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The minute Eleana stepped into WA State Penitentiary in Monroe she knew she’d end up “doing something” in criminal law. She walked in with other students in the University of Washington’s Law, Societies, and Justice program to meet with University Behind Bars (UBB) inmates and discuss – in very real terms - mass incarceration and criminal justice reform. That’s when she decided she’d spend her career fighting for people caught in the system. She just wasn’t sure how.
Getting accepted to law school sealed the deal – she’d be a criminal defense attorney. After graduation, she jumped in with both feet—taking on a full caseload at the Snohomish County Public Defender Association. At any given time, she was managing more than 100 cases, filing motions daily, prepping trials, conducting plea negotiations, trying a half dozen matters, and standing up for clients who didn’t have anyone else in their corner. It was full immersion. And she thrived.
That deep-end experience shaped how she practices today: strategic, efficient, always grounded in the real-world needs of the person she’s representing. She’s not just defending charges—she’s helping people protect their futures. She is, perhaps it’s obvious by now, passionate about her mission.
She is always aware of what’s at stake for every client – her experiences at Monroe and time spent with monthly visits to the minimum-security unit at MCC to participate in a monthly book club with inmates are always a reminder of that.
Before joining Knauss Law, Eleana also worked in civil litigation, representing injured workers in L&I claims and developing a strong foundation in client advocacy and administrative law. Her range of experience from trial work to negotiations, from courtrooms to state agencies—makes her a flexible, confident advocate in a wide range of criminal cases.
Eleana earned her law degree from the University of Washington School of Law, where she co-led the Washington Innocence Project Student Chapter and represented clients in the Race and Justice Clinic. She holds a B.A. in Law, Societies, and Justice, where her undergraduate work focused on racial disparities in juvenile diversion programs.
When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her planning her next travel adventure, spending time with her husband or hanging out with their rescue pug, Vincent.
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Acquired: 2021
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4020 Lake Washington Blvd NE Ste 310, Kirkland, WA, 98033-7862
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Posted by Alex | February 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
The attorney you want on your side
Eleana represented me in my case and did an excellent job throughout the entire process. She was extremely thorough in preparing the case, taking the time to carefully review details, identify the most important facts, and build strong supporting arguments. Her preparation and attention to detail gav...
Posted by Sophie | November 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Warm, Personal and Confident
Working with Eleana was one of the best decisions I made during a very stressful time. Eleana and her team treated me with respect, never judged me. She immediately explained the laws that suit for my case, which I had no clue with my own research. Their communication was excellent—I always knew what...
Posted by Kyle | November 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Defense Attorney
I had the pleasure of having Eleana as my defense attorney. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a defense attorney. She was very professional, communicative and detailed in her approach which I thoroughly appreciated. She ultimately was able to get my case dismissed. Anyone looking for...
Posted by Jeremiah | November 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Excellent experience
Working with Eleana Stevens was an outstanding experience from start to finish. She is professional, knowledgeable, and highly effective in her approach. Eleana took the time to understand my situation, explained every step clearly, and always made me feel supported and informed. Her communication, a...
Posted by Luis | November 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best attorney
I want to thank my attorney for the amazing job she did on my case. She was extremely professional, dedicated, and always kept me informed about every step of the process. Thanks to her hard work and guidance, I was able to get my life back on track. I truly appreciate everything she did for me and w...
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Board Member
2021
JD - Juris Doctor
2017
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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