Heather Forrler

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Managing Attorney at Compass Legal Services, P.S.

Experience: 21 years

Family Law, Estate Planning, Business Law and 2 others

Best of Central Kitsap- Attorney and Best of Central Kitsap- Attorney

Awards 2

Experience 21y

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Attorney Heather Forrler is the Managing Attorney at Compass Legal Services, P.S., a Kitsap County based law firm located in Silverdale and serving all of the county’s local communities, including Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale, Seabeck, Kingston, Hansville, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island and surrounding areas. She provides legal advice, consulting and full legal representation as an Estate Planning Attorney, Family Law Attorney, Divorce Lawyer as well as supporting new business startup and incorporation, including serving as Registered Agent for domestic corporations registered with the Secretary of State in Washington State.
Attorney Forrler started in the legal field as a legal assistant in 1996. She worked first for a family law attorney, then for a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney. While in law school, Heather interned with a Personal Injury firm. She argued two cases in the Court of Appeals between May and July of her third year, passed the bar exam on the first sitting, and was sworn in in October of 2002. Ms. Forrler practiced personal injury until 2006, at which time she went to work with an estate planning attorney and studied family law. In 2008, Ms. Forrler began practicing family law, primarily uncontested cases, which quickly lead to representing divorce clients in contested matters.
Ms. Forrler’s experience with family law includes going through two divorces personally, working as a legal assistant, and as an attorney. With her personal experience, she understands the emotional needs of her clients, and serves with personal empathy, integrity, and efficiency. She understands, and helps her clients understand, the vital importance of preserving any positive aspects of the couple’s relationship with each other, especially when children are involved.
Ms. Forrler is a member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association and Kitsap County Bar Association, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Washington

Washington State Bar Association
ID Number: 32744
Since 2002

Professional Experience

2014 - Current

Compass Legal Services, P.S.

Managing Attorney, Founder

Compass Legal Services, P.S. is a multi-practice law firm serving clients throughout Kitsap County and beyond. Our practice includes 3 attorneys practicing in the areas of Family Law, Estate Planning, Criminal Defense and Business Startup/Incorporation.

Education

1999 - 2002

University of Washington School of Law

J.D. (2002) | Law

1986 - 1991

University of Washington

B.A. (1991) | Psychology

Awards

year - Heather Forrler

Best of Central Kitsap- Attorney

Sound Publishing

year - Heather Forrler

Best of Central Kitsap- Attorney

Sound Publishing

Contacts

Compass Legal Services P.S. 9481 Bayshore Drive NW Ste 202 Silverdale WA 98383 Telephone: (360) 471-3300

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Heather Forrler Managing Attorney at Compass Legal Services, P.S.

Experience: 21 years

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Phone: (360) 471-3300

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Arbitration & Mediation

Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Languages

English

Certifications

2009

Certified Mediator

Kitsap Disupte Resolution Center

Websites

Compass Legal Services, P.S. Website

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