I was referred to Truce Law by a friend and I am so thankful that I retained them. I have been struggling with custody issues for years with a difficult co-parent and had a lot of poor outcomes and attourneys that did not put the effort in. This team however, has amazed me with the time and effort they put into getting to know my case to provide the best outcome. Chanel Mendoza has represented myself and her perfessionalism, ability to communicate my side, and attention to detail amazed me. She is caring and compassionate and I can tell that my story and my children's lives really matter to her. I plan to continue using them for all future custody issues I have. read more

Expensive, Slow, and the Agreement Already Fell Apart I used Truce Law in 2023/24 for my divorce, involving both children and financial assets to divide. I worked directly with Justin. He is convincing, knowledgeable, and genuinely makes you feel like the collaborative approach will protect your kids and your interests. That pitch is what sold me. I wish the execution had matched it. The process involves paying for an entire team Justin recommends: a mediator, a Divorce Financial Analyst, and attorneys for both parties (including Justin himself). At the hourly rates involved, you expect competence. What I got was not meeting the expectation, at least from the Divorce Financial Analyst. The work product was so poor and unclear that I ended up rebuilding the asset division calculations myself from scratch, with full transparency and no ambiguity. That is work the analyst failed to do, repeatedly. Justin also dropped the ball on communication and follow-up. The agreement was not finalized on time. I had to push things forward myself over the Christmas break. His explanation was essentially that he was stretched thin across other cases. We eventually failed to have an agreement signed before the end of the year. The biggest promise of the collaborative approach is that a well-crafted agreement prevents future legal conflict. That promise has not held up. My agreement is ambiguous in key areas, and I am now dealing with exactly the kind of disputes they told me this process would prevent. Any vagueness in the document has become a point of contention. Long process, high cost, mediocre team, and an agreement that is already causing problems. I would not recommend this firm, do your homework. read more

Truce Law gave me the runaround, only for me to find out how overpriced they are. I never got any meaningful information about my case from an actual lawyer, just random staff who ultimately led me nowhere. read more

My experience with this firm was deeply disappointing and harmful, both financially and emotionally. My spouse and I hired Truce with the clear goal of finding solutions to maintain stability for our daughter by keeping the family home. From the start, we expressed openness to a variety of options -- refinancing, payment plans, creative asset divisions -- but none of these were ever explored. Instead, when my initial retirement offer was declined, the mediator simply asked what I was going to do. When I responded that all I had was the house, her reply was, "Okay, you're selling. What month?" That was the entirety of the guidance. We were promised expertise and fair scenarios for how to keep the home, yet no such solutions were ever provided. During our initial consultation, we were told that the mediator would review our financials and help identify the best financial options available to us. I specifically understood this to mean I would not need to hire an outside financial advisor -- that this expertise was included in what we were paying for. This never happened. That promise turned out to be empty, and the experience felt very much like a bait and switch. The mediation process itself was mishandled. Separate breakout rooms were used unnecessarily, which undermined communication and strained what had been an amicable relationship with my spouse. Instead of fostering cooperation, the process left us feeling railroaded into rushed decisions we didn't want, without the transparency or support that we were promised during the consultation. The billing practices were just as troubling. Before we even met, $1,500 was billed for scheduling correspondence. I was then charged for messages and drafts that were never sent, for Zoom links resent multiple times, and even for the firm's own need to reschedule. Screenshots confirm that I was billed for correspondence that never occurred. More alarming, I was charged for work labeled as "housing options" and "primary residence scenarios" -- the very solutions we hired the firm to provide -- but these drafts were never created or shared. Despite acknowledging these billing errors and promising corrections, the invoices remained inconsistent and nontransparent. Even the basics were sloppy: my name was repeatedly recorded incorrectly in official documents. The firm's own leadership later admitted that we were also overcharged on hourly rates: $575 for legal work instead of the contracted $500, $265 for paralegal time instead of $220, and $175 for legal assistant time instead of $120. They promised to adjust all bills, apply discounts, and review their processes to prevent such mistakes in the future. While this confirmed what I had already raised, it only fixed their accounting errors -- it did nothing to address the fact that the core services promised were never delivered. To make matters worse, after raising all of these concerns in writing, I never once received a direct response from the lead attorney. That lack of accountability speaks volumes. At the time of this review, I am still waiting for a corrected refund and an accurate invoice. Ultimately, we spent thousands of dollars and walked away with no solutions, more conflict than before, and the need to start over with another mediator at additional cost and delay. This has added a ridiculous amount of stress and wasted time during an already arduous divorce, which is the last thing any family in crisis needs. Families going through divorce are in an incredibly vulnerable position. They deserve compassion, expertise, and transparency. What we experienced instead was pressure, disorganization, unfulfilled promises, unresolved billing problems, and practices that felt exploitative. I regret ever hiring this firm, and I cannot recommend their services to anyone. read more

