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Lisa Marie Donaldson

Lisa Marie Donaldson

4.8
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 36 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at Edmonds, WA
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, General Practice, Arbitration

115 3rd Ave N, Edmonds, WA

About Lisa

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

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.

30 years | 5,800 cases

85%
General Practice 10%

37 years | 50 cases

10%
Arbitration 5%

30 years | 50 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 36 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1989

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Donaldson & Knigge, LLC

115 3rd Ave N, Edmonds, WA, 98020

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Lisa Marie Donaldson's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mark | February 08, 2010 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

COMPLETELY WORTH THE MONEY

Let me just say, Lisa gets it done. A few years ago, I got a ticket for speeding. My friend recommended a lawyer to call. I called him to find out he couldnt help me because he didnt want to work in snohomish county. He referred Lisa to me. I called her, hired her, and she got it dismissed. Per...fect result as far as I was concerned. A year later, I bought a new car that loved to go fast. I got 6 tickets for speeding with-in 1 year. Lisa got them all dismissed. I just got another ticket today (few years later) and im going to send her another check. Im 100% satisfied with the results she has provided me with. Yes, its unfortunate to get a ticket, (dont recommend it), but I think its a good feeling knowing that all you have to do is send off a check to her and she gets it DISMISSED. She definitely is on my Xmas card list. Hire her, you wont be disappointed.

Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2010 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Handled two tickets - great results!

I received two speeding tickets in a matter of a couple of months. One speeding ticket was written for 5 miles over the speed limit (65 in a 60 on the freeway - going south through Tacoma). I don't know how fast I was going other than I was going the same speed as everyone around me (in the middle ...of a pack), but I was the lucky one that got tagged. Lisa got the ticket dropped. Thanks! The second ticket was for 20 over the speed limit on an arterial street in Snohomish. I was going down a hill, and I just wasn't paying attention to my speed. I had to take the officer's word regarding my speed, but I'm sure I was over the speed limit. Lisa had this reduced to a non-traffic ticket, and specifically for "expired tabs". I didn't have expired tabs, but I prefer that as the result rather than a "serious traffic violation" that could impact my insurance coverage. Thanks again, Lisa! I would definitely use Lisa again (but I hope not to), and I would not hesitate to refer any friends/family to her. I have pre-paid legal coverage through my work (unfortunately Lisa does not come up as a referral), and I called about 5 different attorneys. I only had one call returned, and that attorney didn't seem to know what she could do for me (this is for the 5 mph over ticket).

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing!

I used Lisa and wow! Her staff were kind, caring, responsive and sweet, just like she seems to be! My case was dismissed, she gave me a deal and was an all around good person. She is genuine and knowledgeable! I have used other attorneys in the past and had dissapointing results. I know now to stick ...with Lisa! She is a diamond in the rough! THANK YOU LISA! :)

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2009 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

two for the price of one

I was pulled over and got a ticket for having no insurance and expired tabs (Nov. 2008). i went to court to contest the hearing, and was informed to get repersentation by the judge, because at the time i recived the citation my licsence was suspended. after doing some investagating i found that it wa...s true i had an unpaid ticket from 2007. the DOL did not inform me of the circumstances. to make matters worse i was pulled over a sceond time for expired tabs. i had two citations for the same thing. (stupid i know). After that i was left with no choice i had to hire ($280.00) a lawyer. Lisa Donaldson. she was great i didn;t even go to court and she got both my ticket dismissed yes i did say both. she did the second one for FREE. Some poeple might say it's a lucky star, but i know the truth Lisa is a dame good lawyer. I will never use anyone else except her ever again. Lisa if you read this thank you again your the best. you saved me hundreds and kept my record clean thankx.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2009 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Would be hard to find a worse traffic lawyer in Seattle

I paid $275 to Lisa Donaldson via TixNix / her website to fight an unfair speeding ticket on about Feb. 10, 2009. On Feb. 13, 2009 I informed her via phone that I do not wish to accept any deals that could be offered and I need to fight this. She sent me a letter dated the same date to meet her in fr...ont of the court house at 2:15 PM. I waited at 2:05 PM until 2:29 PM until I had only one minute left before I had to be in the court room. During the court, I was told she tried to make a failed deal and that I had the chance to call. I tried calling a few times with no luck and was given the ticket of $271 for speeding in a school zone. She called and apologized for not showing up and for trying to make a deal when she said she would not. This has caused me a lot of stress, could cause my insurance to increase, caused my OPS complaint against the officer to have little weight, and for me to have to pay the fine. I would have been better off hiring a better qualified rock than to hire Lisa

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Lisa Marie Donaldson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Riemer

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"She is the best! I highly endorse Lisa. She is smart and cares for her cases and clients."

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Vinny Randhawa

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 09

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!"

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Antone Weber

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jul 26

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."

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Steve Karimi

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 31

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."

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Mark Larsson

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 18

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."

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Patricia Rose

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 11

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."

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Kenlynn Gallinger

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 18

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."

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Mike Ellickson

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 14

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."

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Veronica Freitas

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 17

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."

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Lance Miyatovich

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Aug 25

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."

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Jonathan Dichter

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jul 15

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!"

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Jeannie Mucklestone

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | May 20

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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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell®

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney, Donaldson & Knigge, LLC

1988 - 1990

, Leen & Moore

Associations

2014 - Present

National Motorists Association

Member

2000 - Present

King County Settlement Guardian ad Litem

Member

1995 - Present

King County Mandatory Arbitration Panel

Member

1989 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2018

WSBA

Court Rules & Procedures Committee

Education

1989

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Santa Clara University

Bachelor of Science in Commerce

N/A

Willamette University College of Law

N/A

Washington Law School Foundation

Languages

English

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