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Niomi Fisseha Drake
also known as Niomi F. Drake
About Niomi
Biography
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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Licensed in Illinois for 9 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 15 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Drake Law Injury PLLC
135 Park Ave. N, Suite 300, Renton, WA, 98057
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Posted by Mirutse | March 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Legal assistance after a car accident
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 CONSTANTE | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent & Professional Services
Atty. Naomi Drake gave me the best experience with my plight. Atty. Drake represented me in an accident and the journey went smoothly. There were no hidden fees, all disclosure fees were noted upfront, communication was great, calls were returned immediately! I highly recommend Atty Niomi Drake.
Niomi Fisseha Drake's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Cudahy Fellowship, Center for Public Interest Law
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, Fisseha Drake PLLC
Associations
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
Education
2009
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2015
Getting Started Series
District Court Trials
2015
Arbitration and Mediation
Preparing Your Client
2014
Insurance Law Basics
Insurance Law
2011
Ethiopian Community Commencement Ceremony
Keynote Speaker
Publications
2015
La Raza del Noreste
Maritime Law
Languages
Amharic