Reviews

Mimi handled all of my cases with extreme attention to detail. I was facing losing my daughter to mother who did everything under the sun to keep me away from my daughter though falsified statements. She was able to bring me truthful answers and satisfaction at a time that I was feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, and unfulfilled with my custody situation. And in these moments Mimi never forgot what our goals were. Her professionalism and focus on my case never wavered. She was always in constant contact through all forms of communication to answer any question regardless of how minuscule they may be. Mimi showed my family the utmost empathy throughout this process and I urge anyone in need of representation to take advantage of the plethora of legal knowledge she has to offer. I now have Primary Custody of my daughter. Thank you so much Mimi. I could not have done it without you.

I am very grateful to Mimi Buescher. When I found myself in the process of a divorce, I was so shocked that I couldn't process any information. On the advice of a friend, I hired Mimi Buescher who agreed to work with me on very short notice. Ms. Buescher was amazing--she told me exactly what to do, gave me excellent advice, and redirected me appropriately when I got off track. She worked like a maniac for me, and responded immediately when I needed her. I felt completely protected and supported. Her passion for her job is contagious, and she was a terrific role model for me throughout the divorce process. She has a great understanding of people, and because of her calm and reassuring approach, she was able to diffuse some very difficult issues that came up in my case. She also made sure I had excellent financial advice and psychological support, and connected me with the best people in the business, which enabled me to mediate a very favorable settlement under extremely adverse circumstances.

I was going through a very contentious divorce from my abusive ex husband. Not only was I needing custody of my daughter, I also needed child support. My initial consultation with Mimi was great. But things slowly declined after. Every time we met, she acted like we had never met. "Are you the one who has the fireman husband?" No. When we served my ex with divorce papers, she sent the wrong ones. And had to back track and send the correct ones. She did nothing to tell me of the divorce process from a legal point. A bit of a overview of things to come - i.e. the discovery process, court, etc. I needed a lawyer who would reassure me and prepare me for what was to come. Mimi did none of this and still acted confused when I went to her with questions. Her intern knew more than she did and often had to correct Mimi. It was very scary using her because my ex did go out and hire a Wolf as his attorney. The biggest problem with Mimi is she forgot to make my ex take my name off the home loan. So, whereas he has the home and the debt, my name is still on the loan with no provision on a time frame in which he has to remove my name. This is a HUGE oversight I feel a lawyer should have told me about. My ex just laughed when I asked him when he might remove my name from the home loan of 80k. I went to Mimi trusting her to do her job and fight for me. She didn't. WA state laws fought harder for me than she did. Do yourself a favor and take your money to a lawyer who knows what they are doing.

I worked with Mark Alexander on my divorce. I hired him as my pro se attorney while doing most of the paperwork and legwork myself. His calm demeanor and knowledge about maneuvering the legal system and not allowing me to give up my rights and desires was invaluable. He was especially helpful guiding me through the online court system for submissions and locating progress reports. Mark was so professional and retained a personal touch throughout this painful journey.

Seattle Divorce Services made me comfortable by giving me a clear understanding of the process I was going to enter. Knowing the steps made for a better experience. Mark was personable and gave very fast responses to my questions and opposing council.

This is a great group. I worked with Mimi Buescher, who is a phenomenal lawyer. Her support staff is also excellent. When I found myself in the process of a divorce, I was so shell-shocked that I couldn't process any information. Ms. Buescher was amazing--she told me exactly what to do, gave me excellent advice, and redirected me appropriately when I got off track. She worked like a maniac for me, and responded immediately when I needed her. I felt completely protected and supported. Her passion for her job is contagious, and she was a terrific role model for me throughout the divorce process. She has a great understanding of people, and because of her calm and reassuring approach, she was able to diffuse some very difficult issues that came up in my case.

When I first met Mimi I was a mess. I was in a very mentally fragile state and had a hard time focusing. I was in a Divorce that had really taken a toll on me and I was ready to just walk away from it all. Mimi gave me hope and was able to help me through a process I did not think I had the strength to get through. In the end she was able to get me a fair settlement. Actually about 10x what I was originally asking for. She helped me see what I thought I should get was actually not what she thought I deserved. Mimi could not have been more professional. She always returned emails and calls promptly. I do not believe you could put your trust in a better person through this tough process. She helped ease me into arbitration a process I did not think I was up to either. I could not really put into words how much she did for me. Not just coming out with a great settlement but a stronger person too. I will forever be grateful for all Mimi and Seattle Divorce Services did for me. Shad Coughlin

Mimi handled all of my cases with extreme attention to detail. She was able to bring me truthful answers and satisfaction at a time that I was feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, and unfulfilled with my custody situation. And in these moments Mimi never forgot what our goals were. Her professionalism and focus on my case never wavered. She was always in constant contact through all forms of communication to answer any question regardless of how minuscule they may be. Mimi showed my family the utmost empathy throughout this process and I urge anyone in need of representation to take advantage of the plethora of legal knowledge she has to offer. Thank you so much Mimi.

I feel so blessed to have found Janel Ostrem. Janel has represented me in my dissolution for the past ten months. I was referred to her by a friend who raved about her. I can see why. Ms. Ostrem is highly skilled, professional and compassionate. When I came to Janel I was very reluctant to hire a lawyer. She felt so strongly about her ability to help me in my case that she contacted me afterward to reassure me that I was entitled to her help. She knew that I needed that extra connection. Janel is such a wonderful balance of caring and confident strength. I've trusted her from the beginning. Janel has treated my case as her priority and it is evident that she cares about me and my needs. She promptly answers emails and phone calls and is attentive to deadlines and timelines. I felt confident in Janel's knowledge of the law. She took the time to carefully think through and discuss with me all of the options in my case. Janel has made a very difficult time in my life more manageable. She is top-notch. I definitely plan on sending others her way!

Janel has been working with me for more than a year. I was referred to her through my employer, and I could not have asked for a better attorney. She is very skilled in her knowledge of the laws, courteous, and very thorough in her work. She is personable and seems to really care about me and my individual situation. She goes above and beyond what I would expect from an attorney. She answers any question I have right away, whether it be through a phone call, an email, or even in person, and that is the best feeling to have when you are going through a stressful ordeal, such as a child custody case. I never feel as if she is trying to just "make a buck" off of me, but rather that she is thinking about how she can best serve me and my children.I am so confident in her abilities as an attorney, that I have referred friends and family to her. Janel is someone that I can highly recommend as an outstanding professional,reliable and compassionate attorney.

Mimi was very helpful, professional, and compassionate. My questions were answered clearly, my emails and phone calls answered promptly, and the entire process couldn't have gone more smoothly in what had the potential to be a stressful ordeal. The rate was also extremely reasonable. I can highly recommend Mimi for your family law issues.

Mimi is an excellent lawyer and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking divorce or family law services. She assisted me with my divorce this year, and thanks to her hard work, the matter was settled as smoothly and as quickly as possible. I personally prefer email communication to phone calls and meetings, especially because I have a busy travel schedule. Mimi was excellent to work with over email, kept me up to date and was highly responsive to all inquiries. I felt like I was a top priority for her and that she cared about the case.