Tristen U. Key

Tristan represented me from August 2022 until recently, and I’m very grateful for her support throughout a difficult and emotional time. I hired her after the court initially granted me temporary full custody of my daughter due to concerns regarding her mother’s mental health. During this period, t...he court appointed a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) to determine the most appropriate living situation for my daughter. Tristan provided me with steady legal guidance throughout the entire process. She represented me effectively during our mediation hearing, where she helped negotiate a parenting plan that prioritized my daughter's safety and well-being while ensuring her mother would follow the GAL's recommendations. She also assisted in securing fair child support payments, which helped relieve some of the financial stress. What stood out the most about Tristan was her flexibility, responsiveness, and ability to listen to my concerns. She always gave clear, honest advice that helped me make informed decisions. I truly appreciated her professionalism, compassion, and commitment to my case.

Tristen did a great job of working through support issues with an ex who is combative on his best days. Tristen's no-nonsense and down to earth approach was exactly what was needed to help sort through the emotion and drama created by what should have been a simple request, but somehow turned into an... major issue. Even though I'll never make my ex a decent human being, I'll still trust Tristen and retain her again if I am ever in need of family law representation again. She doesn't let the games interfere with the goal - getting your child what they need.

Tristen was a perfect match for me. When I finally realized I couldn't manage my divorce alone an I needed an advocate, I met with several attorneys, but I could tell I was going to choose Tristen within minutes of meeting her. Because my ex was not being reasonable, I needed someone knowledgeable... to educate me on my options. I was lost in all of the confusion of my separation, legal procedures, financial issues, and how to be able to get time with my children. Teisten squared me away on all of those things and have me excellent advice all te way around and at every step. She nudged me along when I needed the nudging and really cared about me as a person, father, client. As good as Tristen is at advice and support and knowledge of family and Divorce law, she really impressed me in the courtroom. Her presentation was precise, her rebuttals were quick and direct. She has a good rapport with the judge. She is very sharp and is a "rock star" in the courtroom. Tristen bills accurately and works very efficiently in my opinion with procedure and opposing counsel. She got me trough a long and very difficult mediation of which I was pleased with the outcome. As a side note, I have dealt with the other partners in her office when needed and they too are all very professional and knowledgable and quick with responses. There's no way I would be where I am at today without Tristen as my advocate.

I interviewed five attorneys about handling my divorce and only one of them really conveyed an understanding of my situation and my concerns, but she turned out to be a county and a half away which I knew wouldn't work logistically or financially. Then I found Tristen. After a phone consultation I ...knew she was the attorney I needed. She understood my worries and the case, and she had worked with other clients in the same career field as mine so she understood the needs and difficulties related to the work. She was clearly positive that she could help me maintain joint custody of my kids, if not get me sole custody, and she was compassionate and non-judgemental with my emotional state. My divorce has been very contentious, very difficult and Tristen has been everything I described above in the title; I feel she has outwitted and out-played opposing council. She has recommended strong advocates for my position in mediation and in the Guardian ad Litum. Her years of experience in family law have been evident. Tristen has been considerate of my financial position as well and has offered help and suggestions to find ways through that maze. She has been supportive and positive throughout this process even when I felt things were hopeless. She has been smart, forceful and honest; pointing out the realities in the process, dispelling the myths, explaining what I don't understand and helping me to see the long view and the big picture when considering options. The short of it is, I'm glad Tristen is in my corner and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to my friends.