Christopher Black - Seattle, WA

Chris is awesome. If you need legal representation in the Seattle area (or elsewhere)-- he is likely the man you need. I found Black and Askerov, PLLC after hours of online research and cold calling law firms in the Seattle area. I narrowed my options to a handful of well regarded firms and eventually settled on Black and Askerov after speaking with Chris on the phone. From start to finish, I found Chris to be kind, knowledgeable, and confident. His experience was apparent from the beginning of our interactions, and he managed to calm my nerves more than a few times. Chris is everything one could want in an attorney--honest, reliable, calm, usually immediately responsive (or calls back/returns emails promptly), sets clear expectations and delivers on what he says he can do. The cost to value ratio falls squarely on the side of value. Thanks for everything, Chris! The outcome was the best I'd hoped for.

I don’t write many reviews, but this one is especially difficult because it’s hard to put into words just how much Attorney Chris Black has helped me. I’ve been battling a serious illness, which has made everything in my life more difficult—including my legal situation. Chris took on my case at the last minute, with virtually no time to prepare. To make matters worse, I was hospitalized and unable to communicate with him until the day before my arraignment. Despite these challenges, he immediately knew what needed to be done. He had already developed contingency plans in case I didn’t agree with one approach or another, and from the very beginning, it was clear that he genuinely cared. At one point, I considered pleading guilty to an allegation made by my probation officer because I didn’t want to make things harder on everyone. But Chris strongly advised against it, especially since the allegation was about "not attending treatment"—something he knew I had been too sick to do. Unlike past attorneys who seemed to take the easiest route and simply told me to plead guilty, Chris fought for me. He always took the time to explain my options and encouraged me to reconsider decisions that weren’t truly in my best interest. Whenever he recommended a different course of action, I would research it myself and realize he was absolutely right—he had solid arguments that could actually challenge the system rather than just accepting whatever was thrown at me. Chris never took shortcuts. He never chose the "easiest" path for himself—he chose the path that was best for me, no matter how much extra work it took. His advice was always grounded in years of experience, and at every step, he fought to protect my rights instead of just telling me to go along with whatever was convenient. At the end of my case, I didn’t even know I could request early termination of my supervision—but Chris brought it up on his own. He put in an incredible amount of effort to build a strong argument, and against all odds, he won. I was in the middle of a violation hearing, and because of him, I was able to finalize my case and finally move forward with my life. Without him, I would still be struggling to meet probation requirements while battling my illness. What stands out the most about Chris Black is his heart. You can see it in his face, his eyes, and the way he speaks—he genuinely cares about his clients. He always returned my calls, often within minutes, and gave me direct access to him instead of making me go through a secretary. He fought for me every step of the way, and I will always be grateful for his dedication, compassion, and expertise. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Mr. Black.