Robert N. Getz, P.S.3102 Rockefeller AvenueEverett, WA, 98201United States (425) 405-1300

Robert Norwood Getz

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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2002. Read more

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4.1(18)

Avvo Rating9.6

Everett, WA
Licensed for 34 years
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About Robert

I have the breadth of experience to help you with your family law problem. With my assistance we work as an established team to put your case together and focus on the long-term goals you have while meeting your immediate needs. We know you are the person who knows the most about you, your partner and your children. What we will give you is the knowledge and real world practical advice to make the best choices for you and your children. Please see our website for a variety of helpful videos and answers to many of your questions. Call today for a telephone consultation.

Practice areas

Divorce and separation: 25%
Complex financial and child custody trial experience. I welcome case for mothers and fathers, same sex relationships, small businesses and related matters.
39 years, 500 cases
Family: 25%
All areas of family law, third party custody, paternity, child support, parenting plans.
39 years, 500 cases
Landlord or tenant: 25%
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Probate: 25%
Former law clerk to the Honorable Melvin J. Peterson, Judge of Hennepin County (Minneapolis) Probate Court.
39 years, 100 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Robert N. Getz, P.S.

3102 Rockefeller Avenue
Everett, WA, 98201

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
WA	Active	1988	09/20/2022

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.

Suspension
issued in WA, 2002
updated October 21, 2009 12:00am
This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Navy Commendation	U.S. Navy	1986

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
President	Robert N. Getz, P.S.	1991 - Present
Attorney	Hyatt Legal Services	1990 - 1991
Attorney	U S Navy, Judge Advocate General's Corps	1983 - 1989
Attorney	Harry N. Ray Attorneys	1980 - 1983
Law Clerk	Hennepin County District Court	1979 - 1980

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
SCBA Alternative Dispute Resolution	Mediator-Member	2012 - Present
Washington State Association for Justice	Member	2003 - Present
Snohomish County Bar Association	Member	1993 - Present
Washington State Bar Association	Member	1988 - Present
Washington State Association for Justice	Member	N/A

North Sound Collaborative Law	Member	N/A
International Association of Collaborative Professionals	Member	N/A
King County Collaborative Law	Member	N/A
Dispute Resolution Center of Snohomish County	Mediator	2011 - 2015
Snohomish County Bar Association, Family Law Section	President	2010 - 2012
Snohomish County Bar Association, Family Law Section	Trustee	2008 - 2015

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Hamline University School of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1980
University of Utah		1976

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Family Law CLE	Military Benefits	2012

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Reviews

4.0 stars4.1 (18)

5 Star		72%
4 Star		6%
3 Star		0%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		22%

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I highly recommend Robert Getz

5.0 stars

Posted by Charmaine
August 21, 2021

Robert Getz provided stellar representation in my case. From the first meeting where he outlined the law and along the way as he updated me on the status of my case and how the law and the facts were on my side. It was easy to see I had the best attorney in the case as the opposing attorney was not even in his league. His preparation of documents, legal strategies and the knowledge of the law and procedure made the other side look like amateurs. Locking in the best appellate attorney for me on the appeal was a very wise move as well. The judge in my case made it a point to affirm the quality representation Robert Getz provided. I highly recommend Robert Getz, Attorney at Law. Charmaine

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The child who got to live with her dad

5.0 stars

Posted by Jasmine
April 5, 2017

My father hired Robert Getz after losing myself and my brother in his original divorce. My mother was horrible to my father and withheld us for child support more than anything else. After my dad hired Robert within a year we were living with my dad, He made a miracle happen that my brother and I never thought would. Now I am 25 and own my own business. Robert has referred me to two attorneys who got the job done and made things happen just like he did. THANK YOU ROBERT!

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Brilliant, thorough, absolutely recommended

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
December 21, 2015

Bob was referred to me from another attorney who didn't have the time to take my case (a difficult child custody situation.) Bob was described as "on the expensive side, but tough as nails." He is worth absolutely every last penny. This man knows the ins and outs of family law. He acts quickly, is articulate, and answers questions throughly. His staff are also very well informed and Amy, his paralegal, is one of the most kind people I've met. Now, as a father, I have primary custody of my son, was able to take him to live with me out of state, and the mother has to pay child support as well as all air travel. There are plenty more favorable conditions for me, that I know I have Bob and Amy to thank for. The other party on the case has been known to be very petty and post false reviews. Just FYI, they were convicted on a contempt of court charge on the 21st of January this year (2015,) and then somehow, "mysteriously" he gets his first negative reviews immediately after. Also, the other party's attorney did not show up for a hearing. (The irony of which does not escape me.) You cannot put a price on your children, and for divorce cases, paying a good lawyer up front could save you a lot of money in the long-run. Bob is definitely the guy you're looking for.

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Great Attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by Chris
December 12, 2015

I have had to use Mr Getz's services on several occasions and he has always been able to give me the results I was looking for. He is always professional and gets the job done. would highly recommend Robert for anything to do with family law.

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Best interest at heart...

