Katrina Soriano Zafiro

Katrina Soriano Zafiro

also known as Katrina S. Zafiro

4.8
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Immigration

10303 Meridian Ave N, Suite 104, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 20 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2005

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10303 Meridian Ave N, Suite 104, Seattle, WA, 98133-9483

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Katrina Soriano Zafiro's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by Melissa | January 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Divorce and custody battle

I cannot stress enough how professional and timely Katrina and her team were in my case. I had an extremely difficult and time sensitive custody case and was referred to Katrina. My ex had basically kidnapped my children knowing the law in his favor (we had not had anything in place in regards to t...he court- he decided to keep them instead of return them on his scheduled visit and put a restraining order against me) I hired Katrina and her firm right away and they worked diligently. I was in deep distress. She was not only comforting and relatable but had vast knowledge of the court process due to her years of experience and expertise in her line of work, it was obvious. My case was very difficult. Katrina was able to get my kids back on temporary orders within a timely matter and then in the final divorce case settled with all my requests regarded. I could not be happier that I chose Katrina Zafiro as my representative. It was very clear to me that it was because of her professionalism and knowledge that we were able to achieve this. Thank you soooo very much Katrina, you have made my life livable! I would not be a whole person without my kids and you saw that and fought for it, tooth and nail.

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best EVER!

I hired Katrina in 2011. Best decision I ever made. She represented me for my divorce and parenting plan. Fast forward to 2020, she still has remained my lawyer for modifications I needed. Throughout the whole process she made me feel comfortable and confident. And has always been receptive to my qu...estions and concerns. I do know she is human and has other clients, takes vacation days and has court hearings. She has never once neglected me or my case. If she was busy, she informed me and reassured me she would get to me as soon as possible and she always did. Although my cases have been challenges, Katrina used her expertise and I always came out on top. She made me feel at ease when I was at my lowest and her professionalism, hard work ethic, and trustworthy is simply the best. I recently moved out of State, and since she can no longer represent me, I feel she cannot be replaced and it will be so hard to find an attorney like Katrina. Her office staff have been polite and responsive and I cannot say anything bad about her firm. Wish I could her 100 Star rating. Because that is what she deserves. You will not be disappointed hiring Katrina. She is a hidden gem in the world of attorney's.

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Compassionate and Knowledgeable Lawyer

Katrina is a very organized, professional, dedicated, knowledgeable, approachable and compassionate lawyer. I worked twice with Katrina on two very different types of international family law cases. The international family law cases got very complicated and were very involved, and required not onl...y knowledge about Washington State law but international law as well. Katrina was able to be very professional and thorough throughout the process to secure a favorable outcome for me. Throughout my family law cases, Katrina was very compassionate, sympathetic, empathetic and sensitive towards my situation. This was greatly valued and appreciated, especially since my family law case involved issues over my children and parenting plans. Katrina went beyond her lawyer duties and was present to make sure I had a smooth transition for my initial parenting plan arrangement. I also appreciated that all the records and documents needed were very organized and accessible in her electronic management MyCase system so I was able to keep track of the progress and be well informed of the updates to the case. When the cases got complicated, Katrina always presented viable options for me to choose on how to move forward with the case. She is a very diligent and professional lawyer that works hard for you, at the same time provides you with the emotional support, confidence and compassion to help you achieve the outcome and goal you want for your case.

Posted by Vishal | August 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best family/immigration lawyer in Seattle area

I initially consulted Katrina regarding a family case. She not only provided me legal counsel, but also helped me gain back emotional support. I hired her and the case was resolved, with ease. Thereafter, I hired her regarding my immigration case which was also approved without any hiccups. Katrina i...s very smart, thoughtful, kind and one of the best lawyers out there.

Posted by Mulugeta | July 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

My experience working with Katrina

From the first time I met Katrina she was extremely supportive and easy to communicate with. I have known and worked with her for over five years on my immigration case all the way up to receiving my citizenship as well as family law. She is professional and highly skilled !! If I had to it all over ...again there's no one I would recommend other than Katrina without any hesitation.

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Katrina Soriano Zafiro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bita Soltan-Qurraie

Family lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Katrina and I met while working on a contested case. She was professional, knowledgable, and dedicated to achieving her client's goals. I highly endorse her and her work."

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Jonathan Hilty

Family lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katrina represented an opposing party in a difficult family law matter. She was hard working, competent, and professional. I endorse her work in both family law as well as immigration law."

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Robert Jaeggli

Family lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Other

"Katrina 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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Janel Ostrem

Family lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katrina is a fantastic attorney. She is competent and easy to work with. I practice exclusively family law and whenever I have an immigration issue arise, I am happy to refer the case to her. I highly recommend her."

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Julia Youngs

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Katrina for around 13 years, and as a lawyer for 9 of these. Katrina has an in-depth, detailed knowledge of her practice areas, and has the utmost integrity. I refer clients to her without hesitation."

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Sharon Blackford

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katrina is an excellent lawyer. I've known Katrina for several years and have referred both immigration and family clients to her, and they have all been very happy with her work. For several years, Katrina and I have also been members of a family law consulting group, lawyers who get together to discuss (without names) family law cases, solutions, and strategies. Katrina has always been a stellar contributor to this group, and is highly valued by her colleagues. I endorse Katrina wholeheartedly and will continue to refer cases to her."

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Amir John Showrai

Family lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have been a mediator on three cases now where Katrina was an attorney representing one of the parties involved. She produces some of the most thorough materials I get as a mediator and it speaks volumes about how well prepared she is for trial. This level of preparation conveys to the other side what they are in for if they do not settle, and thus she is a tough negotiator. Katrina treats her clients extremely well, and is always professional in her demeanor, which is an asset in family law proceedings, where emotions can often ruin a case's chances of being successfully mediated without having to go to trial. Thus I endorse Katrina without reservation."

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Brent Bohan

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred a few clients to Katrina and she has done an excellent job helping them with their immigration problems. They have all been appreciative of her help. And she is a knowledgeable attorney."

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Lori Guevara

Family lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katrina and I have worked together on several legal issues. She is professional and hard-working. I truly value Katrina's insight and depth of knowledge."

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Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Associations

2021 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association

2020 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member, Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee

2008 - Present

Filipino Lawyers of Washington

Founding Member

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2005 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Liu v. Kell, 299 F. Supp.3d 1128 (2017)

Dismissed with Prejudice, in favor of the defendant

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Education

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University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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San Jose State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Tagalog

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