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 46 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Divorce and child custody

Charlie is great attorney. Before that he is good guy. He actually cares, and definitely not like most of lawyers out there. His way ended up getting me to go 50/50 with child custody with my ex. Divorce is probably the worst thing anyone can go through, especially when there is child involved.... I'm so glad that I hired him because Charlie guide me through most confusing time of my life and I have learned a lot from him to become a better father. Better call Charlie first before your spouse does.

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 anonymous | February 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent attorney

Charlie represented me in a contentious visitation/child support case in Snohomish County. I live out of state and I was very worried about getting what I wanted on visitation and the financial strain. Charlie was able to give me what I wanted to spend more time with my son, and alleviated the finan...cial strain that was on me. In addition to this he displayed a cool head at all times and professionalism, and treated everyone with respect. A good man that I highly recommend.

Posted by Megan | November 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Calm, competence and confidence during high conflict

In an extremely high conflict divorce involving DV and substance abuse issues, Charlie consistently was able to provide guidance in navigating this in a way that best protected the interests and safety of my family. There were times when I felt overwhelmed, and always after consulting with him I fel...t reassured and better about the course that we were taking as a team to work towards resolving the conflict. He was easy to work with and approachable, providing sound advice and path forward. His experience in real estate was very helpful as well when issues around the marital property arose and needed to be dealt with seperate from the divorce. I can (and do!) confidently recommend Charlie to anyone in need of legal services.

Posted by Scott | June 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A good honest man and a great lawyer

Charlie skillfully guided me through a contentious divorce involving complex issues. I found him to be ethical, honest, knowledgeable, calm and pleasant to deal with during an unpleasant period in my life. Charlie is very efficient and accomplishes most communications via phone and email, which sav...ed a significant amount of time and money. Charlie ignored the drama and shielded me against the games from my ex and her three attorneys. He kept the process (and me) on track and focused on the issues that were important. Walking through the courthouse with Charlie it quickly became obvious that he was well known, well liked and highly respected by everyone we encountered; courthouse staff, clerks, opposing counsel and the judge. I highly recommend Charlie. He simply gets the job done in a manner that is fair to all concerned.

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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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