Maria Fernanda Torres

Maria Fernanda Torres

9.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 100% Criminal Defense

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

References

Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Superior Crimminal Defense Lawyer”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, almost 6 years ago.

Client Review: Ms. Torres is the pillar of excellent legal defense, displaying tenacious courtroom demeanor with brisk, articulate style. She performs sharp... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Derek Michael Smith

I have worked with Fernanda on many cases while I was a prosecutor with the City of Seattle. I was opposing counsel with her on dozens of criminal... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Derek Smith , Tacoma (WA), Almost 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

9 years since Maria Fernanda Torres was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 2004 05/18/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Staff Attorney at Innocence Project Northwest 2011–present
Independent Criminal Defense Attorney at Law Office of Fernanda Torres 2010–2012
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
New York University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2003
Williams College Economics BA - Bachelor of Arts 1997

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
VLS Volunteer of the Year King County Bar Association Community Legal Services 2007

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Board Member Washington Association Criminal Defense Lawyers 2011–present
Member King County Bar Association 2009–present
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Working with diverse clients Washington Defender Association CLE 2010