Amy Franklin-Bihary

Amy Franklin-Bihary

4.8
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption

701 Fifth Ave. Ste. 4550, Suite 4550, Seattle, WA

About Amy

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 95%

My family law practice includes dissolutions, modifications, child support, paternity, third party custody, property division, committed intimate relationship claims, and contempt proceedings. I also serve as a Title 26 GAL in Family Law Cases.

22 years

95%
Adoption 5%

I represent adoptive parents in non-contested adoptions.

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 21 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Wechsler Becker

701 Fifth Ave. Ste. 4550, Suite 4550, Seattle, WA, 98104-7088

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Amy Franklin-Bihary's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stacy | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend

I had been working on my own without an attorney when I found out my ex had gotten an attorney without telling me as a way to get the upper hand. Upon engaging Amy, she quickly assessed my situation and immediately knew where risk was. She was thorough and pragmatic and always working toward a long...-term solution that put the kids first, something I very much value. Additionally, divorce is extremely emotional so having someone compassionate that you can count on in your corner is critical. I very much appreciated Amy's complete responsiveness and the fact that she collaborated with me every step of the way. I truly felt like I had a partner during the worst time of my life and would highly recommend her.

Posted by Beverly | April 03, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledgeable, Professional, Caring

Amy has the knowledge to handle your case in the best possible manner. She will inform you of your rights and be responsive to all your questions. She will keep you informed of all pertinent information regarding your case. She will fight for your rights.

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very supportive, attentive, helful attorney

I very much appreciated Amy's help with my case. She was attentive and listened carefully to all aspects that I told her and made me feel like she had all the time in the world to help me. She communicated very clearly and professionally and always helped me understand all that was happening and wh...at my options were. I felt like she had a full understanding of my case and was able to represent it competently in court.

Posted by Kathy | June 27, 2013 | Family

REVIEW

Best family law attorney I have ever used. She is knowledgeable, able to work with difficult passive-aggressive personalities. She gets the job done and she gets excellent results for her clients.

Posted by Felix | February 02, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Professional, knowledgeable, patient

Amy has worked on my divorce. Her responses were prompt and thorough. All the work was done on time with no delays. She was putting a good effort to help me to understand the process. Her actions are calm and confident. Through out of process I have always felt that knowledgeable and experienced spec...ialist, that cares, helps me.

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Amy Franklin-Bihary's Lawyer Endorsements

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Susan Carroll

Family lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Amy is a knowledgeable, tenacious, and skilled advocate. I have referred personal friends to her. She has a thorough understanding of the statues and has worked with lawmakers in Olympia for years to improve the laws affecting children and families. Her work ethic and compassion make her an excellent attorney for her clients."

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Lorraine Rimson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Amy and I were opposing counsel in a difficult case with sensitive issues. We stayed focused on the important issues -- the well-being of a young child -- and were able to manuever what could have been a litigious and expensive road efficiently and well. I very much appreciated the way in which she balanced advocacy for her client and sensitivity toward all of the difficult emotional issues that were involved."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2022

2022 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyer

2021

2021 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2020

2020 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Associate, Wechsler Becker

2003 - 2003

Legal Intern, Attorney General of Washington

2002 - 2010

Attorney, The Family Law Group

1999 - 2001

Legislative Assistant, Washington State Legislature

Associations

2013 - Present

King County Bar Association, Family Law Mentor/Mentee Program

Mentor

2009 - Present

Legal Voice - Self Help Committee

Member

2007 - Present

Seattle University School of Law

Volunteer Judge for Legal Writing Oral Arguments

2007 - Present

MAMAs Mother Attorney Mentoring Association

Member/Mentor

2005 - Present

Seattle University School of Law

Mentor to Law Students

2004 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

King County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2004 - Present

Family Law CASA

Volunteer Advocate

2002 - Present

King County Bar Association Family Law Section, Legislative Committee

Member

2011 - 2012

King County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair

2010 - 2011

King County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Vice Chair

2009 - 2010

King County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Secretary

2003 - 2004

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

Research & Techinical Editor

Education

2010

KCBA

Title 26 GAL Training

2004

Seattle University School of Law

JD

1998

University of Washington -Seattle

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Divorce Cases From Start to Finish

Marital Settlement Agreements: Pitfalls, Drafting Tips and More

2015

King County Bar Association, Family Law Mentor/Mentee Program

Family Law Mentee Training

2012

Parenting Plans: Complex Parenting Plan Issues

Gatekeeping, Asperger's Syndrome and Facilitatation of Parental Communication

2010

Student Networking Event (Panel)

Family Law Practice

Activity

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