Charles a great lawyer she works well with the military on divorce cases highly conversant with Washington state law and Military regulations. Her staff is extremely intelligent and helpful and if you need a lawyer Cheryl's the one you need

Cheryl was very professional and helpful in addressing my issue. With her help, my matter was resolved within two weeks. She responded quickly to communications, which was important as the matter was time sensitive. Her fees were reasonable and were well-worth it to have this matter solved. I would recommend her to others looking to address matters within her areas of practice.

Great website, no courtesy.

Cheryl and her team are amazing! So helpful and very knowledgeable, and down to earth! Highly recommend her.

The Van Ackeren team did amazing job with my divorce, it could have turned really bad, she made it look easy. Thank you Cheryl and your team

Cheryl and her team do amazing work. The team truly cares about the client and the outcome of the case. When you invest in this law firm, they invest in you. The most enlightening thing about this firm is their straight-forward approach to the situation. They will give sound legal advice, while teaching you why at the same time. Thank you for all you have done for my family and I!!

They have a $100 consultation fee that is not divulged upfront. When I arrived, I was informed of the fee. I explained that I was not told about this upfront. I then apologized and took responsibility for assuming it was free and not asking myself. There was no acknowledgment, apology, or responsibility taken on their end. It was just a very cold, "Well this is how it is" response. It is not about the money, although there are many firms out there who offer free consultations, it was their inability to handle the conflict in fair, honest, and compassionate manner that really turned me off. I was very disappointed in the way I was treated by this firm. I would not recommend them.

What started out as the need for a "simple" Parenting plan, quickly turned into a nasty custody battle. Mrs. Van Ackeren was there every step of the way to help me get through one of the most stressful times in my life. She kept me in the loop of what was going on, advised me on what the positive and negative outcomes would be on any of the decisions i made and quickly answered any questions i had. When i first reached out for Mrs. Van Ackeren's help, I hadn't been able to see my two sons for months. Within a few weeks I had them 3 weekends a month. After 6 months, they were both living with me!! I couldn't be happier with the way things have turned out. I would definitely recommend her services (and have) to anyone. I know that if anything else comes up, Mrs. Van Ackeren will be there to help me and my family again.

Ms. Van Ackeren is an outstanding attorney with impeccable character. She was crucial to helping me through an exceedingly difficult and contested divorce with the custody of a child as the main issue. She listened to my predicament after my first attorney didn't work out, worked with me to correct the course and focus of my case, and stood by me and the facts through the final proceedings.

Ms. Van Ackeren does an outstanding job taking care of military members and their dependents. She will listen to all aspects of your case, examine the facts and come to her own sound, informed and legally reasoned conclusions. She does not back off from telling you straight what the circumstances are, and the reality of your choices. Every step of the way she helps you to make the best informed decision possible for your case, even if it may not be the choice you would like, but still has the best benefits for everyone involved.

When your case may venture into unchartered waters, Ms. Van Ackeren has a wealth of knowledge to help correct matters. She is also more than willing to seek out the correct information from trusted expert professionals in the necessary fields. As former military, Ms. Van Ackeren understands the issues affecting military members and their families. She trusts in the character of her clients, and your faith in her character will be constantly validated. If you need legal representation in military matters or military related family law, I highly recommend you seek out Ms. Van Ackeren's legal representation.