$ 280-600 per hour
PRO
Virtual Consultation Available
Shana E. Thompson has achieved success by listening carefully, understanding her
clients’ long-term objectives, and helping resolve dissolutions as amicably and
expeditiously as possible.
Since 2000, Shana E. Thompson has been proudly serving individuals in family law
cases throughout Washington State, including the counties of King, Snohomish,
Whatcom, Island and San Juan, to name a few. Our firm will appear in any county in
Washington State that allows for virtual court appearances. Shana appears in person in
the cities of Seattle, Everett, and Kent. Her client base has been built through hard work
and determination, allowing her to become what she is today. She takes great pride in
providing top-level service when you choose her to handle your family law needs.
In 2022, she co-authored the property chapter of the Washington Family Law Deskbook.
Also in 2022, she received a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
which she holds to this day, an award to only those lawyers with the highest ethical
standards and professional ability. Shana has further served as a commissioner pro
tem in King and Snohomish counties.
As with many Northwesterners, Shana is a dog person. Where she goes, so go her
four-legged friends. She finds it so sad that in dissolutions of marriages and committed
intimate relationship the court treats pets as property. When there is a dispute, the court
generally places a value on your pet, gives that pet to one spouse, and provides the
other spouse an “offset” in the rest of the property division for the monetary value of
your pet. Shana knows that you cannot put a price on a loved one and will do everything
possible to help her clients protect their relationships with their pets. She has devised
pet visitation schedules for past clients—something which can only be done through
mediation.
Often, when parents separate, one parent relocates out of Washington State and long-
distance transportation of children becomes something many clients must coordinate. It
is a challenge with which Shana is personally familiar, having been to the airport at 4
a.m. with her unaccompanied minor. She knows the anxiety of putting your child on a
plane and the long absences that follow. She empathizes with her clients, and is right
there, ready to assist in arranging the best possible long distance residential schedules
for their children.
Shana is dedicated to providing you with the right services for all your divorce needs.
Shana is always learning, educating herself on the latest court cases and changes to
statutes that affect the practice of family law. Shana advises her clients
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Practice Areas
26 years
26 years
$ 280-600 per hour
Always
State: Washington
Acquired: 2000
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1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2020, Seattle, WA, 98101
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"I endorse this lawyer. She has years of experience and serves as a pro tempore commissioner. Low conflict approach, great to work with!"
"I've known Shana for many years. She is well regarded in the community and is a strong advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shana is very knowledgeable and is a caring and great advocate for her clients."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
2000 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2007
South King County Bar AssociationPresident
2005 - 2006
South King County Bar AssociationVice President
2004 - 2005
South King County Bar AssociationSecretary
2002 - 2004
South King County Bar AssociationTrustee
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2003
Maintenance
2003
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