Patricia Jo Nelson

In 2014, I consulted with an attorney in Everett, WA who helped me with temporary orders regarding a Legal Separation. Later, my husband and I decided to dismiss/suspend the Legal Separation. By March/April of 2015, I knew I needed an attorney's assistance again and decided to restart the Legal Sep...aration process. The attorney I had used originally was unavailable to help me right away, so they recommended Patty Nelson. Since the Spring of 2015 to date, I continue to utilize Patty for legal issues concerning my situation. She is extremely knowledgeable with an amazing history of experience. Not only has she been a family law attorney, but she is also a mediator and a pro-tem Snohomish County Commissioner. She knows what to expect based on current court trends/cases where she has been involved as an attorney, mediator or commissioner. Her experience in these different positions makes her unique and valuable to her clients. Additionally, Patty works in a modest office with one assistant. She and Rose make an excellent team and are very efficient. The costs associated with my dealings with St. Clair Law are much lower than what I paid in dealing with the much larger office I had utilized in the past. Patty has mentioned several times that a divorce (or separation) shouldn't break the bank. She does her best to make recommendations to her clients in order to minimize the cost of the process. Unlike other attorneys, there is no monthly fee for holding your deposit, and there are no "hidden charges" for which you were not previously aware. I appreciate Patty as an attorney, her professionalism and desire to make her clients' experience with her as economical as possible. I personally appreciate that since I have had to solicit her services several times after the original proceedings were finished.

Patty was straight forward, knowledgeable about the divorce process, clear in the required steps it takes to move a divorce through the Court system, and efficient with her time, and my time, when processing my divorce. This saved me and my ex-wife a lot of money in putting together an amicable sett...lement agreement that was fair to both parties. Patty and her legal assistant Rose are a great team and I would highly recommend them to anyone going through a divorce.

Patricia explained everything in detail in terms I could relate. She offered excellent advise and guided me through the process making my experience as smooth of a transition as possible. Explained me to what my rights are and was always concerned I was being treated fairly. Her response from her... office was always handled in a quick manner anytime I had a question. She was a perfect match and I am very happy I chose her to help me through the legal process of a divorce.

Many key points in my case were never brought into play and I feel that Patty was on the fence as a pro tem commissioner so not to upset the other side of the bench and play things safe. Evidence I had, showing my increased expenses, was never disclosed to the arbitrator to justify my argument not t...o increase child support. It always seemed like she was unprepared and did a poor job at representing me. She calculated that my support should be lowered but in the end it was doubled. She also reviewed my custody case and decided that we should go for a major modification. My ex countered with a minor modification and our motion was dismissed. I let Patty go, hired another attorney because my ex was denying me visitation. In the end, my ex was found in contempt and was ordered to give me makeup time and pay my attorney fees. Had I still been with Patty, nothing would have happened. I have 50% custody of my children but it certainly didn't feel like it.

Ms Nelson was recommended to me by a good friend of mine , the first time I met her she was straightforward and explained how things work and what to expect. She is very organized, professional, and knowledgable. She walked me through the legal-path of a difficult divorce. She showed concern for m...y children and myself during the process. She cares! She was very patient and understanding. Never gave me false hope. She is honest! I noticed being with her around the court, she has earned a great deal of respect in her profession. The legal adventure was a difficult and exhausting journey for me and my family but I am pleased with the outcome. Rose, legal assistant, is GREAT!! I talk to her frequently and she is very helpful and pleasant each time. She is very informative and prompt. Thank you!