Atty. Brian Patrick Edwards
Brian Edwards started his career as a therapist, where he often served as a court-appointed counselor for mentally ill patients. And while he found professional satisfaction from helping his clients, he came to realize that he could have more of an impact by advocating for them in the court room.
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About Brian Patrick Edwards at a glance
Brian Patrick Edwards is a Senior Attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, and child support. Admitted to practice in Washington (2012). Educated at Seattle University JD (—) and Argosy University MA, Clinical Psychology University of California - Santa Barbara BA (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian Edwards started his career as a therapist, where he often served as a court-appointed counselor for mentally ill patients
- And while he found professional satisfaction from helping his clients, he came to realize that he could have more of an impact by advocating for them in the court room
- With his listening and conflict resolution skills, honed through his years as a therapist, and because he’s driven by a desire to help people who are going through difficult transitions, he chose family law. “This is the area of law that really matters the most
- It touches on the most fundamental pieces of peoples’ lives: their family, their children, and their financial security.” Brian relates to his family law clients with genuine understanding, and he is especially effective in high conflict cases
- He has significant trial experience and is particularly knowledgeable in non-parental custody and de facto parentage matters
- He feels most gratified when he can improve the welfare of children
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Brian Patrick Edwards's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Patrick Edwards handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Brian Patrick Edwards is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Washington →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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