Kevin J. Curtin

When I hired Kevin Curtin, I was in crisis. I was a new mother in a custody battle, protected by a domestic violence protection order, and facing ongoing legal intimidation from someone skilled in manipulation. I was exhausted, financially strained, and trying to keep my child safe. Before finding... Kevin, I had been self-represented for months after working with a top firm. They knew the case would be complex and expensive but underestimated the level of skill and manipulation my ex was willing to resort to and provided little more than surface-level filings and no real plan to protect my daughter or address the ongoing abuse. Kevin did not just show up. He stood with me. He understood coercive control and saw through the tactics: courtroom charm, DARVO responses, and performative offers to co-parent while escalating behind the scenes. He helped the court see it clearly. What set Kevin apart was not just his legal knowledge. It was his ability to focus on the facts and structure them into a strong and credible legal record. I am highly educated but not a lawyer, and I was too close to the situation to see what the court needed. Kevin knew. He helped me build declarations, exhibit packets, and a motion strategy aligned with RCW 26.09.191 and our DVPO protections. His courtroom presence was calm, strategic, and effective. He never wasted time on theatrics. He focused on what mattered. I trusted him and could follow his advice. He respected my limited financial resources and went out of his way to ensure costs were not only ethical but more than fair. Together, we secured a trial continuance, a safe temporary parenting plan, exposed false claims and legal manipulation, all while working within limited resources and emotional bandwidth. Kevin listened, adapted, and respected my voice while guiding with precision. If you are facing a high-conflict custody case involving domestic violence and need someone who will not be intimidated, someone who can bring order and clarity to a difficult case, Kevin Curtin is that attorney. I recommend him without hesitation.

Kevin helped me as my parenting plan modification proceeded toward trial. I had been working on my case pro se up to that point with some support from legal advocates and was nervous about trusting an attorney with my fate and that of my daughter. Up to that point I had experienced a lot of trauma at... the hands of the legal system in my fight to protect my child, and I needed someone who could navigate the complexities of domestic violence and family law well. Enter Kevin. I knew the first time that I talked to Kevin that he was the attorney I had been searching for all along. He is an incredibly talented attorney who cares deeply about his clients. Kevin has a strong sense of justice and will never let you be bullied. He is also straightforward and will help guide you to make informed decisions. Kevin is compassionate and helped guide me through challenging pieces of my case where I felt like the human embodiment of anxiety with kindness and understanding. Kevin helped me secure a restraining order and a protective parenting plan to keep my daughter safe through his powers of negotiation, saving me the stress and expense of trial. Kevin's overall approach of respect and kindness with firm boundaries should be seen as a model for all, whether in the legal profession or not. Kevin worked diligently on my case and kept in constant communication with me and opposing counsel. Kevin exceeded my expectations in abilities and character, and he is easily one of the best in his profession.

Kevin Curtin provided expert professional guidance on my divorce with my abusive ex-husband living in another state and also getting a protection order against him. He explained procedures clearly and did a fantastic job keeping me informed on the progress. He was always quick to respond to emails. ... I have no hesitation recommending Kevin Curtin.