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%

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Child Support 25%

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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%

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Uncontested Divorce 3%

3%
Alimony 2%

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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

Showing 11 - 15 of 30 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Brian | November 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Lawyer I have ever had.

Charlie Shane is a fantastic lawyer. I have unfortunately retained quite a few of them in my lifetime and Charlie is by far the best for many reasons. One of those reasons is that from the very beginning of my interactions with Charlie; he was very pleasant, knowledgeable, confident, open, honest, an...d trustworthy. I hired Charlie to help me with my parenting case that began with supervised visitations for me an in only a short and quite painless couple of months a victorious resolution was reached. The victor being my 2 year old daughter who Charlie made sure was always the focus of this process. He honored and validated my feelings, but always maintained his integrity of focusing on what was in the best interest of my child. This is the character of Charlie Shane that truly earned my trust and respect. He is also very skilled in the ins and outs of the court system and family law. Every communication between his awesome paralegal Nicolette Michaels, himself, and me were always pleasant, efficient, and done in a timely manner. I am super blessed and impressed by the outcome of my case in only a couple months time. Thank you so much Charlie Shane and Nicolette Michaels.

Posted by Nick | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Composed/Calculated Divorce Lawyer

Charlie was referred to me through a family friend for my divorce case. My ex wanted the world and was as spiteful as can be. Without divulging any details she wanted everything from me, plus more. I was beside myself, irate and at a loss for what to do. I've never experienced anything like this. ... I decided to contact Charlie and his calm, professional demeanor immediately calmed me down. He was very knowledgable and knew exactly what to do, he even knew the petitioner's lawyer on a professional level. My divorce lasted approximately 1 year because my ex would never budge, and was never willing to settle on anything reasonable at our hearings. Finally a couple weeks before our scheduled trial we were able to reach an agreement on everything to avoid that daunting day. Charlie did a great job of keeping me informed and was very professional and detailed throughout the entire process. I would recommend Charlie to anyone dealng with custody battles or divorce.

Posted by Kylan | February 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best family lawyer around

I retained Charlie Shane for a very hard case in January 2019. From the minute I walked in, Charlie was polite, professional and made me feel comfortable. He listened intently while we went over my case. Within the hour of our first meeting I knew I wanted to retain Charlie and knew he would fight fo...r me. Not only did he come up with an initial plan while we sat there but he called soon after to let me know he came up with more angles for my case. He was a bull dog from the start. Throughout the process he asked and listened to my options on how to proceed. He was always checking in. When we went to court he handled the case like a true pro, objecting to false evidence that had no standing in my case and getting it squashed. He fought for me. He was my Fosteti. Charlie won the case by seeking justice in the darkest time for me. I would highly recommend him and would hire him again, any day.

Posted by Brian | May 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Straightforward, strategic, tactical

Charlie dove into my details and laid out a solid plan for my extremely challenging case. As a father of two seeking primary custody, it wasn't going to be easy. Charlie is extremely ethical and he used that standard many times to my advantage as a client. He can change direction on the fly, and som...ehow kept me a step ahead at every turn of my divorce proceeding. During the case my situation would get out of hand and Charlie would quickly bring it all back around. The final outcome was much better than I first expected thanks to him, and my children are with me in their home, which is best for all involved. If you want a lawyer who is a great person and a solid professional Charlie Shane is the guy.

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Charlie made my hardest life decision EASY

I found Charlie Shane through my work's employee assistance program. My wife and I were prepared for a fully amicable divorce and I was worried that the process would be very expensive and emotionally taxing. Charlie made it easy, to say the least. We never met in person, everything was handled over ...phone and email. My (now-ex) wife and I were able to split everything amicably and the legal separation took less than a month. No kids, no mortgage made it easier. Charlie made it easy to schedule the divorce proceedings over email automatically, 6-months after the separation. He knew exactly what to do, in the right time, to make our situation right. Charlie made my life infinitely easier. It helps to have someone who knows the ins-and-outs of the legal system in your corner. I would hire Charlie again in a heartbeat. — Happily Separated Roommates Today, Divorced Shortly

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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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