Tristen U. Key

There's not enough room here to speak about Tristen. She's been my attorney for over 5 years and is an AMAZING attorney. She's guided me through so much in the family law world of WA State. My 2 daughters and I are set-up and secure thanks to her. She's more than an attorney, she actually CARES ...about you, and it shows in her work. She's gone to battle for me and has been a TOUGH opponent. God truly blessed me by putting her in my path. I'd recommend her, and have recommended her, to everyone. You needn't look any further, she's the complete package.

I paid for consultations with several lawyers. Some of them had higher ratings on this site than Tristen. I chose Tristen and never once regretted my decision. Although she was the last attorney I consulted with she provided me with the most information and really took the time to discuss my legal is...sues. She educated me on various options and case strategies that none of the other lawyers took the time to discuss with me. I have very difficult facts in my child custody and child support case and a couple of the lawyers I consulted with had already given up on my case before being hired. Tristen didn't sugarcoat my case to me to get me to hire her. She was truthful and straightforward but never disrespectful. She printed off forms and walk me through them in case I didn't hire her. She only cared about arming me with as much information than about selling herself to me. She was the only lawyer to play devil's advocate and tell me what the other party would likely argue and how I could best counter the arguments. She is very intelligent. You can actually see her brain working all different angles. She doesn't treat every case the same. I felt understood and respected. I hired Tristen and she has never disappointed me. She is always thorough and one step ahead of the other side. My case is difficult and she has never given up. She almost always wins every time we have to go to court or threatening letters arrive from the other party's lawyer. She doesn't allow the other attorney to bully us. Tristen also is very reasonable in her fees. She tries to keep her fees down and does not do unnecessary work just to charge me. I highly recommend her as a lawyer.

I have been working with Tristen for nine months. I met with Tristen several times before actually hired her. It was not because I was "interviewing" her, instead I wanted to ask many questions, understanding the process. Tristen always answered my questions, and explained the process going forward. ...She was always patient, not pressuring me to hire her and move forward. Once I did hire Tristen, she has performed superbly. I feel that I always have gotten honest and straightforward answers and suggestions. Moreover; I can tell that Tristen is also looking our for my finances. She is always honest, and never try to bill for things that are not that important. My "case" are not yet settled, but I am extremely confident that the result will be to my satisfaction. I would recommend Tristen to anyone seeking a family lawyer.

I found Tristen through my company referral program and I have to tip my hat to Tristen as one of the best lawyers I've had the pleasure to meet. I find her straight shooting and honesty the single most valued perspective. I engaged Tristen in my divorce with simple goals be fair, and be quick. At ...this point I have to say she has diligently pursued a rapid, and fair process while protecting my interests in the matter. The complexity of divorce requires close attention to issues such as a fair parenting, and financial plan. And thanks to Tristen's hard work I believe I have both.

I initially chose Tristen because of the good reviews she got on Avvo. She is a big advocate for guardian ad litem. She immediately told me that I need to get GAL involved. She told me that if I don’t get GAL involved, the court was very likely allow a week-on-week-off schedule for my two young kids ...(<3). I later attend the required parenting seminar and asked the two social workers who gave the seminar. Both of them told me definitively that court would not support such arrangement for kids at such young age. It also appears Tristen had limited experience in handling case that involves two working parents with equal financial roles. She told I either have to take all the financial obligations to stay in family residence so that I can have the kids (but bankrupt myself financially), or I have to move out and agree on week-on-week-off schedule which my soon-to-be-ex suggested. After spending thousands of dollars, I got nowhere and got extremely frustrated. I later hired a different lawyer, with many more years of experience (not more expensive though). Now my case is in the right direction. Looking back, I feel Tristen added unnecessary stress to my already stressful situation. If you know for sure you want to get GAL involved, then Tristen maybe the lawyer for you. In my case, she was not a good choice.