$ 160-320 per hour
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.
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$ 160-320 per hour
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Liberty Bay Marina, 17791 Fjord Drive NE, Ste 146, Poulsbo, WA, 98370
8 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | 5 stars
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Do you want to win?
My divorce was stressful, unfair. My ex was manipulative, deceitful, etc. Did I have my problems, yes, although Sarah kept me in line and made sure I expressed my thoughts/qualms. She is a good listener. Ok now the cons, expensive? Yes, for me at the time although, when she is in your case, she is a ...
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2017 | Divorce & Separation
Best attorney in Kitsap
Sarah is a straightforward, diligent and skilled attorney. I had a difficult divorce and Sarah helped everything stay on track on move in the right direction. I would highly recommend her.
Posted by Katrina | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Wonderful Experience
I worked with Sarah for a few months to redo a complicated parenting plan. She is smart, focused, and understanding. When dealing with these types of issues, it is important to get the best legal advice, but also someone willing to walk with you through the tough stuff and do so with compassion and k...
Posted by Kasey | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best experience ever.
Sarah was nothing less than amazing. She was thorough, timely and ever so patient with our fifty million questions and concerns. Needing a lawyer is not exactly something anyone looks forward to in life but having Sarah by our side made our case a lot easier to handle. She is the perfect blend of per...
Posted by Sue | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Collaborative divorce
Sarah helped me end a 43 year old marriage that had finally fizzled out. She explained the different types of divorces one could get and I chose a collaborative divorce where the divorcing persons with their attorneys and consultants decide together what the terms will be. Of course I had to get my ...
"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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2018
Best Attorney Finalist, Best of North Kitsap
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
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
The Respondent, represented by Sarah, prevailed on all arguments at the appellate court level.
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BS - Bachelor of Science
1997
Certificate
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