Shana is a brilliant attorney. She brings new meaning to professional, always keeping her cool in stressful situations and thinking with a clear head. She is not afraid to stand up for her clients and fight for what is right. She is also not afraid to stand up to her client and let them know when what they want is not in their best interest. I have worked with Shana for several years and plan to keep her as my only attorney until I am no longer in need of legal services in the area of family law.
Shana Thompson is a fighter. I wouldn’t want to get her angry or have her on the opposing side in court. She picked up my divorce case in mid stream because my first attorney had to focus on other cases. I chose my first attorney based on distance. Don’t let the drive to North Seattle deter you. There is a big difference in attorney’s expertise and personalities; finding the right one who connects with you and fights for you, and can see through the tough emotions you’re going through is the most important decision someone going through a divorce can have. Ms. Thompson was for me a keen and eloquent observer, speaker and writer, graceful in performing her job. She was also like a body guard standing at my side protecting me from unseen punches. Get Ms. Thompson if you want an excellent divorce attorney.
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.
Since 2000, I have assisted families navigate through the litigation process, both in court and through alternative dispute resolution. I have litigated hearings and trials in King and Snohomish County for over twenty years. I have represented clients in countless mediations and arbitrations, and have performed as a mediator as well. I have volunteered as a CASA, investigating the needs of children, then writing reports for and testifying before judicial officers as to what is in the best interest of a child. I attempt to resolve matters with less conflict whenever possible. I can assist with divorce, legal separation, paternity, parenting plan modifications, child support and maintenance modifications, domestic violence protection orders, prenuptial agreements, and restraining orders.
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Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2010
Highly recommended
Shana is a brilliant attorney. She brings new meaning to professional, always keeping her cool in stressful situations and thinking with a clear head. She is not afraid to stand up for her clients and fight for what is right. She is also not afraid to stand up to her client and let them know when what they want is not in their best interest. I have worked with Shana for several years and plan to keep her as my only attorney until I am no longer in need of legal services in the area of family law.
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Posted by Art | September 21, 2010
Shana Thompson
Shana Thompson is a fighter. I wouldn’t want to get her angry or have her on the opposing side in court. She picked up my divorce case in mid stream because my first attorney had to focus on other cases. I chose my first attorney based on distance. Don’t let the drive to North Seattle deter you. There is a big difference in attorney’s expertise and personalities; finding the right one who connects with you and fights for you, and can see through the tough emotions you’re going through is the most important decision someone going through a divorce can have. Ms. Thompson was for me a keen and eloquent observer, speaker and writer, graceful in performing her job. She was also like a body guard standing at my side protecting me from unseen punches. Get Ms. Thompson if you want an excellent divorce attorney.
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Posted by Elise | December 29, 2022
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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 recommend her and have already given her name to a friend without hesitation.
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Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2022
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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 me 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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Posted by Bobby | October 12, 2022
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Seattle’s Best Family Law Attorney
Shana has represented me over the past several years as I have fought for the safety, well-being and the overall welfare of my son, whose biological mother would abandon, neglect and abuse. My most recent minor modification was supposed to be a simple motion to stop her harassment, physical and emotional abuse created by my sons biological mother, and upon filing with the courts, she doubled down on her abuse and it turned messy. I retained Shana Thompson to represent my child and I to get a sense of peace for my child and our family. No one has ever worked harder to get to the truth, and the facts, than Shana and her team. I received almost daily updates with every new discovery made within my case, phone calls from Shana personally to give me updates and to answer all my questions, and her and her staffs almost unconditional accessibility and effectiveness went unmatched. Shana and her legal staff showed passion and resolve to protect my son and my family from the continued abuse from his mother and her ongoing harassment and abuse toward us. Shana’s compassion came through in all aspects of her practice from consultations, depositions, hearings, and following up, always doing what was in my sons best-interest. She was calm, witty, diligent, and the best lawyer I've every worked with, and she stood by my side throughout an ugly ordeal. Every item that I needed addressed was handled and taken care of from start to finish and in a favorable manor. I am so glad that I had Shana Thompson on my side for our family law matter and helping protect my little boy. I would rehire and recommend Shana and her law offices to anyone that needed a family law attorney, as she is second-to-none, as she helped me gain full-custody of my son and saved my son and my life in the process, and taught me a hard lesson of changing the paradigm of protecting my son at all costs, even if it’s from his own mother, and that decision is what ultimately saved my sons life and protected him from anymore trauma and abuse. Thank you
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Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2022
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Great Experience!
Shana Thompson is very knowledgeable and helped me tremendously through every step of my divorce. She was a great listener, fought hard for what was right for me but also told me when I was wrong, which I greatly appreciated. At times during the mediation phase, things got a bit contentious. But she remained very calm and pragmatic resulting in a mutually beneficial outcome between my ex-wife and I. Shana has a wonderful and very well organized staff which made my experience working with her that much more pleasant.
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Posted by Alexandria | January 9, 2018
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Fantastic
Shana has been my attorney for just over five years. She handled my parenting plan, which included a protection order, renewals of the order, and dealing firmly yet gracefully with a very difficult ex. Her work is solid, she listens to your wants and needs while keeping you within the realm of what is actually possible, and I couldn't recommend her more.
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Posted by Clifton | November 10, 2017
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Highly recommended
I recently retained Shana to help uphold my custody and parenting plan from California. My former spouse was attempting to have it adjusted in her favor in order to relocate for the second time. On short notice Shana was able to help me get everything in order and present our case. She was professional, prompt and very poised in the court room. We were able to keep the current plan in place and overcome some accusations that were grossly exaggerated in a futile attempt to swing a decision in her favor. If you are looking for a fair and amazing person to represent you I urge you to do yourself and your family a favor and hire Shana and her team. They will be representing mine anytime I EVER require legal representation.
