With over 30 years of legal experience, Steven Hemmat has earned the respect of his adversaries by approaching litigation and negotiations with high ethical standards and with professional integrity.
Whether clients are involved in a hotly contested divorce or emotionally wrenching custody battle, seeking redress for a severe personal injury, or wrangling over a contract, Steven Hemmat’s determination to be reasonable has achieved the best results for client after client.
Clients trust Mr. Hemmat’s compassionate and conscientious approach to resolving even the most emotional issues. That’s why they recommend his firm to family and friends in need of legal assistance.
Practice areas
31 years
Assistance with Anti-Harassment and Domestic Violence Protection Orders -- Petitioners and Respondents.
35 years
31 years
31 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1986 | 12/23/2020 |
Legal answers | 6 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Community Service Award | Seattle Hebrew Academy | 2005 |
Spitzer Young Leadership Award | Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle | 2002 |
Membership | Cornelius Honor Society | 1986 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Private Practice | 1990 - Present |
Trial Attorney | U.S. Department of Justice | 1988 - 1990 |
Attorney advisor | U.S. Department of the Interior | 1987 - 1988 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
Federalist Society | Member | 1983 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Environmental Law | Staff Member | 1986 |
Environmental Law | People, Parks and Public Policy: National Park Service and Eminent Domain | 1986 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark | J.D. | 1986 |
Whitman College | B.A. | 1983 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Legal Ethics of Evidence | Ethics | 2014 |
Common Mistakes in Dividing Assets | Divorce Law | 2014 |
Current Events for Family Lawyers: Legislative and Case Law Update | Divorce Law | 2010 |
Family Law from A to Z | Family Law | 2007 |
Divorce Law from A to Z | Family Law | 2007 |
Washington family law for paralegals | Family Law | 2006 |
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Adoption Law in Washington | International Adoption | 2005 |
Washington Family Law Practice | Family Law | 2003 |
Fee Agreements for Washington Attorneys | Fee Agreements | 2000 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Smith, et al. v. University of Washington Law School, et al., 233 F. 3d 1188 (9th Circuit, 2000). | In favor of University of Washington's admission system. |
Weiss v. Glemp, 127 Wn.2d 726, 903 P.2d 455 (1995). | Case dismissed against defendant |
Perez v. Lyon | Defeated detective's attempt to obtain privileged information. |
Hall v. United States, 19 Cl. Ct. 558; 1990 U.S. Cl. Ct. LEXIS 67; 36 Cont. Cas. Fed. (CCH) P75,816 (February 26, 1990) | Court grated the government's motion for summary judgment. |
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David Cooper, Family Attorney on Feb 21, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Hemmat kindly agreed to serve as settlement master in a somewhat tricky contested dissolution I was involved with. He was thoughtful, persistent and ultimately very helpful in bringing the matter to a successful conclusion. I give him a hearty endorsement.
John Matson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 7, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Steven and I worked together as opposing counsel for parents who had been at loggerheads in a child relocation matter due to years of acrimony between the parents. The acrimony had essentially made it so the parents were unable to communicate with each other or trust each other. I was impressed with Steven's ethics, care, patience, and professionalism in guiding the parties to a satisfactory resolution of all claims and setting the parents up for success going forward. I look forward to working with Steven again, and certainly would refer him to potential clients in need of an excellent family law attorney.
Jesse Blaisdell, Family Attorney on May 17, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I worked together with Steve on a difficult parentage case and was impressed by his knowledge, experience, and client skills. Steve was clearly familiar with every issue in the case, as well as opposing counsel and the judge. Although he was busy, he communicated with his client on a daily basis. I have great confidence in Steve, and refer clients to him on a regular basis.
Joseph Harper, Family Attorney on May 23, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Steve is not only a great friend, but one of the finest attorneys I know. I am always happy to refer family law matters to him. I know his clients will get the knowledge and expertise they need for these difficult situations.