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Karlie M Valdez

Karlie M Valdez
Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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Defending individuals in the following areas of Criminal Law: DUI Driving While License Suspended (DWLS) Minor in Possession (MIP) Misdemeanors Gross... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“You will not find a better lawyer than this!”

Posted by: a client, almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Ms. Valdez was beyond all expectations. Her knowledge of the law and natural ability to talk to and understand people made an impression on me that I... more
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5 star rating

“Karlie Valdez, highly recommend”

Posted by: a DUI client, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: My daughter happened to meet Karlie a year before my DUI. She passed along her card to me, noting that I would find the list of rights on the back... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

10 endorsements


Michael S. Waddington

I endorse Karlie. She is a nationally known DUI defense lawyer with a reputation for aggressively defending her clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Waddington , Evans (GA), Over 1 year ago
Philip G Sayles

Karlie is one of the best DUI attorneys in the great State of Washington, period! She fights hard for her clients. She has tremendous trial skills. I... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Philip Sayles , Everett (WA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

10 years since Karlie M Valdez was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 2003 05/18/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Private Criminal Defense Attorney at Karlie Valdez, Attorney in Kirkland 2005–present
Account Manager at Thomson West (Westlaw) 2004–2005
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Seattle University School of Law JD 2002
University of Washington -Seattle English Literature BA 1998

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation Washington State Bar Association 2007

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys 2008–present
Member Washington State Bar Association 2003–present
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Contribution

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Publications

Article Publication Date
Judge Lasnik Approves Settlement of Lawsuit by the Lummi Nation to Recover Ancestral Remains WSTLA Trial News 2004

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Certification for Lawyers on Standardized Field Sobriety Tests 2010 NHTSA SFST Course 2010
Advanced Legal Research and Topical Legal Research Westlaw Legal Research Seminar 2004
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