$ 400-400 per hour
Sue's reputation as an intrepid, successful, tenatious family law attorney is proven by a practice consisting of referrals from clients, other attorneys, and -- most tellingly -- from former opponents.
She has been a staunch advocate for her Seattle and Eastside clients for more than 30 years.
Sue was a trial lawyer in Texas for 13 years, and has extensive experience handling jury trials in both commercial and family law litigation matters. While practicing in Texas, Sue received a specialization in family law from the state of Texas Board of Legal Certification. Sue also taught family law and marital property law as an adjunct professor of law at Baylor University.
Sue has actively participated in pro bono work in the community, primarily for Northwest Justice Project. She served on the Board of Directors of Residence XII in Seattle, Washington. Sue also has served on numerous community and professional boards servicing social, family, and youth groups in the states of Washington and Texas.
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50 years | 1,250 cases
$ 400-400 per hour
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Acquired: 1989
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Acquired: 1976
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701 Pike Street, Suite 1510, Seattle, WA, 98101
9 Client Reviews
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Posted by Meghan | March 08, 2015 | Family
Highly Recommended Divorce Attorney
I highly recommend Sue as a family lawyer. She kept my divorce out of court and always had my (and my kids’) interests’ first. She was referred to me through a group of women attorneys and I continue to refer her to anyone looking for someone that is strong and highly skilled (but also understanding...
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Thank you Sue for saving my marriage
I was referred to Sue Tamblyn after my husband refused to seek treatment for a substance abuse problem that was putting his life and our family security in peril. Sue was very compassionate as I explained that the last thing I wanted was to leave my husband who I still loved very deeply but after a ...
Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Best Possible Outcome
At the time I hired Sue I had been mired in such a dysfunctional marriage that I had never engaged a lawyer of my own. I was completely ignorant of the process, and brought Sue an exceptionally difficult divorce situation, as my ex-husband had complex business dealings with large debts. As one ofte...
Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Wonderful Attorney
Sue is an excellent, dedicated, trustworthy attorney. She did a wonderful job with my divorce which was exceptionally challenging. She is integral and fair and approaches her work with a calm compassion. She has a quiet perseverance and deep knowledge of the law to help you with any divorce or custod...
Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2013
A godsend!
Sue was phenomenal in helping us work through a very frustrating situation and ended up benefiting us immensely! I would highly recommend her to anyone!
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Sue both personally and professionally. She assisted me in a divorce proceeding and provided great guidance. Her experience and savvy are clear, and I have recommended her to people seeking a family law lawyer a number of times. One of those has reported back to me that she is thrilled with Sue's representation. Personally, Sue is a pleasure to be around. The combination result in a highly effective and very caring lawyer to assist people through the challenges of a divorce."
"I endorse this lawyer. She was opposing counsel on one of the toughest litigations of my career. She was a powerful advocate for her client and we were able to settle a case that was highly contentious. She is dedicated to the causes of her clients."
Divorce and separation lawyer
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Volunteer Recognition, King County Bar Association
2009
Volunteer Recognition, King County Bar Association
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Volunteer Recognition, King County Bar Association
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Volunteer Recognition, King County Bar Association
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Volunteer Recognition, King County Bar Association
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Volunteer Recognition, King County Bar Association
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Volunteer Recognition, King County Bar Association
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Volunteer Recognition, King County Bar Association
2002
Volunteer Recognition, King County Bar Association
2008 - Present
Member, Somers Tamblyn Isenhour Bleck PLLC
2003 - 2008
Partner, Lybeck Murphy, LLP
1996 - 2003
Partner, Tamblyn & Tamblyn, P.C.
1995 - 1996
Partner, Ferrell & Tamblyn
1993 - 1995
Lawyer, Law Offices of Donald W. Ferrell
1989 - 1994
Partner, Tamblyn & Tamblyn, P.C.
1975 - 1988
Partner, Naman Howell Smith & Lee
Member
1975
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1995
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