Zeshan Q. Khan

PRO

Zeshan Q. Khan

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury ... +2 more

600 First Ave, Suite 640, Seattle, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Zeshan

Biography

Compassionate and creative problem-solving

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 70%

Including: Divorce and separation; uncontested divorce; child support; custody; alimony/spousal support; property and debts; pre- and postnuptial agreements; "committed intimate relationships; and domestic violence

22 years

70%
Bankruptcy and Debt 15%

20 years

15%
Litigation 5%

Including contract disputes, some torts, etc.

24 years

5%
Personal Injury 5%

24 years

5%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

21 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-500 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 26 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1999

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Zeshan Q. Khan, PLLC

600 First Ave, Suite 640, Seattle, WA, 98104

zqklaw.com/

Zeshan Q. Khan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

Posted by Lei | January 6, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Compassionate and reliable!

I had a great experience working with Atty. Zeshan Khan. He took the time to explain everything, answered all my questions, and made my case feel manageable instead of stressful. He was responsive, easy to talk to, and genuinely cared about my concerns. I highly recommend him—excellent service and a ...kind and compassionate person to work with!

Posted by Michael | January 2, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic Representation for Complex Divorce/Bankruptcy Case

Zeshan did an AMAZING job with my case! There were multiple complex questions about the interaction between divorce and bankruptcy that Zeshan was able to navigate through expertly. I am very grateful for his help with getting the case to successful resolution promptly and as painlessly as possible. ...If anyone in my life goes through a similar situation, I'm going to point them towards Zeshan.

Posted by Afsaneh | December 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Lawyer Who Truly Has Your Back

I highly recommend Zeshan Khan without hesitation. I was truly desperate when I first started working with him, and he proved many times that my case was handled perfectly. He is extremely detail-oriented, responsible, and highly knowledgeable in his field. He handled very stressful situations with p...rofessionalism, fairness, and timeliness. His experience is evident in the way he manages cases efficiently, without unnecessary or excessive work, which I truly appreciated. His communication is excellent—clear, responsive, and honest. In all respects, you truly feel that your lawyer has your back, with very timely responses and no delays. I had a very complicated case that lasted for years, and throughout every single event, I received consistent support and highly professional handling from him. He always listens carefully and respects your wishes, while at the same time recommending what is right and what truly works for you. He has a very broad perspective, considering both the present situation and future outcomes. He is very realistic in setting expectations and provides straightforward advice you can trust. He has a strong and extensive professional network, which was very helpful when additional services were needed. He is absolutely worth every penny you spend, as his professional handling brings peace of mind during an otherwise overwhelming process. Overall, his expertise, integrity, and calm approach made a difficult situation much more manageable.

Posted by Rodolie | July 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Custody battle with relocation

Win! Win! Win! I went through a very stressful and complex custody battle with the emphasis of relocation for almost 2 years. The pain both emotional and physical I endured throughout the battle was nothing compared to the justice I received with Mr Khan’s representation. From written arguments s...ubmitted in court to oral arguments during trial, Mr. Khan showed his expertise in the courts of Family Law. I asked for relocation after moving to Washington from Illinois when things went south with my ex after the move. My case was complex from the beginning, it was so complex in the sense that I was given a harassment order after a protection order was placed against me by my ex on our first hearing of which at the end justice prevailed. I dealt with a narcissist who played the victim in court during trial. The other party accused me of being an alcoholic mom, with mental issues to the point the other lawyer argued my post partum as a mental health issue (my daughter is 12 now going 13 in a few months, she was 10 when the case started. I had post partum in 2011) and the caviar of their defense, they accused me of domestic violence against my ex and the narcissist one in the relationship all of which I was relieved from when the Judge gave his oral verdict on my case (07/12/24) with the help of Mr. Khan. In the turn of events, my ex was the one who got domestic violence restrictions on him , and with my own good defense, I got justice that I deserve that I was fighting for since the beginning. Mr. Khan is very passionate about his job, he listens and works hard during representation even with a few vacations he had to take during the course of the case when I hired him. But above all, I was beyond grateful for the winning results, winning results of a very complicated case! Thank you, Mr. Khan for bringing my daughter home, for fighting my relocation, and for fighting with me! Thank you, Rodolie M.

Posted by Julie | January 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

My experience with Zeshan Khan was very positive. When we first consulted about my case he listened, explained the pros/cons and discussed strategic approach. I retained his services and was immediately relieved. He's extremely knowledgeable and was very responsive through the process, quickly replyi...ng to texts or emails. I also appreciated his honesty and compassion - he seemed to truly understand both sides of the case and worked with me to prepare as strong a position as possible. I appreciate how he led my family through a stressful situation, and am grateful for a positive outcome. I highly recommend him for any legal needs.

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Zeshan Q. Khan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Moshe Admon

Family lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Zeshan is a fantastic attorney. He is bright, thoughtful, creative, and, most importantly, respectful and empathetic to his clients and opposing counsel. Zeshan isn't one of the many caustic family law attorneys merely seeking to fight for the sake of it or the one-up the opposing party--instead, he seeks resourceful and productive solutions to help the parties move forward. I highly recommend Zeshan."

