Julie A Caputo

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Julie A Caputo

4.6
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Everett, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Adoption, Divorce & Separation

6003 23rd Drive W. Suite 250, Suite. 201, Everett, WA

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About Julie

Biography

Going through divorce or facing custody, adoption, relocation or interstate questions? We can help!

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 35%

Family law including divorce, child custody, child support, post decree modifications, relocation, complex assets, property issues, non-parental custody, and prenuptial agreements.

33 years

35%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Adoption 20%

Step parent adoptions, kinship adoptions, administrative adoptions, termination proceedings and representation of respondent parents in juvenile proceedings.

33 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

33 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 8 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 15 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 32 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Port Gardner Law

6003 23rd Drive W. Suite 250, Suite. 201, Everett, WA, 98203

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Julie A Caputo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

HIRE JULIE CAPUTO!!

October 2024 - I was fortunate enough to be referred to Julie by another attorney a year ago. She was the 3rd attorney I had met with and she was able to see me on very short notice within 48 hours. Immediately, she put me at ease. After our initial visit, I already felt a huge weight had lifted. I w...as very glad that I had not already retained an attorney at that point. Right away, I felt Julie was "the right one". She was sincere, compassionate, caring, and I could tell she was smart. She immediately took control and told me what I needed to do in order to assist with the case. I hired her right then and left the meeting feeling as if I was in capable hands - and rightly so. On very short notice, Julie and her team were able to frame and present my case which secured a positive outcome at the temporary orders hearing-- for me to be awarded primary custodian of my children and to be able to temporarily remain in the family home. For the past year, Julie has worked diligently through numerous obstacles and challenges from the opposing party while maintaining a high level of courtesy and professionalism to all parties throughout the process. I am very pleased with the outcome and so glad that I chose to trust Julie during this process. Some attorneys are "sharks", or overly aggressive. I would say that Julie is assertive, fair, smart, careful, and very knowledgeable about the law. Also, I believe her courtroom presence visibly reflects her honesty and sincerity - thereby garnering respect and credibility. A big "THANK YOU" to Julie and Nick. I highly recommend Julie.

Posted by Linette | October 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Julie Caputo Review

Julie was the third lawyer I had consulted with to end a long-term marriage to a narcissist. She came highly recommended from a good friend and I was very impressed in our consultation. Julie talked me through the entire process from day one; the emotions, fears, tears, financial aspects, and everyt...hing else that comes with ending a marriage. Julie was very aggressive when she needed to be, but also calm and respectful through the whole process. After several attempts to get the ball rolling Julie had to file a motion to get a response from the other side. We were on the phone as well as computer until 11 p.m. one night in an attempt to not go to court the next morning. Her hard work paid off that night. One obstacle down many more to come. We had to go to mediation twice due to lack of cooperation from the other side....very frustrating the games people play. Julie was always ready with the materials we needed to fight back. I would also like to comment on her staff; everyone was very knowledgeable and kind. Phone calls and e-mails were returned in a timely manner from Julie or her staff. Julie is a GREAT lawyer as well as a wonderful human being. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer.

Posted by Kalie | May 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Julie was amazing every step of the way!

My daughters dad took my child away from me out of the blue one day and I hired Julie to get her back and to get me primary on a parenting plan we won every step of the way and had to jump through many hoops, she was very supportive and very communicative to me the whole time! If I were ever to need ...a lawyer again I would absolutely go back to her! ❤️

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Relocation w/Parenting Plan Modification

