Robert A Kelly

If you are reading this review, then you are probably like I was: full of anxiety and needing an advocate to help you navigate the most challenging time in your life. I had a few legal consultations before choosing Rob and beginning my “collaborative” divorce journey. My case was challenging fr...om a financial, emotional, and custodial viewpoint. It was very charged at times, and I questioned whether we could reach an agreement-based outcome without a third-party decision-maker. This is where Rob really shines. Rob would calmly explain my options and partner with me to plan a successful strategy. He is an expert coach and a master of navigating tense situations. He thinks outside the box and brings methodical reasoning and empathy to the table when others are “digging their heels in.” His experience tells you when to take a break and when to push on because the finish line is in sight. Rob was able to get me a fair financial settlement and custody arrangement. That’s the key – Rob is fair. He has very high integrity and is looking for the best outcome for both parties. Without reservation, I would highly recommend Rob and his team for exceptional representation and support throughout your divorce process.

I hired Rob after interviewing numerous family lawyers in the area. I chose him because he brought the father's perspective to my case; he is obviously a family man; he wasn't simply a hired gun charging high fees and following some of my uninformed ideas; he has decades of experience and a respected... place in the legal community; anyone who meets him would both respect him as a good guy and one who wouldn't back down in a conflict; and because I felt his priority was to do the right thing for my children. Mine was a complicated case involving DV, an ex with infinite time and money for a prolonged battle, two young children, and me in a state of shock and fear. Throughout the process, I always felt that Rob was telling me the truth and giving me sound advice, not just to win the case and be a bully, but to make sure my children and myself were protected. I also love his sharp and competent staff of strong women. A formidable, but altogether humane, team... I can't thank these people enough.

I worked with Rob Kelly for 18 months during a traumatic child custody dispute where my ex-wife was trying to move our son away to a different school district and drastically reduce my custodial time. Rob Kelly came highly recommended by other Family Lawyers and from the moment I met with Rob, I knew... he was not only an exceptional lawyer but a good man too. He was honest from the outset regarding my chances of prevailing (not good) and didn't pull any punches during our work together. He was knowledgeable, determined, patient, caring, sympathetic, charming, honest and ultimately very successful as we won every single installment of a protracted case that dragged on for months due to my ex-wife's selfish behaviour. Rob and his excellent Paralegals are a formidable team and I'm glad I hired them and had them on my side. Whilst Rob works to the highest ethical standards, he is also more than ready and capable to stand his ground and fight his clients' corner toe-to-toe when required and because he keeps this part of his arsenal in reserve, it can have a devastating effect on the opposing client and counsel. I'm delighted with the work that Rob and his team did for me, ecstatic at the results they got for me and I recommend Rob Kelly wholeheartedly and unreservedly. I'm a very good father. Rob Kelly is an exceptional lawyer.

Genuine, reliable,honest, and knowledgable should I say more? I started out my search for an attorney from the Seattle area. I was needing to find a quality attorney to represent me for a case that was approaching quickly. I placed several phone calls to attorneys in Whatcom County discouraged as ...none of them seemed to take a few minutes to learn about my case or show any interest what so ever. When I called the Law Offices of Robert Kelly in my first conversation with Rob I knew he was the one. Rob not only took time to ask questions and learn about my case he cared and best of all followed up. Before I hired him he learned the times of my court hearing and reserved them on his online schedule to ensure he would be available to represent me. Robert and his legal assistant Sara worked right along side me throughout the entire process. Remember I was two hours away and not able to travel back and forth. They communicated via email and phone as I was long distance making the situation the least stressful as possible. Being in a service related industry I have high expectations of service. Rob and Sara went above and beyond throughout my entire family law case. I am VERY SATISFIED with the results. I highly recommend Robert Kelly for legal services you will not be disappointed!