Virginia M Amato

Virginia M Amato
Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Free Consultation (60 minutes)

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Welcome to AVVO. Thank you for taking the time to look at my experience and education. The focus of my criminal defense practice is DUI's, Licensing related... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Saved my butt”

Posted by: Luke, almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: This little review is to officially endorse Virginia and her work. To make a very long story very short, I lost control of my snarly little BMW and... more
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“My guardian”

Posted by: a Domestic Violence client, about 4 years ago.

Client Review: When you talk about a defense attorney ms virginia's picture should go in the dictionary. she took care of me from my hospital bed all the way to my... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Robert Dunn Rhodes IV

Ms. Amato's experience as a Department of Licensing Hearing Officer and years of experience as a defense attorney makes her an invaluable asset for... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Rhodes , Seattle (WA), Over 2 years ago
Michael Gregory Malaier

Virginia is an aggressive, competent advocate for her clients. That, and she has a great sense of humor! I endorse her work wholeheartedly.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Malaier , Tacoma (WA), Over 4 years ago

Résumé

 

License

18 years since Virginia M Amato was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1995 05/18/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at LAW OFFICE OF VIRGINIA M. AMATO, PLLC 2008–present
Attorney at Law Offices of James V. Newton, PLLC 2003–2008
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Gonzaga University School of Law Law Juris Doctorate 1994
University of Idaho Education Master of Science 1984
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
National Appellete Advocacy Competition Team 1991

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys 2003–present
Washington State Bar Association 1995–present
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Criminal Law Numerous Washington State Association of Municipal Attorney's Conferences