Kubilay Celebi

Kubilay Celebi

also known as KC

4.4
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Everett, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Immigration

1812 Hewitt Avenue, Suite 206, Everett, WA

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Licensed in Washington for 20 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2005

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Celebi Law Office

1812 Hewitt Avenue, Suite 206, Everett, WA, 98201

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Kubilay Celebi's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very rude Divorce Lawer

Avoid it for a divorce. Like all lawyers he works for him, to prolong the divorce and bill you the maximum amount.

Posted by JIm | April 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Worst Divorce Lawer

I hired Kubilay Celebi to handle my divorce case, and it has been an absolute nightmare from start to finish. If you're considering hiring this lawyer, I strongly urge you to look elsewhere. Here’s why: Ridiculously High Billing: This lawyer's billing practices are outrageous. I was charged for e...very single minute, even for the most basic email communications. It felt like they were trying to stretch out the case just to pad the bill. I ended up paying much more than originally estimated, with little to show for it. Constant Delays: The process took much longer than necessary. There were frequent delays, and it seemed like my case was constantly on the back burner. When I inquired about the delays, I was met with vague excuses and no real explanations. Lack of Communication: Communication with this lawyer was a major issue. It often took days to get a response to my emails, and phone calls were rarely returned. I felt completely out of the loop during the entire process. Unprofessional Behavior: I noticed several instances of unprofessional behavior. The lawyer showed up late to meetings, and there were times when they seemed unprepared. It was clear that my case wasn't a priority. No Results: Despite the high costs and lengthy delays, the outcome was disappointing. The lawyer failed to achieve the results I was hoping for, and I can't help but feel that a more competent and honest attorney could have done a better job. Overall, my experience with [Lawyer's Name] has been incredibly frustrating and disappointing. If you're looking for a divorce lawyer, do yourself a favor and find someone else. I wouldn't recommend this lawyer to anyone.

Posted by Jane | March 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Case

I was in terror of going to meet a lawyer about filing for a devorce and met up with KC, and to my amazement found him understanding of my concerns, as i knew this was not going to be a easy devorce ....KC put me at ease all the way though the process , i was happy with his service and ended up bette...r off than i was told by my ex who gave lie after lie...KC knows his stuff and will stand up for you..also with my health issues i was having at the time, kc was very understanding and i know i was not easy to deal with at the time of my problems but he worked with me all though the process very patience and understanding lawyer .. I am very happy with the outcome and would recommend KC anytime ...

Posted by Keith | August 04, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Get the job done!!!

Mine was a difficult divorce and Mr. Celebi did an outstanding job and settling out the case, finally through arbitration. When I first visited his office, I was pleased at the orderliness of his office and his files-not scattered all over. I felt he was aware of each file and it appears that this ...was the case. He had some difficulties with opposing counsel, but worked through it efficiently.

Posted by Anne | August 03, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Worth every penny

Kubilaye turned out to be quite a competent attorney. My case was a messy divorce with domestic violence, custody battle and all. To make matters worse “the husband” decided he was going to fix me by screwing with my status at immigration. It was a nightmare … sleepless nights, depression, and migrai...nes the likes of which I’d never known before. I didn't know what to do until a wonderful friend of mine suggested Kubilaye; when I went to see him I noticed she wasn't exaggerating on his references. He was patient and he listened. He didn't make me feel like just another meal ticket and I got the impression that he understood what it was like to be in my shoes so i felt completely comfortable talking to him. Usually people don’t get it, they can imagine what it’s like but you have to have experienced the nightmare to know what I mean, and Kubilaye got it. As I talked with him more I found he was very knowledgeable and he didn't deflect when there wasn't an answer right away but rather he was forward and would research the particular laws that applied to my complicated case. Later, he told me about organizations out there that help victims of domestic violence. He guided me toward the right kind of help and followed up with me to make sure things were going well and that I was staying on track with the assistance I was receiving, while he dealt with the legal issues. Ultimately, Kubilaye won my divorce case, my custody battle, and the immigration was off my back. My life has been completely turned around in a positive way since and the long unhappy days are just distant memories. Please, understand that I don’t mean to over sale this man. He was not the first attorney I consulted especially when it came to immigration. I spent lots of money just to be told that i couldn't be helped. But Kubilaye didn't give me false hope and he did a tremendous amount of research until he found a way, all at a very reasonable cost. God knows what it’s like going through hard times and how many crooked attorneys are out there trying to make a few bucks off of victims. But domestic violence is not a joke so I’m sharing my experience with this attorney. Would I recommend Him? Most certainly! And I did recommend him to a friend who was pleased with his services and recommended him in turn to her brother. To the best of my knowledge they both had nothing but good things to say about his practices.

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Kubilay Celebi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Rowe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kubilay Celebi aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. He is thorough, detail-orientated, and works tirelessly to protect his clients rights. I highly recommend him."

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Frank Hagedorn

Family lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Giacomo Behar

Family lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Jay Neff

Child custody lawyer

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Frank Hagedorn

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Family Law Attorney, International who is who

2006

Volunteer Attorney, Northwest Justice Project

2004

Appellate Brief Third Place, JMLS

2004

Moot Court, JMLS

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, United States District Court, Western District Of Washington

2006 - Present

Principal, Celebi Law Office

2006 - 2008

Conflict Attorney, Everett Municipal Court

2005 - 2006

Attorney, Northwest Justice Project

Associations

2006 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - 2017

Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

The Matter of Kilic

In favor of resident alien

In re the Matter of Umesh

Appeal won, client maintained his lawful permanent status.

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Education

2004

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Stephen F. Austin State University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1982

University of Houston

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

American Matrimonial Lawyers

Family Law - Mediation or Not

2012

National Immigration Lawyers Conf

An Overview of H Visas

2011

Family Law

Effects of Immigration Sponsorship on Divorce

2010

Family Based Immigration

Valid Marriage According to Immigration

2005

Divorce and Family Law

What is a valid marriage in Illinois

Publications

2012

Best Practices Divorce - Minefield

Languages

English

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