Collaborative Practice
Executive Board, Collaborative Professionals of Washington
Virtual Consultations
Meet in Poulsbo or by secure video
Service Areas
Kitsap County, Seattle, Tacoma and Gig Harbor

Meet Sarah
Choosing the right attorney matters.
Sarah E. Sannes is a Puget Sound area family law and estate planning attorney, practicing in Kitsap County and serving Seattle, Tacoma and Gig Harbor. She emphasizes collaborative law, mediation, negotiation and other resolution focused approaches. 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 small Poulsbo firm, Sarah Sannes Law offers personal attention and direct access to your attorney from your first call to the final agreement.
Executive Board member and active in the state’s collaborative community since 2015
Practice Areas
Our Practice Areas
Sarah Sannes Law provides family focused legal services from Poulsbo to clients across Kitsap County, Seattle, Tacoma and Gig Harbor. Every matter is different, so the firm starts by learning about your needs and whether its approach is the right fit.

Collaborative Divorce & Mediation
Resolve parenting, property, and financial decisions through collaborative divorce, mediation, and other low conflict approaches, without a courtroom battle.

Family Law
Parenting plans, custody and child support, modifications, parentage, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and agreed adoptions.

Estate Planning
Wills, durable powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and community property agreements that make your wishes clear.
Her Approach
Legal matters can feel overwhelming. Understanding your options makes the next step easier.
- Listening firstUnderstanding your family, concerns, and priorities before anything else.
- Explaining your optionsStraightforward guidance in plain language.
- Reducing unnecessary conflictCollaborative, mediated, and negotiated solutions when appropriate.
- Creative problem solvingA strategy built around your family’s specific needs and goals.
- Direct attorney accessThe responsive, personal service of a solo practice.
Resources
Latest Resources
Tired of Conflict? Why a Collaborative Divorce Lawyer in Poulsbo Keeps You in Control
Choosing your legal counsel is the most critical first step in a divorce. Many families [...]
Essential Collaborative Divorce Resources for Kitsap County Families
Divorce is hard on families. Choosing a Collaborative Divorce in Poulsbo helps protect your privacy and finances. Shifting away from [...]
Sarah Sannes on The Respectful Divorce Podcast: Divorce With Respect Week 2026
Sarah joins Lucia Levias on The Respectful Divorce Podcast for Divorce With Respect Week 2026.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Consultations and meetings are by appointment only.
Payment
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, personal checks, and cash.
Poulsbo, Washington
Serving Families Across the Puget Sound
Sarah works with individuals and families throughout Kitsap County, Seattle, Tacoma and Gig Harbor, meeting in person at her Poulsbo office or remotely. Her goal is a supportive space where you can ask questions, understand your options, and feel confident about what comes next.
If you need guidance with collaborative divorce, family law, adoption, or estate planning, contact Sarah Sannes Law to request a consultation.





