Served in Vietnam wth U.S. Marines 1968-70.
Practice areas
Divorce, modifications
37 years, 1,000 cases
Custody, modifications and relocations.
37 years, 600 cases
Divorce, relocations, modifications, custody, support enforcement
25 years, 750 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1984 | 12/23/2020 |
Legal answers | 20 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Special Achievement Award | WSBA Family Law Section | 2002 |
Attorney of the Year | WSBA Family Law Section | 1992 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Senior Partner | Wechsler Becker, LLP | 1998 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Domestic Relations Forms Committee | Member | 1999 - Present |
King County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 1987 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1984 - Present |
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association | Chairman | 1992 - 1994 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Washington State Bar Association Family Law Section Newsletter | Family Law QuickCites | 2017 |
Washington State Bar Association Family Law Deskbook | Chapter Author | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Puget Sound School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1980 |
University of Iowa | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1977 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Family Law Changes 2015 | Relocation - Changing Case Law and New Strategies | 2015 |
Failure to Equitably Distribute Assets | Common Mistakes in Dividing Assets | 2014 |
WSBA Family Law Section Mid-year CLE | Relocation Case Preparation | 2013 |
KCBA Dissolution from A-Z | The Disposition of Property and Liabilies | 2013 |
WSBA Family Law Section Midyear CLE | When To Choose the Legal Process Rather Than the Collaborative Process | 2012 |
WSBA Family Law Section Midyear CLE | Tracing Separate Property | 2005 |
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WSBA Family Law Section Midyear CLE | Support For Post-Majority Children | 2002 |
UW Law School special class 1996, 2000 & 2001 | Community Property In Washington | 2001 |
WSBA Family Law Section Midyear CLE | Relocation 2000 | 2000 |
WSBA Family Law Section Midyear CLE | Relocation Cases and Legislative Proposals 1998 | 1998 |
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Susan O'Brian, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 4, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I know Doug, both as an excellent opposing counsel, and as one of the best family law attorneys in Seattle. He has devoted his career to the betterment of the family law practice and is well respected.
Jill Salmi, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 31, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I highly endorse this lawyer. I litigated cases with and against him over many years, and he always exhibited the highest ethics and knowledge together with a very pragmatic approach to problem solving. He is an expert on family law and fellow attorneys often seek his advise on the law.
Deborah Gordon, Mediation Attorney on Jan 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Gouras, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Doug is an extremely knowledgeable and personable attorney. He is also pragmatic and focused on solving problems. I am happy to endorse him.
J. Weiss, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 31, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Doug is an excellent and hard-working attorney. He is well-respected for his knowledge of the law, the good work he does for his clients, and his efforts for the overall betterment of the courts and the family law bar.
Jay Neff, Family Attorney on Oct 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Getz, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Doug brings unmatched knowledge and experience to every case. His advocacy is dynamic, yet practical. Each case will get his scrupulous attention and the best possible outcome.
Charles Szurszewski, Family Attorney on Jan 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. The lawyer lawyers go to to ask legal questions. Highly recommended.
Philip Tsai, Family Attorney on Jul 15, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Doug Becker is one of the best lawyers I know. I have had him as an opposing counsel and also have used him as a mediator on numerous occasions. He is practical, extremely knowledgeable, and hard working. If you need to settle a difficult case, use Doug as your mediator.
Larry Couture, Family Attorney on Jun 20, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Doug is one of the hardest working men I know. He is extremely bright, quick witted and able to make good decisions for his clients. He also works hard for other lawyers in this business, chairs the Section's web site and has been a member of the Family Law Executive Board. You can't ask for a finer lawyer Larry Couture
Joshua Foreman, Family Attorney on May 2, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Doug Becker is the #1 family law attorney in the State of Washington and has been for many years. His firm is the best family law firm in the state. He is known and respected by the judges and commissioners. If you have Doug on your side, you have the best. Don't be fooled by his AVVO rating; he's been too busy to do anything to raise his AVVO rating, and he doesn't need to do anything to get any new clients; he already has more than enough. Doug is an excellent choice for any family law client.
Mark Alexander, Family Attorney on Aug 5, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Doug Becker has not only the respect, but the undying appreciation of virtually all attorneys who are members of the state bar's family law section. That's because Doug has provided an invaluable research resource for family law attorneys for a number of years. Doug is highly regarded by judges and knowledgeable attorneys throughout the state. He is one of the top nominees when mediators/arbitrators are chosen, and has been instrumental in major legislation affecting anyone in family law. All Washington family law attorneys are indebted to him.
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