About Sarah Sannes
Family Law, Collaborative Practice & Estate Planning Attorney
Sarah E. Sannes is a Washington family law and estate planning attorney who emphasizes collaborative law, mediation, negotiation, and other resolution focused approaches, practicing in Kitsap County and serving Seattle, Tacoma and Gig Harbor. She takes the time to understand your priorities, explain your options in plain language, and help you make informed decisions about the path forward.
As a solo practitioner based in Poulsbo, Sarah Sannes Law offers personal attention and direct access to your attorney, supported by an experienced paralegal throughout the legal process. Her process centers on creative problem solving and on meeting the specific, unique needs of your family as it transitions.
Member of the Washington State Bar Association
Opened her private practice in Poulsbo
Joined the Collaborative Professionals of Washington
Named to the CPW Executive Board
At the forefront of collaborative practice
Beyond her practice, Sarah serves on the Executive Board of the Collaborative Professionals of Washington and has been an active member since 2015.
Her leadership in Washington State’s collaborative divorce community keeps her at the forefront of modern dispute resolution strategies, allowing her to help clients achieve constructive, durable, long lasting outcomes without the stress and expense of litigation and trial.
She is also a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, connecting her practice to collaborative professionals around the world.
Education and experience
A foundation in litigation, the courts, and juvenile justice, now focused on helping families resolve matters outside of court.
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2002 · Juris Doctor
Graduated from Willamette University College of Law.
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Juvenile Justice Advocacy
Completed a two year clerkship with the Marion County District Attorney’s office in Salem, Oregon, helping establish the local juvenile drug court.
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Judicial Law Clerk
Served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Richard J. Thorpe in Snohomish County Superior Court.
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Civil Litigation
Developed extensive civil litigation experience at the law firm Cogdill Nichols Rein Wartelle.
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2007 · Sarah Sannes Law
Relocated to Kitsap County and opened her private practice in Poulsbo, Washington.
Memberships and leadership
Sarah volunteers her time in the state and local legal communities to advance low conflict dispute resolution.
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Collaborative Professionals of WashingtonExecutive Board2024 to present
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2015 to present
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2011 to present
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2007 to present
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2002 to present
Rooted in Kitsap
Sarah spent her childhood on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Today she is proud to raise her own family and practice family law on the beautiful North Kitsap Peninsula.
Ready to talk through your options?
Meet in person at the Poulsbo office or remotely. Contact Sarah Sannes Law to request a consultation.
