Brent Bohan

Brent Bohan

Seattle Divorce and Family Law Attorney
  • Family Law, Divorce
  • Washington
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Biography

Brent Bohan is a family law and divorce attorney with high energy and a powerful drive to obtain the best possible outcomes for his clients. While running a private practice, Brent discovered his talent for family law. He loves helping people solve problems, and family law provided a challenging and rewarding way to do so. Brent now focuses his practice on family law and divorce, including high asset divorce and LGBT family law. Known for being a tough litigator, Brent combines a talent in the courtroom with his ability to develop productive and friendly relationships with the opposing counsel in a high stakes environment. Brent places a strong client-attorney relationship at the cornerstone of his practice. Due to the turbulent nature of many family law cases, Brent works to ensure his clients to feel secure and confident in the representation he provides.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Paternity, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Washington
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
McKinley Irvin
Current
Education
Vermont Law School
J.D. (2010) | Law
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Vermont Law School
M.A. (2007) | Environmental Law and Policy
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University of Washington - Tacoma campus
B.A. (2005) | Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
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Awards
Best Lawyer
Best Lawyer in America
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America since 2026
Washington Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2025
Ones to Watch
Best Lawyers in America
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America from 2021-2025
Peer review rated AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
Washington Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Selected to Rising Stars: 2017 - 2021
Superb
Avvo
Professional Associations
Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington (DRAW)
Member
Current
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow
- Current
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Federal Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Federal Trial Bar
Member
- Current
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Washington State Association for Justice, Eagle Member and Attorney Member
Member
- Current
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Washington Mediation Association
Member
- Current
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Washington State Bar Association  # 43758
Member
- Current
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American Bar Association, Family Law Section & Litigation Section
Member
- Current
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King County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
Member
- Current
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Snohomish County Bar Association, Family Law Section & Young Lawyers Division
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Helpful Tips on How to Prepare for Divorce
Avvo Legal Guide
How Do I Get Child Custody in Washington State
Avvo Legal Guide
Should I Stay in the Marital Home During Divorce
Avvo Legal Guide
Thinking About Using Social Media During Divorce? Think Again
Avvo Legal Guide
Part One: Dissolution, Legal Separation and Declaration Concerning Validity
Chapter 9 Domestic Relations Practice, 2019 Washington Lawyers Practice Manual, King County Bar Association
Filing for Divorce? Get Organized
425 Business Magazine
The Evolution of Pets in Divorce
Pet Connection Magazine
Why I Love Being a Member of the YLD
King County Bar Bulletin
Speaking Engagements
Motions Practice – Pitfalls in Drafting
Bridging the Gap
Understanding Relocation: Fundamentals and Overview
Lorman Education Services CLE
High Asset Divorces, Annual DRAW Meeting (Virtual)
Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington (DRAW)
Divorce & Property Division
The Money Hour
Advanced Child and Spousal Support Issues, Advanced Child and Spousal Support Issues
National Business Institute
Non-Pattern-Form Actions – DeFacto Parentage, Committed Intimate Relationships, Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington (DRAW) Annual Meeting
Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington (DRAW)
Parental Alienation and Abuse: Evidence and Witnesses, Discovery and Evidence in Washington Family Law Cases
NBI CLE Seminar
Marriage Dissolution – Process and Procedure, Washington Family Law From A to Z
National Business Institute
Websites & Blogs
Website
Brent Bohan Attorney Profile
Blog
McKinley Irvin Family Law Blog
Contact & Map
McKinley Irvin - Seattle
601 Union Street
Suite 3030
Seattle, WA 98101
US
Telephone: (206) 397-0399
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
McKinley Irvin - Kirkland
10220 NE Points Drive
Suite 330
Kirkland, WA 98033
US
Toll-Free: (425) 230-6906
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
McKinley Irvin - Bellevue
10900 NE 4th Street
Suite 2220
Bellevue, WA 98004
US
Telephone: (425) 329-3861
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
McKinley Irvin - Everett
2825 Colby Avenue
Suite 306
Everett, WA 98201
US
Telephone: (425) 276-6878
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed