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Carl T. Edwards

2.3
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family

419 Occidental Avenue South, Suite 407, Seattle, WA

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15 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 32 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1993

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Location

Law Offices of Carl T. Edwards, P.S.

419 Occidental Avenue South, Suite 407, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Carl T. Edwards's Reviews

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2.3 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

What is less than Incompetent?

I wish we would have read the review above before ever working with Carl Edwards. We also endured several delays in Carls responses. The length of time Carl took to rule on our matters made his rulings "stale" to a judge who also refused to use any of Carl's language/ruling in the order. Carl sh...ouldn't represent family law cases. His actions have already put my child in jeopardy on several occasions because of his inability to read materials and separate himself from his own personal and political issues when ruling. His Rulings will not protect you, as they won't be confirmed in court. DO NOT HIRE Carl Edwards

Posted by Shannon | October 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Incompetent

Carl Edwards came highly recommended. After reviewing a complicated case after 38 years of marriage, he assured me he would be my advocate and stand up to my husband-something I was never able to do. He acknowledged that he would get a forensic accountant and handle my husbands outrageous spending as... "predistributions". He shared that he chose few cases because his family would always be a priority. Unfortunately Carl was never my advocate, never stood up to my husband's lies, refused to get a forensic accountant, undermined my credibility, was sidetracked with personal issues and an enormous case load, proved that he had no understanding of commercial real estate or residential real estate, and was clueless about domestic abuse... Eventually I had to fight both my husband and Carl over the value of my commercial building (Carl had never obtained an appraisal over the 2 years prior to final arbitration). My settlement doubled because of my persistence. Carl had so many personal issues during my case, it would be reasonable for him to acknowledge this and be accountable. He has not.

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2008 | Divorce & Separation

Level headed, fair, even-tempered, intelligent

Carl is a really good lawyer. Attentive to his clients, attentive to detail, reasonably well organized, and very honest about the law, and the law's up's and down's. he won't guarantee you that you'll win your case with empty promises, but you get the impression from him and working with him that he'...ll do everything he can within the law that is fair and reasonable and doesn't promote animosity, to win. Carl doesn't believe in destroying your opponent with slander, but rather standing by the facts and the law and with good common sense to get the job done. People in divorces will often give themselves enough rope to hang themselves with, Carl sees to it ya don't do anything stupid.

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Boaz Weintraub

Family lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carl is a highly esteemed member of the legal community, thoughtful, extremely knowledgeable, and respectful of clients and their concerns."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Carl. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Leslie Olson

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I recently had occasion to refer a dear friend to a family law attorney. Carl Edwards is who came to mind. He has an astute understanding of the law and is meticulous in his representation. His professionalism with opposing counsel helps to minimize unnecessary attorney fees to his clients and to speed matters toward settlement."

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Elaine Ducharme

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Carl is thorough and well prepared which makes things much more effective for all involved. He is a thorough and tough advocate with a high degree of professionalism."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Associations

Academy of California Adoption Lawyers

2002 - 2003

King County Bar Association

Chairman

Education

1993

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Stanford University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2003

Unknown.

How To Handle Your First (or Next) Dissolution Trial With Confidence

2002

Unknown.

Use and Abuse of Psychological Experts

2001

Unknown.

Legally Bound: Supervision and Domestic Violence Protection Orders in Family Law Cases

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