Erica Nicolle Knauf Santos

Erica Nicolle Knauf Santos

4.9
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +5 more

10303 Meridian Ave N, Suite 101, Seattle, WA

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Biography

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Hourly Rates

$ 225-500 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 20 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2005

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Knauf Santos Law, PLLC

10303 Meridian Ave N, Suite 101, Seattle, WA, 98133

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Erica Nicolle Knauf Santos's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2012 | Family

AMAZING--- She is a bulldog with ethics. She knows when to "hold'em" and she knows when to "fold 'em!"

Erica is an amazing advocate..And did I mention a bulldog? She has taken on 2 of my ex's attorney's, )one a Partner in a top Seattle firm) and put them to shame. She knows what to do procedurally and when to do it. She was able to win a contempt motion on my behalf and so far over $5,700.00 in at...torney's fees on my behalf. She truly cares for a clients, not stuck up, and will give you the time you need. a RARE find in any attorney, believe me!! Litigation, especially child custody has to be the scariest of any battles to be fought in the courtroom. Erica is devoted mother, which I think is a must for any family law advocate. She understands the issues that come into parenting and the decisions that must be made to ensure a child's best interest throughout their childhood and even into college. Erica has the foresight and reasonable expectations of what to expect in court, she will not blow smoke to make you feel better and will tell you how it is. I also have a law degree, though I do not practice. I interviewed 8 attorneys before deciding on Erica. She is AMAZING!! She is a single mother's dream and I cannot express my thankfulness for her zeal. If you need a tough, experienced, and caring attorney; Erica is the attorney for you.

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2012 | Criminal Defense

How an Attorney Should Be!

Erica Is really an amazing Attorney. I worked with a handful and interviewed countless Attorneys prior to receiving a recommendation for Erica. My case was extremely complex and unpredictable. Erica was on top of it as soon as she got on board. With all the information flowing through these cases, it... was very obvious that Erica read everything and always was knowledgeable as to what was going on. Other Attorneys i have used obviously had no clue what was going on in the case until skimming things over 5 minutes before a hearing. Erica is extremely organized which makes presenting a case much easier...at trial, both the Judge and the State Prosecutor made numerous comments about how well organized our trial binder was. Erica is also very fair with billing, I believe she was well worth every penny spent and always felt confident I was being billed fairly. It would be nice if all Attorneys were as concerned about their clients cases as Erica is, but the fact is they are not, so it was such a pleasure to find Erica. Thank you!

Posted by Jennifer Borrero | January 20, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Best Attorney

The best Lawyer ever! I went from Dancey and Cassady to Erica and she got me Divorced in 4 months! I even got some retainer money sent back to me! She is very knowledgeable with the Law and can count on her for anything. Very fast in getting back to me and has her best interest in her clients. I wou...ld recommend her to anyone who is seeking Legal help.

Posted by JenniferL2011 | January 19, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best Attorney I have ever worked with!!!!!!!

I was referred to Erica by another Lawyer who wasn't able to help us with our case. When I contacted Erica we were one month away from Trial date, even though she was swamped at work and had very little time to prepare herself for our trial date. She was awesome, she came through 150%. She is very un...derstanding and knowledgeable of the laws. She means business and is honest. She is smart and doesn't put up with BS. She reads between the lines on getting the truth. She is upfront about everything and kept me informed about everything.

Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2009 | Divorce & Separation

My Review For Erica Knauf Santos

Mrs. Knauf Santos is an exceptional Lawyer, She is always up to speed on your case, keeps you very informed of everything that is going on, responds to emails very very quickly and works hard on your case. Mrs. Kanuf Santos also is very kind courteous and respectful. I used Mrs. Knauf Santos 2 times,... once for my Divorce and then for custody of my kids. She is doing a phenomenal job with my case and I could not have found a better Lawyer then her. I highly recommend Mrs. Knauf Santos to everyone that really needs a lawyer in there corner, one that cares at the same time does her job 110%. Thank you Erica and if I ever need you again in the future you will be the one that I call or even recommend to my friends or family. Thanks so much for all you are doing and have done for myself and my family.....

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Erica Nicolle Knauf Santos's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tarik Polovina

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Santos was a pleasure to work with. She is a worthy adversary who is reasonable, diligent and focused on conflict resolution. She works to secure the best possible outcome for each of her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Liza Burke

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Erica. Erica has represented my clients who are facing criminal domestic violence charges in their parallel family law proceedings. She is a compassionate and tenacious advocate for her clients. Her work ethic and commitment to her cases is tremendous. She fights hard for the right result and any client would be well served to have her in their corner."

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Robert Jaeggli

Family lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Other

"Erica is a great attorney. She is very knowledgeable and cares about her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her for legal representation."

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Tristen Key

Family lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I recently had a child support adjustment and modification of parenting plan matter opposing Erica. I found her to be a zealous advocate for her client and extremely knowledgeable about the law and court procedures. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in family law. I know she is highly regarded by her clients, fellow attorneys and the bench. She was always well prepared for this matter and thoroughly knew the facts and issues of the case. She was diligent in communications and was able to think outside the box to settle our matter to both our clients' satisfactions. I would highly recommend Erica as an attorney in family law."

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Amir John Showrai

Family lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I first met Erica as an opposing counsel on a difficult case two years ago, and found her to be very professional, courteous, and above all respectful. I've also worked with her as a co-counsel on another a year later, and while we had a difficult case, it was her ability to keep our client calm and focused that helped him obtain a better outcome than if he were without someone as skilled as she is. If I can't take a case or need to refer someone out for some reason, she is almost always the first name I consider."

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Jonathan Hilty

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Erica is well respected in the greater Seattle legal community. She is detail-oriented while staying focused on the global goal of achieving client's overall objectives. I am finishing a case in which Erica represented the opposing party. She is an effective advocate and I readily endorse her."

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Paul Eagle

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Erica is very well respected in the Seattle family law legal community. She is a professional and always a pleasure to work with. She has many satisfied clients over many years of practice. I endorse her."

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Lara Dethlefs

Family lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Erica as an opposing counsel in a divorce matter. She is reasonable, fair and no-nonsense. Whether it be settlement negotiations or court hearings, Erica's clients are well-served by her. She has true compassion for her clients. Erica has my full respect and I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Lori Guevara

Family lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Erica. Her legal skills are top-rate and she is not afraid to go the extra mile for her clients. Erica and I frequently consult one another on legal issues and I am always impressed by her dedication and hard work."

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Tristen Key

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Jonathan Hilty

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Paul Eagle

Family lawyer

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Liza Burke

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Lara Dethlefs

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, Knauf Santos Law, PLLC

Associations

2006 - Present

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

Board of Directors

2005 - 2009

IDA-Africa

Advisory Committee

2004 - 2008

WA State Bar Association--Animal Law Section

Executive Committee

Education

2005

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Central Washington University

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Central Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Legal seminars to the Chinese community

U.S. Family and Marriage Law by Erica Santos

Languages

English

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