Expert Advice When You Need It Most

Back to Search Results

Lenell Rae Nussbaum

Avvo Pro
Lenell Rae Nussbaum
"She looks and acts so nice and sweet but she's a killer!" -- client in letter of gratitude
5.0 star rating
The Best..... a GREAT Attorney and Quite a Lady!!!!!!!!
- Sheri Dawn, a Identity Theft client
5.0 star rating
Compassionate, Vigorous Defense
- Brian, a Criminal Defense client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

10

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

What is the Avvo Rating?

Practice Areas

Chart?chs=124x124&cht=p&chp=4

Contact Information

See larger map
  • 206-728-0996
  • Visit website

  • Lenell Nussbaum
    Market Place One, Suite 330
    2003 Western Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98121
    206-728-0996
    View map

Languages Spoken

  • Russian

About Me

Photos (0)

Videos (0)

I provide personal, hand-crafted, quietly ferocious representation for clients, whether they are accused, convicted, or victims of a crime. I represent clients... more

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“The Best..... a GREAT Attorney and Quite a Lady!!!!!!!!”

Posted by: Sheri Dawn, 2010-08-06 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I was in Federal prison My parents had hired a Washington lawyer for me who was the worst attorney imaginable. I was terrified I was facing years in... more
Flag

5 star rating

“Compassionate, Vigorous Defense”

Posted by: Brian, 2009-12-15 about 2 years ago.

Client Review: A friend hired Lenell Nussbaum for me after my arrest on serious felony charges. He had enquired in the legal community for the best attorney for... more
Flag
View all 10 reviews

Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements


Wade Steven Samuelson

Lennell Nussbaum is absolutely brilliant. She always has a fresh way of looking at things that always makes me regret that I didn't think of her... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Wade Samuelson , Centralia (WA), 8 months ago
Robert Perez

Lenell is everything anyone would want from an experienced, competent Criminal Defense and Appellate lawyer. Smart, resourceful, tenacious. She has... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Perez , Bellevue (WA), Over 4 years ago
View all 5 endorsements

Résumé

 

License

31 years since Lenell Rae Nussbaum was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1980 01/31/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Suquamish Tribal Appeals Court 2002–present
Lenell Nussbaum, Attorney at Law 1991–present
See all 8 job entries

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Michigan Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1980
Indiana University Russian Language & Literature, Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 1977

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer Washington Super Lawyers 2011
Super Lawyer Washington Super Lawyers 2010
See all 17 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
founding member Washington Appellate Lawyers Association 2000-present
Member Women Defenders 1993-present
See all 7 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 13
Answers: 224 Legal Answers
11 Best Answers
62 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
View all contributions

Publications

Article Publication Date
Using Blakely: Limiting the Aggravating Factors Defense, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2006
Sentencing in Washington after Blakely v. Washington Federal Sentencing Reporter 2005

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Plan B: Presenting and Preserving Appellate Issues for Innocent Clients Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual Conference 2011
Trial Skills for Criminal Defense Lawyers Office of Public Defense Trial Skills Workshop 2011
See all 25 speaking engagements
We're ready to help. Contact us today.

206-728-0996