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What ChatGPT tells people looking for a lawyer

We asked ChatGPT “Who is the best family lawyer in Seattle?” This is the answer it gave on 10 October 2026, with the four firms it named and the sites it drew on.

Law, asked 10 Oct 2026

“Who is the best family lawyer in Seattle?”

  1. 1Dellino Family Law Group 4.9★ 247
  2. 2Lasher 4.7★ 42
  3. 3McKinley Irvin 4.4★ 135
  4. 4Hemmat Law Group 5.0★ 122

Sources: Doyle's Guide 2026, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Google listings

What decided it

Three of the four firms were backed by Doyle's Guide, a 2026 ranking of lawyers that isn't in Google's top 20 for the same search. ChatGPT said its shortlist was based on peer-reviewed rankings, practice focus and local business information.

The sites it used

  • Doyle's Guide, a 2026 ranking of lawyers, cited for three of the four firms
  • Super Lawyers, which publishes how it selects the lawyers it lists
  • Best Lawyers, a peer-review ranking that publishes its methodology
  • Google listings, cited for two of the firms
  • The firms' own websites

Answers vary from one request to the next, so this is one dated answer and not a ranking. None of these firms is a client of ours.

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