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 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2010 | Child Custody

Respected my needs

I would absolutely recommend Paul. I met Paul three years ago. He has represented me in a custody case involving my daughter. From the very beginning, Paul showed me the respect that I didn't think I deserved at that time. He was kind, committed and most of all honest with me. Phone calls were a...lways returned in a timely matter. He and Linda both took time to explain things to me. Best of all, I have been extremely please with the outcome of my custody battle. I cannot thank Paul and Linda enough for what they have done for me and my family.

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 Jim | January 04, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

VERY good attorney and a great personality

Paul was recommended to me by a "friend of a friend". He was the fourth (and last) attorney I used during my divorce case which had been pretty badly screwed up by the previous attorneys. Paul gave me expert advice and provided skilled guidance while allowing me to make my own decisions to settle the... case. He speaks in layman's terms and explains the legal terms clearly and without prejudice. Response time was typically less than a day for any questions I had, and sometimes within the hour. This guy knows how to use technology to his advantage ... and mine. His legal assistant Linda is wonderful and friendly to work with as well. I give them an A+. Thanks Paul & Linda.

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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Thomas Ikeda

Family lawyer

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Terry Zundel

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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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