Samuel Robert Collin

I worked with Truce Law on a parenting plan, and Sam Collin was my attorney. From start to finish, Sam and the entire Truce Law team showed true professionalism, care, and integrity. Sam did not just fight for my rights as a father. He genuinely listened. I felt heard, respected, and validated thr...oughout the process. That made a meaningful difference during a very difficult time. The staff at Truce Law were responsive, supportive, and consistently compassionate. It was clear they cared not only about the legal outcome, but about the people involved. I am grateful for Sam’s advocacy and would confidently recommend Truce Law to any parent looking for strong representation paired with real human care.

I hired Sam Collin to represent me in a high-stakes family law case involving parenting time and child support. What I received was a level of preparation, communication, and follow-through that fell far below what anyone should expect when their parental rights and financial future are on the line. ... Key issues from my experience: Minimal and misleading preparation for a critical court hearing. I was told the hearing would be brief and straightforward. It was not. Important issues arose that I was not prepared for, false statements went unchallenged, and predictable concerns (employment history, financial interpretation, parenting evaluator issues) were not addressed. Failure to explain child support obligations. I received an unsigned order with no explanation of what was required, when payments began, how to pay, or the consequences of missing a deadline. I ultimately learned the payment deadline from the opposing party, not my attorney—creating unnecessary conflict and reputational harm. Financial information filed without clarification. A financial declaration prepared by counsel included expenses I was not actually paying, which directly contributed to the court stating I “needed over $6,000 per month to live.” This was never clarified or corrected. I learned in court that I had been removed from health insurance. This was the first time I was notified. My attorney did not raise the issue, object, or advise me on next steps, despite the commissioner explicitly noting the seriousness of the situation. Almost no follow-up after the hearing. After a hearing that dramatically altered my parenting time and financial obligations, I received little guidance. The only prompt communication was from the billing department requesting additional funds. Billing concerns. I was billed attorney-rate time for multiple hours of travel to court and other cost-driving activities that were not meaningfully discussed in advance. When I asked questions about billing and obligations, communication slowed further. Eventually, I retained new counsel. My new attorney independently raised serious concerns about how my case had been handled and recommended that I consider reporting the conduct to the Washington State Bar Association, which I have now done. Family law clients are often stressed, vulnerable, and relying heavily on their attorney for guidance. In my experience, that guidance was missing when it mattered most. I cannot recommend this firm or this attorney.