Matthew Swain Webbeking

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Matthew Swain Webbeking

4.9
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 29 years

Child custody Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation

1603 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA

About Matthew

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Child Custody 34%

34%
Divorce and Separation 33%

33%
Family 33%

33%

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Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 29 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lawgena of Washington

1603 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109

lawgena.com

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Matthew Swain Webbeking's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

163 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2014

i got my job back as working with children b\c of matthew :D

Am so very happy I got my job back as a teacher working with children because Matthew helped me! After a horrible lady put a charge against me for no reasonable reason I lost my job... But Matthew fought to get the charge off my record so I can go back to doing what I love !! THANK YOU!! P.s he also ...has a very king and nice assistant Maria very helpful :)

Posted by mike | May 27, 2008

I HAVE VISITATION MY CHILD BECAUSE OF THIS LAWYER

ALL ODDS WERE COMPLETLY AGAINST ME. MATT IS SIMPLY AMAGING. A GREAT FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY.

Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2024

Good

He seemed to be a caring man with understanding. he made me feel like a person and not a number. I am hopeful that he can help me with my situation.

Posted by Boris Rozental | June 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Do not hire him

My experience with Matthew Webbeking was one of the biggest disappointments I have ever had with a professional service. I hired this attorney during one of the most stressful and important periods of my life, trusting that he would fight for my interests, provide clear guidance, and help me navig...ate a difficult family law case. Instead, I walked away feeling financially drained, ignored, and deeply disappointed with the representation I received. The amount of money I paid was substantial, yet I struggle to identify what value I actually received in return. I was charged significant fees, but I did not see the level of effort, preparation, communication, or advocacy that I expected for the amount I was paying. As the bills continued to grow, my confidence in the representation continued to decline. Communication throughout the case was frustrating. Getting clear answers was often difficult, and I frequently felt left in the dark about important developments. Family court cases are stressful enough without having to constantly chase your own attorney for information. Unfortunately, that became part of my experience. The office communication was also a challenge. At times, I had difficulty understanding information being provided by staff, which only added more confusion and frustration to an already complicated legal process. When you are paying premium legal fees, you expect professional and effective communication. That expectation was not met. What hurts the most is that I trusted the promises and expectations that were presented to me when I hired the firm. I believed my case would receive attention, preparation, and a strong legal strategy. Instead, I felt like just another file being processed while the invoices kept increasing. The final outcome of my case was extremely disappointing. Looking back, I honestly feel that hiring this firm made an already difficult situation even more stressful. Not only did I experience a result that I was unhappy with, but I was also left with significant legal expenses and the feeling that my concerns were never truly prioritized. If I could go back in time, I would seek representation elsewhere. I cannot recommend Matthew Webbeking based on my experience. Before hiring this firm, I strongly encourage anyone considering their services to carefully review all fee arrangements, ask detailed questions about communication and case strategy, and explore other options before committing. I trusted this firm during one of the most important moments of my life. Unfortunately, I left feeling overcharged, unsupported, and deeply disappointed.

Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Fraude

No me divorcio nomas me robo mi dinero medijo qué en 3 meces me divorciaria y en menos 1 mes me cerro mi caso y le pague todo aparte le pague la consulta

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2013

Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Principal Lawyer, Lawgena Lawyers

Associations

1997 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member in Good Standing

Education

1996

Seattle University School of Law

J.D.

1992

Whitman College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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