$ 275-300 per hour
also known as Compass Legal Services, P.S.
Attorney Heather E. Forrler, began practicing law in 2002 after working as a Legal Assistant in Kitsap County for six years. In 2008, she began to focus her practice as a Divorce Lawyer and Family Law Attorney.
Attorney Forrler launched Compass Legal Services, P.S. in January of 2014 to serve as an accessible, client focused resource for Family Law, Divorce, Estate Planning and Business Incorporation in Kitsap County, Washington including our extensive military community. She has helped thousands of Kitsap residents and military service members successfully navigate the legal system in Divorce and Family Law matters including trials, settlement negotiations and non-litigation support.
Heather approaches legal practice from a place of experience, calm logic and pragmatism. This approach allows the strategic use of litigation while minimizing or avoiding entirely the consequences of flippant and unnecessary legal actions. Heather is a highly skilled negotiator, arbiter and trained mediator, training she utilizes in service to her clients daily. She brings the same methodical and thorough approach to Estate Planning clients and those clients starting new businesses and in need of assistance forming a solid legal structure.
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19 years | 150 cases
$ 275-300 per hour
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Acquired: 2002
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9481 Bayshore Drive NW, Suite 202, Silverdale, WA, 98383
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Posted by Ava | April 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Heather and her team were wonderful to work with. Very helpful and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend her.
Posted by Alina | May 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I hired Compass Legal Services in 2017 to help me with a legal separation. Because my case involved not only complex financial matters but also a complicated situation regarding medical insurance I depend on but stood to lose in a divorce, I experienced terrible anxiety about the whole process. Hea...
Posted by Chris | June 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
You are a godsend, lady. Better than that: thanks for spending years in law school, practicing and gaining the experience to keep me from effing this up. Heather provides fair-minded proactive advice, guidance and services. Her integrity, temperance, forbearance and quick response makes her the...
Posted by anonymous | February 1, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
I saw her for a consultation. She had answers for all of my questions. She looked over my paperwork and gave me great advice. Found mistakes i made and how to fix them. She also have me an idea of worst and best outcome so I could have a clearer idea of what could happen next. She and her Secretary w...
Posted by Jeff | December 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I originally contacted Heather about doing an uncontested divorce. This quickly turned into a 2 1/2 year contested nightmare! Heather, was with me every step of the way, always available for consultation, advice and shoulder crying. She was very reasonable with her billing time and cost. She was a...
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Personal injury lawyer
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
2013 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Compass Legal Services, P.S.
2006 - 2013
Associate, Law Offices of Lynda H. McMaken, P.S.
2002 - 2006
Associate, Law Offices of J. Michael Koch
2014 - Present
Silverdale Chamber of CommerceMember
2013 - Present
BNI-RNWMentor Coordinator
2002 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Kitsap Bar AssociationMember
2002
Juris Doctor
1991
B. A.
2019
2014
Things to Know if You are Thinking About Divorce
2014
What You Need to Know When Creating a Parenting Plan
2014
Effects That Allegations or Findings of Domestic Violence Have on Parenting Plans and Residential Schedules
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