarah again.