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

About Erica

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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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

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4.9 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Lena | February 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent team!

Erica and Caitlin represented me during the divorce proceedings with the domestic violence case. They are efficient, organized and know the law well. I highly recommend this firm!

Posted by ERIK | October 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

KSL For the win!

I had a very challenging case in so many ways from start to finish. It was never a dull moment! Erica and her team of Caitlin and Dona absolutely saved me in so many ways. I was awarded 78% custody of my kids in the end, and a very fair financial settlement which is saying a lot in the State o...f WA. My case was a roller coaster that many would say only happens in nightmares, but the team was able to deliver a very prompt and professional approach to the case and also keep my mental state in check. I couldn’t be happier with how it all ended on a positive note, and cannot thank everyone at KSL that was apart of this journey with me. I’d highly recommended Erica to anyone out there to represent you with your case, she truly is one of the best. Thank you again!

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Diligent and Trustworthy!

Look no further! Put her on retainer right away! I had a very complicated case, child custody, divorce, abuse, relocation out of state, child support, spousal support, and a very hard ex who dragged his feet every step of the way. Erica communicated to me via email, text, phone daily while in the thi...ck of court hearings, emergency motions and relocating. She is down to earth, yet professional, fights hard and doesn't take no for an answer. She even went so far as to give me a ride home from mediation and court a number of times. She is determined and tells it like it is. She is realistic in expectations yet keeps her eye on the end goal. She truly helped me relay my story to the court/judge and all ended well for the betterment of my children and my lives. I can not say enough good things about her and her firm. She's the best of the best!!

Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Difficult divorce

Erica is a true professional and a compassionate person; she helped me overcome great emotional distress and guided me through a very difficult divorce. I felt I was lucky to have her and her team in my corner because they offered me support and encouragement even when I was ready to give up. Erica... had my and my daughter's best interest at heart and fought for what she knew to be a fair settlement.

Posted by Rebekah | August 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Lawyer? More like Wonder Woman.

Erica represented me during both my divorce and domestic violence protection order hearings. She and her staff never treated me like I was a means to the bottom line: they were empathetic human beings who understood what I was going through and made me feel supported. Erica and her team ferociously d...efended me and worked to protect me and my son. Erica is so experienced she always seemed to be one step ahead of the game, and she was able to accurately predict the outcome of different choices, which was extremely helpful in coming to some difficult conclusions. She was completely transparent with me the entire experience which reduced the number of surprises we had along the way, in turn reducing my anxiety. I can't imagine having done this with any other lawyer, and I'm so thankful to the entire Knauf Santos team for their consistency, reliability, and thoughtful care of 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

Family lawyer

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Jonathan Hilty

Family lawyer

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Paul Eagle

Family lawyer

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Liza Burke

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Lara Dethlefs

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Lori Guevara

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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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