Veronica A. Freitas
Seattle, Washington · United States
★ 5.0 (5reviews)
About
Veronica A. Freitas is a family law attorney in Seattle, WA with 35 years of experience. Veronica focuses on divorce, child custody, and uncontested divorce cases.
Practice areas
Fees & rates
- Hourly rate
- $ 400-450 per hour
- Virtual consultation
- Available
- Payment methods
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Languages
English
Office location
544 29th Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98122
Client reviews · ★ 5.0 (5)
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- ★★★★★The Best Decision I Made During My Divorce
Michelle · family law ·
My divorce lasted 2.5 years and was very challenging. There was significant conflict and pressure throughout the process, which made it one of the most difficult periods of my life. Hiring Veronica was the best decision I made. I initially hoped to handle everything peacefully, but the situation r equired strong and strategic representation. Veronica and Amy made me feel protected and supported the entire time. They were transparent, efficient, and often addressed my concerns before I even had to ask. Veronica has a calm and confident presence, which gave me reassurance when I needed it most. Because of her guidance, my divorce was finalized properly, and I am now able to move forward and focus on healing. I am truly grateful and highly recommend her to anyone facing a difficult divorce.
- ★★★★★Humane Legal Warriors
anonymous · family law ·
Veronica came billed by her referrals as “a real bulldog” though occasionally hard to reach due to high demand. In consultation she quickly grasped my situation with a few pointed questions. In court, where opposing counsel showboated or exaggerated, Veronica was calm, matter-of-fact, almost conversa tional. This was unnerving at first, but after our first couple rulings (favorable), I saw the other attorneys’ performances as aimed at clients, not the judges. Veronica doesn’t perform or exaggerate; She deals in facts that matter to the court, and delivers. When opposing counsel misrepresented events or twisted my statements, Veronica was quick to object sharply. I did not find her hard to reach: She seems to monitor e-mail at all hours, replying on weekends and holidays when necessary. Amy, her Chief Managing Paralegal, is fantastic - Sharp, tough, efficient, quick to recognize strategic value of details, and empathetic when needed (I needed a lot of reassurance). Divorce is awful enough, but the opacity and pace of the legal system is terrifying when family and financial matters seem to hinge on every ruling. Amy did a great job of keeping events in context of the law and our strategy, advising me on what to expect, and preparing me for each next step. She was responsive even when clearly managing a heavy case load. Working closely with her, I found myself fascinated by the process, and as another reviewer relates, at times even enjoying it. Both of them can be abrupt, perhaps an occupational hazard which I found intimidating, but came to recognize as ultimately in my best interest by not wasting time on what wasn’t material or legally advantageous. Both could also quickly switch tone when I made clear my nerves were frayed. Their small adjustments and spontaneous offerings of compassionate perspective helped me trust they were honoring their fiduciary role, and actually cared about the outcome for me and my family, not just for their scorecard. As my case unfolded, that trust was rewarded with results. Despite the opposing party hiring a big firm and spending over twice what I paid in legal fees, the court ruled decidedly in my favor at nearly every hearing, and we settled with a very reasonable financial division. Most importantly, what Veronica, Amy, and their team secured for me is beyond valuation: A fair custody arrangement, and the legal protection throughout a very contentious divorce to enable me to live my life and enjoy some of the best family moments I’ve had in years. I feel unbelievably fortunate to have had Veronica, Amy, and their team represent and guide me through an otherwise very trying ordeal.
- ★★★★★The Attorney Who Makes You Feel Unbeatable
Ulana · family law ·
I had never worked with an attorney before and I was honestly terrified. From our very first consultation, Veronica gave me something I didn’t even realize I needed... calm, clarity, and real confidence that I would be taken care of no matter what. She has this rare combination of calm presence an d direct confidence. She understands how judges think and react. Talking to her feels like a rehearsal for court... she walks you through scenarios so clearly that you start to feel grounded and prepared instead of scared. For the first time, I genuinely believed that if I had to go to court, I would win. Veronica is solid, transparent, direct, and absolutely no BS. If you are doing something stupid, she will tell you. And that’s exactly what I wanted... no filters, no sugarcoating, no wasted time. Just truth and strategy. Her team works around the clock... and so does she. She answered my emails in minutes, not hours. She held my hand through every single step of the process. She deeply respects your time and your emotional bandwidth. Nothing is done “just because.” Everything has purpose. After the first mediation, something I never expected happened... I actually started to enjoy the process of moving through the divorce. That says everything. It was truly an honor and a privilege to be Veronica’s client. Her team is a dream team. I could not have asked for better support.
- ★★★★★Tireless Advocate
anonymous · family law ·
Veronica has been an advocate for myself and my child for the past 12 years. I had a child with an abusive ex who has continued their abuse post break up via the court system. Veronica has helped me navigate a very contentious child custody trial, a later parenting plan modification, and most recentl y an order to obtain a passport for my child. She is calm under pressure, is incredibly knowledgeable about WA State case law, and she has done this job for so long because she truly wants to help people. She has provided me incredible representation over the years and I am truly grateful to her and her entire team.
- ★★★★★Exceptional!
Chelsea · family law ·
I am incredibly grateful to have Veronica and Amy assisting me with my divorce and custody issues. Their expertise and wisdom is unparalleled! I am deeply appreciative to have such remarkable individuals supporting me during this challenging period.