Elizabeth Hoffman-Graff

Top rated Family Law attorney in Seattle, Washington

McKinley Irvin
Elizabeth Hoffman-Graff
McKinley Irvin

Practice areas: Family Law; view more

Licensed in Washington since: 2008

Education: Seattle University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2014 - 2020

McKinley Irvin

601 Union St
Suite 3030
Seattle, WA 98101 Visit website
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Elizabeth Hoffman-Graff, a partner of McKinley Irvin in Seattle, Washington, where she focuses her practice on family law and related matters. She represents clients across a wide range of domestic relations issues, including divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, alimony and spousal support, and the division of marital property. Her practice also includes adoption, paternity actions, juvenile law matters, name changes and same-sex family law, providing comprehensive counsel to individuals and families navigating complex and often sensitive legal challenges.

With a client-centered approach, Ms. Hoffman-Graff works closely with individuals to understand their unique circumstances and goals. She is experienced in handling both contested and uncontested dissolutions, as well as cases involving domestic violence. Her practice emphasizes practical solutions while advocating for outcomes that protect her clients’ rights and long-term interests.

Over the years, Ms. Hoffman-Graff has handled a variety of complex family law matters, including high-conflict custody disputes and cases involving significant financial considerations. She is known for her thorough preparation, attention to detail and ability to navigate emotionally charged situations with professionalism and care. Whether negotiating settlements or advocating in court, she works to achieve balanced and effective resolutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Ms. Hoffman-Graff earned her Bachelor of Arts from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, in 2003. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Seattle University School of Law in 2008. During her time in law school, she demonstrated strong academic performance and a commitment to the study of family law.

Admitted to practice in Washington since 2008, Ms. Hoffman-Graff is an active member of the Washington State Bar Association, where she participates in the Family Law Section. She is also involved with the King County Bar Association, Family Law Section, and serves as a mentor in the organization’s Family Law Mentor Program. Additionally, she is a member of the Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington.

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Name Change, Paternity, Same Sex Family Law

  • 100% Family Law

First Admitted: 2008, Washington

Professional Webpage: https://www.mckinleyirvin.com/attorney-profiles/elizabeth-ho...

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington (DRAW)
  • King County Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Mentor, King County Bar Association Family Law Mentor Program

Educational Background

  • Smith College, B.A.

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • Author, Chapter 22: Discovery in Family Law Litigation, Washington Family Law Deskbook, WSBA Continuing Legal Education, 2022 (Co-authored with Janet George), Author, Chapter 22: Discovery in Family Law Litigation, Washington Family Law Deskbook 3rd Ed., Washington State Bar Association, Legal, 2022
  • Author, “New Cases Broaden De Facto Parentage Doctrine,” King County Bar Bulletin, March 2014
  • Author, “What LGBT Couples Need to Know About Their Parental Rights,” The Seattle Lesbian, May 2014
  • Interviewee, “Attorney Elizabeth Hoffman on The Evolving Definition of Family,” EDGE, May 2014
  • Author, “Defining Family—De facto Parentage,” NW Lawyer, June 2014
  • Presenter, “Discovery and Legal Analysis,” McKinley Irvin CLE, June 2023 (presented with John Rosecrans)
  • Presenter, “Working with Experts in High-Asset Divorces,” McKinley Irvin CLE, June 2024 (presented with Brent Bohan)

Honors

  • The Best Lawyers in America® in the field of Family Law, 2025–2026
  • Avvo.com 10.0 “Superb” rating
  • Washington Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers®, 2023–2025
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in the field of Family Law, 2022–2023
  • Washington Rising Star by Super Lawyers®, 2014–2020

Office location for Elizabeth Hoffman-Graff

601 Union St
Suite 3030
Seattle, WA 98101

Phone: 206-489-0991

Selections

4 Years Super Lawyers
7 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2014 - 2020

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