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Alison Holcomb

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Practice Areas

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  • 100% Civil Rights
    6 years, 3 cases
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Reason: In-House Counsel

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Pro Bono (100%)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

About Me

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Attending the signing of Senate Bill 5798, amending Washington's Medical Use of Marijuana Act, by Governor Chris Gregoire
Attending the signing of Senate Bill 5516, adopting Washington's 911 Good Samaritan law and expanding access to naloxone, by Governor Chris Gregoire
Attending the signing of Senate Bill 6032, amending Washington's Medical Use of Marijuana Act, by Governor Chris Gregoire
Accepting the 2008 Pauline Sabin Award, "in honor of and recognition for the crucial need and importance of women leadership in ending marijuana prohibition," from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

Alison Holcomb is Drug Policy Director for the ACLU of Washington State. She develops and implements strategies aimed at replacing over-reliance on criminal... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“She really honest with her profession”

Posted by: a Advertising client, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: She is really honest with her profession,very much understanding and knows well in which situation what she has to do.
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5 star rating

“Brilliant Lawyer”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, almost 5 years ago.

Client Review: From my first meeting to my last meeting with Alison she was brilliant, dedicated and honest with me. Her knowledge of the criminal justice system... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

23 endorsements


Paul Stanko

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Paul Stanko , South Bend (IN), 6 months ago
Christopher Robert Black

I have both worked with Alison and sought advice from her on numerous occasions. She is a brilliant, hard-working, dedicated and very successful... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Christopher Black , Seattle (WA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

19 years since Alison Holcomb was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1993 05/19/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Drug Policy Director at ACLU of Washington 2008–present
Marijuana Education Project Director at ACLU of Washington 2006–2008
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute 2003
University of Washington School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pauline Sabin Award National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws 2008
Super Lawyer 2007
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Seattle City Council Jail Capacity Study Advisory Group 2009-present
Member WSBA Pro Bono and Legal Aid Committee 2008-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

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Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Moving Beyond Zero Tolerance King County Bar Association Bar Bulletin 2009
Senate Bill 6032: Changes in Store for Washington's Medical Marijuana Law Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Defense Magazine 2007
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Less Crime, Less Punishment Seattle Town Square: Panel with UCLA Prof. Mark Kleiman 2010
Marijuana Policy Seattle Speaks: Marijuana Policy 2010
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