Drue Lyn Kirby

Also known as Drue Kirby Coats
Drue Lyn Kirby
Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Drue has been practicing law for over 20 years, and has been a pro tem Judge for over 15 of those years. Her practice has concentrated on criminal law, elder... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


1 star rating

“Poor Lawyer”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 27 days ago.

Client Review: Drue handled my case in a timely manner and was very affordable, but had poor communication throughout the whole process. I did not know what to... more
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5 star rating

“Perseverance and Intelligence Won My Case”

Posted by: L. Lee, almost 2 years 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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Résumé

 

License

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

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1989 05/18/2013
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Work Experience

Position Duration
Judge Pro Tem, Snohomish County 1995–present
Associate at Fox Bowman Duarte 2001–2006
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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
Pro Bono honors WSBA 2011
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

Contribution

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Publications

Article Publication Date
State v. Dailey Washington State Court of Appeals, Division III 2011
LeTournea v. State of Washington, Department of Licensing Washington Appellant Reports 2006

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
criminal law update Updating your small practice 2011
Department of Licensing issues Discovery its elementary 2010
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