Sunitha Anjilvel, Attorney

Attorney Sunitha Anjilvel

A strong advocate with a holistic approach to family law

I am a strong advocate and am deeply committed to my clients. Through my years of experience practicing in multiple jurisdictions, I understand complex family dynamics and can provide sound legal guidance in sensitive matters. At times, unique situations may call for unique solutions. I like to adopt a “big picture” approach to my cases and enjoy working with clients on strategies that make sound legal sense.

As a graduate of a top-tier Canadian law school, Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, I began my career working as a practicing attorney in Canada. I moved to California, where I gained admission to the California State Bar. I practiced law in Los Angeles for thirteen years before relocating to the Seattle area.

Every family’s situation is different, and I’d welcome the chance to hear about yours. I look forward to working with you!

Sunitha Anjilvel, Attorney at Law

Sunitha Anjilvel was named 2025 Woman of the Year by Seattle University School of Law and the Womxn’s Law Caucus in collaboration with the Womxn of Color Coalition. Read Nicole Jennings’ article.

Past President, Washington State Bar Association (WSBA)

Sunitha Anjilvel was re-elected to the WSBA Board of Governors in 2021, representing District 1 through 2024. During that term, the Board elected her President-Elect for 2023-24. When the sitting WSBA President resigned to run for political office, Anjilvel stepped up to begin her presidential service several months early.

Since her first admission to practice in 1990, Anjilvel has practiced family law, criminal law, and civil litigation in courts in Canada, California, and Washington. She has focused on family law in the Pacific Northwest since 2008. In 2005, she directed a bipartisan campaign supporting a redistricting reform initiative on California’s statewide ballot.

Committed to social justice, Anjilvel serves on the WSBA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council and as a director of Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington (DRAW). She has also volunteered with the Kinship Care Project and the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. She holds a B.A. from McGill University and a J.D. from Dalhousie Law School, and is licensed to practice in Washington and California (view her WSBA profile).

Education

  • Juris Doctor, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Bachelor of Arts, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

Legal and community work

  • Bailey-Boushay House, Seattle
  • KCBA Pro Bono Services Committee
  • KCBA Kinship Care Project

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