Evergreen Family Law Group PLLC - Everett, Washington

Lori E.

When I called the office after an online inquiry and Gabriela answered my call, I knew I was in good hands. She knew about my case before I even explained the situation. I count myself lucky to have found Evergreen Family Law Group.

I met with Dustin and was immediately set at ease. He clearly had done his research. He had action steps for me. I was able to create a list of what I needed to do, when before I was lost in how to deal with my upcoming custody case. He set realistic expectations for me, but also was able to achieve my desired outcome! Dustin was supportive throughout the whole process and kept me informed each step of the way, which was a relief to me as I didn’t know what the court process for a Parenting Plan modification would be. If anything comes up in the future with this matter, I will go to Dustin right away. His fees were reasonable. It was worth every penny for his counsel.

Brett M.

I had an exceptional experience working with Dustin. From our initial consultation, I felt reassured by his professionalism and expertise. He and his paralegal took the time to thoroughly understand my case and provided clear guidance every step of the way. Their attention to detail and commitment to achieving the desired outcome made a significant difference. I highly recommend Evergreen Family Law Group for anyone in need of legal assistance!

Elena R.

Hiring Jody Studdard was a regrettable decision. Initially, I believed my divorce would be straightforward, and I didn't conduct sufficient research before selecting a lawyer. I only anticipated needing assistance with paperwork. In the beginning, Jody prepared the necessary divorce documents effectively, and communication between him, my ex-husband, and me was clear.

However, when my ex-husband sought to contest the prenup and make financial claims, the situation quickly deteriorated. Jody’s services became increasingly disappointing. For example, his paralegal forwarded me an email from my ex’s new lawyer suggesting that the prenup might be invalidated, and using terms like "alimony" that were concerning and there was no plan for how this should be handled.

In January, I was in Ohio for the entire month, managing the relocation of my father with dementia into assisted living. During this time, I received interrogatories but did not receive adequate legal guidance from Jody. His paralegal, Gabriella, emphasized the need to gather financial documents within 30 days, but when I explained my circumstances, I received no clear advice on how to proceed. Instead, Jody’s only response was an email asking if I wanted him to send interrogatories in return. Given my situation, I was uncertain what steps to take.

My new lawyer immediately addressed the interrogatories, filing objections and requesting an extension due to my caregiving responsibilities. She provided clear legal guidance on my options and outlined possible scenarios. In contrast, Jody did not offer any such support. Furthermore, his fees, which exceeded $3,000 for the preparation and filing of basic divorce paperwork, seemed excessive, especially given the lack of legal counsel provided throughout the process.

The entire experience was extremely stressful, as I was already facing financial stress from my ex-husband. It was disheartening to feel that my lawyer was contributing to this stress by failing to provide proper legal counsel and charging for inadequate service. When Jody’s office called to request payment, I sought advice from my new lawyer, who is reviewing the bills.

Ultimately, I feel that lawyers should provide not just documents, but also clear guidance on what to do when issues arise. Serious cases like divorce, which have long-term financial and personal implications, require an attorney who can effectively represent their clients and ensure they are supported throughout the process. Unfortunately, this was not the case with Jody Studdard.

It was very difficult and time consuming to get a new lawyer. Be careful who you pick.

Dani W.

THE BEST OF THE BEST! I genuinely mean that. Words cannot explain how amazing, helpful, uplifting, supportive and educated Dustin Hoegemeyer is. He helped me through the darkest times during my divorce with my now ex husband. My ex husband and I have a 3 month old and 3 year old together. He was calming, confident and wanted to go about my divorce EXACTLY how I preferred. Through all of my ups and downs during the process, I always knew that he had my back and would support me in whichever direction I wanted to go with the divorce and also educated me on the pros and cons with every step. He also DOES NOT charge insane prices all while being better than any lawyer that I’ve known of. I will forever recommend Dustin to everyone and anyone I know that needs an amazing and also courageous lawyer to help them through their divorce. You know you have the best lawyer when your ex husband refers two of his friends from work to go to Dustin for their divorce/parenting issues.. You will not regret having Dustin as your Lawyer. Dustin, I cannot thank you enough.

kt G.

I needed to convert my legal separation to a divorce. I now live out of state; Jody/Gabriela were tremendously helpful is getting this done. The process was easy, & having local legal professionals helping when I'm many miles away is priceless!

Kenesha R.

The best.. highly recommend. Very attentive team.. makes you feel welcome..explanations are clear so you fully understand what to expect and what's happening step by step. Jody is the best

Brittany E.

I’m very happy with my experience at Evergreen Family Law. When I initially spoke with Dustin, I was completely panicked about beginning the divorce process, but he put me at ease from the beginning. He was very professional and level-headed throughout the entire process, and he was always very thorough in explaining what my options were and why he gave any particular recommendation. He was also very time efficient and well organized. Gabriela was also a pleasure to work with. She was very kind and personable whether on the phone or in the waiting room. I highly recommend working with Dustin to anyone in need of a divorce attorney.

Jeremy W.

When I started looking for a lawyer to help me with a child support case I was super nervous and didn't really know what to expect. I ended up working with Dustin and Gabriela and I couldn't have been happier. Gabriela is very helpful out front from scheduling on up to giving advice and general information if Dustin is unavailable at the moment. She was always willing to help.
When I first sat down with Dustin my nerves quickly went away and it was easy to talk with him like a normal person. He was super easy to work with and I really appreciated his realistic approach to the case and not trying to sugar coat things. I also liked the fact that he seems to under promise and over deliver. All in all, they were an awesome team to work with and I would highly recommend them if you ever find yourself in a situation needing a family law lawyer.