I am just a blue collar fellow, and when blindsided with a legal issue I never saw coming I quickly found myself in despair. There are public defenders. In any phone book are hundreds of attorneys. But this was my life - how could I afford the best, or even a 'good' lawyer who billed more per hour than I made in a full week? I was introduced to Dave Gross by chance, and found myself face to face an attorney more interested in justice than money. I have few resources, but Dave was willing to work with me and as result I received the best representation that money can buy without having to mortgage my home!
Two things struck me about Mr. Gross. He was a man of his word - if he said he was going to do something, he did. If he said he was going to call at 8, he called at 8:00:00. He also came across as a 'regular guy' that happened to be a Shapiro- class lawyer. He was in no way intimidating, but compassionate, patient, and willing to take the time to listen & also to fully explain complex legal situations.
I could not recommend Mr. Gross & Pinnacle Law Group more strongly; he quickly resolved my problem with MUCH better than expected results, and made me aware of every single event that occurred. It was clear he was highly respected by others in the legal field and that really showed me I was in the right hands.
Dave has been a pleasure to work with and I'm very happy I found him to represent me. Him and his paralegal Jessica Slate have been straight to the point and quick but extremely helpful. They even put a rush on what needed to be done so that way they were able to help me. 5 stars for sure!
EXPERIENCED AND COMPASSIONATE COUNSEL FOR THOSE FACING DIVORCE AND OTHER FAMILY LAW MATTERS.
Having personally experienced divorce and child custody issues, David Gross relates to his clients with genuine understanding and empathy. He seeks to reassure them that the outlook is never as dark as it seems.
“My clients are coming from a position of insecurity and fear of the unknown. I’m happy to guide them through the process and show them that there is light at the end of the tunnel.”
As a former Senior Deputy Prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, David has extensive courtroom experience. He has tried over 150 cases in front of juries and has significant familiarity with domestic violence matters. His background as a litigator makes him especially tenacious in family court.
David is passionate about the law and devotes his rare spare time to teaching and writing about various legal topics. He has served as an adjunct professor at Delaware Law School and at the University of Washington School of Law and has addressed high schools, colleges, police academies, and domestic violence shelters throughout the country on a variety of legal topics.
David enjoys theater, comedy shows, and ballet. He has run two marathons and loves football, golf, and Mariners baseball.
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Posted by Matt | April 24, 2015
Caring, Principled & Credentialed
I am just a blue collar fellow, and when blindsided with a legal issue I never saw coming I quickly found myself in despair. There are public defenders. In any phone book are hundreds of attorneys. But this was my life - how could I afford the best, or even a 'good' lawyer who billed more per hour than I made in a full week? I was introduced to Dave Gross by chance, and found myself face to face an attorney more interested in justice than money. I have few resources, but Dave was willing to work with me and as result I received the best representation that money can buy without having to mortgage my home!
Two things struck me about Mr. Gross. He was a man of his word - if he said he was going to do something, he did. If he said he was going to call at 8, he called at 8:00:00. He also came across as a 'regular guy' that happened to be a Shapiro- class lawyer. He was in no way intimidating, but compassionate, patient, and willing to take the time to listen & also to fully explain complex legal situations.
I could not recommend Mr. Gross & Pinnacle Law Group more strongly; he quickly resolved my problem with MUCH better than expected results, and made me aware of every single event that occurred. It was clear he was highly respected by others in the legal field and that really showed me I was in the right hands.
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Posted by Haley | January 25, 2017
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Super helpful, friendly and amazing!
Dave has been a pleasure to work with and I'm very happy I found him to represent me. Him and his paralegal Jessica Slate have been straight to the point and quick but extremely helpful. They even put a rush on what needed to be done so that way they were able to help me. 5 stars for sure!
Posted by Andy | March 9, 2022
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Professional, qualified, and caring.
Dave has really made a difference where my previous attorney failed. Attorney Dave Gross and his paralegal Karrey Komp are not only efficient at what they do but they are caring, professional, and pro-actively involved. It is a rare thing to find an attorney who really cares and Dave and his paralegal do. Makes all the difference. I highly recommend for family law matters and I will continue to work with him with any future issues that may arise.
