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50% Appeals
27 years
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50% Criminal Defense
27 years
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Washington native.
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I have known Suzanne for many years. Whenever I refer an appeal to her, my client gets outstanding advocacy. She is knowledgeable, intelligent, and...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
David Marshall
, Seattle (WA), 9 months ago
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Suzanne and known her since 1991. Suzanne is an expert in criminal law. She is a lawyer who other...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Adam Shapiro
, Seattle (WA), 11 months ago
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Résumé
License
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29 years since Suzanne Lee Elliott was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1982 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Washington Appellate Defender Association at
Director
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1992–1995
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staff attorney at
Associated Counsel for the Accused
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1985–1990
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Staff Attorney at
Washington State Supreme Court
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1983–1985
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University Law School) |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1982 |
| Whitman College |
Political Science |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1979 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| President's Award |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2005 |
| Outstanding Lawyer Award |
King County Bar Association |
2004 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Amicus Co-Chairperson |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2006-present
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Washington Appellate Lawyers Association |
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: Conviction reversed by Washington State Supreme Court
Outcome: Death Sentence Reversed
Outcome: Death Penalty reinstated
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Evidence: The Common Scheme or Plan Problem |
Criminal Defense - WACDL Magazine |
2001 |
| Contributing Author |
Washington Appellate Practice Deskbook |
1998 |
| Second Edition |
Defense of a Drug Case |
1995 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Appeals |
Washington State Appellate Judges Spring Conference |
2008 |
| Criminal Law |
Thrills and Skills |
2005 |
| Criminal Law |
Crimes of Violence, Defense with a Passion |
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