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Lisa Marie Donaldson

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  • Edmonds, WA
  • Licensed for 30 years
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About Lisa

Lisa Donaldson has over 20 years of experience defending those who have received traffic tickets. She has helped thousand of people resolve their traffic infractions by getting their cases dismissed or amended to something that does not effect their driving record. Her goal is to provide superior legal service and secure the best possible result for her clients. She appears daily in district and municipal courts throughout the Puget Sound and Western Washington.

 

 

Lisa graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 1989 and is a member of the Washington State Bar Association. She is also certified as both an arbitrator and mediator, and regularly serves as an Arbitrator and Settlement Guardian ad Litem in Superior Court proceedings.

Practice areas

ArbitrationGeneral practiceSpeeding and traffic ticket
  1. Speeding and traffic ticket: 85%

    If you have a speeding ticket, stop sign ticket, negligent driving ticket or accident ticket, I can help. I have many years of experience providing traffic ticket defense in district and municipal courts including Seattle, Shoreline, Tacoma, Lynnwood, Renton, King County, Snohomish County, Pierce County, Skagit County and more. If you are trying to decide how to handle your ticket, I would be happy to speak with you about your case and your options.

    24 years, 5,800 cases

  2. General practice: 10%

    31 years, 50 cases

  3. Arbitration: 5%

    24 years, 50 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

115 3rd Ave N
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Donaldson & Knigge, LLC

115 3rd Ave N
Edmonds, WA, 98020

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive198903/01/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2017
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2016
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2014
BV Peer Review RatingMartindale-Hubbell2008
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyDonaldson & Knigge, LLC1993 - Present
Leen & Moore1988 - 1990
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
WSBACourt Rules & Procedures Committee2016 - Present
National Motorists AssociationMember2014 - Present
King County Settlement Guardian ad LitemMember2000 - Present
King County Mandatory Arbitration PanelMember1995 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember1989 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Alternative Dispute Resolution Section - WSBAMember2008 - 2010
Criminal Law Section - WSBAMember2008 - 2010
Washington Women Lawyers (King County chapter)member2008 - 2010
Washington Women Lawyers (Snohomish County Chapter)Member2008 - 2010
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Seattle University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1989
Santa Clara UniversityBachelor of Science in Commerce1982
Washington Law School FoundationN/AN/A
Willamette University College of LawN/AN/A

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Lisa is AMAZING!

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I've used Lisa twice now and I couldn't be happier. She not only got both of my infractions dismissed, she also has great communication skills and is very personable. The first time I hired Lisa was to fight a speeding ticket. I was unfamiliar with the process and she (and her assistant) took the time to explain everything to me. When I called to check in she immediately knew about my case and was able to update me without even having to look up my file. It made me feel like I wasn't just a number. She definitely is passionate and great at what she does. I cannot say enough good things about Lisa and her assistant, Mari. You can't go wrong with hiring her.
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Lisa is the Best!

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I have used Lisa for multiple traffic tickets. She's never lost one for me! Always been great at everything and extremely professional! I will be a client for life!!!
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Vinny Randhawa, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Feb 9, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Lisa since I was a law clerk student over 10 years ago and I certainly endorse her work. She is a fantastic lawyer, highly liked in the courts and a great person!

Antone Weber, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Jul 26, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Ms. Donaldson since the beginnings my practice nearly 10 years ago. She has consistently shown herself as extremely knowledgeable about the Law, well prepared for the Court in which she is appearing, and a zealous advocate for her clients. I freely admit to have learned a great deal about the practice of Law in general and the specifics of Traffic Law in particular from her. I heartily endorse Ms. Donaldson.

Steve Karimi, Domestic violence Attorney on Jan 31, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Ms. Donaldson for many years. She gets super results for her clients. She is well liked by the prosecuotor and judges which helps too. I highly recommend her.

Mark Larsson, Family Attorney on Apr 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Lisa is an amazingly caring and genuinely sincere attorney. She works hard to get the results she gets for her clients in not only traffic ticket cases but other cases as well. She is definitely one attorney that I am honored to say is a friend and she raises the standard of the attorneys in our field. If you need help with a ticket give her a call.

Patricia Rose, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer who has had exceptional success in this area; by developing strong positive relationships with Court staff and others, she has been able to accomplish great results for clients without costing them excessive attorneys' fees; she has great people skills and is a strong advocate.

Kenlynn Gallinger, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is the consummate professional-advocating agressively for her clients and acheiving results, and with personal attention to the client's sitation. I have recommended Lisa to clients whom I am not able to assist in my geographic area, with the full confidence they are in the best hands. You can rest assured you are receiving top notch representation with Lisa.

Mike Ellickson, Car accident Attorney on Feb 15, 2013
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer. Having handled car accident cases for more than 25 years I knew of Lisa Donaldson's excellent repuation, so I hired her when my teenage daughter was in danger of losing her license and jeopardizing our family car insurance coverage. Lisa Donaldson provided excellent, personal counsel to me, my daughter and my wife, then negotiated a favorable outcome that allowed by daughter to continue to drive and left our insurance in place. I have referred many clients to Lisa Donaldson, and I believe they have all been pleased.

Veronica Freitas, Family Attorney on Jan 17, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is the most qualified and knowledgeable attorney that I know who handles traffic infraction cases. I call on Lisa for advise me in this area and she has always been able to answer all of my questions. I would hire Lisa if I needed an attorney to assist me personally with a ticket.

Lance Miyatovich, Mergers and acquisitions Attorney on Aug 25, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. Lisa is an outstanding attorney. I have referred clients, family and friends to Lisa and she has consistently resolved their traffic tickets to their satisfaction. Her skill and knowledge in this area of law is second to none.

Jonathan Dichter, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 15, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. I'm lucky enough to know Lisa both as a fellow lawyer and friend of our firm. Lisa is always ready to help out if we need coverage, and we are ready to refer clients to her at a moment's notice. Her work is top notch!

Jeannie Mucklestone, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 20, 2008
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have known Lisa for several years. Lisa Donaldson is a lawyer that cares about her clients and the cases she handles for them. She is inovative and effective and achieves great results. Her ethical standards are suberb. She will work hard to obtain a positive result.