Desiree S Hosannah

Desiree S Hosannah

3.6
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Elder Law ... +2 more

5631 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Suite 1, Tacoma, WA

About Desiree

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 40%

30 years

40%
Litigation 30%

30 years

30%
Elder Law 10%

30 years

10%
Guardianship 10%

I serve as a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) for Tribal and State vulnerable adult and child custody cases. I also mediate private and assigned cases.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1996

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Hosannah Law Group

5631 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Suite 1, Tacoma, WA, 98409

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Desiree S Hosannah's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.6 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

BEST LAWYER AROUND!!!!!!!!!

Desiree is the best! Very compassionate, caring, and knows her job very well. I went through a horrible horrible divorce after 2 lawyers before her that completely screwed my case up even more Desiree took my case over and worked hard to resolve everything that the other lawyers screwed up. Desiree i...s very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Desiree is a true blessing to help me get my divorce finally finalized quickly!! She works with you and does everything she can to help you, I would definitely recommend Desiree to anyone that needed legal assistance. Thnak you so much Desiree like I said you are truly a blessing and an angel in my eyes!!!!!

Posted by Josh | March 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

originally review was anonymous but I feel compelled to let everyone know!

The reason I decided to write this is because YEARS later and I mean YEARS! I am still cleaning up a mess that started with horrible representation from Desiree. My case was in 2012 and some of the residue of the piss poor job by Desiree still effects me and unfortunately my baby girl. I fired Desire...e after first & foremost her not working for my success. She some how thought it was a good deal for me to give my ex everything we shared and $1,000 in child support, plus the little bit in my retire 401k from Century Link. LoL. Oh yeah and this was on a 40k a year salary and raising 2 children on my own full time, while supporting the child in question, so if you do the math yes that's 3 kids. My kids lifestyle didn't matter in this case. The craziest part is that this "professional" took everything my ex said as gospel, which made it feel like she was working for her more than me! She believed all the false allegations and it distorted her judgement. Years later I have been blessed with a wonderful wife, bigger family, but unfortunately still dealing with my ex and the confidence instilled in her to continue to harass me started with Desiree. I tried to explain to Desiree the mental illness of Jessica Dennis, but she would not believe and now im still dealing. I should of went with my first gut to sue Desiree considering she literally took my money and did nothing for me. She just took everything the other attorney said and pushed me to agree. It was like a feminist movement against me and all I wanted to do was take care of ALL my children equally. If you are reading this and was wise enough to do so BEFORE hiring her please re-consider if you made the same mistake I did I pray your situation has a different outcome. And to Desiree, understand the importance of your job. Your dealing with peoples LIVES & FAMILIES! If you aren't ready to give them your all then don't take their money. I have to do the same thing for my businesses and because I do it right they come back and refer. From your latest reviews it looks like you may have somewhat got your act together and for your clients sake I hope so. I wish I could have said the same for me.

Desiree Hosannah

Replied last March 14, 2018

The comments in this review are false, do not reflect the standards of conduct and practice in my office AND it is very telling that the reviewer waited years later to file another review. The fact that this person is using this forum to identify and vilify a former spouse is also very telling. I am more than willing to address any concerns the reviewer may have and would be happy to speak with the reviewer personally - my number and address remain the same and they are welcome to contact me as soon as they are able to discuss this matter. The claims and comments here are not true - period.

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

If you hire her you will loose money and your case

What I find sad is that Desiree has to defend herself from her own clients! Why is that? If you are a good attorney than your record would speak for itself vs you, but records also speak for bad attorneys like in this case. If you are reading this think twice before hiring Desiree. She will throw in... there how she was a judge blah blah blah, but have you ever heard of a judge going back to a lawyer??? She talks very well and leading up to hiring her you will think you have a great attorney. Unfortunately that is FAR from the TRUTH! I hired Desiree for my case where it was a pretty easy case. I was not asking for anything less than to get my divorce finalized and to see my child and pay a respectable child support amount. By the time Desiree was finished I ended up giving my ex-wife 100% everything we owned, and ended up paying a $1,000 child support payment on 40k a year salary, even though I had 2 children living with me full time. Desiree never gave me updates and never even sent me a break down of what she "was doing for my case", why? Because she did nothing, she is a very lazy attorney that will get away with doing nothing if you let her. Which is sad, because you shouldn't have to babysit your attorney. When dealing with a situation that concerns your well being you want to be with someone knowledgeable and someone that roars like a lion when needed vs a kitty. I wouldn't recommend her to anyone including my enemies, because it wouldn't be ethically right. I fired her and handled my own case the rest of the way and ended up getting my child support down to $374. The judge even asked me, "what did you attorney do for you when you had one???" Wow thanks Desiree for nothing! If I knew I had a better chance by myself I would have NEVER gone with her. DON'T USE HER IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CASE!!!

Desiree Hosannah

Replied last November 18, 2015

The allegations made here are untrue and are gross misstatements of fact. My office and staff take pride in handling cases effectively and efficiently, although specific results cannot be guaranteed. There are times in cases when there is a breakdown in communication for various reasons. It should be noted that anonymous complaints provide persons with questionable motives to make false complaints without any responsibility or accountability. To the extent that this person claims that any applicable RPC's were violated, I vigorously dispute such claims as well as any claims that my staff members are incompetent.

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Case

The Almighty God is my witness!!! I beg of you, please do not hire this lawyer!!! Let God be my Judge if I lied on this attorney.. She's a big fraud.. I see her comment trying to defend herself against people who are saying the truth about her.. I hired Desiree to help me with a divorce case.. Eve...ry time, she would send me a bill and lied that she's working deligently on my case.. She will even portray herself as a Christian.. She will postpone your case on purpose to get money from you and do nothing! I never get one single email from her about everything she discusses with other attorney. Desiree is a very horrible and lazy attorney. I suspected she was very shady and fraudulent about my case and requested for the emails and the documents she claimed she had prepared for me one day before trial. Desiree couldn't provide one single email and documents.. I she lied the law does not require her to provide those documents to me (a big lie). The next day she even charged me the day I fired her! That's how desperate she is about taking your money from you by forging bill statements for things she did not do.. I went to her office to get my documents.. I was so shocked when she was pulling my documents out under the tables.. She never prepared any documents for trial. Very disorganized attorney.. I had to remind her and even advise her to do her own job but the saddest part is that she never did anything.. My heart bled that day knowing that she stole from me. Desiree is a shady attorney.. I am so angry as I'm typing this review but I will let God deal with Desiree Himself.. She's heartless!! She lied to me that her paralegal was an attorney.. Desiree need to repent if she doesn't want the wrath of God to descend on her.. She can not continue to treat people the she does..The almighty God will judge Desiree for what she did to me. God will fight on my behalf.. The only reason I'm not suing her is because I committed everything to the hands of God.. I sincerely believe God will judge this lawyer.. How could you send bills to people and false fully list things you've done in order to get money from me knowing fully that you didn't not do anything.. I even told her I want working, yet she still charged me for things she never did for me.. I ended up loosing the case and everything.. She just make things up to get money from people. She will send you documents to sign the day it's due.. What a lazy attorney.. Please I beg of you do not hire this lawyer... She's the most horrible and fraudulent thing that has ever happened to the supreme law of the land.. I fired hire a day before trial.. I know she's going to make a false statement after seeing this statement claiming what I'm saying is not true.. Run for this lawyer.. Please run!!!! She's a fraud.. I caught this attorney in her own act... I am not an attorney but in definitely smarter than this attorney.. The day I called her out, she attacked my person to put me down and used all the things I told her about my case against me.. What kind of a lawyer does that? Everything I told her was suppose to be confidential but when I called her out to provide proof of everything she's been doing for me, she could provide anything and decided to attack my person in hope that infill get scared and let go.. If I knew what I know about her today, I wouldn't recommend her to my enemies.. My God will definitely fight Desiree and expose her.. Amen!! I've been praying to God to grant me the opportunity to find a way to make a review about this lawyer.. I believe this is the day that God has made for me..

Desiree Hosannah

Replied last November 18, 2015

The content of this review shows level of instability present in the reviewer. The allegations made here are untrue and are gross misstatements of fact, including the assertion that this person was attacked and/or that there was a breach of any privilege - this is simply not true. My office and staff take pride in handling cases effectively and efficiently, although specific results cannot be guaranteed. There are times in cases when there is a breakdown in communication for various reasons. It should be noted that anonymous complaints provide persons with questionable motives to make false complaints without any responsibility or accountability. To the extent that this person claims that any applicable RPC's were violated, I vigorously dispute such claims as well as any claims that my staff members are incompetent.

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Horrible Lawyer!!!

Thanks but no thanks. Support staff was incompetent and Mrs. Hosannah rarely communicated with me about my divorce. She took my retainer and left me high and dry. Don't hire, this attorney has in unethical and shady.

Desiree Hosannah

Replied last October 11, 2013

Comments made by unidentified individuals are highly suspect. The behavior alleged here is untrue. Our office strives to handle each case effectively and efficiently, although specific results cannot be guaranteed. At a minimum, if this person has a problem with any services that may have been rendered, then they are welcomed and encouraged to contact our office or another appropriate agency so that all parties have a fair opportunity to respond effectively to complaints. Anonymous complaints provide persons with questionable motives to make false complaints without any responsibility or accountability. To the extent that this person is claiming that any applicable RPC's were violated, I vigorously dispute such claims as well as any claims that my staff members are incompetent.

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Desiree S Hosannah's Lawyer Endorsements

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Vernon Hosannah

Family lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

""A lawyer's lawyer!""

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Margaret Lund

Unknown lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heather Bliss

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Desiree Hosannah, she is well respected in the legal community, professional and a pleasure to work with. She and her staff care about their clients and obtaining the best outcome for them."

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Gina Duncan

Family lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Desiree Hosannah is a lawyer with impeccable integrity and a wealth of experience in family law and civil litigation. She represents her clients with vigor, comes well-prepared, and is well-respected in the legal community."

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Chelsea Miller

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Desiree is a fantastic attorney with a wealth of knowledge that would be extremely difficult to match. Desiree is a wonderful mentor, attorney, and colleague who is always straight forward and open minded. I endorse this lawyer."

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Hans Juhl

Elder law lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Desiree and I were on opposing sides of a contentious will contest wherein she represented an estate beneficiary with significant disabilities. Most lawyers would likely have passed on the representation due to the logistical challenges attendant to her client's needs, but Desiree compassionately and professionally advocated for her client, and obtained a good result following a complicated trial."

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David Braswell

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

1995

NYS IOLA Fellowship Award, NYS IOLA Fellowship

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Guardian Ad Litem - State & Tribal, Guardian Ad Litem Program - Pierce , Kitsap & PTI

2010 - Present

Hearings Officer/ALJ, Quinnault Indian Tribe

2007 - Present

Attorney, The Hosannah Law Group,PLLC

2009 - 2016

Judge, The Nisqually Indian Tribe

2001 - 2009

Administrative Law Judge, Office Of Administrative Hearings

1995 - 2000

Attorney, The Legal Aid Society Of New York

Associations

2009 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2008 - Present

Pierce County Minority Bar Association

Vice President (2010)

Sample of Legal Cases

Vinluan vs Vinluan

Case resolved via mediation. Fifty -fifty custody achieved with joint decision making achieved.

ESPARZA-MUNOZ VS. SANDOVAL

Settled

Orse v Schwarder

Adjudicated at Trial

HICKS VS ENGLISH

SETTLED

PASSMORE VS PASSMORE

SETTLED

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Education

2006

Evergreen State College

MPA

1995

City University of New York School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Pace University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Advanced Update Title 26 GAL Training Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Professional Ethics & Roles

2014

WSBA LOMAP Roadshow Washington State Bar Association

2014

Obtaining or Defending DVPO's using digital and social media

Domestic Violence Protection Orders and Social Media

Languages

English

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