Marie White, Attorney at Law - Burien, WA
415 SW 152nd StreetBurien, WA 98166- 2208
Burien Committed Intimate Relationship Dissolution Law Firm
Overview
Every day that we are in court, we see people representing themselves, usually because they cannot afford a lawyer at $200 or more per hour. Unfortunately those people make mistakes, not because they are not smart, but because the process is complex and confusing. Many lawyers will not even take family law cases because of the complexity. Many lawyers who practice family law don't provide limited-representation services.
...Every day that we are in court, we see people representing themselves, usually because they cannot afford a lawyer at $200 or more per hour. Unfortunately those people make mistakes, not because they are not smart, but because the process is complex and confusing. Many lawyers will not even take family law cases because of the complexity. Many lawyers who practice family law don't provide limited-representation services.
...Every day that we are in court, we see people representing themselves, usually because they cannot afford a lawyer at $200 or more per hour. Unfortunately those people make mistakes, not because they are not smart, but because the process is complex and confusing. Many lawyers will not even take family law cases because of the complexity. Many lawyers who practice family law don't provide limited-representation services.
We thought long and hard about how to offer affordable help to people who cannot hire an attorney. Our solution is Pro Se University PS, where we can help you navigate the twisted path through your family law issues. We do not represent you as your attorney of record for your entire case. Rather, we provide affordable Webinars and Seminars, Paralegal Support and Attorney Support to put the tools in your hands to help you through the process. We know the problems, we understand the process and we know how to help you. Review our materials and sign up for the services you need.
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