Zeshan Q. Khan
Top rated Family Law attorney in Seattle, Washington
Law Office of Zeshan Q. Khan, PLLC
Practice areas: Family Law, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Washington since: 2000
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Languages spoken: English, Hindi
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Attorney Zeshan Q. Khan is the founder of the Law Office of Zeshan Q. Khan, PLLC, with the law firm’s office located in Seattle, Washington. He assists the residents of the greater Seattle metro area, spanning from Everett, Tacoma and Snohomish counties to King and Pierce counties, with their legal issues. He handles cases involving bankruptcy (Chapters 7, 11 and 13), contract disputes, family law (including divorce, custody, domestic relations and prenuptial agreements), personal injury, civil litigation and probate. He is also extensively experienced in family law mediation and has authored several articles and book chapters regarding the same topic.
Mr. Khan is admitted to practice in the states of Washington and Illinois and appears before the United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington. With more than two decades of professional experience, he has acquired the respect and admiration of his clients and peers for his client-centric approach and creative problem-solving skills. Rated “Superb” on Avvo, he also hosts many positive client testimonials and peer endorsements on the site. He is fluent in English, Hindi and Urdu.
A 1994 Bachelor of Arts graduate from the University of Florida, Mr. Khan studied law at the Chicago-Kent College of Law at the Illinois Institute of Technology, graduating with a Juris Doctor degree in 1999. He proceeded to get his LL.M. degree in sustainable international development from the University of Washington School of Law in 2003. Right after law school, he performed a stint as a law clerk for the Honorable Sen K. Tan.
Before his role at the Law Office of Zeshan Q. Khan, PLLC, Mr. Khan served as a pro tem family law commissioner at the King County Superior Court. An active member of the legal community, he maintains memberships with many prominent legal associations such as the Washington State Bar Association, the King County Bar Association (KCBA), the South Asian Bar Association of Washington and the Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington. In addition to engaging with the broader legal sphere, he also spent his time teaching at the paralegal program of Edmonds College through his role as an adjunct professor of family law.
Mr. Khan is passionate about helping his clients and the larger community in whatever capacity possible. On top of mentoring young attorneys through the Family Law Mentor Program by the KCBA, he was also recognized for his volunteer work with the same organization (2017 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year and 2011 Volunteer of the Year). As demonstrated by his many speaking engagements and published written works, he is a voracious writer and speaker who dedicates his time to educating fellow attorneys and the public about his practice areas.
Zeshan Q. Khan is a debt relief agent. He helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Practice areas
Family Law, Bankruptcy: Consumer, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Estate Planning & Probate, General LitigationFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Assault, Bankruptcy Law, Child Support, Credit Repair, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Litigation, Living Wills, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Name Change, Paternity, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Power of Attorney, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration, Restraining Order, Same Sex Family Law, Slip and Fall, Small Claims, Wills
- 20% Family Law
- 30% Bankruptcy: Consumer
- 20% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Estate Planning & Probate
- 10% General Litigation
First Admitted: 2000, Washington
Professional Webpage: https://www.zqklaw.com/zeshan-q-khan
Bar / Professional Activity
- Washington
- Illinois (Voluntarily Inactive)
- United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington
- King County Superior Court, pro tem Family Law Commissioner
- Washington State Bar Association, Family Law and Bankruptcy Law sections
- King County Bar Association (KCBA), Family Law and Bankruptcy Law sections
- South Asian Bar Association of Washington
- Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington
Pro bono / Community Service
- Volunteer for Community Services/Bankruptcy under King County Bar Association (pro bono bankruptcy cases, etc.), 2010
- Lecturer at the "Make Change" community outreach program re bankruptcy and debt-collection related issues, 2009
- Regular Volunteer Attorney at Legal Aid Clinic for Latino/a Bar Association of Washington, 2009
- Regular volunteer attorney for WSBA's Moderate Means Program, 2011
Educational Background
- University of Florida, Bachelor of Arts, 1994
- University of Washington School of Law, LL.M. (Law of Sustainable International Development), 2003
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- The Family Law Deskbook chapter on prenuptial agreements, Co-writer
- Co-Presented on Foreign Laws and Property Rights in Washington, Presenter/Speaker at Annual Seminar for Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington, Presenter/Speaker, Family Law, 2024
- "Breakfast of Champions" fundraiser, Guest Speaker
- Family Law Mentor Program, Mentor, KCBA
- Paralegal program of Edmonds College , Adjunct Professor of Family Law
- Lecturer for CLE on Interplay of Family Law and Bankruptcy, Speaker, Speaker, Washington State Bar Association, 2012
- Lecturer at CLE re Family Law and Bankruptcy, Lecturer, Lecturer, King County Bar Association, Attorneys, 2011
- CLE Lecturer on recent DOMA ruling's affect on bankruptcy practice, Lecturer, Attorneys, 2013
- Guest speaker on introduction to bankruptcy at Seattle University/WSBA Moderate Means Program, Guest Speaker, Guest Speaker, Seattle University, Law Students, 2013
Honors
- Rated “Superb”, Avvo
- Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, King County Bar Association, 2017
- Volunteer of the Year, King County Bar Association, 2011
- Volunteer of the Month (May), King County Bar Association, 2011
- Pro Bono Publico service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association, 2011
- Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association, 2012
- Certificate of Appreciation, Eastside Legal Assistance Program, 2012
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“I trust this attorney; I refer cases to him.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026