Paul Jay Walchenbach

Paul Jay Walchenbach

4.4
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 40 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, General Practice

720 3rd Ave Ste 1900, Seattle, WA

About Paul

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 55%

38 years

55%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Contingency

20%-50%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 40 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1985

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Location

Law Offices of Paul Jay Walchenbach

720 3rd Ave Ste 1900, Seattle, WA, 98104-1897

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Paul Jay Walchenbach's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Great Lawyer; great results!

Paul was recommended to me by my former lawyer. I searched for a lawyer to represent me but nobody wanted to handle such a contentious case. Paul agreed to take my case and continued to represent me as the battle got uglier and uglier. Paul was very professional and responsive to my ever growing c...oncerns and demands. At times, I was ready to give up. Paul gave me the strength to be strong and fight back. Paul's words were calming and reassuring. If it weren't for Paul, I would have given up and settled for far less than what I was awarded. I could not have done it without him. In the end, we got more than I ever expected. Thank you Paul (and Linda). I am glad I found someone who stood up to my ex while at the same time remaining professional and not taking the bait. I am forever indebted to you!!

Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2009 | Family

I highly recommend Mr. Walchenbach

I was referred to Mr. Walchenbach by an acquaintance who also happens to be a King County judge. She had presided over family law cases where Mr. Walchenbach had represented one of the litigants, and the judge was very impressed with the lengths he went to on behalf of his clients. When my husband fi...led for divorce, I had no money, my husband had a lot of money, and I needed a good attorney. The judge suggested four attorneys, three of whom were women. I thought I wanted a female attorney, so I called the three women first. Before asking me anything about my situation, the three women quoted me their retainer and hourly fees. I didn’t have any money for a retainer, and I was near despair when I finally called Mr. Walchenbach. During our initial telephone conversation, I explained my situation to him, and he listened intently. He asked many questions, the first of which was to inquire about the wellbeing of my four children. It was not until the end of the conversation that Mr. Walchenbach mentioned his fees. I was pleasantly surprised as his fees were significantly less than the three female attorneys I had spoken with. When we met in person for the first time, Mr. Walchenbach went over the fees with me again. Mr. Walchenbach was always completely transparent about his fees, but the discussion of money remained in the background through out my divorce process; with the needs of my children and me always at the forefront. I am forever grateful for Mr. Walchenbach’s patience and understanding during a time when I was very fragile. It was unnerving to have to put so much of my life in someone else’s hands, but he quickly earned my complete trust, which has been maintained for several years following my divorce. His fees are reasonable, and he has gone “above and beyond” for my family Mr. Walchenbach not only did an excellent job of advising and representing me during my divorce, he has continued to serve as my attorney in related issues following my dissolution in 2004. Everyone in my circle of support can attest to the excellent legal counsel Mr. Walchenbach has provided me, which has allowed me the opportunity to refer many friends and acquaintances to him. There have been a number of very complicated divorces Mr. Walchenbach has handled for friends of mine, and he has done so to their great satisfaction, with the same care he has provided to me and my family. My ex has gone through three attorneys unsuccessfully trying to find someone to match Mr. Walchenbach’s wits. I highly recommend Mr. Walchenbach as a family law attorney.

Posted by JasonG | September 03, 2009 | Child Custody

Palul Walchenbach is the absolute best of breed!

Paul Walchenbach is my hero. My custody case is officially over, and victory is at hand. It was a long tough road that I couldn’t have done without my attorney Paul Walchenbach. Paul was consistently by my side with endless wisdom, advice, encouragement, and strength. Paul helped me through ...a gut wrenching battle that lasted almost 2 years. And in the end, Paul helped me hit a home run. Paul is a brilliant strategist, he’s a good listener, a great speaker, he’s honest, he's sincere, and when you need him most, he’s there for you. If you are going through custody drama, he's the guy you want on your side.

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2008 | Divorce & Separation

Mr. Paul J. Walchenbach, Effective, Knowledgeble and Caring-I highly Recommend!

Paul J. Walchenbach was highly recommended to me through a friend of a family member. After speaking with him I had complete trust and confidence in him from the beginning and I was not disappointed! After hearing my story, he seemed to know exactly what I was going through and how to handle my circ...umstance. He took control of my situation and handled it professionally, thoroughly and was extremely effective. He cared and made a difference! Responses to my questions and concerns were handled promptly and thoroughly. I will highly recommend Mr. Paul J. Walchenbach and his professional staff to any acquaintances of mine that may be in need of attorney services. I sincerely wish I had learned of him earlier in my divorce, I would have saved a lot of time, money and stress! I am greatly appreciative of Mr. Paul J. Walchenbach and what he has done for me and my family.

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Terry Zundel

Family lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very compassionate and caring, however, is aggressive when necessary. He often looks at both sides of the case and comes up with effective and persuasive arguments. He has taken positions that might not otherwise be supported by case law and has won!!!"

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Owner, Private Practice

Associations

1985 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Education

1984

University of San Diego

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

Amharic

English

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