Mara A. Snyder

Mara A. Snyder

4.3
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 15 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Bellingham, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Family

119 N Commercial St Ste 610, Bellingham, WA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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About Mara

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

120 cases

30%
Child Support 25%

90 cases

25%
Family 10%

Dissolution, parenting plans, establishing child support, modifications, prenuptial agreements, enforcement of orders.

15 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 285-285 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 15 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2011

Resigned in Lieu of Discipline

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

The Law Office Mara Snyder, PLLC

119 N Commercial St Ste 610, Bellingham, WA, 98225-4458

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Mara A. Snyder's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by James | February 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Do Not Hire

I made an appointment with Mara Snyder to ask her a specific legal question. She charged me $500 for the consultation. I had a very specific legal question which she could not answer. She promised to get back to me by Tuesday of the following week, which he never did. I stopped by your office to inqu...ire if they had the answer to my legal inquiry and once again I was promised she would get back to me with an answer. Once again, she never did! Out of frustration, I sought the services of another attorney who answered my question, which cost me an additional $300. I stop by her office to request a refund of my $500. I told the receptionist that I was happy to wait outside her in her office until she had a moment to speak to me. She refused to see me. Instead she sent me an email stating that she had no intention of returning my money and if I showed up at her office again she would call the police.

Posted by Matt | September 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Tenacious

Ms Snyder is one of those attorneys that definitely has a court presence that is not matched by many. She’s well prepared, communicates effectively with clients, the courts, and opposing attorneys. I could not have asked for a better attorney! Thanks again Ms Snyder, your reputation surely proceeds y...ou!

Posted by Lee | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Outstanding!

Mara was able to provide sound legal advice, she was prompt to return calls, and eager to assist in any way she could. With her help I was able to retain custody of my children. When the case was complete, she continued to answer and assist with questions I had in regards to my case. I definitely rec...ommend her practice.

Posted by Mark | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Saved me.

My ex-wife went through roughly $500,000 of my earnings, and left me holding the bag with the IRS. Ms. Snyders knowledge of tax laws and the IRS kept me from spiraling down a debtors hole so deep I wouldn't have recovered. Her understanding of how to apply what money I had left took me from a credit ...score of 430 to my current score of 810. I was able to move, purchase a home, and secure employment with the government. I cannot say enough about this woman and her practice.

Posted by Heather | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Honest, professional, and dependable

Mara helped me get through a horrific divorce involving several moving parts. She was there for me every step of the way, and worked exhaustively towards my goal. I could not recommend her services enough!

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Jamia Burns

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Snyder is professional, knowledgeable and passionate about her work in family law. I had the pleasure of working with her on the board of Whatcom Women Lawyers (Whatcom County Chapter). I would not hesitate to refer my clients to Ms. Snyder."

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Betsy Brinson

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Resignation in Lieu of Discipline issued in WA, 2021

updated on 12/01/2021

Ineligible to practice law in Washington. No longer a member of the WSBA due to resignation while disciplinary proceedings were pending. Not eligible to re-apply for admission.

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner/Principal, The Law Office of Mara Snyder

Associations

2015 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

Whatcom County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2014

Washington Women Lawyers, chapter

Secretary/Treasurer

Education

2005

Barry University

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Houston

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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