Brian Patrick Edwards

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Brian Patrick Edwards: Attorney with McKinley Irvin
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Brian Edwards started his career as a therapist, where he often served as a court-appointed counselor for mentally ill patients. And while he found professional satisfaction from helping his clients, he came to realize that he could have more of an impact by advocating for them in the court room.

With his listening and conflict resolution skills, honed through his years as a therapist, and because he’s driven by a desire to help people who are going through difficult transitions, he chose family law.

“This is the area of law that really matters the most. It touches on the most fundamental pieces of peoples’ lives: their family, their children, and their financial security.”

Brian relates to his family law clients with genuine understanding, and he is especially effective in high conflict cases. He has significant trial experience and is particularly knowledgeable in non-parental custody and de facto parentage matters. He feels most gratified when he can improve the welfare of children.

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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Family
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • LGBT Family Law
  • Third Party Custody
  • Relocation
  • Unmarried Couples

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Argosy University, MA, Clinical Psychology; University of California - Santa Barbara, BA
Law School Attended:
Seattle University, JD
Year of First Admission:
2012
Admission:
2012, Washington
ISLN:
923180711

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (19 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/27/19 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/27/19 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/27/19 in Family Law

    I have had Brian as an opposing counsel on three separate cases now and find him to be an outstanding attorney with high ethical standards. Brian exhibits an excellent command of the law and effectively advocates for his client. His demeanor in cou... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/27/19 in Family Law

    Excellent attorney for family law needs.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 03/27/19 in Family Law

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/27/19 in Family Law

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/27/19 in Family Law

    Brian has represented clients on the opposing side of cases from me, and he has also appeared before me when I am sitting as a pro-tem Court Commissioner. he is well prepared and articulate in his presentations, and acts in the best interests of his... Read more

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/27/19 in Family Law

    I would have rated Brian's judgment as above average except for one case where he aggressively advocated for a client that was harming a child by failing to adequately manage his mental health. This failure to exert more client control (a judgment c... Read more

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/08/19 in Family Law

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Avvo Client Review
4.7/5.0 (31 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Location

Video Call Options

  • Zoom

Contact Brian Patrick Edwards

Contact Information:

206-456-8158  Phone

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