Zeshan Q. Khan

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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

Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2012 | Litigation

An excellent attorney!

By the time we ended up in Zeshan's office (by luck) our case seemed so complex and overwhelming to us. He was our fourth lawyer. I had already explained our situation so many times to different people in all its exponential detail and stressful emotion. I dreaded explaining everything again. On to...p of that I was becoming very jaded about the legal system and felt that sometimes our previous lawyers weren't fully listening. I was a bundle of nerves and doubt before that meeting. We were very relieved to discover that 1). This lawyer was really listening and focusing right in on the important points through all the confusing mess of information 2). He seemed to care. It was obvious that the situation was truly upsetting to us and he didn't just blow that off. 3). He was really responsive- quickly answering any emails and letting us know what his thinking was on the next steps. For anyone in litigation who has lay awake at night wondering "what if" you know how important that is. 4). He is very good at his job. I'm not an expert but it seemed he was just handling the whole situation with ease while other lawyers didn't always. He can look at a quagmire of documents and listen to a tangential outpour of backstory and quickly cut to the chase- with a clear understanding and a good plan. We could breath a sigh of relief and know that someone very competent was going to help us. 5). He is actually affordable to real people going through a hard time. Needless to say the outcome of the case was just what we had hoped for. I would highly recommend Mr. Khan to anyone in need of a lawyer and certainly use his services again. I only wish we had found him years ago!

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Superb attorney

Zeshan saved my case. I was using another attorney before, who was not responsive at all. The case was complicated and messy. After I read all the good reviews, I picked Zeshan. I feel those reviews are extremely helpful. I cannot say enough good words about him. He is responsive, patient, and kno...wledgeable. I am glad that my case is in good hand. The divorce process is painful, but Zeshan is always there for me. He is patient to answer questions, offer advices, and negotiate with my ex. Some of his advices helped us resolve the case. Without him I probably ended up spending tons of money and time on a messy case. He is great to work with. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Frank | May 18, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Very Good Experience

My divorce finalized very recently. As a completely biased participant in this process, it is perplexing how the court can arrive at "fair" financial conclusions that seem so heavily weighted against the husband/father--even in a short-term marriage such as mine. With that said, Zeshan did a great ...job of keeping me informed about the reality of the situation, and was always quick to sympathize AND empathize with me. He has the unfortunate experience to be able to do the latter. While he shared the rational assesment of the "truth," he by no means rolled over to a very stubborn opposing attorney. Zeshan was definitely on my side and working in my best interest at all times. I had the unusual experience of having two different attorneys for my case--since I discovered late in the process that I could switch to an attorney in my "network" and save money. So I have the perspective to say the difference between an "ok" attorney and a "really good" attorney is very significant. Prior to teaming up with Zeshan, I was basically given the impression that, one way or another, I was likely going to get hit with financial responsibilities that I consistently shared (nobody seemed to really care) were beyond my means. Zeshan made it clear to the opposition that their proposal simply wasn't doable--and an alternative needed to be worked out. Zeshan is very intelligent, great with people, quick, and an honestly good person. He was very knowledgeable of the entire process, and his experience showed. Amazingly, his service was more than reasonably priced as well. You cannot go wrong by choosing Zeshan to represent you.

Posted by Bankruptcy Client | August 09, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Highly Recommended

A blend of compassion, assertiveness, tact and professionalism describe Zeshan and his legal practice. Personal bankruptcy could have been an absolute crisis, but working with Zeshan, I felt at ease. I felt confident because he has experience as well as a strong network of advisors on his side. I ...felt relieved to know that I could get the help I needed in a personal, caring and in-depth manner, not typical of large corporate firms. Zeshan took the time to explain all of the options to me in a language I could understand, and for that I am grateful for my fresh start. I would not hesitate to recommend Zeshan to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Poor Communication and Worse Service

I had a very frustrating and disappointing experience with this attorney. Communication was almost nonexistent, and I constantly had to chase for updates. They were unprepared, unprofessional, and showed very little interest in my case. For the fees charged, the quality of service was extremely poor.... I would not recommend this attorney to anyone looking for reliable legal support.

Zeshan Khan

Replied last November 17, 2025

Although I cannot say which client this is, I have clearly failed you. My objective is to always provide quality work for my clients but sometimes, priorities and emergencies prevent me from doing this. I am deeply sorry. Please feel free to reach out to me directly. I'm open to discussing at least a partial refund. But even if you don't, just know I'm very sorry that this was your experience, and I'll honestly try to do better.

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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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