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Posted by JOSHUA GRAHAM | September 29, 2016
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My real life super woman, Shana Thompson.
Shana and I go all the way back to 2005 when i originally retained her for parenting plan for my daughter. Unfortunately my daughter moved to the east coast because of stepfather being relocated for Navy.
Then my daughter moved back in 2009. It took me about 4 years to realize I had enough evidence to attempt full custody of my daughter. Shana once again was there by my side and was relentless while in front of the judge. She is exactly who you want fighting for you especially when you know the child will be better off from it.
We ended up winning full custody, and my daughter is thriving in her new environment. I highly recommend Shana for any family law case, and she'll always be close to my heart since this journey started over 10 years ago.
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Posted by Jon Davis | June 24, 2016
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Best Lawyer on the Planet for Divorce and Custody
Shana helped me through the hardest time in my life. Her hard work enabled me to gain the extra time I needed to finish my custody battle in a smooth way. If you want someone that can do the work of 10 people at once and communicate your rights in the most effective way possible Shana is your lawyer. Dont be stupid even though she is 300$ an hour she is the lowest costing attorney there is!~
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Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2016
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Excellent - Highly Recommended
Can’t say enough about the compassionate, caring counsel I received from Shana during a three year odyssey of a divorce. No matter how unusual, surprising or potentially dangerous the situation, Shana was able to find a solid solution to the problem. Calm, steady and tenacious she was able to guide a very difficult divorce to a fair and peaceful conclusion for both parties. I appreciated the moral support and her ability to keep acrimony, bitterness and negativity from taking over the process. She set the tone of taking the high road and helped maintain that standard no matter how frustrating things became. I highly recommend Shana for a cost effective, civilized divorce.
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Posted by Colleen | June 27, 2015
Shana was incredible-fair, patient, and understanding, with my schizophrenic daughter's divorce
Shana kept us in the lop with my daughter's divorce as it proceeded, despite my daughter's schizophrenia. Shana was open at all times. Her goal (as was ours) was to reach a fair and impartial settlement which allowed all parties to move on with their lives with a minimum of pain.
Due to Shana's calm, reassuring manner, my schizophrenic daughter trusted her. That was the key to reaching a successful conclusion.
Last but not least, the cost was very reasonable!
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Posted by Teri | June 1, 2013
Best Lawyer Out There!
Shana is the best lawyer I could ever ask for. She has been patient, caring, and informative. She quite literally saved my family with less than 24 hours to prepare. During a time filled with uncertainty and fear for me, she was like a friend who eased my fears during the entire process, not only with her reassuring words, but with her legal knowledge and abilities. She very easily won my case, nearly eliminating my ex's power to terrify me with his threats. Later, she held my hand through mediation, telling me what a judge would and woulnd't accept, so I knew what I should fight for and what I should give up, saving me thousands of dollars. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful, knowledgable, and professional lawyer. She is an angel with a law degree!
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Posted by Lisa | May 14, 2013
Shana is Amazing!
I can't say enough about Shana. She is professional, so very intelligent and down to earth. She helped me through a very difficult time without putting a financial burden on me. There were times that I could not even think clearly, but she brought clarification. She was able to read my mind and articulate clearly the words that I could not put on paper. She was my voice. I value her work ethic and tenacity. I received everything I wanted out of my settlement and more for both me and my children. I feel protected and safe thanks to Shana. If I need an attorney again, she will be the first person I call.
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Posted by Rebecca | January 16, 2012
Excellent
Shana is an excellent attorney. She sticks to the facts and gets the job done. Thank you for all you did for me, always listening and solution minded.
Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2011
Shana is the BEST
Shana is absolutely the best family law attorney one could ask for. My husband has had to have a couple attorneys before and they were not even close to Shana's ethical standards. She is straightforward, to the point, level headed, reassuring and can see any situation for what it is. My husband and I have been bullied for years prior to having Shana and finally we feel in control and no longer fearful of what the ex will do next. We know our rights now and we have the perfect attorney to protect us.
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Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2011
I Highly recommend Shana Thompson!
Shana Thompson handled my case with great professionalism, knowledge and compassion. Her knowledge and drive were exactly what I needed since I did not have any personal knowledge or experience in the area of divorce. Her office is easy to get to with ample FREE street parking (a rare find these days). I am so thankful that she was referred to me. I highly recommend Shana Thompson's services.
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Posted by Marc | July 26, 2010
Review of Shana Thompson
When I first met Shana she worked for another firm. After the first meeting with Shana I felt completely at ease as too her being able to represent me and help me through the difficult road of divorce. She advised me as what to expect and how the court system runs. As we all know this is a trying time for those involved. Shana helped me in all aspects of this. Her professionalism not only showed in her office one on one, but even more importantly in front of the courts. She handled herself before them and more importantly explained to me what to expect and how to handle the "what if's" that may or may not occur. I was 99.9% satisfied with how she represented me and my children through our most difficult part of our lives thus far.
I am now at happier times in my life both thanks to Shana and my new wife. Shana also helped me prepare for my second and final marriage with a pre-nup.
If you want to be well represented I fully recommend Shana. In fact I have recommended her to people around me.
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Posted by Erick | July 24, 2010
Family Wal
Everything went good.I got what I paid for. I paid two times more then expect due to miss communication regarding the cost or the agreed price. Other than that I am grateful for Shana expertise and would use her in the future.
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"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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"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."