Atty. Kim L. Schnuelle
An adventure lover at heart, Kim Schnuelle spends her free time traveling to far-flung destinations, hiking the local Cascades, skiing the slopes of Mission Ridge, or ensconced in her Brewster, WA cabin, writing legal articles. Avocations aside, this veteran attorney brings that same level of intellectual curiosity and boundless energy to her work.
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About Kim L. Schnuelle at a glance
Kim L. Schnuelle is a Senior Attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at McKinley Irvin. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and adr. Admitted to practice in Washington (1992). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1992) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A. University, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washington State Bar Association King County Bar Association. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- An adventure lover at heart, Kim Schnuelle spends her free time traveling to far-flung destinations, hiking the local Cascades, skiing the slopes of Mission Ridge, or ensconced in her Brewster, WA cabin, writing legal articles
- Avocations aside, this veteran attorney brings that same level of intellectual curiosity and boundless energy to her work
- Since 2011, she has employed her considerable negotiation and litigation skills in support of scores of clients at McKinley Irvin
- Prior to joining the Northwest’s largest family law firm, she served for 17 years as a lawyer with the Family Support Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorney, resolving thousands of cases along the way. "To be successful in family law, you need to possess a solid grasp of legal issues and statutes, a healthy psychological makeup, and a good heart,” says the yoga enthusiast and animal lover. “Book smarts only get you so far
- It’s important to have compassion and empathy for each client so you can provide the kind of exceptional legal representation your clients need and deserve
- For Kim, that means staying abreast of current case law, treating clients (as well as members of the bar and bench) with fairness, kindness, and respect, responding in a timely fashion to client calls and emails, and appreciating the unique nature of each legal case. "Clients facing family law litigation are living through one of the most stressful periods of their lives
- As an attorney and advocate, it is my role to reduce that stress by listening actively to their desired goals, then implementing those goals through a strong, wellprepared, and effective case strategy
- Beyond those considerations, says Kim, it’s incumbent on good lawyers to continue to improve their work, and to refine and sharpen their craft
- She adds that working at McKinley Irvin—“a place full of smart, yet really caring folks”—contributes mightily to this effort
Practice Areas Explained
Kim L. Schnuelle's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kim L. Schnuelle 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.
Kim L. Schnuelle is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Washington →
Kim L. Schnuelle is one of 31,241 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.
Kim L. Schnuelle is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Washington →
Kim L. Schnuelle is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Washington →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Kim L. Schnuelle is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Washington →
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 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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