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Kirsten E Ridgway Hytopoulos
also known as Kirsten Hytopoulos
About Kirsten
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
15 years
Mediation
20%
15 years
Uncontested Divorce
20%
15 years
Family
10%
15 years
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Licensed in Washington for 28 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1997
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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Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2019 | Hired 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...
Posted by Mike | January 29, 2012 | Child Custody
Dedicated, diligent, and creative
I worked with Attorney Hytopoulos on post-decree child custody matters. She handled a complex and uncommon legal issue for me -- UCCJEA determination. She was diligent, honest, reliable, responsive, and thorough. Above all else, she was truly dedicated to my cause, which makes all the difference when...
Kirsten E Ridgway Hytopoulos's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
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 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
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.
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