Edited Review: After posting my review, I received the same copy-and-paste corporate reply that Truce Law seems to use for every unhappy client. It doesn't address a single fact of my case -- just generic PR language about "taking concerns seriously." Let me be clear: my feedback isn't about "frustration." It's about real communication failures, poor follow-through, and a lack of accountability that directly affected my legal outcome. I didn't need a templated apology. I needed a competent team that did what they said they would do. If you're considering hiring this firm, don't be fooled by polite online replies -- look at how they handle communication before you sign anything. My experience was disappointing from start to finish, and the corporate response only confirms that they're more focused on damage control than real client care. read more

I hired Sam Collin to represent me in a high-stakes family law case involving parenting time and child support. What I received was a level of preparation, communication, and follow-through that fell far below what anyone should expect when their parental rights and financial future are on the line. Key issues from my experience: Minimal and misleading preparation for a critical court hearing. I was told the hearing would be brief and straightforward. It was not. Important issues arose that I was not prepared for, false statements went unchallenged, and predictable concerns (employment history, financial interpretation, parenting evaluator issues) were not addressed. Failure to explain child support obligations. I received an unsigned order with no explanation of what was required, when payments began, how to pay, or the consequences of missing a deadline. I ultimately learned the payment deadline from the opposing party, not my attorney--creating unnecessary conflict and reputational harm. Financial information filed without clarification. A financial declaration prepared by counsel included expenses I was not actually paying, which directly contributed to the court stating I "needed over $6,000 per month to live." This was never clarified or corrected. I learned in court that I had been removed from health insurance. This was the first time I was notified. My attorney did not raise the issue, object, or advise me on next steps, despite the commissioner explicitly noting the seriousness of the situation. Almost no follow-up after the hearing. After a hearing that dramatically altered my parenting time and financial obligations, I received little guidance. The only prompt communication was from the billing department requesting additional funds. Billing concerns. I was billed attorney-rate time for multiple hours of travel to court and other cost-driving activities that were not meaningfully discussed in advance. When I asked questions about billing and obligations, communication slowed further. Eventually, I retained new counsel. My new attorney independently raised serious concerns about how my case had been handled and recommended that I consider reporting the conduct to the Washington State Bar Association, which I have now done. Family law clients are often stressed, vulnerable, and relying heavily on their attorney for guidance. In my experience, that guidance was missing when it mattered most. I cannot recommend this firm or this attorney. read more

Absolute highway robbery and WOULD NEVER recommend them to anyone! I did the initial intake and was told I would meet with the attorney and have a fee of $1000. I was under the impression that the $1,000 would cover more than just a 1hr conversation with an attorney. Especially after finding out the hourly rate is $475 but I was just screwed for $1,000. I should've gone with the first attorney that was charging $250 for the attorney consultation and instead chose the wrong firm. Life lesson for me. read more

I would give zero stars if this was an option. Truce Law took a major part in destroying my life. In May of 2024, I wanted to get a divorce. My husband and I were not living together. He left me after I began suffering with medical issues, resulting in severe disability. He was spending money in a way I did not appreciate, and I did not want to be liable. I called Truce Law to help me get divorced. At first, they said they could do it for 5k, maybe 10k max. I am a human services worker. I care for unhoused individuals with severe cognitive disabilities. I did not go into this field for the money. I was able to pay the 5k on credit cards. I figured; I could eventually pay it off and it would be worth it. The lawyer that was representing me changed multiple times during the time I was working with Truce. It was strange, like they had high turnover or perhaps just poor coordination of care. When I would tell the new lawyer that a previous lawyer had said something they would say they had no record of that conversation... Then they asked for another 5k. Then another. This was all going on credit. I was watching a slow and drawn-out dumpster fire. The lawyers were hurting me more than my husband. As I was nearing my court date, I began receiving notices that I would be paying 15k per day!!! I was 100 percent clear and honest about my finances. They knew there was no way I could pay this. They asked me to beg my family for money. I don't have any close family or friends that I can ask for that kind of financial assistance from. It was completely unprofessional and felt like extortion. They sent me threatening emails saying they would drop my case which would result in me losing my home. I was terrified I would become homeless and now I was 15k in debt. I ended up firing the lawyer. I don't even remember her name. 15k and all I received was a discovery???!!! No. Completely unprofessional and frankly, incompetent. I hope you're happy after coercing large sums of money from a low income dedicated American who cares deeply about our community and works tirelessly to make people's lives better. You make people's lives worse. read more

Justin is honest and during a consultation was able to provide sound legal advice for me and when/how he could add value later if needed. Many would have taken my case and $ for a very simple issue. Justin realizing the true facts of the case was able to advise my best interests and not his own. read more

