Atty. Elizabeth A. Hoffman-Graff
Elizabeth Hoffman was destined to be a lawyer. "I have always had a strong concern for fairness and equity,” she notes, “and law is a profession where you can engage in meaningful work that promotes these values. My career has been an opportunity to put those principles into practice on a daily basis, one deserving client at a time." That Liz has done so with such poise and polish and professional success is a tribute to the intellect and skill of this Seattle-based attorney, who insists she is committed to serving as a resource not only to her clients but also to the community at large.
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About Elizabeth A. Hoffman-Graff at a glance
Elizabeth A. Hoffman-Graff is a Partner based in Kirkland, Washington, practicing at McKinley Irvin. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in Washington (2008). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Smith College Northampton (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Kirkland, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Elizabeth Hoffman was destined to be a lawyer. "I have always had a strong concern for fairness and equity,” she notes, “and law is a profession where you can engage in meaningful work that promotes these values
- My career has been an opportunity to put those principles into practice on a daily basis, one deserving client at a time
- That Liz has done so with such poise and polish and professional success is a tribute to the intellect and skill of this Seattle-based attorney, who insists she is committed to serving as a resource not only to her clients but also to the community at large
- In her off hours, Liz lives that commitment by mentoring attorney volunteers who represent low-income persons involved in family law matters where children are at risk
- Many of these clients, she notes, are victims of domestic violence
- In her daily work, this Super Lawyers Rising Star® devotes her energy to “informing and empowering my clients to achieve the best possible outcomes.” Emotions are frequently “complicated and running high,” she concedes, particularly when children are involved. "The most satisfying aspect of my work comes when I can offer clients a bit of relief and some insight into what’s going to happen—when I can walk with them through the difficult, often painful dissolution process and help them get to a place where life is fundamentally different, but better
- This isn’t just a legal case for the people I represent
- It’s their life
- Known for her flawless preparation of cases, her attention to detail, her command of the law, and her respect for all parties involved in every case, Liz joined McKinley Irvin in 2012 because, she says, she wanted to be challenged and enriched by collaborating with some of the finest family law attorneys in the state. "I get to work on complex and interesting cases,” she adds, “with equally complex and interesting people."
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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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 Kirkland 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 andnue, 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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