Any family law case involving children is both stressful and fragile. Julie Caputo took over my Relocation with minor modification to parenting plan case in July 2016-June 2017. Julie did an exceptional job from start to finish on my case. She literally saved my family with her professionalism, strat...egy and absolute integrity. She is highly experienced in her field with a prestigious well rounded education. From my personal experience from being Julie’s client this past year, I’ve learned that she is a warrior and advocate for what both reasonable and the over-all best outcome for all of her clients’ specific situations. Meaning, I never felt like “just a client”-ever. Julie’s authenticity as a person in my opinion was ranked as high as her professional experience. If you need a fearless, poised, sophisticated Family Law Attorney that will not back down when the unpredictable happens, then HIRE JULIE CAPUTO. I believe Julie brings out the best in her clients by her example of non-reactive wisdom, proficiency and integrity. Prior to hiring Julie Caputo, I had one mishap after another mostly caused by my previous attorney simply being inexperienced, my ex husband being high conflict and my ex husband’s attorney being extrovertly bad-tempered and at times disreputable. Initially, I overlooked my previous attorney being “new” to Family Law given that I was told by my former trusted divorce attorney that this Relocation case was “easy” and “straight forward” as I am and always have been primary parent. The truth is: no one can predict the future. Even after the advice of my trusted former divorce attorney, multiple consults with other professionals; I hired a Relocation attorney prior to Julie and unforeseen difficulty/opposition invaded my life through this case causing me great pain, fiscal demotion and a near hopelessness for a positive outcome for my children’s best interest. My ex-husband and his attorney bluntly objected to my Relocation case without any adequate cause. Preposterous even harassing objection after objection from my ex, misfiling by my previous Relocation attorney whom ultimately made my “easy” case into a complete mess causing detriment to my children (in that these conflicts created a reason for my ex-husband to seek out custody as primary parent). The first day I met Julie for a consult about the horrifying condition of my case; she spoke to me with absolute truth (even about the unknown and unpredictable) while having a heart for my biggest concern: the well being of my children as custody was now an issue. Julie’s authenticity and straightforwardness was how I was able to swallow very hard decisions regarding my now vulnerable case. In spite of my “easy” case being wrecked by misfortune on multiple parts, my sole reason aside from what I’ve mentioned above for hiring Julie was that she has been a GAL which is a neutral advocate for what’s best for the children. I knew that she of all other attorneys would know what it meant to put children’s needs first. I saw Julie Caputo’s heart for my children embedded in the first motion she ever wrote on my behalf. Despite the many uphill battles I’ve faced with my seeming broken case, I recall vividly that after reading for the first time how Julie led legal documents/declarations during my first hearing with her, that no matter how this ended I’d land in ultimately what is best for my children with this Relocation. In spite of all the adversity my case came to Julie with, she completely won my case without ever even having to go to trial. Julie never backed down from any threat or bullying behavior from my ex husband or his unprofessional attorney. Julie’s legal approach is what led me to victory and safety for not just my Relocation but more importantly-the BEST outcome for my greatest loves, my children. We are all doing fantastic after such a hard year. Julie saved my family from an impossible situation because she is extraordinary.

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Relocation with Parenting Plan Modification

When Julie took our case it was in shambles from a previous attorney attempting to do too much at once. The situation was grave and our case seemed un-winnable as all hope was lost. She made some very strategic recommendations that would ultimately help solidify our position going into a very importa...nt hearing. Considering that Julie had to repair a badly broken case from a previous inexperienced attorney, at the time what she asked seemed impossible to attain. Ultimately her advise was both sound and in our best interest of our case and our future. Her attention to detail and vigor was apparent when it came to going through large amounts of case files. She was able to articulate our entire case (over a year’s worth of documentation) into a relatively short and concise final argument that clearly communicated the issues that were of great importance. She helped us get through a very tough, drawn out case that had multiple components blown very much of proportion and not of importance to our relocation case.

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Julie A Caputo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Parker

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Julie's experience, compassion, dedication to maintaining constructive family dynamics and integrity have made her one of Northwest Washington's finest attorneys. I recommend her unreservedly."

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Helen Towlerton

Family lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Julie and I have worked opposite of one another, as well as together as co-counsel and in either capacity, I've found Julie to be smart, detailed oriented and more capable than most at 'cutting through the noise' and focusing on what's most important to both her client and the Court."

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Damon Canfield

Family lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had multiple occasions to work with Julie as opposing counsel on high-conflict matters. I have always been impressed by Julie's unwavering commitment to her client and their position, her zealous advocacy as well as her practical and common sense approach to problem solving. I would never hesitate to recommend or refer a prospective client to Julie. She is a credit to our family law bar."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Pro Temper Commissioner, Snohomish County Superior Court

2019 - Present

Partner, Port Gardner Law Group

2018 - Present

Attorney owner, CaputoLaw LLC

2014 - 2018

Senior Attorney, Port Gardner Law Group

2003 - 2013

Attorney and Owner, Law Office of Julie A Caputo

Associations

2021 - Present

Skagit County Bar Association

GAL

2013 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Family Law Section and Criminal law

2006 - Present

National Association of Counsel for Children

2004 - Present

Boulder Bar Association

Member of Family law, Juvenile law and Elder law

1993 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Family Law and Elder Law Section members

2012 - 2012

Boulder County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Co-chair

Education

1993

University of Kansas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Kansas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Snohomish County Bar CLE

Maintenance/ Spousal Support

2007

Colorado Bar Association CLE Presenter for Adoption Law CLE

Languages

English

Activity

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