team-member

Cynthia Renz First

Everett, WA

Licensed for 32 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and Family

Language

English

About

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Port Gardner Law Group2918 Colby Avenue, Suite 201Everett, WA, 98201

Office: (425) 426-2487

Website: N/A

Reviews

Christine Malone
December 7, 2016

I contacted Cynthia to help me with a co-habitation agreement. I was worried how I could protect my assets, in the event my relationship failed. Cynthia was incredibly knowledgeable, gave me expert advice, and kept the entire situation positive and fun for both my partner and me. I highly recommend this experienced, talented and very smart woman for any sensitive family law issue. It is times when a person is most emotionally involved in their situation when a calm, patient, and confident attorney is most needed.

anonymous
September 4, 2015

Cynthia represents me in a divorce and custody case that is unpleasant and complicated. Cynthia and her staff have seen this all before and they simply proceed with intelligence and dignity. She has been compassionate with me but also realistic and straightforward, which I appreciate. Cynthia takes my concerns seriously and addresses them. She is proactive, not reactive, and she is a strategic thinker. Even when she is really busy with other cases, she finds time for me if the need arises. I'm doing better in court since she took over my case and I also feel more confident in a situation that causes one to feel extremely vulnerable. I would recommend Cynthia highly to anyone who needs a family law attorney. I really trust her.

Grateful
June 9, 2021

From my initial consultation I could tell that I was in good hands. Ms. First is clear, direct, approachable, a great listener, and efficient. Beyond that Ms. First is highly effective and GETS THE JOB DONE! This includes how she managed me, as I was clearly and emotional wreck and extremely stressed throughout the divorce process but more importantly, it was how she took charge and managed the mediation and closing procedures. What I had expected to be as one of the most painful days turned out to be quite tolerable if not almost pleasant. Overall I was quite pleased with how justice prevailed for BOTH parties. Typically divorce is a lose lose for all parties and I would not wish it on anyone but at times in the end it is a necessary event for both partners to move on so they can continue growing, and eventually heal. Ms. First's decades of experience, professionalism, and insightfulness affords clients the opportunity for these processes to begin almost immediately. I found that her fees were indeed fair but I found what I got for those funds was well worth the investment. This was for an uncontested divorce, no children, one party asking for the moon and the other initially shaking in their boots but finishing feeling like there was a great weight lifted. Thank you again, Ms. First. I hope I never need your services again but should that need arise you will absolutely be the first lawyer I call or refer. Sincerely, Very Grateful and Satisfied Client

Paul
November 27, 2017

Cynthia is a seasoned family lawyer. Her wealth of experience proved invaluable to our case. We had a difficult divorce. Cynthia even monitored our case while she was on.vacation, including actively communicating with opposing counsel on.multiple occasions. She was fully.engaged on.our behalf over a 16-month period, offering well thought out options on how to proceed. I can't think.of anything more Cynthia could have done to better represent us, and recommend her without hesitation.

Harmony
September 11, 2017

Cynthia works hard to support you through the extremely hard and emotional process of divorce. She has a good balance of being supportive, emotionally connected to you and your case while being direct and fighting for you. I had another attorney for the first part of my divorce and didn't feel like I was heard. Cynthia really listens to what you care about you while at the same time giving you great legal advice. I highly recommend her.

Jan
July 12, 2017

Cynthia represented me in my divorce and was always honest and told me exactly what all my options were through the process. Her experience was invaluable. She was readily available to answers my concerns and questions.

Jennifer
September 2, 2015

Cynthia is the best attorney ever! She listens and cares about her clients. She is super efficient and gets the job done. She doesn't take weeks to give you a update either. She works hard for each and everyone of her clients apart from having a great sense of humor! would recommend Cynthia to anyone who needed a excellent attorney if I needed her services in the future there would be no doubt that I would attain her again.

anonymous
August 30, 2015

I am involved in parenting litigation with someone who plays dirty. Cynthia's representation of me has been compassionate, dignified, trustworthy, and SUCCESSFUL. She always tries to cooperate first, but if that doesn't work, she fights hard. I wholeheartedly recommend her.

Von
August 27, 2015

From the moment I met Cynthia and her team, I felt comfortable and supported. Though my divorce and custody arrangement were neither contested nor especially complicated, there were a few times where Cynthia's calm voice and solid knowledge helped move the process forward when it stalled. She was always prompt in responding to my questions. I would definitely recommend Cynthia for any family law issue.

