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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.)
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600 1st Ave, Ste 304, Seattle, WA, 98104-2287
16 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Legal Seperation Long Marriage
Ms. Kate Forrest is an extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and detail oriented attorney! On day one of the free consultation I knew that Ms. Forrest was the right attorney for me. Ms. Forest, never rushed me during my meeting times or phone calls. Kate took my case and its unique needs and made s...
Posted by Marnie | August 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
She has all the right stuff!
I had a really rough, drawn out divorce and my ex is use to winning, she is a commander for the police force, and she had the money for an outrageously expensive lawyer that used every dirty trick in the book to win. The one mistake her lawyer made was to underestimate my Lawyer's knowledge of the l...
Posted by Kari | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Wonderfully competent
I was impressed by Kate's knowledge, efficiency and work ethic when I used her to assist me during a divorce. I had hired a mediator and the process bogged down at several points. Kate offered me expert advice and helped me get through a difficult divorce process. Her information was always well ...
Posted by Michaela | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney
She doesn't play!
From my personal experience. If your misfortune happens to land you in a situation where you need her expertise and you're fortunate enough to be able to have her be your attorney. I just want to shout it from a rooftop that you're in excellent hands. Her knowledge, work ethics and results are ou...
Posted by ralitsa | January 29, 2015 | Family
The best family lawyer in Seattle,WA
Kate is the best family lawyer I would highly recommend to everyone! While more of the lawyers just recite their retainer and charge you for 1h consultation, she offers free consultation and sliding scale. Her work is the best you could ever pay for, because she is incredibly knowledgeable, very inte...
"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."
"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."
"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."
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2012 - Present
Owner/Principal Attorney, The Law Office of Kate M. Forrest, PLLC
2012 - Present
QLaw- GLBT Bar Association of Washington
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2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
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Legal Answers
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
My original parenting plan provided for joint custody. Can a custody evaluation be done through mediation and not a trial?
12 May 2017
My son was born in Arizona. I received full custody from Arizona in 2013. We relocated to Washington in 2013.
02 May 2017