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Kirsten A Samwel

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Vancouver, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Probate, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

700 W. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA

About Kirsten

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

20 years | 38 cases

40%
Estate Planning 20%

20 years | 15 cases

20%
Probate 20%

20 years | 5 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 75-250 per hour

Retainer

Always


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 19 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2006

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Samwel, Cousineau & Shea, PC

700 W. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA, 98660-3033

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Kirsten A Samwel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 9, 2013

I would recommend her

I went to Kirsten Samwel for a divorce. She explained things to me thoroughly, and made sure that I understood everything. I had never used a lawyer before, but my experience with her was very good. I would recommend her to anyone needing a good divorce lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2013

Outstanding Advice.

I contacted Kirsten for assistance with a messy divorce and custody matter. Kirsten was outstanding. She provided clear, relevant advice whenever we spoke. The documents she prepared showed not only that she understood the legal issues, but that she understood my positions on those issues. Ki...rsten is a great lawyer. I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2007

An Advocate

Really fine lawyer...and I hate lawyers.

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"Kirsten handles difficult family law matters with a finesse that is rare in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend her as dissolution counsel when you are in need."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner/Partner/Attorney, Samwel, Cousineau & Shea, PC

2008 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Kirsten A. Samwel, PLLC

2007 - 2008

Associate, McKell Graff, PLLC

Associations

2009 - Present

Family Law Association, Washington State Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Family Law Section, Clark County Bar Association

Member

1977 - Present

Daughters of the Pioneers of the State of Washington

Lifetime Member

Education

2007

Collaborative Practice Northwest

Certificate of Completion

2004

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Washington State University

Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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