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Posted by Aaron | December 10, 2019
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Professionally Effective! Most Excellent Help!
David and Karrey were the best to work with I Totally Recommend their successful services.
Aaron Johnson
Posted by Shelby | November 14, 2019
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Calm, cool and the right guy to have on your team!
My case did not have precedent as it relates to family law in Washington or probably anywhere else. Alone this was a certain loser either through stifling court proceedings, or general lack of support for this type of sophisticated knowledge of law. My hopes were high but expectations low at the beginning, I am truly grateful for finding David Gross and Karrey, they not only figured out a path to achieve my desired outcome but then achieved exactly what those desires were. We didn't spend a single day in court but truly worked as partners in negotiation, knowledge of the law and patience. Many clients I'm sure are emotional when it comes to family court proceedings, I won't exclude myself, but with David and Karrey, supportive and results oriented, we collectively walked through to the finish line. I only wish there were a higher star rating to offer, what he was able to achieve can't be understated and while I hope I don't require their services in the future, Dave would be the first call I'd make, they've truly made it a pleasure working through the matters now firmly behind me.
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Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2019
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Understanding, patient, and supportive
Besides providing a high level of expertise in his area of practice, Mr. Gross and his team were also understanding, patient, and supportive in what I'm sure many would find to be a highly stressful and uncertain time of their lives.
Mr. Gross assisted me in going through a divorce. During the process, he was able to translate legal jargon into something a layman could understand and was pivotal in helping me form a legal strategy. He also always made time to answer any questions and address any uncertainties with the process I had.
I would 100% recommend them to others that find themselves in similar situations.
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Posted by Marquis | May 21, 2019
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Knowledgeable, compassionate
I had the absolute pleasure of having David Gross (along with his paralegal Karrey Komp) represent me in a custody case. David is phenomenal! He went above and beyond my expectations. My case was a long drawn out one that lasted almost 6 months when it realistically shouldn’t have! My ex husband was asking for 50/50 custody along with the help of his very tenacious parents. After I was served papers I was quickly looking up excellent law firms in Vancouver, and came across Mckinley Irvin! I fully understand why they are so highly rated- every one is very professional, compassionate and understanding and David was quick to respond to all of my emails answering multiple questions I had. He tried his very best to conserve money for us, as he fought for me to keep my daughter. I 10/10 would recommend him! He is excellent at his job (very knowledgeable) and will fight hard for the outcome you want!
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Posted by Avery | April 10, 2019
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Integrity and Honor
I've known Dave for about 4 years and I could not recommend a better attorney. Because of him - my daughter, myself and the rest of my family are able to spend more time with each other. Dave is a man of integrity and a man of honor. I was beyond impressed with his work ethic and to say this man works hard for his clients is an understatement. I cannot begin to express how thankful I am for what he was able to do for my daughter and I.
I would recommend this man in a heartbeat.
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Posted by anonymous | January 2, 2019
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DUI Case
All I can say is WOW!!... the lengths that Mr. Gross went for this case had me speechless! It’s always a gamble choosing the right attorney for the type of case you have. Choosing Mr. Gross was the best choice I would have made. From the very first phone call/consultation til the very end of the case he provided excellent communication with me. Whether by phone or email he kept me updated on the status of the case, reminded me of each hearing, and even gave me alternatives and recommendations. I must say Mr. Gross is very skilled and knowledgable in what he does. Just when I thought the outcome of lowering the charge couldn’t get any better Mr. Gross turned the tables for the end result and ended up getting the prosecutor to work with us on this one. I am beyond grateful and humble to have chosen such an amazing attorney. Anybody whom chooses this attorney will not go wrong whatsoever!
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Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2018
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A huge help. Couldn't be happier
We came to Dave's firm with a child custody and support that needed to be adjusted. He worked with us both on fees and on the case itself and got a great result for us.
Response from David GrossSeptember 25, 2018
This couple had a particularly contentious person on the other side, and really needed some help through the process. I was happy to help.
