Kirsten E Ridgway Hytopoulos

Kirsten E Ridgway Hytopoulos

also known as Kirsten Hytopoulos

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 28 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Bainbridge Is, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Uncontested Divorce, Family

187 Parfitt Way SW Ste 275, Bainbridge Is, WA

About Kirsten

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Collaborative Divorce

15 years

50%
Mediation 20%

Interest based mediation

15 years

20%
Uncontested Divorce 20%

Collaborative Divorce

15 years

20%
Family 10%

Collaborative Law approach to post dissolution matters

15 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 28 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kirsten Hytopoulos Attorney at Law

187 Parfitt Way SW Ste 275, Bainbridge Is, WA, 98110

Seattle Office

506 Second Avenue Suite 1400, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Kirsten E Ridgway Hytopoulos's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
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Posted by Mark | April 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Partner in Challenging Times

For anyone considering a friendly divorce, I highly recommend working with Kirsten. Kirsten represented my interests in the Collaborative Divorce Process and did an outstanding job. Specifically, she helped me execute a fair and amicable divorce with my wife leveraging the agreements we made prev...iously with a mediator. While Kirsten didn't help me finalize our agreement, she was key in supporting and guiding me during a challenging time.

Posted by Elena | January 15, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Honest, kind and helpful

Kirsten would try her best to help even in very complicated cases as mine is. And if she thinks some of your questions are beyond her area, she will help to choose a different lawer. She helped me create a plan of a future relationship with my husband, where every step is like a minefield for my own ...self and our child, and yet, knowing my current financial situation, refused from payment, though I was insisting I should pay. Thank you so much for your help and God bless you, Kirsten!

Posted by Maureen | April 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce for Grown Ups

Kirsten helped me execute a fair and amicable divorce with my husband using a collaborative divorce process. Her professionalism and impartiality were of the highest caliber. We have several joint businesses; 2 children and other complexities that made our case challenging. Nevertheless I believe ...she managed our process very quickly (5 months start to finish) and more affordably than any other option / lawyer on the island.

Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kirsten Hytopoulos review

Divorce is a terrible experience to say the least. Kirsten walked me through step by step. Every detail was discussed, maintenance, taxes, property separation, timelines to acquire personal properties, IRA separation, meetings with financial experts. The emotional stress takes a huge toll on your men...tal facilities , Kirsten kept me on track and made sure my divorce was fair and my needs were addressed. I believed Kirsten was concerned for me personally and that the legal matters of divorce after a 30 year marriage were always at the forefront of the process. I would recommend Kirsten !

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent & King

Kirsten is absolutely fantastic! She took her time to walk me through the process, answered all of my questions thoughtfully and gave me additional items to consider. She's also kind and empathetic without impairing her logic and was able to understand an emotional time while still provide the best p...ossible legal advice to make the process as easy as possible. I would recommend anyone to Kirsten!

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Kirsten E Ridgway Hytopoulos's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sara Wahl

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kirsten is a skilled and experienced Collaborative practitioner, who has worked tirelessly to grow Collaborative Process in our community. Having worked with her on many Collaborative divorce cases over the years, I can say without hesitation that she is one of the best."

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Douglas Miller

Family lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kirsten is an amazingly skilled family law practitioner who is extremely well respected in the legal community. She is also incredibly ethical and always seeks solutions that involve the least amount of damage to the parties. She is a role model of collaborative lawyering."

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Leigh Noffsinger

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kirsten is a top-notch lawyer -- smart, creative, responsive, compassionate, and extremely ethical. I have done countless cases opposite her, and she always provides strong advocacy for her clients. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a good family law attorney."

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Ryan Vancil

Family lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kirsten approaches her work with intelligence and attention to detail. She has a strong commitment to collaborative law, and I highly recommend her for family law matters."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Finalist -- Best Lawyer Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Review

2014

Finalist -- Best Lawyer Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Review

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Managing Partner, Kirsten Hytopoulos Attorney at Law PLLC

2020 - 2024

City Councilperson, City Of Bainbridge Island

2010 - 2013

City Councilperson, City Of Bainbridge Island

2000 - 2000

Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice, Chapman University

1997 - 1999

Assistant City Attorney, City Of Seattle Prosecuting Attorney's Office

1996 - 1996

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Pima County Attorney's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

Washington Mediation Association

Certified Mediator

2015 - Present

Collaborative Professionals of Washington

Member

2012 - Present

King County Collaborative Law

Member

2012 - Present

Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County

Volunteer Mediator

2011 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

1995 - 1996

University of Arizona College of Law

Student Bar Association President

1994 - 1995

Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity

President -- University of Arizona Chapter

Sample of Legal Cases

"Collaborative divorce after 50 year marriage"

Agreed settlement was entered following a successful collaborative process.

"Collaborative divorce after history of domestic violence"

Agreed settlement and parenting plan were entered following a successful collaborative process.

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Education

1996

University of Arizona College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Arizona

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

Collaborative Family Group of Northeast Florida: 1-Day Collaborative Divorce Basic Training

Multiple presentations on Collaborative Divorce process

2022

"Collaborative Divorce Toolkit": 2-Day Collaborative Divorce Basic Training

Multiple presentations on Collaborative Divorce process

2021

KCBA Collaborative Law Section Meeting ‘Converting Consults to Collaborative Cases’,

2014

Family Mediation Training

Property Division and Spousal Support

2013

Family Mediation Training

Property Division in Divorce & Non Marital Relationships

Publications

2017

Collaborative Divorce Settlement.com website Whose Divorce is This Anyway?

Languages

French

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