Jillian Kathleen Pressnall

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Jillian Kathleen Pressnall

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Family

7016 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA

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About Jillian

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

40%
Child Custody 20%

20%
Child Support 20%

20%
Family 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 17 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Pressnall Law Group

7016 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115

Pressnall-Law.com

Jillian Kathleen Pressnall's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Only hire Jillian Pressnall if want the best advocate

Jillian represented me throughout my entire divorce. She advocated, listened and was extremely patient during a time I literally felt crazy. She kept me centered and focused on the facts. Six years following my divorce I re engaged Jillian for a child support modification. In my opinion and personal ...experience, she uncovered loop holes in the language that potentially only a true expert with her experience could identify saving me time, money and emotional bandwidth in the future.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Couldn't Have Succeeded Without Her!

Jillian assisted me with a divorce/custody case for nearly a year, and I have nothing but praise for her! She is timely in her responses to questions, genuinely cares about her clients, and is extremely knowledgeable in her fields of practice. As a father, I was very cautious in my hiring decision ...when legal representation became necessary, due to fighting an uphill battle against mother-bias in the Washington State judicial system. Jillian was able to offer me advice, guidance, and expertise in all aspects of my case, constantly giving me hope and confidence that I would not be left with nothing by the court. She never made promises that she could not keep, and was always straightforward and honest with me when dealing with the various scenarios that played out during my case. Jillian is distinctly professional and we didn't miss a single vital deadline during my case thanks to her! Now about the cost. Honestly, I was put off by it at first. I met with about a dozen attorneys who were both more and less expensive to hire, but you are getting every penny's worth by hiring Jillian. She is truly worth her rate and more, and I couldn't imagine where I would be if I had not invested in her! In summary, I have nothing but respect for Jillian, and I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again if my legal needs fell in her realm of practice. She helped me get far beyond what I would have gotten with another lawyer, let alone if I had fought the case by myself. If you are looking for a lawyer who cares about you and your case, and will fight with you until the end, then you should definitely schedule a consultation with her!

Posted by Jason | December 16, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Professional, knowledgeable, and responsive.

Jillian is wonderful! She represented me for over three years; first for a dissolution of marriage, and then for a petition for modification of custody/parenting plan. Her experience, rationality, and focus have produced excellent results. She is exceptional in the courtroom by being well-prepared... and very quick on her feet. I've found Jillian to have great attention to detail and foresight. She often would recall something relevant and useful that I had overlooked. My case was lengthy and complicated. From the beginning she set a clear path and expectations for me. If there were changes during the process she would adjust those expectations and clearly communicate them to me. Jillian and her office have always kept me well informed and quickly responded to my questions and concerns. They’re efficient and trustworthy. The outcome of my case was better than expected due to Jillian's help. Throughout the process I felt in control and that Jillian was there to help me be successful rather than pushing for quick settlement. She also helped keep me sane with her ability to be straight-forward and empathetic at the same time. I know that she has gone above and beyond what I’d asked of her on several occasions. I would absolutely recommend her!

Posted by Timothy | December 11, 2013

Highly knowledgeable and professional attorney

Great attorney. She was very professional and kept me informed of everything necessary to complete my case. I am very pleased with the service provided and would highly recommend her in the future.

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Jillian Kathleen Pressnall's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kathryn Woods

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jillian is an experienced, knowledgeable and caring advocate for her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her."

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Araceli Amaya

Family lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Pressnall is professional, thorough, and a zealous advocate for her clients. She clearly cares about her clients and it shows in her presentation to the court and opposing counsel."

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Nicole Wagner

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Erica Santos

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jillian is a fantastic lawyer. She diligently represents her clients while still maintaining a professional relationship with opposing counsel. Family law matters are contentious and it never helps when the attorneys fight more than the clients. Jillian has a very impressive knowledge of all the law, specifically family law. Her clients are in very capable hands and I would not hesitate to refer clients to Jillian."

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Gretchen Neale

Family lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jillian is fervent and compassionate advocate for her clients. Her background as a prosecutor shines through in her methodical and thoughtful approach to every case. Jillian is an excellent champion for her clients in the courtroom with her ability to think quickly on her feet. Her experience makes her an asset no matter the case, disputed or amicable. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Quynh-An Phan

Family lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jillian is one of the best attorneys I have had the experience to work with and know. She is professional, smart and works hard for her clients. I have referred everyone I know with family law needs (divorce, pre-nups, custody battles, child support modifications, etc.) to Jillian and will continue to do so because I firmly believe she is the best in her field."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 40 Family Lawyer Under 40 In the State of Washington, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

10 Best Attorneys Washington for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best Attorneys Washington for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Top 40 Family Lawyer Under 40 In State of Washington, American Society of Legal Advocates

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Elise Buie Family Law Group

2009 - 2017

Partner, Anderson, Fields, McIlwain, Dermody & Pressnall

2008 - 2009

Prosecutor, Zachor & Thomas, Inc., PS

Associations

Washington State Bar Association

Member

King County Bar Association

Member

Education

2008

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Puget Sound

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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