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 26 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 16 - 20 of 23 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Il'ya | August 27, 2013

It is a pleasure to work with a great Lawyer and a great Guy!!! Honest and trustworthy!!! Great at what He does!!!

It was a pleasure to work with Zeshan Q Khan!!! I was working with another lawyer at a time and i had some issuies with my divorce. somehow it took a lot of time for other lawer to deal with my matter. at the end the other attorney could not finish my case because of a serious illness and he suggeste...d me to meet Zeshan and finish my case with him.The moment i spoke with Zeshan on the phone i understood that i will be working with good and knowledgable Lawyer. He gave me all the answers right away and as i thought helped me to finish all my matters that i had at the moment. It was so quick and with a great results. i higly recommend anybody who needs a good and knowledgeble Lawyer to give Zeshan a call. Without a doubt i will continue working with him in all the other matters if they come up. Thank you Zeshan for your swift help.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2012

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

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 anonymous | May 08, 2012

Competent, reliable and professional

As the result of a recent divorce, a judgment was filed against me for a second mortgage on a foreclosed residence in another state. I had no idea who to contact and found Zeshan through a lawyer's referral site. Within two days of meeting him he had filed all the necessary paperwork needed to stop... a writ of garnishment and also prepare and submit the bankruptcy petition. It was a very complicated situation and ultimately we decided to file for Chapter 7. Zeshan made me feel at ease in unknown territory and explained all the options and steps of the process as we went along. He is a compassionate, caring and non-judgmental person. He truly cares about his clients and always made sure that all my questions were answered. When he received the news that the debt had been discharged, I think he was as happy about it as I was! I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs to seek the assistance of an attorney. I am grateful and blessed to have met him and to have had him on my side through this stressful process.

Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2012

Fantastic, competent, and speedy help with bankruptcy!

Zeshan handled my bankruptcy last year, happily discharged in January (yay!). He was recommended by a very discriminating and reliable source, so I had high expectations, which he more than met. Zeshan was prompt, professional, sympathetic, concise, practical, and very reassuring throughout the entir...e process. He gave me a good summary of my options and the pros and cons of filing for bankruptcy. He was great with simplifying and summarizing matters when I felt I was getting out of my depth. He also was fast on his end without pressuring me to hurry things up on my end--juggling the bankruptcy during busy times at work was a challenge, but he was never impatient. He was very good at giving me an idea of what to expect from the outset, and then periodically along the way. I certainly felt like he was "on my side" and not passing judgment, which was very welcome at a time when my finances and morale were at a low ebb. I have recommended him to coworkers considering bankruptcy and am confident that he would be capable, forthright, and a supportive and knowledgeable advocate for his client in any situation. I could not recommend him more highly.

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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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