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Sophia Woolery

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Mishkin

Family lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred clients to Zeshan I knew he would take and others would not due to the complexity of the issues presented. Zeshan not only exceeded my expectations with the result, but the clients referred informed me that Zeshan was the best referral they had ever received."

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Jonathan Hilty

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zeshan is well respected in the legal community. He works hard for his clients, is diligent, and achieves results. I refer clients to him with confidence."

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William Malaier

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've worked with, and against, Zeshan on several matters over the past 10+ years. His intellect, knowledge of the law, and compassion for his clients are evident within minutes of meeting him. Because of this, I not only refer clients to him often, I find myself calling him to brainstorm difficult legal issues. I could not endorse Zeshan more highly."

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Hugh Barrow

General practice lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zeshan is committed to professional excellence and dedicated to getting results for his clients. I highly recommend him for his skill and honesty."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Zeshan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Elizabeth Hoffman

Unknown lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Zeshan years ago when I was a wee Rule 9 intern, and have kept in professional and personal contact with him since then. Zeshan is a compassionate, thorough, and effective advocate. He brings both creativity and practicality into his work, which means his clients get the results that they both want and need. Zeshan has also been a great resource for me in my practice, particularly with regard to bankruptcy and creditor/debtor issues. I most certainly endorse him!"

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Cristina Jorgenson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zeshan is a smart and experienced attorney that works hard to provide his clients with excellent results. Over the past year Zeshan has become the attorney I call with bankruptcy questions and when potential clients have consumer protection / debt issues that are beyond my expertise. Zeshan is always quick to respond to my calls with sound and practical advice. I highly recommend his services."

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Christina King

General practice lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Zeshan is the type of attorney that will rise to the top of any area of law he chooses to practice. He is a natural leader in his field; the sort of attorney that firms vie for and clients dream will handle their case. Having had the honor of learning from him as an intern, and working side by side as an associate, I would consider any client or issue in Zeshan’s hands to be in excellent care."

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Shelly Crocker

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Zeshan is new to our firm, but we are so thrilled to have him. He is a strong advocate for client, personable and smart, and a skilled litigator. He has a varied legal background and brings a wide variety of skills to the practice."

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Mary Banahan

General practice lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zeshan is bright, hard working and very dedicated to the best interests of his clients. Zeshan is an excellent advocate in every sense. He is also a true pleasure to work with. "

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Afton Hayes

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Joshua Wheeler

Family lawyer

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Brandon Mcmurtray

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Michael Louden

Child support lawyer

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Alan Funk

Family lawyer

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Justin Mishkin

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Katherine Kent

Family lawyer

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Jonathan Hilty

Family lawyer

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William Malaier

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Christopher Small

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Nathan Riordan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jamie Mcfarlane

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jerry Tracy

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Shelly Crocker

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Antoinette Davis

Litigation lawyer

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Cristina Jorgenson

Real estate lawyer

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Leslie Terry

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Christina King

Family lawyer

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Mary Banahan

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

2017 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, King County Bar Association

2011

2010-2017 Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2011

Volunteer of the Month (May), King County Bar Association

2011

Volunteer of the Year, King County Bar Association

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Family Law Commissioner Pro Tempore, Superior Court of Washington, King County

2010 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Zeshan Q. Khan, PLLC

2017 - 2019

Attorney, Law Office of Michael W. Bugni & Assoc.

2008 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Crocker Kuno PLLC

2005 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Rao and Pierce, PLLC

2004 - 2005

Judicial Law Clerk for the Hon. Sen Tan, Alaska Court System

Associations

South Asian Bar Association of Washington

Member

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

King County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Morgan v. Briney, 200 Wn. App. 380 (2017)

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Education

2003

University of Washington School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1999

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Florida

BA

Speaking Engagements

2019

KCBA Family Law Mentor Program

Family Law Mentoring

2018

KCBA Family Law Mentor Program

Family Law Mentoring

2017

KCBA Family Law Mentor Program

Family Law Mentoring

2016

KCBA Family Law Mentor Program

Family Law Mentoring

2015

KCBA Family Law Mentor Program

Family Law Mentoring

2014

KCBA Family Law Mentor Program

Family Law Mentoring

2013

KCBA Family Law Mentor Program

Family Law Mentoring

2012

King County Bar Association

Address Speaker

2012

KCBA Family Law Mentor Program

Family Law Mentoring

2012

2012

Debt and Bankruptcy in Dissolutions

Debt and Bankruptcy in Dissolutions

2011

Make Change! Community Outreach Lecture Series

Bankruptcy Option at Community Outreach

2011

Legal Aid Clinic Volunteer Attorney

Legal Aid Clinic for Bankruptcy, Consumer, and Family Law Issues

2011

Financial Planning Day

How to Deal with Debt Collectors

Publications

2023

WSBA Family Law Desk Book Co-author of WSBA Family Law Desk Book Chapter on Prenuptial Agreements

2023

WSBA Family Law Deskbook Author of WSBA Family Law Desk Book Chapter for Name Change

2002

Journal of Law and Social Challenges (reprinted in part in GENETICS: ETHICS, LAW AND POLICY) Colonialism Revisited? Insights into the Human Genome Diversity Project

1999

Across Borders Gonzaga International Law Journal International Economic Rights

Languages

Hindi

Urdu

English

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