David Starks

David Starks

Partner at McKinley Irvin
  • Family Law, Divorce
  • Washington
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Biography

David Starks is a partner at McKinley Irvin and practices out of the firm’s Kirkland office. David is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers as well as the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He has been designated to the list of “Top 100 Attorneys in Washington State,” Washington Super Lawyers®, rated 10/10 “Superb” on Avvo, and was chosen as "Lawyer of the Year" in the field of Family Law by Best Lawyers two times. David is driven by a passion for his client’s success and always fights to protect their best interests.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Paternity, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Washington
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
McKinley Irvin
- Current
Education
Seattle University School of Law
J.D.
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University of Southern Indiana
B.A.
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Awards
Top 100 Attorneys in Washington State
Washington Super Lawyers
Super Lawyer
Washington Super Lawyers
Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
Ranked Band 1 in High Net Worth Guide for Family/Matrimonial in Washington
Chambers
"Lawyer of the Year" in the field of Family Law, Seattle Metro Area
Best Lawyers
Awarded in 2022 and 2024
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
Member
Current
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Washington State Bar Association
Member
Current
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King County Bar Association
Member
Current
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King County Bar Association's Judicial Screening Committee
Member
Current
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Washington State Bar Association Professionalism Committee
Member
Current
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
Fellow and Certified Mediator
Current
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International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (IAML)
Fellow
Current
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American College of Family Trial Lawyers
Diplomate
Current
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Washington Chapter
President
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Websites & Blogs
Website
About David Starks
Blog
Contact & Map
McKinley Irvin - Kirkland
10220 NE Points Drive
Suite 330
Kirkland, WA 98033
Toll-Free: (425) 230-6906
McKinley Irvin - Bellevue
10900 NE 4th Street
Suite 2220
Bellevue, WA 98004
Telephone: (425) 329-3861
McKinley Irvin - Seattle
601 Union Street
Suite 3030
Seattle, WA 98101
Telephone: (206) 397-0399