There are times in many people's lives where you need an attorney and a firm that can support you through the unpleasant ending of a relationship. All during COVID. I deeply appreciated working with Truce Law firm and especially Leslie Beauregard as the attorney representing my case. It took time to work through the legal system and it was completely frustrating - having Leslie there to provide expert guidance as well as being present during the many court hearings. My case kept taking all sorts of twists and turns that were difficult to navigate and having her available to me made a tremendous difference. There were days when I just wanted to quit. I hope to never ever find myself in this situation again where the person you are working through issues with is no longer reasonable. I am fortunate to have worked with Leslie and highly recommend working with her. read more

I would HIGHLY recommend Justin Aanenson and Truce Law to handle any separation/divorce needs that you're going through. I actually found him on Yelp and hired him based on the ratings, so I know that reviews are important. He's very level-headed, calm and basic approach in conciliatory, not confrontational. A real pleasure to work with. read more

Justin was amazing from start to finish. He was efficient with his time and our money. He was honest and straight forward regarding what to expect from my ex-wife's attorney. He was strategic and made every attempt to make it a fair settlement. Justin was great at allocating resources when he is not familiar with an aspect of our case. He was quick to respond to our emails and was great at consolidating information for meetings. The fact that Justin strictly does divorce makes him an expert in this field which was helpful. His demeanor is very calm and collected which is appreciated during such a stressful event such a divorce. read more

He helped me in a jam for my divorce and was reasonably priced. Listened to my concerns and helped along the way. I'm finally divorced Because of them! read more

Justin was really great and easy to work with. He always kept me informed of things that he had done with my case. He talked to me on the phone numerous times about my case and didn't charge me for it. I would definitely use him again if needed Kevin read more

Justin is the most competent, hardworking and enthusiastic attorney I have ever met. He's super dedicated and thorough. I called Justin nearly a month a go. I was in desperate need of a good attorney after being super disappointed with my prior divorce attorneys. Justin was super upfront and transparent on that first call. He has been helping me with my divorce since then. I know divorce is mostly an ugly part of ones life. But thanks to Justin who is a really big help. read more

It was clear from the initial consultation that Justin was who I wanted to work with for my divorce case. Justin's kind and calming demeanor put me at ease and was grounding through the entire process. He was responsive, reliable and had excellent availability and scheduling. His solutions were sound and he provided practical guidance at critical points. An absolute joy to work with. Thank you for everything! read more

Always responsive, answers all questions without hesitation, helpful and kind. Glad I could have such a well educated attorney to help me with my legal needs. read more

Justin was very easy to work with! Helped me figure out the whole process and took his time explaining everything along the way. He was very professional and responsive. I never felt alone during my confusing divorce. He was always available to answer questions and charged very fair prices. I don't think my divorce would have ended in such a favorable way, if not for him. Thank you Justin for everything you do! read more

According to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, divorce ranks number two, right behind the death of a spouse or child. So, if you're hurting, there's a good reason for it and considering that about half of all marriages end in divorce, you aren't alone. There's a lot of truth in the adage, "time heals all wounds," so hang in there. I met with three attorneys before finding Justin at Truce Law. Some lawyers give lip service to the value of mediation, but because litigation is more lucrative, a conflict of interest exists. That isn't the case at Truce Law, where mediation is their business model. Justin was professional, available, empathetic, and honest. He provided excellent advice, processed three quit claims, reviewed a QDRO, a separation agreement (discovering in the process a major accounting error as well as missing realestate property) and several other pieces of legal paperwork in addition to filing the final papers at the courthouse. We were able to finish the entire process in about six months at a very reasonable cost. read more

Truce Law made this process quick and easy. My wife and I were getting a Legal Separation and didn't want to get typical lawyers involved because of the horror stories that you hear. After a getting a recommendation, I contacted Truce Law and spoke to Justin. He explained the process and when over my options. We decided to do the DIY option. Having the ability to fill out the forms online at our own pace was a very simple and convenient. Also being able to reach out to Justin with any questions at any time was an added benefit. After we completed the forms online, Justine met with us to go over all of the forms and the process. Truce Law and Justin were there from start to finish willing to help at any point along the way. Even after our court date, Justin reached out to make sure everything went smoothly. If you and your spouse are still able to work together and looking to part ways amicably, then I suggest giving Truce Law a call. Save time, headaches, and money. read more

So grateful for the help and guidance provided by Justin A. of Truce Law. I truly appreciate his availability and assistance with navigating through the challenging process of divorce. Not only was I kept informed with updates throughout the process in a timely fashion he consistently offered a caring and patient approach. I would highly recommend others to Truce Law--especially individuals dissolving a first marriage and/or limited in experience with the courts/legal system. read more