Niomi was born and spent her early years in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia before her parents emigrated to the United States. Her parents instilled the values of freedom and justice into their children at a young age, leading her to her life’s career.
Niomi earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Washington State University, and accepted a Dean’s Merit Scholarship to DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois. While in Chicago, Niomi worked for a criminal defense and civil rights firm defending victims of gross injustices. In her third year of law school, Niomi was selected to join the Justice Center for Capital Defense where she helped represent death row inmates as well as defendants charged in high-profile capital cases.
Nearly a decade ago, Niomi returned to Seattle to work for a well-known personal injury law firm, representing people who suffered catastrophic injuries. Niomi opened her own firm, Fisseha Drake PLLC, several years ago, and devotes her practice to helping those seriously injured in medical malpractice cases, maritime and motor vehicle collisions.
She takes great pride and responsibility in aggressively advocating for her clients against
large corporations and insurance companies.
Niomi is admitted to practice in Illinois and Washington, and in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Niomi has repeatedly been selected as a “Rising Star” by both Washington Super Lawyers and Illinois Super Lawyers between 2015-2020.
She is a member of the Washington State Association for Justice, where she currently serves on the Board of Governors and the Awards Committee. Previously, she served as Chair of the Diversity Committee and on the Board of WSAJ’s Political Action Committee. Niomi is an active member of her community and volunteers with numerous organizations in the Seattle area. She is a former Board Member of OneAmerica, the largest immigrant and refugee rights organization in the northwest, and is an active volunteer at the Ethiopian Community Center in Seattle.
Languages spoken
Amharic
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2010 | 06/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Cudahy Fellowship | Center for Public Interest Law | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Fisseha Drake PLLC | 2018 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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One America | Board of Directors | 2015 - Present |
Public Justice Foundation | Member | 2015 - Present |
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association | Diversity Committee Chair | 2014 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 2012 - Present |
International Leadership Academy Of Ethiopia | Board of Directors | 2011 - Present |
King County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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La Raza del Noreste | Maritime Law | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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DePaul University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Getting Started Series | District Court Trials | 2015 |
Arbitration and Mediation | Preparing Your Client | 2015 |
Insurance Law Basics | Insurance Law | 2014 |
Ethiopian Community Commencement Ceremony | Keynote Speaker | 2011 |
Posted by Adesola
November 22, 2021
Posted by CONSTANTE
July 8, 2020
Linda Tran, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 3, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer! She holds many leadership positions in the community and fights aggressively for her clients!
Daniel McLafferty, Unknown Attorney on Jun 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Niomi is as smart, strategic, and as aggressive as attorneys come. You would be hard pressed to find someone who could provide you better representation, and I'd gladly recommend her to friends and family in need. I highly endorse this lawyer.
Linda Tran, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 3, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer! She holds many leadership positions in the community and fights aggressively for her clients!
Daniel McLafferty, Unknown Attorney on Jun 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Niomi is as smart, strategic, and as aggressive as attorneys come. You would be hard pressed to find someone who could provide you better representation, and I'd gladly recommend her to friends and family in need. I highly endorse this lawyer.
Lisa Benedetti, Car accident Attorney on Feb 26, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Niomi is an amazing attorney. She is diligent, smart, honest, and caring. She is committed to representing the interests of injured people, and she never tires of giving back to the community. You couldn't find a better advocate!
Andrew Cherin, Car accident Attorney on Dec 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I can easily endorse Niomi as an outstanding attorney. Niomi is a competent, professional, and experienced practitioner with a solid reputation in the community. She is also charismatic and caring, and will work relentlessly on behalf of her clients. I would definitely recommend Niomi.
Abel Tsegga, Car accident Attorney on Jul 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Niomi is an exceptionally brilliant auto accident attorney. She is experienced, dedicated, and kind. I cannot say enough good things about her and her commitment to the legal practice.
Edward Le, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 29, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have tried and arbitrated cases with Niomi. I have referred cases to Niomi. And I have no hesitation in saying that she is one of most brilliant young attorneys I have ever worked with. She is not only an accomplished trial lawyer, but a great human being, known both for her advocacy in the courtroom as well as her tireless pro bono and volunteer work outside. Already at a young age, she has recovered huge verdicts and settlements that seasoned attorneys would envy. Despite her success, she remains humble and delightfully "down to earth." She is truly a model all young up and coming attorney should aspire to be. I endorse her in the strongest terms possible.