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also known as Niomi F. Drake
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.
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Acquired: 2016
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Acquired: 2010
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135 Park Ave. N, Suite 300, Renton, WA, 98057
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Posted by Mirutse | March 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Niomi was incredible to work with after I was involved in a car accident. She was highly knowledgeable and trustworthy and genuinely cared about my well-being. She kept me informed every step of the way, making an extremely challenging experience so much easier. Beyond being a great lawyer, she’s an ...
Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Niomi was very professional and concise. She knew her field well and explained things perfectly. We were lucky to have her. I would not hesitate to reconsider her to family and/or friends. We appreciated her work.
Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Niomi was very professional and respectful. She knew her field and explained things perfectly. You will be lucky to have her. She was clear and concise and we appreciate her work. I would not hesitate to recommend her to my family and/or friends.
Posted by Justin | August 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney
After my car accident I went through an extremely rough patch in life where I continued to make very poor choices. However, Niomi Drake never gave up on me or my case. She went the extra mile to ensure I received what I deserved and and always kept my best interest in mind. I would recommend her to a...
Posted by Adesola | November 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Quite simply, Niomi goes where others are afraid to tread. I was injured while on vacation in Seattle. I knew that it was a preventable injury and negligent on their part but, after making 2-3 calls when I returned home to Chicago, I felt pretty defeated because others seemed to think it was no big d...
"I endorse this lawyer! She holds many leadership positions in the community and fights aggressively for her clients!"
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
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2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Cudahy Fellowship, Center for Public Interest Law
2018 - Present
Attorney, Fisseha Drake PLLC
2015 - Present
One AmericaBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
Public Justice FoundationMember
2014 - Present
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationDiversity Committee Chair
2012 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2011 - Present
International Leadership Academy Of EthiopiaBoard of Directors
2010 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2015
District Court Trials
2015
Preparing Your Client
2014
Insurance Law
2011
Keynote Speaker
2015
Amharic