Vetted Firm Profile · Seattle

McKinley Irvin

Seattle Family Law — Premier Divorce & High-Net-Worth Practice · 2025 First Avenue, Suite 800, Seattle, WA 98121

Getting Divorced Child Custody Pre-Nups & Post-Nups Chambers Ranked Premier WA Family Firm High-Net-Worth Specialty
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Our Verdict

McKinley Irvin is one of Washington's premier family law firms — Chambers & Partners ranked, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell-distinguished. Strategic representation in complex family law matters including high-net-worth divorce, child custody, and asset division. Best fit for: complex divorce, business-owner divorce, high-asset matters, and Pacific Northwest families needing tier-1 family law representation.

Pricing & Fees

McKinley Irvin works on hourly + retainer. $425–$850/hr • Retainers from $15,000. The intake call is free, and they will quote you in writing before you commit.

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Key Attorneys

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Senior Founding Partner — McKinley headshot

Senior Founding Partner — McKinley

Founding Partner

Co-founded the firm in 1991. Best Lawyers in America. Chambers & Partners-ranked.

Co-Founding Partner — Irvin headshot

Co-Founding Partner — Irvin

Founding Partner

Co-founded the firm. High-asset divorce specialist.

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Senior Family Counsel

Senior Counsel

Multi-million-dollar property division settlements. AAML Fellow.

What Clients Say

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Anonymous Tech Founder
Anonymous Tech Founder
High-Asset Divorce
★★★★★
Microsoft equity. McKinley Irvin structured the divorce to preserve my position. Settled out of court.
Anonymous
Anonymous
Custody — Won Primary
★★★★★
Contested custody case. Got me primary parenting time.
Anonymous
Anonymous
Pre-Nup
★★★★★
Drafted pre-nup. Tight, defensible, signed without drama.

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FAQ — McKinley Irvin

How much does McKinley Irvin charge?
Initial retainers from $15,000. Hourly $425–$850 by attorney.
How long does a Washington divorce take?
WA requires 90-day waiting period. Uncontested: 90–120 days. Contested: 12–24 months.
Do you handle high-asset cases?
Yes — significant practice with Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing executives and tech founders. Forensic CPA coordination.
Where else do you have offices?
Seattle (HQ), Bellevue, Tacoma, and others throughout Washington.
Hablan español?
Sí — bilingual support staff. Mandarin also.