Steven Amir Hemmat

Steven Amir Hemmat

4.4
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 39 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning ... +2 more

1421 34th Ave Suite 209, Seattle, WA

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Domestic Violence 25%

Assistance with Anti-Harassment and Domestic Violence Protection Orders -- Petitioners and Respondents.

25%
Car Accident 5%

36 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 39 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1986

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Location

Hemmat Law Group

1421 34th Ave Suite 209, Seattle, WA, 98122

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Steven Amir Hemmat's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Nazina | April 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best attorney

I’m incredibly grateful for the support and guidance attorney Steve provided during a very difficult family divorce. From start to finish, they were professional, responsive, and truly compassionate about our situation. They took the time to explain every step clearly, made sure we understood our opt...ions, and always kept our best interests front and center. What stood out the most was their ability to stay calm and strategic in stressful moments. They handled everything with integrity and made a tough process feel much more manageable for our family. Their attention to detail and strong advocacy gave us confidence throughout the case. I highly recommend them to anyone going through a family law matter. You want someone who not only knows the law, but genuinely cares—and that’s exactly what you’ll get here.

Posted by Beau | August 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Hemmat Law Divorce review

Mr. Hemmat was very helpful with my unique family law situation. He took the time to understand the entirety of the situation, develop a plan, and execute. We did not settle when that seemed to be the easier option available. He fought for my parental right's and made sure everything was fair and rea...sonable. He did not let me get taken advantage of. Mr. Hemmat was available for questions and concerns I had via phone and email with a timely response. He made me feel heard, understood, and would walk through the options with me. Talking sense to me when I needed it. Very easy to communicate with. Mr. Hemmat was very personable through out the duration of my time as his client. I highly recommend Mr. Hemmat for any family law matters. He is on your side, will not let you get taken advantage of, and will fight for you.

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Mistake

I definitely do not recommend hiring Steve Hemmat. I initially talked with Mr. Hemmat regarding my family law situation and he assured me that he could help. I really liked the fact that we discussed different possible ways that we might proceed. Then I gave him the $4,000 retainer. It was sh...ortly after this that the communication started slowing down. At first Mr. Hemmat had some excuses, such as being sick or a friend of the family passing, and promised to get in touch with me soon. But when he eventually did respond, it was only to delay communication further. Then the communication just stopped. Two months later, when I finally heard from Mr. Hemmat for the last time, it was only to be informed by Mr. Hemmat that he was withdrawing as my attorney and that I should look for a new counsel. He provided a small refund of what was remaining from my retainer - but the majority of that was lost due to Mr. Hemmat's "researching" of my case. No attorney documents were created. No paperwork filed. Only limited communication in the beginning. And then Mr. Hemmat just quit. Not only did lose thousands of dollars to "research" but I also lost several months of valuable time. A very frustrating experience. Do not make the same mistake

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Outcome from Mr. Hemmat

I retained the services of Mr. Hemmat based on a referal from a law colleague. I could not have been more please. Mr. Hemmat's experince in divorce law was evidence in every phase of my divorce. He was fair and transparent with his billing throughout. Once he got my feedback about what I thought ...would be an ideal outcome and what was realistic, he put a plan in place and never deviated from it. Mr. Hemmat was even keeled when I got emotional and kept us moving forward with the plan. I got the outcome I had hoped for while also feeling I had been fair to my ex-spouse. I would highly recommend Mr. Hemmat to anyone who wants an honest, fair, and transparent attorney who has invaluable experience in this realm of the law.

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

Excellent attorney: good advice and peace of mind

I hired Steve to handle my divorce. It was not amicable , and there was risk on it getting dragged unnecessarily longer on small details. Steve helped me see the bigger picture and understand every legal implication of the actions. His advice helped me save a lot of money which more than compensated... the fees. More importantly, it gave me the peace of mind of knowing that my matters were in good hands.

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Steven Amir Hemmat's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Cooper

Family lawyer | Feb 21

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."

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John Matson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 07

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."

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Jesse Blaisdell

Family lawyer | May 17

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."

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Joseph Harper

Family lawyer | May 23

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."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Community Service Award, Seattle Hebrew Academy

2002

Spitzer Young Leadership Award, Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle

1986

Membership, Cornelius Honor Society

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Principal Attorney, Hemmat Law Group

1988 - 1990

Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice

1987 - 1988

Attorney advisor, U.S. Department of the Interior

Associations

1986 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

Federalist Society

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

1986

Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark

J.D.

1983

Whitman College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2014

Legal Ethics of Evidence

Ethics

2014

Common Mistakes in Dividing Assets

Divorce Law

2010

Current Events for Family Lawyers: Legislative and Case Law Update

Divorce Law

2007

Family Law from A to Z

Family Law

2007

Divorce Law from A to Z

Family Law

2006

Washington family law for paralegals

Family Law

2005

Adoption Law in Washington

International Adoption

2003

Washington Family Law Practice

Family Law

2000

Fee Agreements for Washington Attorneys

Fee Agreements

Publications

1986

Environmental Law People, Parks and Public Policy: National Park Service and Eminent Domain

1986

Environmental Law Staff Member

Languages

English

Activity

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