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Child-centered divorce and custody lawyers in Washington.

Three lawyers whose public records show meaningful child-focused work, substantial family-law depth, professional stature, and a useful first-party online presence.

Research reviewedAugust 17, 2026
01Editorial score97/100

Seattle · Washington

Brian Edwards

McKinley Irvin

Edwards is Washington’s strongest fit because he practiced as a clinical psychologist and court-appointed counselor before concentrating on family law. His biography expressly connects his work to improving child welfare, and his psychological background is particularly relevant in high-conflict custody cases involving behavioral-health evidence or entrenched family dynamics. He has practiced family law since 2012 and handles trials as well as negotiated resolutions. His AAML Fellowship, adjunct teaching and CASA involvement add professional credibility. McKinley Irvin’s website is one of the most robust in the field, with a detailed individual profile, extensive custody resources and direct contact, while AAML supplies independent corroboration.

Why the children-first signal is real

Former clinical psychologist and court-appointed counselor whose biography says improving child welfare is a central professional reward.

Divorce and custody depth

Family law since 2012, including high-conflict custody and trials.

Professional stature

AAML Fellow, adjunct family-law professor, CASA involvement and strong peer recognition.

Children 30/30Case depth 25/25Stature 20/20Online presence 15/15License confidence 7/10
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Verification note and limitations

Status note: Prepublication exact-name verification required

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02Editorial score96/100

Port Orchard · Washington

Amanda Anne Williamson

GSJones Law Group, P.S.

Williamson’s credentials are unusually tailored to children and custody. She has nearly two decades of family-law and Title 26 guardian-ad-litem experience, a second bachelor’s degree in early-childhood and family studies and prior work in parent-child visitation and special-education settings. She has also trained other guardians ad litem and served as a pro tem court commissioner. Those experiences suggest knowledge of child development, systems and courtroom practice rather than a purely adversarial custody perspective. Her first-party biography is detailed, the firm offers substantive family-law information and an exact Washington State Bar profile was located showing active eligibility during this review.

Why the children-first signal is real

Nearly two decades of family and Title 26 GAL work, a second bachelor’s degree in early-childhood and family studies, parent-child visitation work and statewide GAL training.

Divorce and custody depth

Divorce, custody, parenting plans, mediation, GAL work and service as a pro tem commissioner.

Professional stature

Statewide GAL trainer, court service and children/youth commission involvement.

Children 30/30Case depth 24/25Stature 18/20Online presence 14/15License confidence 10/10
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Verification note and limitations

Status note: Official WSBA profile located as active/eligible during review; recheck before publication

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03Editorial score92/100

Bellevue · Washington

Boaz Weintraub

Weintraub Law Office, PLLC

Weintraub stands out for work involving special-needs children, special education and individualized education programs, areas that can materially affect parenting plans and custody evidence. His site also reports guardian-ad-litem training and more than two decades of family-law work, including hundreds of hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials. He offers both negotiated and litigated paths, an important safeguard when a family’s needs cannot be met by one process. His role editing a Washington family-law deskbook provides professional-stature evidence beyond marketing awards. The focused website contains enough biography, custody information and direct contact detail for prospective clients to evaluate the practice without relying on a directory.

Why the children-first signal is real

Guardian-ad-litem training and distinctive work involving special-needs children, special education and IEPs.

Divorce and custody depth

More than 20 years of family law and hundreds of reported hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials.

Professional stature

Editor of a Washington family-law deskbook and extensive reported dispute-resolution and trial experience.

Children 28/30Case depth 24/25Stature 18/20Online presence 15/15License confidence 7/10
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Verification note and limitations

Status note: Prepublication exact-name verification required

Verify Washington status, discipline and all current editorial/professional roles before publication.

Before you hire anyone

A shortlist is the beginning of diligence, not the end.

Kids First Divorce is an independent editorial publication. We do not represent you, refer you to counsel, certify any lawyer, or predict any result. Selection is based on publicly available information reviewed as of the date shown.

Confirm the lawyer’s current license and disciplinary history with the official state authority. Interview the lawyer about conflicts, fees, availability, geographic coverage, relevant experience, strategy, and whether their approach fits your family’s actual facts.

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