Frances Turean
also known as Franni Turean
About Frances
Biography
I am an attorney at law and partner at Wechsler Becker LLP, practicing Family Law, and helping my clients through a stinky part of their lives. This involves anything from divorce, parenting plans, child support, paternity actions, third party custody actions and agreed adoptions, usually by step-parents or grandparents. The only reason I went to law school was to practice Family Law. It's the most likely area of law in which a person will be engaged, and I wanted to help people. I got my wish, love my practice, and have met some very cool clients and colleagues.
Prior to joining Wechsler Becker LLP, I was a solo practitioner for 10 years with my own firm, and before that I had the pleasure of working for 10 years for one of the pillars of Western Washington Family Law, who was a fabulous mentor: Bob Prince. It was an honor to work for one of the most ethical attorneys I know.
Law is my second career; the first one was 16 years in broadcast video production, working in TV stations in Montana and Washington, producing news, commercials and local programming. I even won an Emmy!
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 29 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
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
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Katy | August 14, 2013 | Family
Highly Recommended!!
Franni is an amazing! She understands family law inside and out. She is very compassionate, patient and caring when needed. Franni can also be a bulldog and gets things done, if that is what is needed. I am very happy with the services she provided and would highly recommend her!
Posted by Erin | August 10, 2012 | Child Custody
Best Lawyer!!!!!
Turean Law Offices is OUTSTANDING! Franni has helped me with child custody and most currently child support issues over the past 3 years. She is an expert in family law, works hard for you, and has A+ communication. Her paralegal, Katie, is SO helpful and nice. Any new communication that comes thro...
Posted by Clint | December 07, 2010 | Family
Review of Frances Turean for Disolution of Marriage
Frances (Franni) was recommended to me as a family law attorney for divorce that is very responsive and not going to create unnecessary issues with the opposing party. I found these characteristics to be right on, and my experience with Franni was great! I found that she would communicate with me...
Posted by Octavian | March 04, 2010 | Divorce & Separation
A very honest and helpful lawyer
I did some homework prior to hiring Franni, and one of the best advises on the web was "do NOT hire a hawk". Getting into letter battles with the opposing party's lawyer will have zero impact on your case, and only deplete your bank account. Franni raised to my expectations: - she did not prete...
Posted by Jenny | October 30, 2009 | Child Custody
Warm, impressive interpersonal skills
I visited Frannie for legal advice regarding my parenting plan. I could not have been more surprised and impressed by her insight, warmth and grasp of what is inherently best for children. She kindly and gently told me precisely what I needed (not wanted) to hear. Her forthright wisdom was pricele...
Frances Turean's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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!!"
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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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"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."
"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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Experience
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 InternationalMember
2009 - 2010
Toastmasters District 2Division D Governor
2007 - 2008
Toastmasters InternationalArea 34 Governor
2006 - 2007
King County Bar Association Family Law SectionPresident
2005 - 2006
ToastmastersPresident Club 832
2003 - 2010
King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal ClinicVolunteer Family Law Clinic
2002 - 2006
King County Washington Women LawyersChair of Judicial Evaluation Committee
1993 - 2007
West Seattle Family YMCAFundraiser
Education
1996
Juris Doctrate
1980
BS - Bachelor of Science
1976
Theater
Speaking Engagements
2010
2nd Time Around: Issue Spotting in Serial Marriages
2009
Everything you need to know about the new child support legislation
2004
Custody Modification Proceedings
2004
Development of Parenting Plan
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Overtime work and child support for non custodial parent?
22 Dec 2021
Refusing to respond or got to family court led to ex getting new default PP, can he do that again 1 year later?
29 Jul 2021
Can the custodial parent move out of state if the noncustodial moved out of state and has no longer exercises his visitation?
11 Mar 2021