Shana Erin Thompson

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Shana Erin Thompson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2020, Seattle, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Shana

Biography

Are you getting divorced? Do you need to change your parenting plan or child support? I can help.

Assistance with dissolution, paternity, parenting, support and other family law issues.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

26 years

40%
Family 40%

26 years

40%
Child Custody 10%

10%
Child Support 5%

5%
Mediation 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 280-600 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson

1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2020, Seattle, WA, 98101

shanathompsonlaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Shana online.

Shana Erin Thompson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent, experienced and knowledgeable defender

I would absolutely hire Ms. Thompson and would be afraid to not have her to defend me at times of great trial. I consulted with and hired Ms. Thompson because of pervasive harassment by a colleague at work. Ms. Thompson is an expert in family law with decades of experience and a comprehensive knowl...edge. In addition, she is incredibly understanding and capable of defending her clients from harm. I am forever grateful. My family is forever grateful. She successfully argued my case in the face of intimidation and we won my case. I was granted a full protection order and my petition was deemed credible. I felt supported and hopeful in the face of fear and intimidation. Ms. Thompson saved the day! Thank you so much, I hope I never have to face a similar situation but if I do, I will definitely be contacting Ms. Thompson to represent me.

Posted by Julio | March 21, 2026

A Team You Can Trust — They Get Results!!

Thank you Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson. I received exceptional service from the very beginning, with clear and professional guidance at every step. Thanks to the work of Attorney Donald Knickmeyer and his assistant Bibiana, my case successfully achieved its objective in an efficient manner. The...ir work was truly outstanding and highly professional, demonstrating strong commitment and experience. They were always available to answer my questions and keep me informed throughout the entire process. They gave me confidence and peace of mind at every stage, which was very important to me. Their dedication and attention to detail made a significant difference in the outcome. I definitely recommend them 100% and would not hesitate to work with them again.

Posted by Eric | March 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

Quality, knowledgeable, and sensitive to needs of the client.

Shana and her staff provided excellent representation at a reasonable cost. she respected the disappointing experience I had with a previous legal counsel; and she took everything in stride. I am currently asking for additional help in another family law matter--look forward to speaking with her and... Gabrielle.

Posted by Elise | December 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great attorney

Shana helped me with my divorce in 2022 and did a great job. She was prepared when needed to be and fought for me like a honey-badger when required. She gave me great advice and I was happy with the end result of the settlement and how she handled my ex-husbands attorneys. I would absolutely recommen...d her and have already given her name to a friend without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent no nonsense family attorney and team!

Having had 3 family attorneys over the course of 10 years, I was extremely pleased with Shana Thompson and her team. Our case was drawn out due to covid, but her team stayed on top of everything and kept it all moving, making sure nothing fell through the cracks. Shana herself was empathetic with m...e as the parent, but also took a very no nonsense approach when dealing with the other parties involved. I really appreciated her professionalism, attention to detail and ability to stay on point. Our end result did go in our favor and I contribute much of this to Mrs. Thompson and her team. I would absolutely recommend her to family and friends needing family law services in the future.

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Shana Erin Thompson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles McElearney

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. She has years of experience and serves as a pro tempore commissioner. Low conflict approach, great to work with!"

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Chad Horner

Family lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Shana for many years. She is well regarded in the community and is a strong advocate for her clients."

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Paul Nelson

Family lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a respected attorney in her field."

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Jae So

Unknown lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Eagle

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elaine Ducharme

Family lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shana is very knowledgeable and is a caring and great advocate for her clients."

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Sara Wahl

Family lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shana is an excellent attorney who I highly recommend."

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Diane Whaley

Family lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Garth O'Brien

Family lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shana is a great attorney that always puts her clients first. Shana hard work and genuine concern for her clients deliver top notch legal work product. You cannot go wrong retaining her services."

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Diana Zottman

Family lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is intelligent, fair and professional. She communicates well with her clients and other attorneys and is well-respected in the community."

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Thomas Stone

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Shana is a passionate, knowledgeable and hard-working advocate for her clients."

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Patrick Hanis

Family lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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J. David Huhs

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Shana for several years and have found her to be an excellent advocate for her clients."

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Brian Hanis

Litigation lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Thank You for Your Years of Service, South King County Bar Association

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson

2008 - 2009

Senior Associate, Stella Pitts & Associates

2003 - 2008

Attorney, Curran Law Firm (formerly Curran Mendoza)

2000 - 2003

Attorney, Law Offices of Lawrence Wallach

Associations

2000 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2007

South King County Bar Association

President

2005 - 2006

South King County Bar Association

Vice President

2004 - 2005

South King County Bar Association

Secretary

2002 - 2004

South King County Bar Association

Trustee

Education

1999

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Seattle University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2003

Support Issues in Washington Divorce Proceedings

Maintenance

Publications

2003

Unknown Support Issues in Washington Divorce Proceedings

Activity

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