5.0 stars

Posted by Destiny
January 30, 2015

After being misrepresented and having poor representation in a divorce and custody battle, I later found out that I was facing yet another battle. The verbiage on my divorce decree was incorrect and was keeping me from receiving what what agreed upon. I found Bob to be willing to take on my case as well as extremely knowledgeable in the Military requirements for retirement division. Bob and his team were always available to answer my questions, were more than willing to provide more detailed explanation, and approached my case in fairness for all parties involved (never once approaching this in a greedy manner). With their help we were able to reach the desired outcome with little time invested. Thank you Bob and Amy with all the support and assistance in handling my case quick and efficiently.

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WIN! WIN!

5.0 stars

Posted by Jay
October 7, 2014

I was very happy, because he was able to get me exactly what I had wanted. And I even got back some of my retainer. I couldn't be more happy with Robert

Professional, Responsive, Knowledgeable and Informative

5.0 stars

Posted by William
January 17, 2014

Mr. Getz and his staff were outstanding in every aspect of my Divorce. I was kept informed on anything and everything, every step of the way. Robert's streight across the board verbage and tactics was the strongest suit for me, being an ex-old black shoe in the Navy. It is a great feeling to walk into the office and have people truely interested in what is happening with you! I would recommended Mr. Getz and his staff to anyone who is truely interested in utilizing their legal talents and skills.

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Very informative, understanding, knowledgeable, and professional attorney that will work for you!

5.0 stars

Posted by Debbie
November 18, 2013

I walked into Mr. Getz's office having no idea what I was looking at as far as the loopholes and procedures that is involved in a divorce in Snohomish county. From the second I walked in, not only did I feel welcomed, but I instantly got the sense that I was going to be taken care of. This was important to me to feel like I was at ease because of my particularly difficult position I was in at the time. Mr. Getz was very knowledgeable and made the process vey easy for me, which was very helpful since I was a full-time mom to a 2 year old, I was working full-time, and going to school full-time. Looking over all of the documents that Mr. Getz and his assistant, Amy prepared and processed for me would have overwhelmed me and probably got me too discouraged to do it myself. With Mr. Getz's knowledge and background, I was able to get everything that I wanted, plus things that I didn't even know I could receive or even ask for legally. I would definitely recommend Mr. Robert N. Getz office for your legal assistance.

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Made a horrible situation very easy.

5.0 stars

Posted by Douglas
November 4, 2013

During my divorce, I was out to sea on a deployment Mr. Getz helped me every step of the way. He also handed many of my issues. His staff is top notch and I stronly recommend anyone to give hm a call if you have any legal issues.

custody battle

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
November 3, 2013

I had a very long and drawn out custody battle and Mr. Getz eased the process. He never made any promises that he couldn't keep. He answered all my questions and took away a lot of the stress.I found as a father that in the courts eyes we are lucky to have any right to our children. Mr. Getz got them to listen and I now have full custody of my daughter and she is now safe and well taken care of. I can't thank him enough.

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Allen Glass, Family Attorney on Apr 15, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Bob is an accomplished attorney and knows how to get things done in the best possible way. If it means negotiation, he's incredible; if it means trial work, he's superb. You couldn't ask for better representation.

Laura Hoskins, Family Attorney on Mar 14, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Bob is an outstanding attorney, a zealous advocate and a kind, compassionate individual. He is absolutely amazing. As an opposing counsel, he is a formidable foe. I have known Bob since the very start of my legal career. When I need help with a particularly complex legal issue, he is the first person I call.

Douglas Becker, Family Attorney on Jan 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I strongly endorse Bob for his legal knowledge and advocacy skills.

Jay Neff, Family Attorney on Oct 21, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Jack Berner, Family Attorney on May 28, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I have had the pleasure of having Bob Getz on the other side of my cases in the past, as well as having him as my next door neighbor. He is an aggressive (when necessary) and competent advocate on behalf of his clients which has certainly resulted in some memorable tete-a-tetes in the courtroom. I endorse him without hestitation.

Joshua Foreman, Family Attorney on May 2, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

It is a pleasure to endorse Bob Getz. He is one of Snohomish County's most respected lawyers. Bob is President of the Snohomish County Bar Association Family Law Section, an honor from his peers that means a lot. He was a lawyer in the Navy and is a superb choice for people in the Navy who need a lawyer. I have the highest respect for Bob; he is one of the few lawyers that I regularly consult. Bob's low rating from AVVO is absurd, the result of AVVO's over-reaction to clearly excessive Bar discipline because he got involved with a woman who wasn't even a client. His law firm runs like a well-oiled machine, providing excellent service for his clients. Your choice of attorney should be based on what's best for you, not on whether or not your lawyer got burned when a woman kissed and then told. Many male litigation attorneys have more than our share of testosterone, and that's good for our clients. Give Bob a call; you'll be glad you did!

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Hourly Rates $ 335-335 per hour

Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs10 minutes

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Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.35%-35%

PAYMENT METHODS

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Robert Norwood Getz

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Professional misconduct

Suspension issued in WA, 2002

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I highly recommend Robert Getz

5.0 stars

The child who got to live with her dad

5.0 stars

Brilliant, thorough, absolutely recommended

5.0 stars

Great Attorney

5.0 stars

Best interest at heart...

5.0 stars

WIN! WIN!

5.0 stars

Professional, Responsive, Knowledgeable and Informative

5.0 stars

Very informative, understanding, knowledgeable, and professional attorney that will work for you!

5.0 stars

Made a horrible situation very easy.

5.0 stars

custody battle

5.0 stars

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Suspension
issued in WA, 2002