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Biography
I am passionate about being a strong advocate for clients during challenging times in their lives. I understand how important family is, and will work with you to protect your rights and interests without adding unnecessarily to the stress, animosity, and chaos that can affect a family going through a divorce, custody disagreement, or other legal action. My practice welcomes all clients, but has a particular emphasis on addressing the unique needs of survivors of domestic violence, military families, and LGBTQ families facing discrimination or extra hurdles.
Happy times can be challenging too, and I enjoy helping families that are expanding through adoption or assisted reproduction, as well as working out agreements between new partners who want to avoid future conflict.
I am an active volunteer with the King County Bar Association’s Neighborhood Legal Clinics and the Center for Children & Youth Justice's Lawyers Fostering Independence initiative, and I am dedicated to helping lower-income clients access legal help as a member of the Washington State Bar Association’s Moderate Means Program. (Sliding-scale fee structure based on income and family size for households between 200% to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines.)
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 125-200 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 15 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 14 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Kate M. Forrest, PLLC
600 1st Ave, Ste 304, Seattle, WA, 98104-2287
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Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2013 | Child Custody
I felt very assured having Kate in my corner during my family law case
Kate is a very knowledgeable, trustworthy, and compassionate. She is not only up-to-date with all aspects of family law, she seeks out information to better assist her clients every need. She is a dedicated lawyer that is passionate about her work. I have been in and out of court for seven years ...
Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2013
Terrific service. Would highly recommend!
I couldn't be more pleased. She is very responsive and knowledgeable. She understood the law as it applied to my situation and handled it assertively and effectively. I feel fortunate to have found such a great lawyer and recommend her without reservation to anyone looking for legal help.
Kate M Forrest's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kate is a great advocate for her clients-- smart, caring and hard working. She takes their case to heart and works hard to achieve a just and excellent result for them."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Forrest provides excellent, knowledgeable, information, brilliant information to questioners on the avvo website. The clients who retain her are fortunate indeed."
"I have had the good fortune to interact with Kate both on Avvo and in the Seattle legal community and have found her to be both a knowledgeable and personable attorney. She is a credit to her profession."
"I have reviewed a number of answers provided by Ms. Forrest here on AVVO, and have found that she always provides very thorough and spot-on information to the questions she answers. She clearly is very well educated and experienced in the areas in which she practices. I fully endorse this lawyer."
"Kate is an excellent lawyer. She has an outstanding background and brings the competence and empathy needed in an exceptional family law practice. I endorse her wholeheartedly."
"Kate is an aggressive attorney who is fearless in representing her clients."
"I have gotten to know Attorney Forrest through reading her answers and advise on Avvo. She is very intelligent and caring. Her advise to the point but also complete. She is well respected in the Northwest Legal Community and she will represent you well."
"Ms. Forrest's professional focus makes her an excellent choice for anyone looking for an attorney well versed in Family Law. I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner/Principal Attorney, The Law Office of Kate M. Forrest, PLLC
Associations
2012 - Present
QLaw- GLBT Bar Association of Washington
King County Bar Association
Washington Women Lawyers (King County chapter)
Washington State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Parentage of L.L., Washington State Court of Appeals Div. I, No. 72316-2-I
Reversed
In re Marriage of Montgomery and Nadir, Washington State Court of Appeals Div. I, No. 70804-1-I
Affirmed
In re Parentage of E.S.S., Washington State Court of Appeals Div. 1, No. 69446-4-I
Affirmed
Education
2010
University of Michigan Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Scripps College (Claremont)
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Lawyers Fostering Independence Family Law CLE Series
Dissolution 101
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My ex husband is filing for modification to lower his child support. What should I do? I can't afford a lawyer.
08 Aug 2017
Q&A
My original parenting plan provided for joint custody. Can a custody evaluation be done through mediation and not a trial?
12 May 2017
Q&A
My son was born in Arizona. I received full custody from Arizona in 2013. We relocated to Washington in 2013.
02 May 2017