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Setareh Mahmoodi
About Setareh
Biography
Setareh received her Juris Doctorate degree from Seattle University School of Law, and graduated from University of Washington, with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and a minor in Law, Societies, and Justice.
In law school, Setareh focused on Alternative Dispute Resolution and served on the Executive Board of the Dispute Resolution Board at her school. She was also an Executive Board member of the Human Rights Network. She enjoys learning and comparing the U.S. justice system to other countries’ justice systems. She spent a summer in Brazil studying human rights and social inequalities. She also traveled with Global Law Brigades in spring of 2010 to Panama to volunteer and facilitate a land transfer process in a village.
Setareh focuses her practice in commercial law, bankruptcy law, business formation, tax law, contracts, wills, and probate. Setareh is also a certified Mediator and enjoys helping clients resolve their disagreements through the dispute resolution process by negotiations or mediations. She is also certified to work with interpreters and limited English speaking clients. She is compassionate with her clients and vigorous in her representation.
Setareh deeply values serving her community and giving back. She dedicates countless hours of pro bono legal services to low-income and non-profit clients through her work with the Bar Association or on a request basis from clients. She also enjoys being a member and volunteer of Court Appointed Special Advocates.
In her free time, Setareh enjoys hiking, yoga, traveling, playing sports, and spending time with her family and friends.
Setareh is fluent in Farsi (Persian).
Court Admissions
-Washington
-U.S. Federal Courts
-U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Washington
-U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Washington Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Washington Young Lawyers Division
- WSBA Pro Bono Opportunities
- King County Bar Association
- Snohomish County Bar Association
- Washington State Taxation Section of the Bar
- Washington State Rights of the Debtor and Creditor/Bankruptcy Section of the Bar
- Washington State Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Bar
- Washington State Business Law Section of the Bar
Community Involvements
- Washington Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Program/Pro Bono Work
- Court Appointed Special Advocates
- Neighborhood Legal Clinic, Volunteer
- Neighborhood Legal Clinic, Committee Board Member
- Legal Clinics for Non-Profit Organizations
-First Responders Clinic, Volunteer
- Children’s Hospital Guild Association
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- Children International
- KindHearts
- Hopelink
Honors And Awards
-Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association, 2011
-Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association, 2012
-Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association, 2013
Languages
- Fluent in Farsi (Persian)
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
20%
15 years
Business
15%
15 years
Tax
15%
15 years
Corporate and Incorporation
10%
15 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 14 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Setareh Mahmoodi, PS
18222 104th Ave NE Ste 103, Bothell, WA, 98011-3491
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Posted by Crystal | February 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Caring attorney
Satarah is so kind and caring. She greatly helped me through the administration of my father's estate and she made me feel as if i was her only client. She is compassionate and knowledgeable and id highly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer.
Posted by Julie | June 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Superstart Attorney!!!!
hired Setareh to help me with backtaxes and she has been a god send. She has so far resolved all of the issues and we are working on a plan to avoid the same issue in the future. She has been very helpful, nonjudgmental and easy to work with. she is super responsive which is very nice and rare in at...
Posted by Tamara | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Awesome attorney with lots of experience
We hired Setareh to do our trust. She was so awesome that we had her redo our parents and in-laws as well. She is also now our business attorney and our go-to attorney for any legal issues. We love her and highly recommend her. She is very informed, understanding, kind and passionate about her work. ...
Posted by Camille | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
The best!
Setareh is amazing. My family and I truly appreciate her hard work, expertise and compassion. SHe did a great job advising us and drafting our trusts and estate planning documents. She was so great that we recommended her to our parents as well as my sister's family. They all hired her as well and ha...
Posted by Darcy | August 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Setareh Mahoodi is Phenomenal!
I used Setareh the first time to straighten out tax issues for my business. She handled my issues in short order with the exact outcome I needed. I have since used in her in all of my affairs and she has not let me down yet! You will not find a better or more honest attorney!
Setareh Mahmoodi's Lawyer Endorsements
"Setareh is a great estate planning attorney. She works hard to break down complex legal concepts and topics so that they are digestible and understandable to the public. She is a compassionate attorney that is committed to working with her clients and their families to proactively secure estate plans that will protect themselves, their families and their loved ones."
"Setareh is a very diligent, hard working, and compassionate attorney. I highly recommend her legal services."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Mahmoodi is an extremely competent and compassionate attorney. In the past, I have referred former clients and acquaintances with bankruptcy and debt related issues to Ms. Mahmoodi's firm. These individuals have been quite pleased with Ms. Mahmoodi's representation. Thus, I will continue to refer clients to Ms. Mahmoodi in the future."
"Setareh will phenomenally exceed your expectations by her tireless advocacy and dedication. She is one of the most hard-working and personable attorneys I have had the pleasure of knowing. She has my highest recommendation."
"Setareh is an exceptional attorney. She is very dedicated and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking representation in bankruptcy, corporate, business, tax or estate planning matters. She works tirelessly for her clients and values each and every client."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2016
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2015
Volunteer of the Year, King County Bar Association
2015
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2014
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2013
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2012
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2011
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Setareh Mahmoodi PS
Associations
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor SectionMember
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Business Law SectionMember
2014 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust SectionMember
2014 - Present
KCBA NLC Non- Profit ClinicVolunteer Attorney
2014 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice SectionMember
2013 - Present
King County Bar Association, Neighborhood Legal Information and Referral Clinic CommitteeExecutive Committee Member
2012 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter)Member
2012 - Present
Western District Bankruptcy Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
United States Tax CourtMember
2012 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
Washington First Responder Will ClinicVolunteer Attorney
2011 - Present
Snohomish County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Kings County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Volunteer Legal ServicesVolunteer Attorney
2011 - Present
Neighborhood Legal Services AssociationVolunteer Attorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Offer in Compromise Case
Client only had to pay back a tenth of the amount due.
Education
N/A
Seattle University School of Law
Juris Doctorate
N/A
University of Washington, Seattle campus
Bachelors
Speaking Engagements
2014
Mediation Panel
Mediation Panel
2011
Engaging Global South: Terms of Engagement
Engaging Global South: Terms of Engagement
Publications
2012
Effects of Alternative Dispute Resolution on the Current Legal System
Panelist
Languages
Farsi
Activity
Legal Answers