Posted by Jeff and Kathy | January 29, 2017
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taylor made for what we needed
We had a complicated situation that was very rare. We wanted to transfer custody of our nieces back to their biological father who was ready to take them, in the most cost effective way. Two other lawyers would not take the job. David took the job, and after lots of research he formulated a game plan for our unique situation. David typed up a complete set of step by step instructions and made himself available for our many questions. We would recommend David Gross to anyone who needs a great lawyer.
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Response from David GrossJune 28, 2017
-- It was an absolute pleasure to help Jeff and Kathy. They presented a truly unique issue, and I am so glad we were able to help them navigate the complicated process through the family court.
-- This is one of those cases where the client purchased "Unbundled" services, and wanted to save money by doing part of the work themselves. We prepped the paperwork, provided instructions, and helped them solve problems along the way until the issue was resolved.
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Posted by Jerard | January 27, 2017
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Team That Understands Your Needs!
After working with a previous attorney who seemed to not be getting anything in place for visitation with my daughter. I came to David and his team via a referral from a friend. The level of professionalism and support has made the transition easy and I'm glad to say visitation has been setup. I highly recommend David and his team as they will fight for you and strongly understand your more than just money.
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Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2016
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Absolutely Amazing!
I feel so blessed that I came in contact with Dave Gross! I have been dealing with a really long, complicated, painfully agonizing custody battle for over 2 years now. I had an attorney in the beginning but he took all my money, only went to one hearing and then wanted another $3200.00. So from there on out I was representing myself. I found Dave through a referral site online and met with him right away. From the first time we met, Dave is always very professional, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, caring and confident. He has gone above and beyond in helping me throughout this whole process, and is always available to answer any questions I have along the way. He truly is an amazing attorney that cares about the cases he works on. I'm a single mom and I can't afford to pay my bills and attorney fee's every month. Dave has been very understanding and helpful in this department as well, he's not only in this for the money, he's in this because he cares about his clients and their cases. If I could I would happily pay Dave every penny I have, because he deserves it for all the hard work he does for me. The first hearing Dave represented me at we won and that was very important for my case and the future hearings we have after that. I am so grateful to have Dave on my side during this draining, painful custody battle. My kids are the most important thing to me and with Dave by my side I know we'll get what's right for them. Additionally his assistant Jessica is very helpful and always replies to my (many) emails within the same day! Thank you Dave for everything you do for me and my kids, you really are amazing!
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Posted by Howard | October 20, 2016
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Awesome person and excellent service.
Mr. Gross was very approachable and listened well. He was respectful and made sure all my questions were answered. I can’t thank enough for his help. If I need any more services from an attorney, he will be my go too.
Response from David GrossOctober 23, 2016
Howard is an amazing guy who is simply trying to do the right thing for his loved ones. It was an honor to work with him and help his family move forward.
Posted by Annie | November 23, 2015
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Professional, caring, and thorough
Dave was a huge help to me in a very difficult time. I came in needing a divorce and he was very patient and understanding. He looked out for my best interest and willingly listened to my needs and worries. Dave was personable as well as very professional. I can't recommend him enough. Thank you will never be enough.
Response from David GrossOctober 23, 2016
It was a pleasure to work with Annie. She had a case complicated by having a spouse in a different state, and further complicated by the fact that he is military, which can sometimes make service of process and timelines difficult.
Annie was always helpful and responsive, and understanding when she needed to be. I am so happy it worked out for her.
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Posted by Anthony | November 14, 2015
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A+ Lawyer
David has given me very helpful legal advice on many occasions. He was very thorough and hard working in helping me sort through my legal matters. I would absolutely go to him for legal advice again and recommend him to others that need legal assistance .
Posted by Bill | November 10, 2015
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Attentive and thorough
I came to Dave for a child custody problem. He helped me through the process quickly and was incredibly helpful. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Posted by Alex | November 9, 2015
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Professional, meticulous, and helpful
David was an enormous help to me and my family during a difficult time. He carefully researched the issue and offered sound, reasonable advice. Thanks to his assistance, the matter was resolved and a pending lawsuit was dropped. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a very professional, careful, and honest attorney.
