Christopher Anderson - Seattle, WA

Christopher Anderson leverages his decades of experience, pragmatism, and understanding to help his clients navigate life’s challenges and changes. He assists clients with divorces, child custody arrangements, parenting plans, and other sensitive family issues with precision and empathy. Chris understands that family law matters often represent the most difficult periods in his clients’ lives, and he approaches each case with the care, attention, and respect it deserves. His ability to balance assertive advocacy with thoughtful problem-solving makes him particularly effective in achieving favorable outcomes while minimizing unnecessary conflict.

My Approach

As an advocate, I doggedly pursue pragmatic solutions focused on the bottom line. Conflict resolution is an art-form, blending together experience, expertise, emotional intelligence, and practical wisdom. When clients come to Dellino Family Law, they’re often experiencing one of the most challenging chapters of their lives—and I never lose sight of their objective realities. I take time to intently listen, explore, and understand each client’s unique situation, concerns, and goals before crafting a strategy that aligns with their needs and values. While I strive for cooperative solutions that protect relationships and entitlements, particularly when children are involved, I’m also prepared to advocate fiercely when necessary to protect my clients’ interests. Because no two families are alike, my approach and advocacy is as specific as the people involved. Throughout our work together, I ensure my clients understand their options at every step, empowering them to make informed decisions about matters that will shape their lives and their children’s well-being for years to come.

My Background

I grew up in Juneau, Alaska: a one highway, one high-school, small town where doors were unlocked and relationships were deeply rooted, for better or worse. After spending a decade in school between Virginia and Chicago, I returned to the Pacific Northwest in 2002. I grew up as a skier, learned to snowboard in my 20’s (from a bunch of elementary school kids), and returned to skiing in my 30’s. I’ve played tennis since middle school and – at least currently – I’m resisting the trend to shift to pickleball (though I love pickles). I recently renewed my SCUBA certification, but the waters around here seem far too cold still.

In my quarter century since law school, I’ve lived in Queen Anne, Bainbridge, Magnolia, Redmond, West Seattle, and Burien – while working in large and small law firms and in-house roles at start-ups and international corporations. I don’t travel nearly as much as I used to, and – even though I’ve been an Alaska Airlines’ frequent flyer since 1981 – I’ve recently lost my MVP status … and I deeply miss my upgrade opportunities.