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 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 21 - 25 of 37 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Diligent and accessible

I have been dealing with a contentious custody matter for a number of years. In that time, I have worked with different attorneys who have been too busy, unprepared, and unresponsive to my needs and requests. Mr. Shane was just the opposite. He was attentive, understood the case inside and out, wa...s focused on the best interest of my daughter and I, and was always prepared with a well thought-out course of action. In the past, it has been next to impossible to talk with attorneys who filter emails through paralegals and secretaries, and are never available by phone. But Mr. Shane was easily accessible and quick to respond. This is a rare and desirable trait to have in a lawyer. He was by far the best family law attorney I have utilized. My case was quickly finalized with my desired outcome. If I ever need legal service again, he would be the first person I would contact.

Posted by Hannah | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Superb, organized, and dedicated lawyer!

I hired Charlie Shane after consulting with him about my case over the phone. He was very straightforward and clear on what actions need to be made in order for it to be successful. After knowing how complicated it would be to achieve it successfully on my own, I felt that there was no other way but ...to hire him to take this on for me. He is very knowledgeable and has a very skilled way of approaching each step of the way to be done in a case. And because of this he has successfully achieved all our goals throughout my case. I couldn't be any happier and trusted another lawyer other than Charlie. I would beyond no doubt highly recommend his serves to everyone I know that needs a sharp and dedicated family lawyer. I hope I don't have to go through this kind of ordeal again but if I do, I would absolutely choose him again. He has been there every step of the way and is always reachable. His quality of work and time spent on your case will be a pleasure to work with him. His is very organized, always well prepared to take on every possible outcome, and creates a clear plan to achieve goals. Thank you Charlie, I couldn't have done it without you. I am truly grateful to have found a lawyer like you!

Posted by Brittany | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Charles Shane is an excellent lawyer

I am so happy that I chose Charles Shane as my lawyer. He was always availiable to answer any questions that I had, if he wasn't there he always called back very promptly with the right information I needed. He was very professional and excellent at his work. He was approachable if I needed questions... answered, always willing to look up information I Wanted to know. He always attending meetings on time. He always kept me up to date on information in my case. If I ever need a lawyer in the future or know someone who needs one I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best lawyer around!

Charlie was extremely friendly and helpful in explaining the process as my divorce progressed. He was extremely professional, respectful, understanding of my situation. Myself having no experience with anything legal, he kept things easy to understand and moving smoothly. He and his staff were always... available when I needed them and helped me reach a fair and desired settlement for my divorce. I highly recommend Charlie for your legal needs and would definitely come back to Charlie for anything that comes up in the future! Thank you Charlie!

Posted by Christopher Mason | September 21, 2016 | Uncontested Divorce

Very helpful and willing to provide only the services I needed

My wife and I are going through a fairly amicable and uncontested divorce. As such, I didn't need full representation or anything like that. I simply wanted a review of my pleadings and related documents to make sure I wasn't missing anything. Charlie was willing to provide that service in a quick... and easy manner, I didn't even have to go to his office. His review was thorough and very helpful and he was very receptive to the few follow up questions I had.

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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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