

About McKinley Irvin
McKinley Irvin is one of the largest family law firms in the United States, providing exceptional legal representation and compassionate service to families across the Pacific Northwest. With offices in Seattle, Kirkland, Bellevue, Renton, Everett, Tacoma, Puyallup, Vancouver, and Portland, we serve clients throughout Washington and Oregon in all areas of family law. Our attorneys handle divorce, child custody and support, high-asset property division, military family law, LGBTQ+ family law, and alternative dispute resolution.
With more than 34 years in practice and over 30,000 family law matters handled, McKinley Irvin offers the experience clients trust. Our team includes more than 100 legal professionals and over 50 dedicated family law attorneys, making us one of the most experienced and comprehensive family law firms in the country.
A Team Committed to Families
Our clients benefit from a collaborative and client-focused approach. McKinley Irvin attorneys work together to deliver personalized strategies and strong results while always prioritizing each client’s goals and well-being. Many of our lawyers have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers High Net Worth Guide, Super Lawyers, and other respected legal rating services. In addition, eight McKinley Irvin attorneys have earned the prestigious distinction of being named Fellows in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), a national organization of the most experienced and skilled family law attorneys in the country. With a deep commitment to families and a strong foundation in family law, McKinley Irvin continues to lead the field locally and nationally.
Browse through the McKinley Irvin attorney profiles to find an attorney with the skills and experience that are best suited to your unique case, or contact one of our client services team members to assist you in selecting the right lawyer for you.
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The Most Important Decision You Can Make in a Family Law Matter
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When Should You Meet with a Divorce Attorney?
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Leaders in Family Law
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Our Unique Service Philosophy
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The Most Important Decision You Can Make in a Family Law Matter
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When Should You Meet with a Divorce Attorney?
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Leaders in Family Law
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Our Unique Service Philosophy
Our Philosophy: We Protect What You Value Most®
We meet our clients during some of the most stressful and trying times in their lives. We understand what is at stake and have dedicated ourselves to helping our clients preserve what they value most. Our ultimate goal is ensuring our clients' well-being—both in the confidence gained from an experienced and knowledgeable legal team, and the comfort offered from a compassionate attorney willing to take the time to navigate you through what is often a complicated and emotional process.
Our Commitment: We Provide Personalized Client Service
Since 1991, we have helped thousands of individuals from all walks of life, including LGBT families, United States servicemen and women, business owners, and employees from some of the area's largest companies and organizations.
Every client relationship is treated as unique and special. At the beginning of each client relationship, we develop a unique client service plan. We spend the time necessary to understand each client's communication styles and preferences, which enables us to deliver both successful legal results as well as excellent personal service.
Our secure online client portal allows our clients to communicate with us privately, and provides each client with secure storage and access to case documents, both during and after the matter is concluded.
Our Offices: We Are Where You Are
McKinley Irvin's co-founders Sands McKinley and Rita Irvin are proud to call the Pacific Northwest their home. Our firm has become the region's largest firm focusing exclusively on family law. We serve clients who are involved in Washington or Oregon divorce and family law matters from our offices in: