Heather Forrler

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.

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Washington

Washington State Bar Association

ID Number: 32744

Since 2002

Managing Attorney, Founder

Compass Legal Services, P.S.

2014 - Current

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.

Seattle University School of Law

J.D. (2002) | Law

1999 - 2002

University of Washington

B.A. (1991) | Psychology

1986 - 1991

Best of Central Kitsap- Attorney

Sound Publishing

2019

Central Kitsap County readers' choice.

Best of Central Kitsap- Attorney

Sound Publishing

2018

Central Kitsap County reader's choice.

Washington State Bar Association  # 32744

Member

Current

Certified Mediator

Kitsap Disupte Resolution Center

2009