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David Webster KitchellChild Custody Attorney in Seattle, WA
Tsai Law Company, PLLC
Child CustodyPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(206) 745-0985
Address
2101 4th Ave Ste 2200, Seattle, WA, 98121-2316, US
Professional
About
“Compassion for Clients” Dave Kitchell has been representing clients in Family Law matters for over eighteen years in Western Washington. As a graduate of Seattle Law School, he chose to be a client focused family law advocate and litigator, establishing a proven record of success in all phases of family law representation. He has represented clients in Superior Court throughout the Puget Sound Region including Snohomish, King, Pierce and Thurston Counties. His practice includes a wide variety of family law matters, involving hundreds of contested motions including temporary orders, domestic violence issues, discovery and contempt matters, through trial and presentation of final orders. With a degree in Economics with honors from the University of Washington, he has negotiated complex property settlements including valuations of closely held businesses, real property, pensions, and stock option grants. Areas of expertise include: Divorce Property Settlement Visitation Matters Child Support Paternity Matters Domestic Violence Issues Guardianships Third Party Custody David’s Philosophy: “I believe the issues raised by our family law clients are some of the most challenging issues lawyers face. I am a zealous advocate for my clients and professionally help them navigate the legal, emotional and financial complexities of their cases. My clients’ issues affect the most personal parts of their lives and have long term implications for their critical relationships and financial well being. It is an honor and privilege to help resolve those issues by tirelessly working to help my clients understand their options and get the best results possible.” Dave Kitchell was a member with Kitchell and Hively, PLLC, before working with a downtown Seattle family law firm and later joining Tsai Law Company, PLLC in 2012.
About Child Custody Law
Child custody attorneys help parents establish and modify custody arrangements. They advocate for the best interests of children in custody disputes. Common matters include custody disputes, visitation rights, custody modifications, parenting plans.
Credentials
Education
1995 Seattle University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1991 University of Wasington BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Publications
2016 National Business Institute Seminar Family Law: What do you do when..? 2015 National Business Institute Seminar Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
Associations
1996 - Present Washington State Bar Association Attorney
Speaking
2016 Washington State Continuing Legal Education To Prevent Mistakes / Oversights in QDRO's 2015 Divorce Cases from Start to Finish for Paralegals Drafting Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
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Updated: Aug 16, 2026