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I am a native of Veracruz, Mexico and have been actively involved with the Washington State Latino community for over thirty years. I am fully bilingual and bicultural, and feel comfortable navigating both cultures.
I earned my law degree at the University of Washington School of Law in 1992 and immediately began my legal career as a public defender in Seattle, a position I held until I became the Interim Director of the Child Advocacy Clinic at the University of Washington School of Law.
The primary focus of my legal practice, Peaceful Agreements is family law and mediation with an emphasis in collaborative divorce, custody, child support, parenting and support modifications, Becca Bill matters, special education, Guardian Ad Litem representation, dependencies and other family related matters.
My philosophy is to provide my clients with the highest quality of legal services in a respectful, compassionate and ethical manner, always encouraging them to consider alternatives to litigation. After years practicing as a litigator, I am convinced that the collaborative approach is a much healthier, wiser alternative, especially for families with children already in distress. I believe that most adults are capable of reaching lasting agreements when given accurate legal information and the assistance of neutral parenting and financial coaches. By offering them a collaborative and mediation model, I help them resolve their conflict, while mitigating their financial and emotional burden.
I am a member of the Family Law, Mediation, and Dispute Resolution Sections of the Washington State Bar, the Latino/Latina Bar Association of Washington, the City of Bellevue Mediation Program, the King County Dispute Resolution Center, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the Collaborative Professionals of Washington and the King County Collaborative Law Section. I am licensed to practice in Washington State Courts and in the United States District Court Western District of Washington.
María de Lourdes Victoria
Perfil Profesional
Maria de Lourdes Victoria es originaria de Veracruz, México. Recibió su licenciatura en Literatura y Escritura Inglesa de la Universidad de Washington de la cual posteriormente obtuvo su título como abogada. Después de graduarse, María trabajó como abogada con los defensores de oficio del Condado de King, representado a personas necesitadas tanto en las cortes estatales como en las cortes del distrito del estado. A continuación, María trabajó como directora de la Clínica de Representación de Menores en la escuela de derecho de la Universidad de Washington. En su calidad de directora, impartió cursos en ley de familia, ley de procedimientos de dependencias, peticiones y audiencias en representación de jóvenes en riesgo, así como en representación de menores. En su capacidad como profesora, María supervisó casos de jóvenes con necesidades pedagógicas especiales, problemas de emigración o casos de la ley Becca. Asimismo, fue clave en la preparación y la negociación de leyes de beneficio a familias y jóvenes ante representantes estatales en Olimpia. En el año 2002, María fue integrada a la distinguida sociedad de Order of the Coif. Además de su experiencia en el litigio, María cuenta con amplia experiencia en el campo de mediación y negociación lo cual le facilita ayudar a familias en conflicto mediante un método de colaboración. Ha trabajado como voluntaria con el programa de Guardian Ad Litem, es integrante de la Asociación de Abogados del Estado de Washington, así como integrante de la Asociación de Abogados Hispanos del Estado. Además de la abogacía, María es una galardonada autora que ha publicado tanto en Inglés como en el Español.
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Acquired: 1992
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12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 201, Bellevue, WA, 98056
Newcastle Professional Building, 12835 Newcastle Way Suite 201, Newcastle, WA, 98056
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Posted by Steve | November 24, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
An outstanding choice
Maria was the first lawyer I spoke with when the work started on my divorce. I knew the moment I met her that I had walked in the right office. In what was a very difficult situation for me, she treated me with genuine respect and concern. And on top of all that, she was also great counsel, always ti...
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Best Spanish Novel Mariposa Book Award (Finalist), Latino Book Award
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Best Overall Spanish Historical Novel (Third Place), Latino Book Award
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James W. Hall for Fiction, University of Washington
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Jimmy Knudsen Memorialship Award, Pacific Lutheran Organization
2010 - Present
Partner, Peaceful Agreements
2008 - 2010
Partner, Tolin and Victoria LLP
2002 - 2008
Volunteer Bilingual Mediator, Bellevue Mediation
2001 - 2002
Interim Director for the Child Advocacy Clinic, University of Washington School of Law
1999 - 2001
Supervising Attorney for the Child Advocacy Clinic, University of Washington School of Law
1992 - 1998
Staff Attorney, King County Public Defenders
2010 - Present
Washington Latino Bar AssociationBoard Member
2010 - Present
Wabash County Bar AssociationCertified Member
2005 - Present
MUJERES OF THE NORTHWESTFounder and Chair
1992 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
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Founder and Past-Chair
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2008 - 2008
Collaborative Professionals of WashingtonMember
2010
Family, Intercultural, Community Mediator
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Bachelor of Arts
2010
Working with Latino Families
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Wearing too many hats: the attorney’s role in dependency proceedings
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Ethical considerations in representing the child best interest
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Families
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Overcoming cultural diversity barriers in dependency proceedings
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Know Your Rights
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Veracruz: Mexico’s port of entry
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Criminal Defense
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The Becca Bill: why the cure is worst than the disease
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Joey Doesn’t Get It: Advocating for Special Education for Your Grandchild
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Children and Education
2008
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2007
2005
Spanish