$ 285-285 per hour
I provide ethical, thorough and timely representation in all areas of family law, including dissolution, custody, and child support. I can work collaboratively when both parties are in agreement to do so, or litigate aggressively when they are not.
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$ 285-285 per hour
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Chat withState: Washington
Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
119 N Commercial St Ste 610, Bellingham, WA, 98225-4458
6 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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!
"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."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Resignation in Lieu of Discipline issued in WA, 2021
updated on 12/01/2021Ineligible 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.
2011 - Present
Owner/Principal, The Law Office of Mara Snyder
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
Whatcom County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2014
Washington Women Lawyers, chapterSecretary/Treasurer
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
Legal Answers
In a dissolution, if the ex misses a deadline to pick up personal property by nearly a year, can he demand the items now?
19 Sep 2019
What would the results be if a father were to seek custody of child, no parenting plan in place currently
19 Sep 2019
Restraining order. Can I remove public records (Motions and declarations) filed but no hearing for more than a year?
19 Sep 2019