Atty. John Rosecrans

Atty. John Rosecrans

John Rosecrans is an accomplished family law attorney with considerable experience litigating complex, high net-worth dissolutions. His calm demeanor and steady, logical approach serve to make the divorce process easier for his clients.

Kirkland Kirkland 14 J. Erfahrung 14 year
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Profile Summary

About John Rosecrans at a glance

John Rosecrans is a Partner based in Kirkland, Washington, practicing at McKinley Irvin. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Washington (2012). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (JD, 2012). Serands clients in Kirkland, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • John Rosecrans is an accomplished family law attorney with considerable experience litigating complex, high net-worth dissolutions
  • His calm demeanor and steady, logical approach serve to make the divorce process easier for his clients
  • Counseling his clients with candor and consideration, John believes in setting reasonable and accurate expectations from the onset of a case
  • He believes that clients deserve full transparency, which he provides. “I am most gratified when my clients tell me that I communicated well throughout the case, and that it all happened as I said it would.” John is highly regarded in the legal community for his integrity, legal knowledge, and dedication to his clients
  • He is a regular speaker on the topic of divorce and an author of the Washington State Bar Association Family Law Deskbook
  • He also serves as a Commissioner Pro Tempore in King County Superior Court, presiding over Family Court matters when a sitting Commissioner is unavailable
  • After years of managing a thriving law practice, John made the pivotal professional decision to join McKinley Irvin as a Partner in 2022
  • He is excited to work alongside, rather than against, the attorneys he has admired for their exceptional lawyering skills and like-minded approach to client service
  • John lives in Shoreline with his wife and four children
  • He enjoys quiet activities that allow for self-reflection, including distance running and body building
  • A patron of the arts, he holds season tickets to the Fifth Avenue Theater and Seattle Symphony

Practice Areas Explained

John Rosecrans's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Rosecrans handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

John Rosecrans is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Washington →

Child Support

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Civil Litigation

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Rosecrans

Where is John Rosecrans's law office located?
John Rosecrans's law practice is located in Kirkland, Washington. The firm is McKinley Irvin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Rosecrans handle?
John Rosecrans focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has John Rosecrans practiced law?
John Rosecrans has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did John Rosecrans go to law school?
John Rosecrans earned their education at (JD, 2012).
How can I contact John Rosecrans for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Seattle University School of Law
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2012

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