Laura Anne Sutkus

Laura Anne Sutkus

4.8
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 41 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family

4742 42nd Ave. SW, Suite 620, Seattle, WA

About Laura

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

In the last 30 years, I have specialized in family law, from representation in litigation to unbundled services. I have completed both mediation training and training in collaborative law, which is also part of my practice.

42 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 430-450 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 38 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 41 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1984

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Sutkus Law Firm, PLLC

4742 42nd Ave. SW, Suite 620, Seattle, WA, 98116

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Laura Anne Sutkus's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 26 reviews

Posted by Stephanie | September 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Limited License Legal Technician- Fabian Fereshtehfar and Laura Sutkus

I had a fantastic experience using LLLT Fabian Fereshtehfar and Laura Sutkus. I had limited means to go through a divorce and this was a great solution. My spouse was willing to negotiate with me and do an amicable divorce. This process would only work if that is the case. I negotiated and wrote up t...he initial paperwork, then I met with Fabian and we went over what worked and what didn't and exactly how the paperwork should read. I filed the initial paperwork and we met several times to get everything right. Laura oversaw everything. My husband and I went to court by ourselves and got the divorce. We are still working out the QUADRO but Fabian is handling that paperwork for me. If both parties can come to agreements on their own, (I wanted this divorce, so I did need to make some concessions to my spouse that maybe I would not have made in a conventional divorce, but overall remember fair and equitable.) this is the way to go. Also, we have children and we were able to work out all the logistics on that as well. We would never have been able to do this divorce in a contested way. We just did not have the funds. I would highly recommend Fabian and Laura. They are both professional and extremely helpful. There are other ways to go through a divorce if you are willing to do the work, negotiations, paperwork and filing the paperwork yourself. I am so much happier. It also helped that I had taken a class about divorce at a community college. Fabian and Laura helped me change my life. They can help you change yours for the better.

Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

legal support

Sutkus Law Firm helped with my divorce case, which at times ended in very different direction/decisions then I would have presumed, but for the most part, I was pleased with. Both Laura and Fabian were very knowledgeable, efficient, and honest. I was thoroughly impressed throughout my experience an...d would recommend this office to family and friends.

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

kind & reasonable lawyer with firm boundaries

Laura Sutkus provided me with great representation through a lengthy and contentious divorce. She started out advising me as a pro se client, and then when my case failed to reach a settlement, she represented me through several rounds of mediation and arbitration. She and her paralegal are communica...tive, proactive, knowledgable, and fair. She also has a great sense of humor. I recommend her strongly.

Posted by Brian | April 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable, Compassionate, and Extremely Responsive and Proactive!

Thank goodness I had Laura as my attorney! You see I just finished my divorce after 18 months, several trips to court, mediation, arbitration, the works. My wife had threatened me that she would take me to court, try to get 100% custody of our child and make it miserable on me if I tried to divorce ...her. Laura was on top of my case every step of the way and she kept me reassured. She made the process a lot less intimidating. Laura's strategy led to a 50/50 residential schedule 50%! That was my number 1 priority and Laura made it happen. My daughter and I thank you Laura! She is fantastic and I highly recommend her!

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Cafeteria lawyer

Poor advice to me as the high-net worth individual. Dishes out the same advice to everyone who comes along. Gets you in and out. -Slow and inaccurate responses. A lot of mistakes in the paperwork that I ended up pointing out and correcting. Ultimately done correctly and quick (relative for Washing...ton state) -"Just accept the deal" this is what everyone gets. I learned too late from other men and women in my particular situation that I should have gone to court on this divorce. I will now pay for a very long time to my former spouse. All three of the others in my situation (and yes each case is different) are not paying support. -I took Laura on after looking at reviews and advice from a friend who was using her for their divorce. They ended up working with another lawyer for the same reasons as I mentioned previously.

Laura Sutkus

Replied last April 20, 2017

I'm sorry to hear that Anonymous was unhappy with our services, and I'd be glad to talk with him/her. I am open to discussing concerns my clients have, and referring them if we are not a good fit. I can't place who this person is, and don't recall discussing these concerns with this client or those of their friend. Advice is different for clients in different situations, and we strive to communicate with clients quickly. I routinely recommend that clients not accept proposals out of hand, so I do not understand the suggestion that I'd say otherwise. I value my clients, so I am sorry to hear about this dissatisfaction and I'd be happy to talk with the person who posted.

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Laura Anne Sutkus's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stuart Scarff

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephanie Petersen

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Many years ago I had a case against Laura. She consistently produced excellent work and was a tough advocate for her client. At the same time, she was professional and practical in resolving disputes. I was so impressed that I have since referred a number of clients to her over the years. Whenever I hear back, they always rave about her hard work and skilled representation."

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Jeffrey Herman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Laura is smart, hardworking, and really cares."

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Michael Warren

Family lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Laura has excellently represented my referral clients on family law matters, and I would highly recommend!"

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Jennifer Forquer

Family lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Laura and I have been opposite each other on cases and I endorse her work. She is a strong and passionate advocate for her clients while at the same time maintaining civility and respect throughout the process."

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Frances Turean

Family lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Laura and I both worked on a very difficult case, with Laura taking over several months into the matter. I am very impressed with her ability to strongly fight a complicated legal custody battle as well as her very professional and caring regard for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

1984

Abe Sigman Award, University of Wisconsin

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney at Law, Sutkus Law Firm, PLLC

1987 - Present

Attorney at Law, The Hunsinger Law Firm (& its predecessors)

Associations

2009 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

King County Bar Association, Collaborative Law Section

King County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

King County Family Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Custody of Sierra Helen Brown

My client, the child's second cousin, was awarded custody. The decision was upheld on appeal to the Washington Supreme Court.

In Re Custody of Sierra Helen Brown

The trial court's decision was affirmed by the Washington Supreme Court.

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Education

1984

U Of Wisconsin

law

Speaking Engagements

2013

Second Saturday Divorce workshop

Languages

English

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