Mike
March 13, 2015

As a man getting a divorce for the fist time .My concerns and worries were quickly put at ease. Cynthia was recommended to me by a friend .She has changed the way i feel about attorneys .Rather than care about the bill she was more concerned about me the person and not my wallet. Very sweet lady which concerned me at first because i didn't want someone that would be pushed around in the court room .I quickly found that she can be the one that does the pushing . when it came to the bill and money or other expenses she never made it a big deal in fact i had to ask what i would owe ..she was more concerned about me and the out come of my divorce .Long story short it would be a smart decision for anyone to higher Cynthia and her team Thank you Mike

Christine Malone
December 7, 2016

I contacted Cynthia to help me with a co-habitation agreement. I was worried how I could protect my assets, in the event my relationship failed. Cynthia was incredibly knowledgeable, gave me expert advice, and kept the entire situation positive and fun for both my partner and me. I highly recommend this experienced, talented and very smart woman for any sensitive family law issue. It is times when a person is most emotionally involved in their situation when a calm, patient, and confident attorney is most needed.

anonymous
September 4, 2015

Cynthia represents me in a divorce and custody case that is unpleasant and complicated. Cynthia and her staff have seen this all before and they simply proceed with intelligence and dignity. She has been compassionate with me but also realistic and straightforward, which I appreciate. Cynthia takes my concerns seriously and addresses them. She is proactive, not reactive, and she is a strategic thinker. Even when she is really busy with other cases, she finds time for me if the need arises. I'm doing better in court since she took over my case and I also feel more confident in a situation that causes one to feel extremely vulnerable. I would recommend Cynthia highly to anyone who needs a family law attorney. I really trust her.

Grateful
June 9, 2021

From my initial consultation I could tell that I was in good hands. Ms. First is clear, direct, approachable, a great listener, and efficient. Beyond that Ms. First is highly effective and GETS THE JOB DONE! This includes how she managed me, as I was clearly and emotional wreck and extremely stressed throughout the divorce process but more importantly, it was how she took charge and managed the mediation and closing procedures. What I had expected to be as one of the most painful days turned out to be quite tolerable if not almost pleasant. Overall I was quite pleased with how justice prevailed for BOTH parties. Typically divorce is a lose lose for all parties and I would not wish it on anyone but at times in the end it is a necessary event for both partners to move on so they can continue growing, and eventually heal. Ms. First's decades of experience, professionalism, and insightfulness affords clients the opportunity for these processes to begin almost immediately. I found that her fees were indeed fair but I found what I got for those funds was well worth the investment. This was for an uncontested divorce, no children, one party asking for the moon and the other initially shaking in their boots but finishing feeling like there was a great weight lifted. Thank you again, Ms. First. I hope I never need your services again but should that need arise you will absolutely be the first lawyer I call or refer. Sincerely, Very Grateful and Satisfied Client

Paul
November 27, 2017

Cynthia is a seasoned family lawyer. Her wealth of experience proved invaluable to our case. We had a difficult divorce. Cynthia even monitored our case while she was on.vacation, including actively communicating with opposing counsel on.multiple occasions. She was fully.engaged on.our behalf over a 16-month period, offering well thought out options on how to proceed. I can't think.of anything more Cynthia could have done to better represent us, and recommend her without hesitation.

Harmony
September 11, 2017

Cynthia works hard to support you through the extremely hard and emotional process of divorce. She has a good balance of being supportive, emotionally connected to you and your case while being direct and fighting for you. I had another attorney for the first part of my divorce and didn't feel like I was heard. Cynthia really listens to what you care about you while at the same time giving you great legal advice. I highly recommend her.

Jan
July 12, 2017

Cynthia represented me in my divorce and was always honest and told me exactly what all my options were through the process. Her experience was invaluable. She was readily available to answers my concerns and questions.

Jennifer
September 2, 2015

Cynthia is the best attorney ever! She listens and cares about her clients. She is super efficient and gets the job done. She doesn't take weeks to give you a update either. She works hard for each and everyone of her clients apart from having a great sense of humor! would recommend Cynthia to anyone who needed a excellent attorney if I needed her services in the future there would be no doubt that I would attain her again.

anonymous
August 30, 2015

I am involved in parenting litigation with someone who plays dirty. Cynthia's representation of me has been compassionate, dignified, trustworthy, and SUCCESSFUL. She always tries to cooperate first, but if that doesn't work, she fights hard. I wholeheartedly recommend her.

Von
August 27, 2015

From the moment I met Cynthia and her team, I felt comfortable and supported. Though my divorce and custody arrangement were neither contested nor especially complicated, there were a few times where Cynthia's calm voice and solid knowledge helped move the process forward when it stalled. She was always prompt in responding to my questions. I would definitely recommend Cynthia for any family law issue.

Mike
March 13, 2015

As a man getting a divorce for the fist time .My concerns and worries were quickly put at ease. Cynthia was recommended to me by a friend .She has changed the way i feel about attorneys .Rather than care about the bill she was more concerned about me the person and not my wallet. Very sweet lady which concerned me at first because i didn't want someone that would be pushed around in the court room .I quickly found that she can be the one that does the pushing . when it came to the bill and money or other expenses she never made it a big deal in fact i had to ask what i would owe ..she was more concerned about me and the out come of my divorce .Long story short it would be a smart decision for anyone to higher Cynthia and her team Thank you Mike