Frances Turean

Frances Turean

also known as Franni Turean

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

701 Fifth Avenue, Ste 4550, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 29 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1996

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Location

Wechsler Becker LLP

701 Fifth Avenue, Ste 4550, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Frances Turean's Reviews

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25 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Jay | January 04, 2015 | Child Support

Franni is AWESOME!!

I am thrilled to endorse Franni! I am a father to an amazing 7 year old daughter, and Franni recently represented me in a modification action involving my child support order. I am also a recent law school graduate. I hired Franni, because family law is not my area of expertise, and the complexity an...d high stakes involving family law matters require an attorney with very specialized skills and considerable experience. If I had tried to represent myself, the opposing counsel would have cemented an easy and lopsided victory. I had hired two other family law attorneys over the past six years that did not represent me with the zeal or competence that I had hoped for, which resulted in less than ideal outcomes. Franni was a very welcomed change! In observing Franni work, my own legal training reassured me that she made incredibly efficient use of my time and money. What first impressed me, was that Franni made the time in her already full caseload, in order to fit in my additional case. As Franni listened to me speak, she was quick to zero in on the most relevant facts of my case. She was highly knowledgeable on the applicable law, and the outcomes that I could expect with any given course of action. Franni helped me to pinpoint my key objectives, and to define a strategy for dealing with my daughter’s mom that would secure those objectives. Franni was quick to help keep me on track a couple of times when my focus started to veer from my key objectives. I found Franni to use the perfect balance of diplomacy and assertiveness in dealing with the opposition. Ultimately, I could not be more thrilled with the outcome Franni that obtained for me. For the first time in six years, I feel like I have a child support order that is fair! I will be using Franni for all of my own future family law needs. I cannot recommend Franni enthusiastically enough!

Posted by anonymous | December 02, 2014 | Family

Wonderful Family Law Attorney

I decided to hire Franni part way through my family law case regarding visitation and child support for my son. I was not pleased with my previous lawyer for many reasons. Wish I had found Franni first. She is very honest and will tell you what you need to know and what is likely to happen based upon... the law. She does not just tell you what you want to hear. Also she was easy to get on the phone and quick to respond to email. Her rates are reasonable for how very good she is at her job. I would highly recommend her, she is honest and knowledgeable, yet at the same time does not tolerate any nonsense from the opposing party. I believe she genuinely cares about the people she is working for.

Posted by Mickey | September 06, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Forever grateful...thanks Franni!

If you're getting divorced, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND using Franni Turean, who represented me during my very contentious divorce. First off, Franni told me like it was, instead of telling me what I wanted to hear. Franni explained things to me in ways I could easily understand, and she was fantastic at nav...igating me through my difficult divorce. Franni was always very responsive to my phone calls and emails; she was easily accessible and patient. Franni was also very thorough and diligent. Franni's assistant Katie was AWESOME; she was a pleasure to work with. Like Franni, Katie was very responsive and accessible. Franni is a dynamite divorce attorney who truly represented me, my best interests, and my childrens' best interests and I'm forever grateful. THANKS FRANNI!

Posted by G. Brent | December 12, 2010

Couldn't have asked for better

Franni was extremely professional, Knowadgeable, kept me informed with everything, always gave me options when avalible, strove to get all she could for my benefit. Kept me from getting side tracked but always listen to what I had to say.

Posted by Emmy | December 06, 2010 | Family

Review

Ms. Turean not only understands the law, she grasps human behavior at its best and at its worst. In addition to her sound legal counsel, Ms. Turean gave me strong emotional support without ever overstepping her professionalism. I have recommended her to friends who expressed a need for family legal c...ounsel. I know that they will receive the services of an exceptionally bright woman who is both direct and considerate. I am so glad I retained her as my attorney.

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Frances Turean's Lawyer Endorsements

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Terry Zundel

Family lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Franni on a few difficult matters. She is knowlegeable and compassionate. When I am unable to take a client, I refer them to her with confidence. I know she will take good care of them without breaking the bank."

