$ 160-320 per hour
Sarah E. Sannes
About Sarah
Biography
Sarah graduated from Willamette University College of Law in 2002. While attending law school, she completed a two-year clerkship for the local district attorney's office. Upon graduation, she was a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Richard J. Thorpe in Snohomish County before she joined the litigation firm, Cogdill Nichols Rein Wartell. In 2006 she relocated to North Kitsap County and opened her own office in Poulsbo. She spent her childhood on Bainbridge Island and is happy to raise her own family and practice law here.
When Sarah is not practicing law, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and gardening.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
80%
24 years
Wills and Living Wills
20%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 23 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Sarah E. Sannes, Attorney at Law, PS
Liberty Bay Marina, 17791 Fjord Drive NE, Ste 146, Poulsbo, WA, 98370
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Posted by Emily | April 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Non-doormat collaboration here
I found Sarah's advise to be sound. I'm way better off than I thought I would be one year post divorce. She was brutally honest. When the divorce turned difficult and was no longer collaborative, she continued to represent me. She could have abandoned me and did not. She was available over the p...
Sarah E. Sannes's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sarah is a fabulous lawyer -- a strong advocate, a sharp thinker, and a humanistic approach to the law. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone!"
"I have known Sarah for years and refer to her often and without hesitation. I also appreciate how her focus on collaborative law can be beneficial to all parties involved."
"Sarah is a true professional. We have worked in conjunction on cases and in opposition. She is always fair and honest, and serves her clients well."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Best Attorney Finalist, Best of North Kitsap
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Owner, Sarah E. Sannes, Attorney at Law, PS
2004 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Cogdill Nichols Rein
2002 - 2004
Clerk, Snohomish County Superior Court
2000 - 2002
Clerk, Marion County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2024 - Present
Collaborative Professionals of WashingtonExecutive Board Member
2015 - Present
North Kitsap Schools FoundationBoard of Trustees
2015 - Present
Collaborative Professionals of WashingtonMember
2011 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2007 - Present
Kitsap County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2017
Kitsap Children's Musical TheaterDistrict Liaison Officer
Sample of Legal Cases
Wickstrom v. Wickstrom, State of Washington Court of Appeals, Div. II, No. 52037-1-II
The Respondent, represented by Sarah, prevailed on all arguments at the appellate court level.
Education
2002
Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Washington State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1997
Washington State University
Certificate
Languages
English