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Drue Lyn Kirby

Also known as Drue Kirby Coats
Drue Lyn Kirby

7.8

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10
Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 70% Criminal Defense
    21 years, 5,000 cases
  • 30% Appeals
    15 years, 150 cases

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Languages Spoken
  • English

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Drue Kirby has been practicing law since 1989. She practices in the areas of Criminal Defense (including dui's) Administrative Law and Appeals. Besides her... more

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“Perseverance and Intelligence Won My Case”

Posted by: L. Lee, 2011-06-02 8 months ago.

Client Review: Drue persevered in reviewing my medical-emergency-case that was incorrectly charged as a DUI. The police responded to my emergency and were only... more
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“Attention to detail made all the difference!”

Posted by: a DUI client, 2011-05-26 9 months ago.

Client Review: Drue's representation of me was brilliant. She is highly educated and works hard to achieve a fair outcome for her clients. Drue is resourceful and... more
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Résumé

 

License

22 years since Drue Lyn Kirby was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1989 12/21/2011
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 2009 03/09/2011
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Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney at Padula & Associates, LLC 2009–present
Judge Pro Tem, Snohomish County 1995–present
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Puget Sound School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1989
University of Washington - Seattle Political Science BA 1983

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Order of the Coif National Order of the Coif 1993

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
member Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys 2006-present
Judicial Evaluation Committee King County Washington Women Lawyers 2002-present
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
LeTournea v. State of Washington, Department of Licensing Washington Appellant Reports 2006

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Mastering the Department of Licensing Small practice update 2009
Department of Licensing Hearings for DUI defendants Perserving your clients rights in DOL Hearings 2003
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