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also known as Kirsten Hytopoulos
Kirsten Hytopoulos was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1997. Her interest in an alternative to the traditional winner-take-all approach to the practice of law began in law school where, as Student Bar Association president, she worked with the administration to reduce the high pressure, adversarial nature of the academic environment.
After working as a criminal prosecutor and a college instructor, Kirsten took time off from the law to focus on raising her three children and to work on local political issues, ultimately serving four years on the Bainbridge Island City Council, including one year as Mayor. Following her own amicable divorce, Kirsten returned to the practice of law, choosing to focus on Collaborative Divorce and mediation with the goal of supporting others through difficult life changing transitions.
Kirsten is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), King County Collaborative Law, member and former board member of Collaborative Professionals of Washington, and a Certified Mediator with the Washington Mediation Association. She is also a volunteer mediator at the Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County and is currently serving in her third term as a City Council Person.
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Acquired: 1997
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187 Parfitt Way SW Ste 275, Bainbridge Is, WA, 98110
506 Second Avenue Suite 1400, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Posted by Mark | April 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Elena | January 15, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
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 ...
Posted by Maureen | April 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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2021
Finalist -- Best Lawyer Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Review
2014
Finalist -- Best Lawyer Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Review
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
2016 - Present
Washington Mediation AssociationCertified Mediator
2015 - Present
Collaborative Professionals of WashingtonMember
2012 - Present
King County Collaborative LawMember
2012 - Present
Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap CountyVolunteer Mediator
2011 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
1995 - 1996
University of Arizona College of LawStudent Bar Association President
1994 - 1995
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternityPresident -- University of Arizona Chapter
Agreed settlement was entered following a successful collaborative process.
Agreed settlement and parenting plan were entered following a successful collaborative process.
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2023
Multiple presentations on Collaborative Divorce process
2022
Multiple presentations on Collaborative Divorce process
2021
2014
Property Division and Spousal Support
2013
Property Division in Divorce & Non Marital Relationships
2017
French