Joseph Linehan

Joseph Linehan

also known as Joe Linehan

4.8
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Social Security

510 W Riverside Ave. 6th Floor, Spokane, WA

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

All aspects of family law, both as an attorney and as a Spokane County Superior Court Pro Tem Commissioner

13 years

50%
Child Custody 25%

Parent representation in legal actions involving dependency, dependency guardianships, termination of parental rights, and Indian Child Welfare

17 years

25%
Social Security & Disability 25%

Representation of persons in all phases of Social Security Disability Income and Supplement Security Income claims, including initial application, hearings, and appeals

17 years

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 16 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Allen | Fischer PLLC

510 W Riverside Ave. 6th Floor, Spokane, WA, 99201-0826

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Joseph Linehan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
3 star (1)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Zach | March 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome team! Joe and Erin

I had to fight for custody for my daughter after being removed from her Mothers home! Joe and Erin fought hard for me and my family! I wanted full custody and able to move out of state! Joe did that and more! I would hire again!

Posted by Jennifer | October 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent, experienced attorney

Joseph Linehan and his assistant, Erin, were wonderful to work with. I had a case that lasted a few years and at no point did I feel that I was out of the loop or neglected in any way. Their professionalism, communication and quick response time, thorough preparation, insightful knowledge and extensi...ve experience were excellent. I would recommend Mr. Linehan to anyone needing counsel.

Posted by John | September 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Representation

Joe Linehan and the team at Allen | Fischer did a wonderful job at representing me. They where really involved and very personable to work with. They gladly took on my case and went out of their way to meet with me on their lunch hour and went above and beyond to make sure I was well represented and ...won my case. Kudos to the A|F team.

Posted by Dan | December 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Glad he was in my corner

Joe handled a very sticky parenting plan situation for my family. It was a long process, and he was great the entire way. Joe was very responsive to messages, emails and calls, which is very important when you're dealing with sensitive situations. Any time you feel comfortable hugging your lawyer whe...n the case is resolved, is a good one. Highly recommended.

Posted by Mike | June 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Custody and Family Lawyer! He is professional, works tirelessly to get results, and is invested in his cases!

Joe Linehan handled my custody case and helped me receive the results that are in the best interest of my child. He was very thorough, efficiently communicated through either himself or his assistant Erin, and made sure that everything was done correctly in a timely manner. Even before I hired hi...m in July 2019 he took the time to review my case and make sure that it would be worthwhile to file so as not to waste my time and money if it had no chance of going anywhere. Once he determined there was cause to file for a custody modification I hired him and presented him with a multitude of evidence to go through. He read through everything and lead me through the process of filing with the courts for modification and emergency change to custody so that my child would not be forced to return to an unhealthy environment. Joe worked with me via phone and email as I live more than 5 hours away in Western WA. He helped me fill out multiple forms, write declarations, and present my evidence to the court. He also represented me in multiple court hearings and trial and always presented the facts and made sure the judge understood the issues in the case. He even tried to guide the other party as to the proper steps to take in court when they were pro se. He really cared about the outcome of the case and worked with me extensively to draw up a proposed parenting plan to present to the other party for settlement, and then for trial once settling didn't pan out. In the end the judge granted my proposed parenting plan after the trial in June 2020, and now my child does not have to worry about being in an unhealthy and unstable environment any longer. Joe also offered to help in the future with any issues that may come up with the parenting plan. Thank you Joe and Erin for all your hard work and effort. Without you I don't think I would have been able to modify my parenting plan and make sure my child is safe, healthy, and happy! I would 100% recommend Joe Linehan to any person having custody/family law issues in the Spokane area.

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Joseph Linehan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Moshe Admon

Unknown lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Generally speaking, it’s rare for an attorney to heap praise on opposing counsel. However, Joseph is one of the few lawyers I have encountered in litigation practice whom I can say I have the pleasure of knowing and arguing against in court. Joseph and I represented clients in a very contentious matter in Spokane. As a Seattle attorney, the Spokane local procedural rules were new to me. Joseph steered me towards the correct rules to ensure that we would have a substantively fair hearing on the merits. In my mind, that is the height of professionalism, fair play, and what justice demands. Joseph was exceptionally kind and friendly, and everyone I communicated with within his firm was incredibly courteous and respectful. Moreover, Joseph’s knowledge of the law and ability to present his case was excellent. I highly endorse Joseph and recommend him to anyone that needs a first-rate lawyer in Spokane."

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Sophia Palmer

Child custody lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Adams

Family lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Mr. Linehan for years and witnessed his tenacity and professional representation of clients on a number of different and complex issues. I endorse Mr. Linehan for representation of clients in complex family law and social security cases."

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Holland McBurns

Child custody lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Joseph to anyone in need of dependancy or family law assistance. He is dedicated to his clients and genuinely cares about the outcome of his cases. He is professional and compassionate."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Member, Allen Fischer, PLLC

2014 - Present

Commissioner Pro Tempore, Spokane County Superior Court

2015 - 2021

Of Counsel, Allen Fischer, PLLC

2007 - 2015

Associate, Law Office of Dana C. Madsen

Associations

2015 - Present

Spokane County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

2022 - 2022

Domestic Relations Attorney of Washington (DRAW)

Board Member

Education

2008

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Gonzaga University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Child Welfare Training Conference

Child Welfare Evidence

2015

Children's Justice Conference

Active Efforts in Dependency Cases

2014

Indian Child Welfare Summit

Active Effort in Dependency Cases

2013

Indian Child Welfare Summit

Impact of the Washington State Indian Child Welfare Act

2012

Children's Justice Conference

Team Approach in Child Dependency Cases

2012

Children's Justice Conference

Impact of the Washington State Indian Child Welfare Act

Publications

2021

Washington State Bar News Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll

Languages

English

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