Veronica A. Freitas

Over three years ago, I was blessed to retain Veronica as my family law attorney. She and her amazing staff have been invaluable walking alongside me during a challenging situation. I was blind sided by ex-husband's decision to leave our marriage of 17+ years. He forced me to sign an agreement... that demanded my kids and I to move across the county, limited my cusody and provided no financial support. From the moment of my consultaion with Veronica, she had an accurate read on my situation and advised me on what to expect from the court system and my ex-husband. Her recommendations were not what I wanted to hear at the time, but her presentation was compassionate and professional. Veronica helped me to take control of my situation. My case was complicated by my ex-husband's unusual behavior, abusive use of conflict and consistent disregard to follow court orders. In the past 36 months, Veronica has appeared in family court > 30 times on my behalf. She is articulate, prepared and effective. I am always grateful for her calm and professional manner as well as her ability to advoacte on behalf on my children and me. She has walked me through the steps of getting bench warrants issued, court orders copied, protection orders issued and many other legal processes that are foreign to me. On numerous occasions, other parties in the courtroom have asked me for my attorny's contact information as they are impressed with her abilities and interested in hiring such a well spoken, calm and effective attorney. Veronica and her staff respond quickly and thouroughly to emails. I had several frightening situations where my children were not able to be located while in their dad's custody or domestic violence situtiaons. Veronica repsonded to me after hours, on weekends and even while away on vacation so that she could advise me on how to handle the situation. This practice is small but it is an advantage as Veronica is intimately involved in my case and her lead paralegal, Amy, is the one person working wtih me for all motions and paperwork. Amy often remembers important details that I have forgotten during such a stressful time. Both Veronica and Amy write well. After reading so many declarations from my ex-husband's multiple councils, I appreciate the consise, professional, truthful and well written declarations that are produced on my behalf. Veronica and Amy are always senstive to my children. When calling they make sure I am able to speak freely without little ears hearing uncomfortable conversations. I was able to observe Veronica work well and cooperate with a variety of opposing councils as my ex husband had >19 attorneys (family law and criminal) represent him during the past 3 years. Veronica worked with my ex husband during many of his pro se stints, as well. She was patient and despite his challenging behaviors, kept my kids and me as her priority. Billing is well documented and fair. I have consistently felt that she has under billed me for emails/ conversations. Veronica is a very stong advocate who is well respected, knowledgable, hard working, compassionalte and committed to her clients. Her support staff is personable, kind, professional and eager to help. Sadly, I have endured a long divorce process, however; Veroncia has done a wonderful job advocating for my kids and me. I recommend her with my whole heart.

I hired Veronica Freitas to represent me after my ex objected to the relocation of our children. Veronica and her staff were everything I wanted when dealing with this stressful situation: responsive, knowledgeable, understanding, and efficient. She explained the process and the possible outcomes, pr...epared key documents in a timely manner, and kept me informed throughout the process. With her expertise and guidance, I avoided a costly trial and was able to relocate my children. I wish I would have known of her sooner so I could have hired her as my divorce lawyer! I highly recommend Veronica and her staff.

Veronica helped me through a very rough and complicated divorce. Due to the difficult nature of my divorce, Veronica stayed in constant contact with me throughout the divorce and always enumerated multiple options throughout the process. She helped me get temporary orders in place to negate previousl...y bad judgments on my part regarding the divorce as well as allow me to see my child as my ex was preventing me from visits. She managed to avoid a trial which I was certain would happen given her ex's previous actions. I cannot recommend her enough as I would not be in the state I am now without her. I am now having amazing visits with my child again and all is well.

Veronica went above and beyond what I expected out of an attorney. She was smart and aggressive when it came to fighting my messy child custody case. She always made me feel comfortable and informed of my options. Most importantly I felt confident she was going to fight for my ideal outcome which she... did and now my case is settled. I also feel like she didn't charge an arm and a leg for her services which was an added bonus. I would 100% use her services in the future.

I had great communication and advice in what was a very difficult custody case. My wife had a long CPS history and drug abuse history. She initially got primary custody of my children by filing a false request for order of protection. I was ordered to do a 1 year domestic violence class. I am a black... male and my wife was hispanic. My chances of getting primary custody seemed grim. Veronica came highly recommended to me from another attorney. She not only got me primary custody of my children, but got a 10 year no contact order with my former wife and wife's family. The case involved a kidnapping and Veronica gave me excellent advice to hire a Colorado attorney where my wife took the children. This was after Veronica figured out that the State of Washington Child Find Detective refused to help my case. Veronica performed her services over a 1 1/2 period until trial. Her fees were reasonable and I was never over charged. I cannot thank her and her staff enough. I am now primary custodial parent of my two 7 and 8 year old sons. I would recommend her to anyone. Kevin Fleming