Virginia M Amato

Virginia M Amato

6.4

Good

Experience 3
Industry Recognition 1
Professional Conduct 5

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 70% DUI / DWI
    9 years
  • 30% Criminal Defense
    9 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

None

Contact Information
  • Law Office of Virginia M. Amato, PLLC
    815 East Main Street
    Auburn, WA 98002
    253-880-3289
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About me: 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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  • I do not recommend Virginia Amato.
  • I used Virginia 6-12 months ago.
  • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.
Client Review: She made it sound good in the beginning but then did not do her homework to find out all of the charges. Also, she made statements about the... more
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Endorsements
Michael Gregory Malaier
Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Malaier , Federal Way (WA), 3 months ago
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 14 years since Virginia M Amato was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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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 N/A 1991

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Washington State Bar Association 1995–present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys 2003–present
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Portfolio

Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Criminal Law Numerous Washington State Association of Municipal Attorney's Conferences