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Lisa Marie Donaldson

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  • Edmonds, WA
  • Licensed for 31 years
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About Lisa

Lisa has over 25 years of experience defending those who have received traffic tickets. She loves working for her clients.  She has helped thousand of people resolve their traffic infractions by getting their cases dismissed or amended to non-moving violations.

 

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 certified as both an arbitrator and mediator.  She regularly serves as an Arbitrator and Settlement Guardian ad Litem in Superior Court proceedings and she serves as a judge pro tem for King County District Court.

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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.

    25 years, 5,800 cases

  2. General practice: 10%

    32 years, 50 cases

  3. Arbitration: 5%

    25 years, 50 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Donaldson & Knigge, LLC

115 3rd Ave N
Edmonds, WA, 98020

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive198906/18/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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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
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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Review Lisa Donaldson

Let Lisa handle all your tickets!

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I’ve hired Lisa multiple times to fight traffic tickets for me, and she is undefeated! Not only does she do a great job with your cases, but she is also very friendly and is always quick to respond to my questions. There is a reason I am a repeat customer :)
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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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Hired attorney

Lisa does it again!

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I had been studying online suggestions to defend myself against a traffic ticket and thought I had all the facts I needed. But a week before my court date, my employer set up a day-long meeting that I had to be at. I called Lisa who was able to get me on her schedule on short notice and then went on to win the case! Perfect outcome.
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Fantastic Service

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Great experience. Fantastic communication, zero stress. Hired Lisa, filled out a form or two, and a few weeks later she called with the news that we had won in court. The citation I was furious about was no longer an issue. Definitely recommend.
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Great Experience !

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I got a speeding ticket recently. As this was the first time for me, I also got a bit confused when I was being stopped by the police car (slowed down completely but stopped on the other side first, realized and stopped on right side then) For this reason, I was handed a ticket of about $1100 Lisa patiently listened to my case and assured me that she would do her best to help me I provided her with all information and copy of the ticket. Few days later she called me and gave the good news that it has been dismissed, I don't need to pay anything, and it wouldn't come on my driving records too. I would definitely recommend Lisa !

Seamless experience

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I received my first speeding ticket couple of months ago in Seattle. The entire experience was seamless, I just had to fill out a questionnaire, send over copies of my license, registration and the ticket and that was it. Today I got a mail saying my ticket was dismissed. I would highly recommend Lisa.

Excellent Service!

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I would recommend this lawyer, affordable to students and also because keeping your records clean could make you qualify for student discounts too from many major insurance carriers. Very good communication and keeping me informed of every single action. :)

Excellent representation

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Lisa's a very capable and thorough lawyer. She kept me informed, explained strengths and potential weaknesses in my traffic case, understood what was important to the tough court, that was hearing my case. A different lawyer had previously warned, that prevailing in this court, would be difficult. Lisa's confidence and success, getting my ticket dismissed, is much appreciated; I would highly recommend her.

Traffic citation resolved!

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I recently received a traffic citation in Bellevue. It was frustrating to be stopped as part of an overall effort to stop multiple drivers along a side road that acts as a main thoroughfare in the area. Multiple officers were present and pulling over 2-3 drivers at a time. I was not aggressively over the limit and the speed limit doesn't quite match the nature of nearby businesses or what appeared (to me) to be typical speed of cars on this stretch of road. Ms. Donaldson was able to have the citation dismissed and I am grateful this resolved in my favor. If you are the type who wants to know the details, you will likely have to follow up. I received a polite email letting me know the dismissal and how to confirm it does not go on my record. There was no detail to explain what enabled this result. I did not follow up because I don't need the details, but you might be different than me.
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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, Speeding and traffic ticket 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, Speeding and traffic ticket 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, Speeding and traffic ticket 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, Speeding and traffic ticket 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, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Feb 14, 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, Speeding and traffic ticket 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, Speeding and traffic ticket 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, Speeding and traffic ticket 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, Speeding and traffic ticket 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.

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