Overview

McKinley Irvin is the Pacific Northwest’s largest family law firm and home to the region’s leading family law attorneys. With over 35 years of dedicated practice in family law, we are known for our compassionate client service and relentless pursuit of successful outcomes.

Our Team

We are committed to protecting what our clients value most. When you choose McKinley Irvin, you benefit from the comprehensive knowledge and thorough approach of a diverse team of distinguished family law attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants. Our attorneys are consistently recognized year after year for their leadership in family law and are well-equipped to handle a broad range of family law matters.

Our Practice Philosophy

Our top priority is achieving successful results for our clients. Our attorneys are each unique in their approach; however, every McKinley Irvin attorney espouses our core practice philosophy:

  • Treat every client with compassion and respect;
  • Always negotiate from a position of strength;
  • Be more professional;
  • Be better prepared;
  • Always lead the case.

McKinley Irvin serves clients in Washington State and Oregon with offices in:

  • Seattle, Washington
  • Bellevue, Washington
  • Kirkland, Washington
  • Renton, Washington
  • Everett, Washington
  • Tacoma, Washington
  • Puyallup, Washington
  • Vancouver, Washington
  • Portland, Oregon

Visit our website, mckinleyirvin.com, for more information.

Founded:
1991
Size:
45
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Practice Areas:
1
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
21

Rankings

Regional

Portland-OR

Tier
2
Portland-OR
Family Law

Seattle

Tier
1
Seattle
Family Law
Tier
1
Seattle
Family Law Mediation

Rankings

Regional

Portland-OR

Tier
2
Portland-OR
Family Law

Seattle

Tier
1
Seattle
Family Law
Tier
1
Seattle
Family Law Mediation

Practice Areas

McKinley Irvin has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Family Law

    McKinley Irvin exclusively represents clients in family law matters, including:

    • Divorce
    • Property division
    • Child custody and parenting plans
    • Child support
    • Legal separation
    • Family law mediation
    • Adoption
    • LGBTQ family law
    • Unmarried couples

    Our attorneys also handle complex matrimonial and custody cases, such as high-net-worth divorce (including complex property and business valuations), contested child custody, military divorce, domestic violence protection orders, and international family law disputes.

    McKinley Irvin’s family law attorneys work with individuals, parents, and families to develop legal strategies tailored to their specific goals and circumstances. The firm combines litigation experience with negotiation and alternative dispute resolution services to help clients navigate family law matters as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

McKinley Irvin proudly has 21 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

McKinley Irvin is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, McKinley Irvin has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how McKinley Irvin continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Recognized by Best Law Firms® in the Tier 1 Seattle Metro category for Family Law for 15 consecutive years.
Ranked as a Band 1 law firm for Family/Matrimonial High Net Worth by Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide for 2025
Ranked #6 in Puget Sound Business Journal’s "Washington's 100 Best Workplaces 2025" in the midsize company category
Listed in the The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Family Lawyers guide.
Ranked Tier One in Doyle's Guide 2026 for Leading Family, Matrimonial & Divorce Law Firms – Seattle
AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubbell
Washington Super Lawyers
Oregon Super Lawyers

Offices & Contacts

Kirkland, WA
10220 NE Points Drive, Suite 330
Kirkland, WA 98033
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Portland, OR
111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 1315
Portland, OR 97201
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Bellevue, WA
Everett, WA
Puyallup, WA
1011 East Main Avenue, Suite 456
Puyallup, WA 98372
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Renton, WA
Seattle, WA
Tacoma, WA
Vancouver, WA
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