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

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 40 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Paul Jay Walchenbach

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

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Paul Jay Walchenbach's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (20) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Review

Paul is the worst lawyer I have ever had the misfortune of working with. He gives the absolute least amount of effort he can get away with. Has little or no regard for his clients wishes and arrives in court empty handed and unprepared. His participation in court is equally as valueless, as he just s...eems to 'let the chips fall where they may'.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 09, 2008 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Top Lawyer

Mr. Walchenbach was highly recommended and the best choice I could have made to help fight for my four children in a nasty custody battle. I had previously retained another attorney -whom I quickly fired upon one free consultation w/ Mr. Walchenbach. I knew he had what it took to take on and fight m...y X husband and his heavyweight team of attorneys. His confidence and experience make him a natural in the courtroom. Do I little research and look for yourself, his track record is excellent. As for my personal experiences, all I can say is he won at every hearing and at trial. I have always felt confident going into court w/ Mr. Walchenbach representing me. I have several friends whom have hired Mr. Walchenbach to help them w/ legal matters, all have had positive experiences. If I ever need any legal advice, Mr. Walchenbach will be without question be the one I turn to...... and I know he will be there to support me. I could not ask for more in a lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best lawyer for your EX!!!

This guy is terrible. He is arrogant, and doesn't seem to care about his clients, except when payment is involved. He came to court unprepared without even having the correct worksheet, at which point he suggested with the courts assistant he could fill one out.

See All Client Reviews

Paul Jay Walchenbach's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Paul
Terry Ann Zundel headshot
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!!!"

View All Endorsements
Thomas Michael Ikeda headshot
Thomas Ikeda

Family lawyer

Terry Ann Zundel headshot
Terry Zundel

Divorce and separation lawyer

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

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution