Shelley L. Brandt

I have worked with Ms. Brandt on numerous cases as a guardian ad litem. Even when my findings are not in her client's favor, she has treated me with respect and maintained her professionalism in and out of the courtroom. She is astute, timely, tenacious and fair, and one of our county's very finest f...amily law attorneys.

I had an ongoing court case that began while Ms Brandt was representing me. She had since resigned from my divorce case and my new lawyer needed information on very short notice that Ms Brandt could supply. Shelley graciously agreed to help. She went to her office on her own time during a Federal hol...iday to ensure we received the crucial documents in time for the hearing that week. In addition, as she had firsthand knowledge of the events that took place, she took the time to write a declaration on my behalf that proved to be very helpful in the Judge's decision. I want to thank Shelley for her assistance.

I wish I would have seen these reviews before hiring Shelley. She was a nightmare! She takes you on at your most vulnerable, and has no empathy or compassion whatsoever! I was hoping to have representation that would fight for me, and look out for my best interests, but that could not have been fa...rther from the truth. I have been screwed in every way possible. She would not answer questions that were asked of her repeatedly, her emails were rude and abrasive, and it felt like she was working for apposing counsel! As if a tumultuous divorce was not trying enough, I felt like it was an uphill battle with her constantly! From what I’m reading, it’s her MO to withdraw when she has racked up enough billable hours, or finds a new bank account to drain. She never concluded my case, and told me to either speak directly with apposing counsel, or take my ex to small claims court for the very things outlined in the divorce decree that I begged her to help me with! I would not wish her on my worst enemy, and my ex walked away unscathed.

Shelley Brandt bled more than $20,000 from me only to withdraw three days prior to the final decree. With me being out of state this certainly proved to be detrimental to a positive outcome of my divorce. It required me to find another lawyer on very short notice and prolonged the proceedings for ma...ny more months while the new attorney sorted everything out. My divorce should have been very simple as we didn't have any bills, one house and a few investment accounts to divide up, but she managed to draw it out for nearly two years. I had a mediation meeting in March 2013---July 2013 after multiple inquires of what the hold up was in finalizing the divorce she quit. Ms Brandt does NOT like her clients to ask her questions. If you are not well versed in Family Law of Washington, you do not want to have her as your "legal counsel". She will develop and pursue her own agenda whether in your best interest or not. I spent nearly two very frustrating years and more than $20,000 on Shelly Brandt's "services" and got absolutely nothing in return. If you want a lawyer that will represent your best interest in the courtroom Shelley Brandt is not that lawyer.