George Hansen

George Hansen

also known as George Hansen Law, PLLC

4.6
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Yakima, WA
Practice Areas: Family, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense ... +17 more

117 North 3rd Street, Suite 104, Yakima, WA

About George

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-275 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 17 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2008

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Location

Hansen Law, PLLC

117 North 3rd Street, Suite 104, Yakima, WA, 98901

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George Hansen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

5 star (18)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Dan | June 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Narcissistic, untrustworthy, unprofessional should not be practicing law

Initial consultation 100.00 he was 45 min late for 10 min phone conversation. After I paid 5500.00 next phone consultation Canceled. Next phone conversation he was short, condescending and in a hurry to get off the phone. Almost 2 months after hiring him still have not met him face to face. Approxim...ately 20 minutes of phone conversation. I was led to believe I had a strong case of being granted 50/50 custody of my 14 year old son. Finally comes my day in court I'm sitting on bench outside of courtroom, I get a voice-mail so garbled I can't understand any of it. Later get a phone call telling me Court is canceled. Wasted day, costed me a vacation day. Called to complain, I was told their phones were having a problem that day. Next court date comes 7 weeks after I hired George Hansen for 5500.00 dollars I meet him face to face. More disappoint. He comes into courtroom not prepared. Does not even know who I am reviews my case 20 min before facing the judge. My ex wife's lawyer is spot on there to represent her client. George Hansen was a total embarrassment, incompetent outclassed so called attorney. The end result is I was facing my child support increasing to 1100. 00 per month. After hiring George Hansen for 5500.00 I now owe my ex wife's attorney fees 3000.00 plus Im looking at 1300.00 a month child support. So this whole nightmare has cost me more than 8500.00 dollars and I GOT NOTHING. BIG MISTAKE HIRING GEORGE HANSEN!!!!

George Hansen

Replied last December 2, 2025

The judge did not deny your motion. Your motion is in abeyance. This was a very positive result and step in the right direction. This was a really tough case and we do wish you the best of luck moving forward ~

Posted by Richard | November 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dishonest untrustworthy criminal

This law firm is Dishonest & not trustworthy. George Hansen took my $5500 retainer and produced no filed paperwork. I had provided the statement needed to begin case but he couldnt cut & paste a simple statement or have personal rewrite he started playingback in forth contact games to rack of costs ...mailing letters. He blaimed nothing being done on lack of staff & he couldnt find emails or paperwork in his personal mail box. I fired him a week & half after nothing was filed and no paperwork in my time sensitive case. He has NOW kept my money Over 4 months & Provided no billing OR COSTS. He stated in termination mailed letter he did 2 hours of work on oddsey looking over my case and I would be refunded. He also threatened me to never come in his office again or he would file harassment charge against me in this letter? He kept my retainer for 4 months now racking up interest interest costs on my CC payment and lied about hours performed to my CC company when I contested the fraudulent charge. Then last week George pulled some shady dishonest sh*t & sent my current Lawyer half My retainer back with a check instead of refunding my CC. He did this to creat more cost and debt on my behalf with no billing attached. I have not excepted his half price check offer. George refuses to give me any billing statement his office staff is rude and hangs up if I call asking for any information statement billing. I am now forced to contact the Board report him and file a civil suit against George Hansen to get my retainer refunded. I do not recommend George Hansen he dishonest and takes advantage of good people to pad his pockets.

George Hansen

Replied last November 1, 2022

Hey Richard, or is it Loren? The only statement you made that we want to spend time disputing is the statement that you fired Mr. Hansen (while acknowledging that your received a termination letter). We do appreciate it that another attorney was willing to accept you as a client soon after we parted ways.

Posted by Thea | September 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Confident and to the point.

George and his team have been skilled, knowledgeable and efficient. They continue to put together a strong case and I am confident that they will see it through to the end. All outcomes so far have been positive and I am confident it will continue in that trajectory.

Posted by anonymous | May 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professionalism at its finest

Most family law attorneys do not understand business and financial issues, especially tax consequences. Mr. Hansen's office was professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. Domestic relations is a contentious field that attracts many inexperienced and emotional attorneys; Mr. Hansen was always able to... remain cool as a cucumber and treated all parties with dignity and respect. I could not more highly recommend this entire office. Literally blows away the competition.

Posted by Tracy | July 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, personable, honest, timely

I generally feel that attorneys are a necessary evil. However, with regard to Mr. Hansen and paralegal Nikki Taylor, "necessary evil" does not apply. I like them! They are a breath of fresh air... Professional, yet personable. Incredibly timely, yet complete and accurate. Creative thinking that de...finitely falls outside the typical family law box. Honest assessment of scenarios and expected outcomes. I never felt I had to portray my ex in the worse possible light to make my point. I was never asked or encouraged to spew crap in my declarations (if you have any family law experience, declarations can be a most hellish thing). Consistent communication, always. I retained them last fall and they recently withdrew. Overall they were retained for a little under a year. My opinion of the office has not changed since I first met with Mr. Hansen and Nikki. I highly recommend Hansen Law and I cannot thank them enough.

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George Hansen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tonilynn Savage

Family lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a pleasure to do business with. I am comfortable referring friends and family as he is a strong advocate for his clients."

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Luke Dunteman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Emily Schwab

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"George is a conscientious and fastidious attorney who is a zealous advocate for his clients. He is thorough and has a great mastery of the law."

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Michelle Hull

Child custody lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you are looking for a straightforward kind of lawyer; one that won't just tell you want to hear, call George. He is compassionate and understanding. He seems to understand the "Bigger" picture in analyzing future situations and really knows how to think outside the box to solve problems that may arise. I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly"

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Asher Weinberg

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"George represented a family friend in her nasty divorce, since I do not do family law. I have heard nothing but praise from her about George's conduct and skills. I would highly recommend him to any other friend or family member who is going through a divorce or child custody battle."

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Emily Schwab

Child custody lawyer

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Luke Dunteman

Unknown lawyer

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Ellen McLaughlin

Family lawyer

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Michelle Hull

Family lawyer

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Daniel Polage

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Gillett

Environmental and natural resources lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Outstanding Public Service Award, St. Thomas University School of Law

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Principal, Hansen Law, PLLC

2007 - 2008

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Associations

2008 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2008 - Present

Washington Defender Association

2008 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

County’s First Medical Marijuana Trial Quickly Ends In Acquittal

Not Guilty

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Education

2007

St. Thomas University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Rotary Club

Marital rape exemptions

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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