Atty. Catherine D. Shaffer
Catherine D. Shaffer is a lawyer practicing child support, litigation.
Child Support & More Attorney · Serving Shoreline, WA · 38+ Years Experience
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About Catherine D. Shaffer at a Glance
Catherine D. Shaffer is a Supr. Ct. J. based in Shoreline, Washington. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on child support and litigation. Admitted to practice in Washington (1988). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1986) and Wellesley College (B.A., 1980). Serves clients in Shoreline, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Catherine D. Shaffer
- Catherine D. Shaffer is a lawyer practicing child support, litigation
- Catherine received a B.A. degree from Wellesley College in 1980, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Catherine practices in Shoreline, WA
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Catherine D. Shaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine D. Shaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Shoreline.
Child Support in Shoreline
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Civil Litigation in Shoreline
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Shoreline
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 Shoreline 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.
Shoreline Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Shoreline-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Shoreline Choose Catherine D. Shaffer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Catherine D. Shaffer's practice in the field of child support and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Catherine D. Shaffer brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering child support and litigation, Catherine D. Shaffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Shoreline
A Shoreline-based practice means Catherine D. Shaffer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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