Sarah Lynn Brandon

Sarah Lynn Brandon

also known as Sarah Lynn Karp

4.7
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Colville, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation

116 N. Main St, Colville, WA

About Sarah

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 25%

Dissolution (divorce), child custody disputes, adoptions. Also available for dependency defense.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 12 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Idaho for 11 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2014

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

North Country Law

116 N. Main St, Colville, WA, 99114

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Sarah Lynn Brandon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Kent | August 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

If you're facing divorce, this is the firm to use!

Anyone facing divorce knows the financial and emotional upheaval that is about to descend on your life. Finding a competent lawyer to guide you through the divorce process can be a daunting task and I found such a lawyer: Sarah Brandon from North Country Law Office. Sarah's calm, empathetic demean...or was a great support during the entire divorce proceedings. She always consistently steered me in the right direction to ensure the best possible outcome. Sarah’s advice on two separate occasions prevented me from taking actions that would have further complicated resolving an already emotionally-charged divorce. Sarah is a firm, tough negotiator and with her many years of practicing family law, she has acquired exceptional expertise in divorce law. Her superior understanding of the law resulted in a settlement that will enable me to live a financially-secure post-divorce life. What was impressive is she held down legal fees by avoiding expensive litigation. Regarding Sarah's fees, her retainer and other expenses were reasonable. She called and emailed only when it was necessary. Sarah didn't play the all-to-common legal game of driving up legal expenses with unnecessary legal maneuvers. She is honest, ethical and I would highly recommend Sarah to handle any divorce, from the simple to the complex. Sarah is the owner of the law firm. Her office staff of Liz, Tasha and Katie understand how difficult divorce can be and they more than once put me at ease with their lighthearted sense of humor and kindness. The professional and personable services this firm provided made the rocky road of divorce easier. Finally, I had the utmost confidence in being represented by a law firm owned and staffed entirely with women. My confidence was not misplaced as my ability to live a financially-secure life is due entirely to this firm. Thank you, Sarah, Katie, Tasha and Liz for your hard work and dedication.

Posted by Jennifer | June 21, 2023 | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable, Personable Attorney

I had a messy divorce from an abusive spouse. Add an attorney I wanted to handle the paperwork myself, but I lacked practical knowledge. Sarah consulted with me spotting issues and recommending solutions. Her advice got me a great result! I highly recommend her.

Posted by Tiffany | November 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Family Law

I reached out to Sarah Brandon because she is qualified to practice Law in both Washington State and Idaho. I was extremely happy with her every step of the way. Sarah is punctual in her responses and her expertise in the legal field is excellent. She worked with my other out of state lawyers and ...they were very impressed with her legal knowledge. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing family law counsel.

Posted by Chri | October 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend

I followed poor advice from a previous attorney that seriously complicated already complex matters of domestic violence in my divorce and now custody issues. Sarah was willing to take on the challenges of my case and managed the hearing, opposing counsel and my case with professionalism, competency ...and a rational, calming disposition; de-escalating the situation as well as my stress and worries. Sarah listened to me, followed up with reviewing my case, understood the issues and honestly assessed her opinion of the outcome. I am relieved that I found her and trust in her abilities as my legal advocate. I highly recommend Sarah for any legal family, and/or child custody matters.

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Sarah Lynn Brandon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jill Hogberg

Family lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is an excellent advocate for her client, an amazing legal strategist, and is incredibly responsive to both clients and opposing counsel. Like many attorneys, I sometimes come across tough issues where I find that the perspective of a fellow attorney is very helpful. Sarah is my first call."

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Jenna Hatch

Family lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Sarah Brandon is an excellent attorney. She works very hard for every client, tackling each case in an organized manner, paying attention to important details and client needs. Her advice is sound, and any client would be fortunate to have her as their attorney."

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Joseph Kuhlman

Family lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah represents her clients with the utmost professionalism and she is a zealous advocate of her clients rights."

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Zachary Stettler

Family lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is a fantastic attorney and a strong advocate for all her clients. She is thoughtful and precise when it comes to complicated legal matters, and she works tirelessly to obtain the best results for each of her cases."

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Douglas Hughes

Family lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is a detail oriented and thoughtful advocate for her clients. She is adept at all phases of family law litigation and mediation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Rhylee Smith

Family lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the opportunity to witness Sarah provide legal advice and consult with clients. She explains the entire process and takes the time to ensure that the client understands their position."

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Heather Hoover

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. While opposing counsel, Sarah was great to have on the other side as I admired her commitments to her clients as well as the cooperate and ease of communication with her."

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Danielle LaBelle

Unknown lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Megan Mignella

Family lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is an excellent advocate for her clients and an effective communicator. She represents her clients with the utmost professionalism. Highly recommended."

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David Crouse

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah has already distinguished herself as a fine advocate in divorce cases. She is highly prepared with excellent advocacy skills."

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Andrew Ouimet

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sarah is a very talented Family Law attorney who does an excellent job of balancing the law and the emotional issues that can come from Family Law."

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Jill Hogberg

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Rhylee Smith

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Joseph Kuhlman

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Heather Hoover

Family lawyer

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Zachary Stettler

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Megan Mignella

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Moot Court Honor Council, Gonzaga University School of Law

2011

Student Honor Council, Gonzaga University School of Law

2008

Bancroft Prize for Academic and Public Service Excellence, University of Mississippi

2008

Honors School Graduate, University of Mississippi

2006

Rose Bui Memorial Scholarship, University of Mississippi

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Owner, North Country Law, PLLC

2013 - Present

Volunteer lawyer, Volunteer Lawyers Program

2021 - 2022

Attorney, Webster Law Office, PLLC

2018 - 2021

Senior Associate Attorney, Burke Law Group

2015 - 2018

Associate Attorney, David J Crouse & Associates

2015 - 2017

Moot court coach, Gonzaga Law School

2014 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Provident Law, PLLC

2012 - 2012

Research Assistant, Gonzaga University School Of Law

2012 - 2012

Domestic Violence Support Intern, Appellate Intern, Spokane City Prosecutor's Office

2011 - 2013

Public Service Liaison, Gonzaga University School Of Law

Associations

2013 - Present

Spokane County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Gonzaga Journal of International Law

Associate Editor

2012 - 2013

Gonzaga University International Law Society

President

Sample of Legal Cases

In re: Stone v Paul

Client prevailed.

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Education

2013

Gonzaga University School of Law

J.D.

2008

University of Mississippi

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Property, Custody, Child Support and Maintenance Issues

Child custody, property division, and QDROs

2019

Divorce Law Boot Camp

Custody, Visitation and Support

2019

Divorce Law Boot Camp

Valuing and Dividing Assets

2019

Divorce Law Boot Camp

Discovery Procedure and Finding Hidden Assets

2017

Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish

Completing the Divorce

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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