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
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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 19 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

141 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

THE BEST AROUND

Charlie Shane was able to assist me with my divorce process smoothly and efficiently, always keeping me in the loop with consistent phone calls and updates regarding my case. I would recommend him to any friend! Exhibited the utmost professionalism and made my divorce process go smooth and painless. ...So far I have used him twice and if I ever need an attorney again, he will be the first to call. Outstanding attorney and terrific and understanding human being!

Posted by Amy | December 07, 2015

Real person, as well as a lawyer, that is more helpful and understanding than most friends... U R more than just a case to him!

Looking for any legal guidance and/or representation has always made me feel as though I was being judged; sized up based on my case. Will they make enough from me to made it worth their wild to deal with MY troubles? I talked to may lawyers and did not feel like they wanted to help unless they did i...t their way, got paid upfront ( thousands, NOW ), and none of my financial, emotional, nor physical well being mattered to them. Not their problem unless I can afford it to be. Then I got to Charlie Shane on my list, I experienced a different kind of lawyer right off the bat... a real person who cared. Charlie has been extremely understanding of how overwhelmed I got while trying to figure out my legal papers and what I needed to be doing with them. He gave me great encouragement and broke it all down for me to understand what to do and why. Being able to talk to a lawyer that has my financial situation in mind is more than just rare, Charlie works hard on keeping the cost as affordable as possible while taking the time necessary to make sure everything is done the best way possible, and that I felt comfortable and prepared for my next step. If you are looking for a lawyer that is welcoming, friendly, has your best interest in mind and is not just trying to get through another case, I strongly recommend contacting Mr. Shane.... but you'll end up calling him Charlie soon too. Thanks Charlie for helping me though this hard time in my life!

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Very helpful and knowledgeable

I was in need of some legal advice for my divorce and custody case and Mr. Shane was very patient and was nice enough to take the time to review my case. He was able to give me some very good advice which helped me feel more confident and allowed me to make an informed decision. He was very knowled...geable and had a very positive attitude. He made me feel very sure that he would be a very capable and effective attorney.

Posted by Gary | October 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Responsive and Detail Oriented Attorney

It all started when my daughter called me last day before her summer began. She did not get her summer reading book because my ex-wife told school that my daughter would relocate to China in the next school year. All I knew was that my ex told me that she agreed my daughter should stay in Bellevue wh...en she worked in China. It turned out that my ex secretly filed notice of relocation without my knowledge 4 months ago! Under the risk of default relocation, I hired Charlie immediately to stop it. Charlie was very responsive. He quickly put together a plan and set up a trial. The relocation attempt by my ex was stopped. In the mean time, my ex started to change her position back and forth between relocating and status quo. That made it difficult to change parenting plan. Charlie kept things on track with pressure of the scheduled trial. He suggested me to get declarations from people who are aware of our situation. One thing that he impressed me the most is that Charlie pays attention to all details. He helped me to prepare for the declarations. All facts were captured accurately and then presented in very a powerful and convincing way. In the end, my ex came to realization that she would not get her way and last minute deal was reached. I got what I wanted. My daughter stays in US and I become primary parent!!! I definitely recommend Charlie's team. I will hire him again in future if any issues come up.

Posted by Sarah | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Smart and Caring

Charlie helped me win my temporary custody case against an abusive ex. He was able to help me immediately on short notice. My exes patents had hired him a very expensive defense lawyer who ended up walking all over me during the previous protection order hearing. If it weren't for Charlie, I'd ha...ve lost custody of my little angel and I'd be paying child support to my abusive ex! Charlie was willing to work with me on a flexible rate to continue representing me after the temporary order was signed, because he didn't want to see them take me to trial and get trampled again. He really seems to care. And he knows how to fight for what's right for me. Thank you Charlie!

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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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