Karma L Zaike

Karma L Zaike

4.4
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

11300 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

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Law Office of Michael W. Bugni & Associates, PLLC

11300 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125-6228

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Karma L Zaike's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by oliva | June 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

best of the best

Karma was my divorce lawyer back in 2014, I was in a very bad situation dealing with very experienced litigator ex and his attorney ( the firm represent dad's). I was forced out of family home and no visitation at the beginning. Karma turned everything around where I back to family home and had my ...son back to me within the 2 weeks. she gets things done immediately and effectively . even the family court judge commented on her being a good lawyer. I worked with few attorneys nobody is like karma. Her fees are high but she worth every penny. She usually very busy, if you lucky enough to work with her, do it.

Posted by Jacqueline | July 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Don't work with anyone else!

Karma has been been attorney managing my child custody matters regarding my daughter for the last 16 years. Yes for the last 16 years! Karma has been nothing less than ultimately professional and ethical and in the end I always felt like she had my best interest at heart as a client. Karma pract...ices and conducts herself with the upmost matter of integrity and honestly. I found her to be punctual and she conducts herself with the upmost matter of professionalism. I can tell you for years Karma always presented the facts to me, what to expect and fair options I had to consider regarding family matters with my daughter. Fighting family matters is never easy. Being a responsible parent and adult in the eyes of our justice system is harder. Having Karma is your court makes it better. Karma will be my attorney for years to come regarding my daughter. The system is not easy to fight - Trust me I feel for parents out there. We want what is best for our kids and Karma will be in your court. I can't say enough about her professionalism and how she she has helped me.

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Karma Zaike

I hired Karma for several issues regarding my custody battle, including a child support redo. She missed deadlines, lost the binders required the court to hear my case. I lost and was fine 20,000.She would have 3 underlings working on my case billing me all at the same time. When I got new representa...tion she refused to cooperate and hand over my file I paid $50,000 for in six months. find a different attorney.

Posted by DS | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Missed a key filing deadline and lost the case as a result

I hired Karma to fight a child custody relocation case for me. I emailed Karma 5 times leading up to the deadline, none of which were returned and she missed the filing deadline by one day and failed to issue the summons to the opposing party by *weeks*. In court, Karma admitted it was 100% her fau...lt and the judge had to award relocation as a result (per WA law). I then fired Karma and retained another attorney. To add insult to injury, Karma insisted on getting paid for her failure to adequately represent me, and never once apologized for her failings. Find another attorney.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2015 | Child Custody

Karma saved my life

I was in a lose lose situation with a ferocious ex and his lawyer. Without her, my family would have endured a terrible injustice, as only she had the best interest of my children in mind. She also referred me and the children to amazing counseling services that has helped us heal from the harrassm...ent.

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Tonya Meehan

Domestic violence lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Karma is one of the best Domestic Violence and Family Law attorneys in Washington. Her professionalism, knowledge, and dedication to the legal field are unlike any other. I highly endorse Karma!"

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Jan Olson

Family lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred marital dissolution cases to Karma for years. Many people have called me to say how much they appreciated getting their matter to Karma. She truly cares for the emotional well being of her Clients, and is a fearless, strong advocate for them in Court. One Client I referred to Karma, who had started with another lawyer, called me back later on to say that "nothing got done until Karma came on board. She really fought for me". I have heard this on more than one occasion from satisfied Clients !"

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Joseph Shaub

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am primarily a mediator and collaborative lawyer. When I have a client who needs exceptional representation in court, Karma is always on my list of attorneys. She takes great care of her clients, understands the litigation process and has good, solid outcomes for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Education

2000

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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