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Ann Carey has devoted her career to advocating for youth and families in the juvenile justice system. She is a talented litigator and defender for the accused: both adult and juvenile.
Ann has litigated hundreds of felony, misdemeanor, and dependency cases in King County and the State of Washington. In addition to her work in juvenile justice, Ann represents youth and families in school district cases.
She is committed to the needs and interests of youth. Ann currently serves as president of the Board of Directors for TeamChild, a nonprofit organization that provides civil legal services to court-involved youth.
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Chat withState: Alaska
Acquired: 1988
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1987
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1809 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1609, Seattle, WA, 98101-1313
22 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2013
Truly the very best attorney I have ever known
Ann Carey was very responsive, caring, informative and gentle. I am glad Ann was on my side. I was always very informed of what was going on and how things were progressing. She definitely had my best interest in mind during my case. Ann Carey is an excellent attorney. She is thorough and dedicated. ...
Posted by Samantha | November 11, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Divorce Counsel
I had the good fortune to work with Ann Carey during my Divorce proceedings. She helped me navigate through the daunting legal system, educated me about a legal process I knew nothing about and always kept my best interests on the forefront. I could not have hoped for a better outcome thanks to Ann's...
Posted by Bridgette | November 08, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Integrity and Professionalism with Kindness and Compassion
Ann and her firm handled my domestic partnership dissolution with such grace. After being faced with this unexpected legal situation, I hired Ann. She was so calm as she explained the process to me, consulted with and advised me about how to move forward, and then she and her team took care of busine...
Posted by Carl | November 07, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent service and professionalism
I never had any issues during the time I worked with Ann Carey. She was very responsive, caring and knowledgable. I was always very informed of what was going on and how things were progressing in my situation. Other colleagues of Ann's that I worked with, including administration and legal were e...
Posted by Jean L | July 25, 2013 | Social Security Disability
THE BEST - SPECIAL NEEDS & CRIMINAL LAWYER IN THE PACIFIC NORTH WEST
Honest trustworthy lawyer who provided the BEST legal counsel when I needed to help my disabled son. Her professional caring skill put me at ease – my son’s legal needs were her priority. She made sure I knew what was important and necessary to help my son at each step. Her representation and inte...
Jean, Thanks for the 5 star review! We pride ourselves on having outstanding client service and client satisfaction. We understand that legal issues can be stressful and we are pleased to hear that we provided outstanding counsel for you and your son. We appreciate that you took the time to share your positive experience and please keep us in mind if you ever have any legal issues in the future.
"Ann Carey is a superb criminal defense attorney. I have referred clients to her, and worked with her on cases, and have found her to be exceptionally well informed about the law and how it impacts the case. She has a wonderful gift for listening attentively and with compassion to clients. Clients appreciate her hard work on their behalf, her top notch legal skills, and her compassion for them. I am glad to know her, and thankful to be able to give her name to clients."
"Ms. Carey is an exceptional, deeply experienced, attorney who has helped thousands (adults, juveniles and families) through our stressful justice system. Professional, intelligent and compassionate."
"I have known Anne over a number of years. She is compassionate, diligent and a staunch advocate. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known and worked with Ann for more than 12 years, and I can say without qualification that she is one of the hardest working, smartest and most sincere lawyers practicing in Washington. She is always very prepared and knowledgeable about any matter she handles. Her communication skills are excellent, and I have seen the ways she works with her clients to insure they understand and appreciate what is going on. I routinely refer cases to her and those clients consistently report that she is an excellent attorney who really cares about her clients."
Criminal defense lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Pro Bono Commendation, WSBA
2011
Pro Bono Commendation, WSBA
2010
Pro Bono Award, Washington State Bar Association
2009
Pro Bono Commendation, WSBA
2008
Pro Bono Award, Washington State Bar Association
2007
Pro Bono Award, Washington State Bar Association
2006
Pro Bono Award, Washington State Bar Association
2005
Certificate of Appreciation, Governor Christine Gregoire and Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee
2005
Certificate of Appreciation, Washington Protection and Advocacy System
2004
Pro Bono Award, Washington State Bar Association
2004
Certificate of Appointment Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
2005 - Present
Partner, Carey & Lillevik, PLLC
2004 - 2005
Attorney, TeamChild
1988 - 2003
Attorney, Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons
2010 - Present
State Council Interstate Compact for JuvenilesMember
2008 - Present
TeamChildPresident of the Board of Directors
2005 - Present
QLaw- GLBT Bar Association of WashingtonMember
2005 - Present
TeamChildBoard of Directors
2005 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Alaska Bar AssociationInactive Member
1987 - Present
Federal District Court for Western WashingtonMember
Member
Member
Member
Member
2004 - 2005
Federal Advisory Committee to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)WA State Representative appointed by Governor Locke
2003 - 2005
Washington State Juvenile Detention Alternatives InitiativeChair of JDAI Stakeholder Committee
1999 - 2005
Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory CommitteeChair (2002-2005) and Member, appointed by Governor Locke
1999 - 2005
Board of Directors, Washington Protection and Advocacy SystemChair
1997 - 2010
QLAW Judicial Evaluation CommitteeMember
Dismissal upheld on appeal
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
Representing Youth
2009
Representing Juveniles in the Adult System
2009
Juvenile Court Decline Hearings
2006
How to craft and present dispositional alternatives in Juvenile Court
2006
Panel Discussion
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