David Daniel Goodwin

David Daniel Goodwin

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Everett, WA
Practice Areas: Family

3802 Colby Ave. 2nd Floor, Everett, WA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

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Location

Genesis Law Firm, PLLC

3802 Colby Ave. 2nd Floor, Everett, WA, 98201

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David Daniel Goodwin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Elizabeth | October 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing

David came highly recommended from another attorney of mine and he did not disappoint! He's very straight to the point and won't tell you what you want to hear, but instead be realistic about all possible outcomes based on the legal system and all his years of experience. David will always have your... back, and tell you when you're being unreasonable so you don't come across as irrational in court. As difficult as my ex was, David handled everything very well. If it weren't for his guidance I couldn't have imagined my divorce going as well as it did. It is no surprise why he is known for his integrity and I cannot recommend him enough! Definitely a friend worth having on your side and not against!

Posted by Ashley | October 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hands down the best!!

I have unfortunately had to enlist the services of a lawyer for close to two years now in a very contentious far too long drug out divorce. My ex is “difficult” to say the least. Fortunately though, I struck gold with my first choice, David Goodwin. I could go on and on about how amazing he is bu...t my big take away from my ongoing experience with David is he has massive amounts of integrity. He is a straight shooter. He doesn’t sugar coat, over promise, or make grandiose promises. David doesn’t tell me what I want to hear or guarantee any particular result. His advise is always based on his experience with how he believes the court would rule. He always has my back and let’s me vent out what I think should happen and then gently walks me off the verbal ledge and explains the best way to proceed. I’ve always appeared as the rational, reasonable, responsible party due heavily to the advice and guidance having David as my attorney has afforded me. I couldn’t recommend David enough to any parent who has the ability to be introspective and truly wants what’s best for their child.

Posted by Andrew | October 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very pleased with my experience, fully recommend

I was very pleased with the service provided to me by Attorney Goodwin. Fortunately my divorce was an uncontested and largely amicable one with a minimum of hiccups, but nonetheless it gave me peace of mind to engage an attorney to make sure everything was done the way it is supposed to be, and that... I was protected. (1) It is obvious that Attorney Goodwin understands divorce law and process inside out. He and one of the paralegals at the firm ensured that all paperwork and filings were done correctly and in a timely fashion, and that I understood the process. (2) The firm is very clear and up-front about billing policies and practices. Biweekly billing statements provide a high level of detail on the time billed (e.g. "0.2 hours to reply to client email on topic of X"). I was able to complete my divorce for the amount of my initial retainer plus a little bit more. I consider the amount I spent to be fair, and was impressed that certain specific tasks took less time than I might have imagined. (3) The office itself is conveniently located in downtown Redmond and is a modern, pleasant, professional-looking place, with a friendly and helpful administrative/ reception staff. (4) David and the paralegal always very quick to respond to queries, and were always able to have meetings or phone calls with me on a same day/ next day basis. (5) While David advised me that there might be an opportunity for me to "get more" out of a settlement with wife (which would likely mean more revenue for the firm because my wife would be less likely to agree to such a settlement and hence it would need to go through the mediation and court process, with the billable hours ticking), I never felt pressure, and instead had the feeling that he was advising me primarily for my own benefit and understanding. (6) David is sensitive to the fact that divorce is a difficult matter, and has a way about him that makes interaction with him pleasant and even mildly enjoyable despite the inherent unpleasantness of divorce. (7) David accompanied me to Court for the final dissolution, and went through the motions and procedures at the courthouse as though he could do it in his sleep. Overall, I was very impressed with my experience with Attorney Goodwin and would unequivocally recommend the firm for anyone who has family law matters.

Posted by Sue | May 25, 2015

Outstanding

I was referred to David Goodwin whom came highly recommended. I was going through a very difficult time and he was very sensitive and understanding regarding my circumstances. He went above and beyond in my case. He has high attention to details and his thoroughness and great follow through showed ...all the way to the end. He is genuine and caring and I truly am grateful for all the hard work he put forth for me and my family. Thank you so much David. -Sue

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Associate Attorney, O'Brian & Associates, PS

2007 - 2015

Partner, The Goodwin Law Group LLP

2003 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Sanders Goodwin, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2015 - Present

King County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2015 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2003 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

2003

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

McKinley Irvin 2017 CLE series

Considerations When Drafting and Reviewing Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements to Avoid Enforceability Problems

Languages

English

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