Valerie Anne Bell

Valerie Anne Bell

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 45 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning

119 1st Ave S Ste 500, Seattle, WA

About Valerie

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


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 45 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1980

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bell Flegenheimer

119 1st Ave S Ste 500, Seattle, WA, 98104-2563

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Valerie Anne Bell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (16) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Zachary | March 07, 2017 | Contracts & Agreements

Excellent, efficient and pragmatic.

I have referred many clients to Valerie. In particular, I send people to her who are looking to hire someone who can give them pragmatic advice in a calm and efficient manner. She can handle everything from simple agreements to complex litigation.

Posted by Marcy | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Realistic and Effective

I contracted Valerie in order to obtain a divorce. She made the process much smoother and efficient than I had expected. Her honest demeanor and setting of realistic expectations made this difficult decision relatively easy. I felt as though I had a partner I could rely on and found her to be compass...ionate to my situation and thorough in her execution. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for legal council!

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

RELIABLE EXCELLENT LAWYER

I highly recommend Valerie Bell for her excellent service in helping me with my divorce case. She was also very responsive and sympathetic in my situation. Ms. Bell not only possesses rich knowledge in her line of work, more importantly, she has such a kind heart. She is efficient, professional a...nd extremely responsive. Her assistant Melissa Wong is always on top of things. Ms. Bell always encouraged both parties to resolve conflicts with constructive approach which is beneficial for both parties, especially for the children involved. I highly recommend Ms. Bell as a lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2013 | Child Support

Excellent Attorney, Excellent Experience!

I have been working with Ms. Bell for more than a year now on a major parenting plan and child support modification regarding my teenage child and she is great to work with. It has been a very stressful court case made more difficult due to a complicated and difficult relationship with my ex-husband.... Ms. Bell has made this very stressful process easier on every level. She has kept me completely informed, is easy to reach and has helped me to understand what all the legal speak means that a person encounters during the court process. If she has been out of the office or unavailable her legal assistant, Ms. Wong, has been equally helpful and supportive. Ms. Bell has helped me to understand what to expect during this process and how to set expectations. Her advice has been realistic and she has been easy and enjoyable to work with. Her knowledge of family court has been invaluable and helped me to have an outcome that exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Ms. Bell if you are needing help with your divorce, parenting plan or child support case.

Posted by Tricia | October 28, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Valerie is knowledgeable, practical & so professional. She is the best!

Valerie represented me in my very complicated divorce in 2007/2008. She was so incredibly knowledgeable and professional. I knew I was in good hands. She is well known and highly regarded in the family law community. My ex husband had an overly aggressive and shady attorney that abused the syste...m terribly to try and bankrupt me. Valerie stepped in and stopped the madness. Her staff is very professional and dedicated as well. Melisa Wong was of great assistance and has been with Valerie for a long time. I have recommended Valerie Bell to others and will continue to do so.

See All Client Reviews

Valerie Anne Bell's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Valerie
Heritage Marie Daniele Filer headshot
Heritage Filer

Family lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Valerie is an extremely intelligent and passionate family law attorney; a powerful combination in this area of practice. As a fellow family law attorney, I feel fortunate to have her as a resource to bounce legal strategies and/or receive her opinion. I recommend her without hesitation."

View All Endorsements
Heritage Marie Daniele Filer headshot
Heritage Filer

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Education

1980

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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