Laurie D Ummel

Laurie D Ummel

also known as Laurena Ummel, Laurena Griffiths

3.6
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Everett, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

Po Box 5397, Everett, WA

About Laurie

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 135-310 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 21 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Laurie D Ummel

Po Box 5397, Everett, WA, 98206-5397

Anderson Hunter Law Firm

2707 Colby Ave. Suite 1001, Everett, WA, 98203

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Laurie D Ummel's Reviews

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3.6 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Jamie | July 25, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Experienced and Trustworthy

After a lengthy divorce process (16 months), when it came to mediation Laurie was on my side. She showed her strengths in negotiation and knowledge of the process when confronted with counteroffers. Laurie showed me how to separate the emotional side of divorce to reality. I came out of mediation ...very happy with the results. We avoided trial, which would have been a tedious and expensive alternative. I highly recommend Laurie to anyone looking for a divorce attorney!

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding lawyer, she is positive, respectful and fair.

Laurie helped me through one of the most painful experiences I've had to go through. She was understanding and guided me through my divorce as gently and fairly as I could have hoped for. The outcome was positive and I feel like I was well taken care of.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Do not retain this lady!!!

I was refered to retain Laurie Ummel from another attorney from the Anderson Hunter law firm in Everett, Wa. I initially put my faith and trust in her since she use to be a prosecutor and also knew one of the city attorney who was prosecuting me on a municipal court case that was related to my family... court case. Well, about a few days before my trial Laurie sent me an email which stated that she is inexperienced in handling my case and referred my to another attorney while keeping my $1200.00 retainer. My municipal court case was eventually dismissed after I spent an additional $2500.00 on another attorney who was a bit more experienced. I strongly recommend not to retain this attorney due to her inexperience in the legal field.

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Robert Getz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Laurie is an advocate for her clients who asserts their interests with vigor, but knows when and how to settle fairly an issue as well. Her experience gives her the ability as well as the confidence to project where a case will end up and get to that result without wasting time and money."

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James Shipman

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Laurie is an excellent attorney with a good knowledge of family law and is well thought of by opposing attorneys and by the judges and commissioner's in Snohomish County. I would recommend her to any client."

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Jack Berner

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Laurie professionally for at least 4 years and I know Laurie to be highly professional and highly competent. I witnessed this firsthand when she was my opposing counsel in a few very litigious divorce actions. Laurie and I went toe-to-toe and she aggressively (in a good way) represented her client's best interests. If I needed my own family law attorney, Laurie would be on my short list, for sure."

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Jack Berner

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2009

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

2003 - 2004

Legal Intern, City of Everett

1993 - 2001

Teacher, Edmonds School District

Associations

2013 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association

Trustee

2013 - Present

National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI)

Secretary, Snohomish County Affiliate

2005 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2005 - 2011

Snohomish County Legal Services

Secretary, Board Member

Education

2004

Seattle University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1993

University of Washington -Seattle

Teaching Certification

1991

University of Nevada-Reno

Bachelor of Arts

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