I focus on state and tribal court litigation with an emphasis on family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation. Contact our office for zealous and skilled representation. Check out our website for more details about our practice and training.
Practice areas
Dissolution of marriages, parenting plans, child support, parentage actions, modifications, relocations, adoptions, guardianships, child custody actions.
24 years
Criminal defense for felony and misdemeanor charges in state, municipal, and tribal courts.
22 years
Tribal law: domestic violence, family law, child custody, child support, ICWA issues, guardian ad litem work.
18 years
All aspects of divorce and separation, including jurisdictional issues, property and asset division, child custody, child support, and modifications.
24 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1998 | 06/28/2022 |
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This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Lori’s comment: “I made a mistake but I worked hard to take a proactive role in correcting my behavior. My lived experiences have made me a wiser, more empathetic attorney and I believe that I have grown from this negative situation.”
Legal answers | 50 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Pro Bono Service Award | WSBA | 2019 |
Pro Bono Service Award | WSBA | 2018 |
Graduate of 2018 Ladder Down Seattle Program | MAMA Seattle | 2018 |
Pro Bono Service Award | WSBA | 2017 |
Pro Bono Service Award | WSBA | 2016 |
Pro Bono Service Award | WSBA | 2015 |
Pro Bono Service Award | WSBA | 2014 |
Graduate, July 2010 | National Criminal Defense College | 2010 |
Pro Bono Service Award | Washington State Bar Association | 2008 |
Pro Bono Service Award | Washington State Bar Association | 2007 |
Pro Bono Service Award | WSBA | 2006 |
Honors Graduate, Masters in Law (LL.M) | University of Tulsa College of Law | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Sole Practitioner | Law Office of Lori J. Guevara, PLLC | 2001 - Present |
Domestic Violence Advocate Attorney | Tulalip Tribes of Washington | 2017 - 2020 |
Of Counsel | Morisset, Schlosser, Jozwiak & McGaw, Attorneys At Law | 2016 - 2017 |
Sole Practitioner | The Law Office Of Lori J. Guevara, PLLC | 2012 - 2016 |
Of Counsel | Graham, Allen & Brown, PLLC | 2011 - 2012 |
Sole Practitioner | The Law Office of Lori J. Guevara, PLLC | 2009 - 2016 |
Senior Associate Attorney | Legal Advocates for Indian Country, LLP | 2006 - 2009 |
Moot Court Coach | University of Tulsa NALSA | 2003 - 2006 |
Senior Staff Attorney | University of Tulsa College of Law Boesche Legal Clinic | 2002 - 2006 |
Sole Practitioner | Law Offices of Lori J. Guevara | 1999 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Northwest Indian Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association, Indian Law Section | Executive Committee Member | 2016 - Present |
National Criminal Defense College | Graduate | 2010 - Present |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Member | 2009 - Present |
WSBA Family Law Section | Member | 2007 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
Cherokee Nation Bar Association | Moot Court Judge | 2015 - 2016 |
Washington State Bar Association, Indian Law Section | Trustee | 2006 - 2009 |
United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Peoples UNDRIP | Drafting Participant | 2006 - 2007 |
National Native American Law Students Association University of Tulsa | President | 2006 - 2008 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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ABA Standards of Practice Domestic Violence | Steering Committee member: Jurisdictional issues in Indian Country | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Tulsa College of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2003 |
Stetson University College of Law | Juris Doctor | 1997 |
University of South Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Criminal Law Guest Lecture Series | Criminal Law - Voir Dire and Jury Selection | 2016 |
Phil McGraw, Los Angeles, CA | The Intersection of ICWA and Grandparents' Rights | 2016 |
Solo CLE | Panel Discussion: Solo Practitioners CLE | 2010 |
Rocky Mountain Regional Clinical Conference on Social Justice | Social Justice and Legal Clinics | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In re LJ, JJ, and AJ | Non-parent custody awarded to my client, supervised visitation to the biological parents. |
Marriage of T and T | Primary residential custody to my client with limited visitation to the DV perpetrator. |
TC v MB | Lifetime protection order granted for my client. |
Marriage of J and J | Modification Granted. |
Marriage of M and M | Sanctions awarded to my client. |
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Valerie Blackstock, Family Attorney on Oct 18, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lori is an amazing lawyer and a fantastic person to boot. Whether she is working tirelessly to get the best result for her clients, or finding ways to help those in need, she works quickly and pours her whole heart into everything she does. I cannot say enough good things about Lori Guevara. She's just incredible. Any client would be lucky to have her on their side.
Jose Salayandia, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 7, 2015
Relationship: Other
I have known Ms. Guevara for a few years. She is a great person and even better attorney. If you need an attorney, she's definitely someone to hire. I endorse this lawyer.
Valerie Blackstock, Family Attorney on Oct 18, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lori is an amazing lawyer and a fantastic person to boot. Whether she is working tirelessly to get the best result for her clients, or finding ways to help those in need, she works quickly and pours her whole heart into everything she does. I cannot say enough good things about Lori Guevara. She's just incredible. Any client would be lucky to have her on their side.
Jose Salayandia, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 7, 2015
Relationship: Other
I have known Ms. Guevara for a few years. She is a great person and even better attorney. If you need an attorney, she's definitely someone to hire. I endorse this lawyer.
Walter Kotlowski, Family Attorney on Jun 13, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lori for 5 years and can say without hesitation Lori is an excellent Lawyer. Lori, unlike many lawyers, is at “home†in the Courtroom and loves taking cases to Trial. Lori is very knowledgeable in criminal and family law. I would highly recommend her services.
Joshua Foreman, Family Attorney on Apr 29, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
It is a pleasure to endorse Lori Guevara, who deserves her high rating here on Avvo. Lori, who is part Indian herself, is a member of Legal Advocates for Indian Country and is admitted to many Pacific Northwest tribal courts, so is an excellent choice for anyone with business in tribal court. She is both a former prosecutor and a former public defender; Lori can do a good job representing persons accused of crimes. I know her for her work in family law, demonstrating intelligence, hard work, and caring. Give Lori a call; you'll be glad you did.
Michelle Hull, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 13, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse this lawyer's work. Lori is a very competent and caring attorney who always gets great results for her clients. She is knowledgeable and a very good communicator! I have enjoyed being opposing counsel to Lori in a number of cases and have found her to be extremely ethical and just generally a great practitioner.
Erica Santos, Family Attorney on Aug 4, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Lori as a professional, experienced attorney. I often go to Lori for advice on my cases and to bounce ideas off of her. I value her opinion and experience. I have talked to her about many of her cases and she is extremely dedicated to her clients and truly cares about case results. She is aggressive but well respected in the legal community.
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