About Patricia Goldman, Esq. – Seattle Family Law Attorney
Patricia Goldman, Esq - Attorney
변호사 주영인 (Patricia Ju Goldman)
주 변호사님은 UCLA 와 Southwestern Law School 출신이며 캘리포니아와 워싱턴
주에서 공공 변호사 및 검사로 형법을 실무한 경험이 있습니다. 주 변호사님은 로스쿨
이전에 민사 소송 분야에서 법률 보조원으로 근무한 적이 있으며, 완전한 이중 언어 구사
능력을 갖춘 한국계 미국인 변호사로서 다양한 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 그녀는
광범위한 재판 경험을 가지고 있으며, 맡은 모든 의뢰인을 위해 강력한 옹호자로
활동합니다.
Patricia Goldman, Esq.
Attorney
Family Law Complex Litigation Advocacy PLLC
Bar Admissions: California (59592) · Washington (318620)
Family Law Complex Litigation Advocacy PLLC
600 Stewart St, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 792-7003
office@familylawcomplexlitigation.com
Patricia Goldman is a licensed attorney admitted to practice in Washington and California, with a diverse background spanning criminal prosecution, public defense, and complex litigation. She earned her Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School in 2016, where she received Honors in Public Service and completed the Negotiations Honors Program. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Ms. Goldman has extensive trial experience, having taken over 20 bench and jury trials to verdict in California while serving as a public defender. Her practice included misdemeanor, juvenile, and felony matters, as well as drug and veterans court cases, where she successfully assisted clients in mitigating or dismissing charges through rehabilitation-focused advocacy. Her experience includes complex motion practice involving suppression motions, Brady issues, and three-strikes sentencing.
She later served as a Deputy Trial Prosecutor with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, handling felony and juvenile matters, including property crimes and domestic violence cases. Ms. Goldman also worked as a liaison prosecutor in the LEAD advocacy program, collaborating with law enforcement, social workers, and community stakeholders to reduce recidivism and minimize collateral social impacts.
Prior to attending law school, Ms. Goldman worked in intellectual property, patent litigation, and commercial litigation in Silicon Valley, representing matters involving Fortune 500 companies. Raised between Seoul and California, she is fully bilingual in Korean, allowing her to assist clients with international communications and document translation.
Outside of her legal practice, Ms. Goldman enjoys traveling throughout Europe, learning new languages, including Dutch and German, and spending time cooking and gardening.
Professional Affiliations
Washington State Bar Association, Korean American Bar Association, Korean Prosecutors Association
Note: She reports to James V. Sansone, Esq. , and her email is james@familylawcomplexlitigation.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
A high-asset divorce generally involves substantial property, income, or financial complexity. This may include business interests, real estate holdings, investments, retirement accounts, or executive compensation. These cases often require detailed financial analysis and careful legal planning.
Washington is a community property state, but asset division is not always a simple 50/50 split. Courts consider factors such as the nature of the assets, the length of the marriage, and each spouse’s financial circumstances to reach a fair and equitable outcome.
A divorce may be considered complex when it involves closely held businesses, professional practices, multiple properties, trusts, stock options, or disputes over asset valuation. High conflict over custody or financial transparency can also add complexity to a case.
Businesses may be valued and addressed in several ways depending on the circumstances. In some cases, one spouse retains the company while the other receives an offset through different assets. Accurate valuation and documentation are critical in these matters.
Yes. If there are concerns about undisclosed income or assets, legal tools such as financial discovery, subpoenas, and forensic accounting may be used to obtain a complete picture of the marital estate.
The timeline varies depending on the complexity of the financial issues and whether disputes can be resolved through negotiation or require litigation. High-asset divorces often take longer than standard cases due to the level of analysis involved.
Yes. Early legal guidance can help protect assets, preserve financial records, and avoid costly mistakes. Consulting with a family law attorney at the outset allows for more effective planning and strategy.