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David Marshall

Family lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Franni for just about her entire career. I've seen that she genuinely cares about people. She stands solidly with them in times of trouble. And she knows how to get them a fair shake."

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James Sable

Child custody lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I recently completed a parenting and child support case with Franni. While she was a vigorous advocate for her client, she also demonstrated very good judgment. Franni has a thorough understanding of the law and great depth of experience. She is well-regarded in the legal community."

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James Saulsbury

Family lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Frances I first meet Frances over 15 years ago when I moved to Seattle. Over the years I have handled several cases where Frances was opposing counsel. Frances is a great attorney, she fights hard for her clients. If I was going to get a divorce, Frances would be the first person I called!!"

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Heidi Nagel

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Franni for many years and know her to be absolutely committed to her clients. She is ethical and dedicated and I refer folks to her regularly. On top of being a great lawyer, she's a tremendous person as well."

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Hovanes Margarian

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa DuFour

Family lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had Franni Turean as opposing counsel on several cases. She is honest, straightforward and has her client's best interests forefront in her negotiations, mediations and hearings."

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Turean is an outstanding Family Law attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."

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Laura Sutkus

Family lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Franni is a skilled advocate who will resolve issues cooperatively when appropriate, reducing fees and stress for her client. We have both worked together and been opposing counsel on a case. I would not hesitate to recommend Franni."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alan Funk

Family lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Franni and I were opposite each other in a very contentious case. She was a relentless advocate for her client, but remained courteous and professional in all her interactions with me. She's also practical and worked with me to save our clients' money and reduce conflict when possible. I would confidently refer a friend or family member to her."

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Kathryn Fields

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked opposite of Franni on a dissolution case with challenging parenting and domestic violence issues. Franni's representation of the opposing party was not simply zealous with no end-game in sight, but rather diligent and goal focussed to address the concerns of my client while at the same time achieving what her client wanted but had jeopardized. Franni has a good command of what's relevant to the Court in dissolution cases and what's not, and her ability to accentuate the material issues is one of her biggest strengths. I highly endorse Franni's work and would not hesitate to recommend her services to others."

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Terry Zundel

Family lawyer

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James Sable

Family lawyer

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James Saulsbury

Family lawyer

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Heidi Nagel

Family lawyer

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John Rosecrans

Family lawyer

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Lisa DuFour

Family lawyer

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Kathryn Fields

Family lawyer

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Cheryll Russell

Family lawyer

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Laura Sutkus

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2005

Clinic Volunteer of the Month, King County Bar Association

1996

Emmy Award- NATAS Regional, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Attorney at Law, Wechsler Becker LLP

2006 - 2016

Principal, Owner, Law Office of Frances Turean

1996 - 2006

Associate Attorney, The Prince Law Firm, P.S.

Associations

2003 - Present

Toastmasters International

Member

2009 - 2010

Toastmasters District 2

Division D Governor

2007 - 2008

Toastmasters International

Area 34 Governor

2006 - 2007

King County Bar Association Family Law Section

President

2005 - 2006

Toastmasters

President Club 832

2003 - 2010

King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinic

Volunteer Family Law Clinic

2002 - 2006

King County Washington Women Lawyers

Chair of Judicial Evaluation Committee

1993 - 2007

West Seattle Family YMCA

Fundraiser

Education

1996

Seattle University School of Law

Juris Doctrate

1980

Montana State University-Bozeman

BS - Bachelor of Science

1976

Northern Michigan University

Theater

Speaking Engagements

2010

Family Law Hot Topics

2nd Time Around: Issue Spotting in Serial Marriages

2009

Advanced Family Law Hot Topics for "Hard Times."

Everything you need to know about the new child support legislation

2004

Child Custody & Shared Parenting in Washington

Custody Modification Proceedings

2004

Child Custody & Shared Parenting in Washington

Development of Parenting Plan

Languages

English

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