Charles P. Shane

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Charles P. Shane

also known as Charlie Shane

4.9
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Bainbridge Island, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +4 more

755 Winslow Way E, Suite 207, Bainbridge Island, WA

About Charles

Biography

Resolving Family Matters with Heart and Strategy.

Your Advocate in Every Chapter of Family Law.

Smart Strategies for Equitable Spousal Support.

Protecting What Matters Most—Your Children.

Ensuring Fair Support for Your Child’s Future.

Smart Legal Solutions for Life’s Toughest Transitions.

Your Voice. Your Rights. Your Safety.

Divorce Doesn’t Have to Be a Battle—We’ll Help You Move Forward Peacefully.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

30%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Child Support 25%

25%
Family 10%

Custody disputes. Divorce. Legal separation. Domestic violence. Contempt. Parenting plan and child support enforcement. Property division and maintenance enforcement. Family law issue consultations.

10%
Domestic Violence 5%

5%
Uncontested Divorce 3%

3%
Alimony 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021
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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 23 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 16 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2009

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Idaho for 18 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2007

Former Member - Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Charlie Shane, PLLC

755 Winslow Way E, Suite 207, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110

CharlieShane.com

Charles P. Shane's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

139 Client Reviews

Posted by Emily | September 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended

Charlie was nothing short of a blessing in a time when I felt like my world was falling apart. Had it not been for his representation I'm not sure where I would be, do to his many years of experience and knowledge he was able to resolve all disagreements in a timely manner. He had the expertise and k...nowledge to handle any and all *issues* that arose. I highly recommend him, and thank him for all of his time, energy and effort he put into my divorce

Posted by Alex | July 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent communicator

I retained Mr. Shane to represent me to amend the parenting plan with my daughter's mother. I could go into all the piddly details but instead I will tell you that Mr. Shane is very good at what he does! He replies promptly to email, he returns phone calls. Yes, these are things that I would expect... from an attorney but he definitely follows through. He explains why some things should be done a certain way. If you have an idea about something but he doesn't think it will help or improve your case, he doesn't just say no. Instead, he takes the time to explain why and ultimately, it's the clients' decision. We were able to get the parenting plan updated to satisfy what is in the best interest of my daughter. I would also comment that Jazmyn, Mr. Shane's paralegal, is excellent too. She took all of my calls and was able to put my mind at ease, which was often.

Posted by James | February 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Your Friend in Family Law

From intake to trial, Charlie was patient, calm, and understanding with me. He beat the state's statistics against fathers with apparent ease, resulting in full custody of my two young daughters. Our family has immeasurably improved thanks to Charlie!

Posted by Adam | January 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic lawyer!

Charlie and his team has been nothing less than exceptional! Since the first time I spoke with him about my case he has taken an approach of calm, positive, and supportive to guide me every step of the way. Charlie and his team have kept open lines of communication while trying to optimize my best ...interest through a difficult time. The guidance, experience, and knowledge on how to approach and execute things is amazing! Charlie always had my best interest and would often suggest things to help me and the situation in coming to a win/win scenario. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to support me. Moving forward, I plan to keep Charlie on speed dial, not only for anything in the future, but recommending him to everyone. I can’t say enough positive things and how much gratitude I have for Charlie. My case would have not ended so favorably had he not been my lawyer.

Posted by Corey | September 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You’re in great hands with Charlie representing you!

I am grateful for Charlie’s expertise and professionalism. He was able to clearly navigate my case without getting distracted by the curve balls that were sent out way. He focused on the main issues and upheld the truth in court. I spent years representing myself pro se battling my ex in court over... frivolous issues and false accusations. It was exhausting! Until I teamed up with Charlie I wasn’t sure I was even going to see an end to the court process. Charlie was able to sort through my mountainous pile of court paperwork, find what was of utmost importance, and focus on that in a timely manner. The outcome of my Child Support modification case turned out far better than I had expected and I have Charlie to thank for that. He patiently helped me through countless revisions and numerous court delays. I’m finally in a place where I feel like my ex will no longer use the legal system to abuse me and he now knows the consequences for doing so. I highly recommend Charlie for anyone struggling through a high conflict divorce.

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Charles P. Shane's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sam Tang

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Charlie is someone I consider a close friend. He is very hard working and knowledgeable. You would be very wise to hire Charlie as your attorney. He is very savvy and a quick thinker."

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Peter Trombadore

Family lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Charlie and I worked together on a multi-jurisdictional child kidnapping matter enforced under the UCCJEA. He received the best result possible for our client at a reasonable cost and I strongly endorse him."

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Megan James

Unknown lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the opportunity to begin my legal career at Mr. Shane's firm. Mr. Shane has a broad understanding of family law matters. He does excellent work for all of his clients and works extremely hard to achieve the best results possible. I would highly recommend him to anyone searching for a family law attorney."

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Cynthia Hill

Family lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Other

"I had the opportunity and privledge to observe Mr. Shane on a relative's family matter. I am a licensed attorney in another state and practice family law. I was impressed with his knowledge, his positive approach when faced with difficult issues, and his perseverance for his client. I would highly recommend him in any family law matter. Additionally, he provides a reasonable fee structure"

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Ruby Swiney

Family lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the opportunity to work with Mr. Shane on a large number of cases covering a variety of complex issues. Mr. Shane works extremely hard for the best interests of his clients. He has a great depth of knowledge and legal understanding and does excellent work. I am privileged to be a part of Mr. Shane's firm."

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David Church

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charlie is a great attorney. He fights for his clients' rights and gets the best results possible. I feel comfortable referring anyone to Charlie."

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Minh Tran

Litigation lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Charlie is a great asset in the legal community. His legal knowledge and experience in litigation makes him a great resource. I have personally worked with Charlie on several cases, and I am extremely impressed with his methods. I would recommend any client to Charlie and feel confident about it."

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Jeremy Roller

Litigation lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Charlie was opposing counsel on a contentious arbitration. He conducted himself very professionally and courteously. We were able to resolve the matter by settlement."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Top Ten for Client Satisfaction, Washington State, American Institute of Legal Counsel

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of Charlie Shane, PLLC

2006 - 2010

Associate, Litster Frost Lawyers

2004 - 2006

Associate, Micheau and Associates

2003 - 2004

Attorney, DGP Inc. and Ramac Inc.

Education

2003

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2002

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Brigham Young University- Provo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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