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Lori J Guevara

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Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

The Law Office of Lori J. Guevara, PLLC

520 East Denny Way

Seattle, WA 98122

206-325-2801
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English

About Me

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I am a sole practitioner focusing on state and tribal court practice, with an emphasis on family law, criminal law, and Native American law. My office is... more

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“Excellent Attorney-Genuine Person!”

Posted by: a Divorce client, 2011-04-28 10 months ago.

Client Review: Lori worked my divorce case a few years back and was fantastic. Not only is she a great lawyer, but she is genuine, trustworthy, honest and is... more

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“THE BIG CASE”

Posted by: Mike, 2010-09-08 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: We never had to have an attorney for any reason. Lori did an excellent job in defending us and did her homework. She kept calm and was dedicated.... more

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4 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lori for 5 years and can say without hesitation Lori is an excellent Lawyer. Lori, unlike many lawyers, is at “... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Walter Kotlowski , Seattle (WA), 8 months ago

It is a pleasure to endorse Lori Guevara, who deserves her high rating here on Avvo. Lori, who is part Indian herself, is a member of Legal Advocates... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Foreman , Seattle (WA), 10 months ago

Résumé

License

13 years since Lori J Guevara was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Washington	Active	1998	01/31/2012

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Sole Practitioner at The Law Office of Lori J. Guevara, PLLC	2009–present
Senior Associate Attorney at Legal Advocates for Indian Country, LLP	2006–2009

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Tulsa College of Law	Native American and Indigenous People's Law	LL.M - Master of Laws	2003
Stetson University College of Law	Law	Juris Doctor	1997

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Graduate, July 2010	National Criminal Defense College	2010
Pro Bono Service Award	Washington State Bar Association	2008

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Graduate	National Criminal Defense College	2010-present
Member	Port Gamble S'klallam Bar Association	2009-present

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Contribution

Reputation Level 4

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Cases

In re M.B. and H.B.

Outcome: Our argument won and child support was calculated based on the lower income calculations.

TTT v. RK

Outcome: Not guilty jury verdict, justice was served!

GGM v. RJM

Outcome: We fought for denial of relocation of minor child, judge agreed with us and denied the relocation!

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Steering Committee member: Jurisdictional issues in Indian Country	ABA Standards of Practice Domestic Violence	2007

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Panel Discussion: Solo Practitioners CLE	Solo CLE	2010
Social Justice and Legal Clinics	Rocky Mountain Regional Clinical Conference on Social Justice	2006