Heather Forrler

Heather Forrler

Managing Attorney at Compass Legal Services, P.S.
  • Family Law, Estate Planning, Business Law ...
  • Washington
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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.

Education
Seattle University School of Law
J.D. (2002) | Law
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University of Washington
B.A. (1991) | Psychology
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Professional Experience
Managing Attorney, Founder
Compass Legal Services, P.S.
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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.
Certifications
Certified Mediator
Kitsap Disupte Resolution Center
Awards
Best of Central Kitsap- Attorney
Sound Publishing
Central Kitsap County readers' choice.
Best of Central Kitsap- Attorney
Sound Publishing
Central Kitsap County reader's choice.
Professional Associations
Washington State Bar Association  # 32744
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Washington
Washington State Bar Association
ID Number: 32744
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    3% fee
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Consultations are provided at a discounted, flat rate of $100.00 per hour.
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
Websites & Blogs
Website
Compass Legal Services, P.S. Website
Contact & Map
Compass Legal Services P.S.
9481 Bayshore Drive NW Ste 202
Silverdale, WA 98383
Telephone: (360) 471-3300