Posted by Jesse | December 14, 2016
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Great
This is about the fifth lawyer I have dealt with in a 2 year ongoing divorce/custody case. I received more insight and solid advice in one hour from David than in 2 years with other reputable(and way over priced IMHO) attorneys. Don't waste your time with others go talk to this guy seriously.
Posted by Andrew Milligan | October 6, 2015
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highly unsatisfied
Mr Gross at first seemed like a great guy and he was very helpful.i do understand attorneys coast money as well.but my issue was with his lack of effort knowledge and results. the short of it he did not even look at my case thou he did take my money the amount of paper work he did should of taken 5 minutes by a knowledgeable attorney..he did not explain what the legal process really in teals and left me high and dry i week before trial readiness and did not prep a single document for this..as a person Mr Gross is very pleasant and im sure if i had $20,000 i could of gotten Mr Gross to fully do his job .he did give me back $565 of the $1,300 i gave him thou he was in court about 25 minutes and he did charge me $200 to drop a payment off to him.so be fore warned my ignorance of the law lack of funding and being represented by Mr Gross i am now only allowed to see my child 3 hours a week ..there was no finding of me to be unfit it was all due to having no paper work turned in on time...Andrew
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Response from David GrossJune 28, 2017
We're sorry Andrew had a bad experience with our firm.
-- Client confidentiality prevents me from discussing much of the things said here, but of course I completely dispute many of the things said here.
-- The public records alone would show the volume of paperwork that was filed on this matter, and the different hearings I attended - and won - on his behalf.
-- I liked Andrew and when (as he mentions in his review) he was unable to pay for my continued representation, I refunded part of his fee so he could try to find another attorney. As we continuously strive for 100% client satisfaction, it is regrettable that he felt the need to blame me for the court's decision.
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Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 20
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Dave Gross is an exceptional attorney. I had the opportunity to work with Dave during his career as a Senior Deputy Prosecutor in the King County Prosecutor's Office in Seattle. Judges, defense attorneys and fellow prosecutors respected his hard work, tenacity and success in the courtroom. Now that Dave is in private practice, his clients will benefit from his years of courtroom experience. He will not be afraid to press a case to trial if that is what is called for under the circumstances. You will consider yourself lucky to have such a talented and experienced trial attorney in your corner."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 02
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mr. Gross is a greatly experienced, diligent and passionate attorney. When it comes to Criminal Law, he sets the standard for quality and learned representation both in and out of the courtroom. I endorse him, without reservation, for any type of criminal litigation and related work."
Family Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney David William Gross is a most zealous advocate for his clients with an admirable mastery of family law. His ability to provide consistently excellent representation has earned him the respect of both his peers and the community he serves. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 08
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have known Dave Gross for 24 years and in that time I can say he has been consistent in the following way. He is one of the most competent, clear, concise,and hard working attorneys I have ever had the privilege to work alongside. If Mr. Gross is your attorney you are in good hands."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Dave is an excellent advocate who will work tirelessly for his clients. Dave and I worked together many years ago and he was well respected with both his peers, opposing counsel and the court. Dave has an excellent courtroom demeanor and years of valuable experience. Anyone would be in excellent hands with Dave as their lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 20
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"David is known by all to be a very sophisticated and knowleadgeable attorney who is always the consummate professional. We previously were on opposite sides of a case and I always found him to be very fair and prepared at every stage of the case."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 19
Relationship: Co-worker
"I worked alongside Dave for many years at the King County Prosecutor's Office in Seattle, WA. I know Dave to be a hard-working, thoughtful attorney with exceptional trial skills and experience. I can recommend him highly to anyone in search of outstanding legal representation."
Unknown Attorney | Aug 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Dave for over ten years. We were colleagues for many years when Dave was a prosecutor and we opposed each other when I went into private practice. Dave is a hard working and intelligent lawyer. He also has an outstanding presence in the courtroom. His clients will be well served having him by their side."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 15
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I went up against David on more than one occasion when he was a prosecutor and found him to be thoroughly prepared. He was also both compassionate and ethical, not common traits in a prosecutor. I am sure he brings the same qualities to his private practice. His current clients will be well served."