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Ann Michaela Carey
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Biography
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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Licensed in Alaska for 37 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 38 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Carey & Lillevik, PLLC Attorneys At Law
1809 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1609, Seattle, WA, 98101-1313
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Posted by Frederick | November 07, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements
Glad Ann Carey is on my side.
Ann is all about helping the little guy. In my case, Ann helped resolve a contractual dispute. It was outside here area of expertise, but Ann was able to step-up and get me a more than satisfactory outcome.
Posted by Barbara | November 07, 2013 | Wills & Living Wills
Trustworthy, Efficient and Effective
Ann helped my family during a very difficult time. She was kind, informative and gentle when my mother-in-law was in end stage cancer and we needed help with wills and directives. She also helped me subsequently with a power of attorney for my brother after he had a traumatic brain injury. I'm sur...
Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements
Highly recommend without reservation
Ann Carey is an outstanding attorney. She assisted me through a difficult contract situation. She is thorough, detailed, conscientious, and kind. Ann Carey protected my interests. She has a great fund of legal knowledge and expertise. She is dedicated to her clients. Her staff is helpful and fr...
Ann Carey
Replied last July 31, 2013We are pleased to hear that we were able to resolve your difficult situation with your contract. We pride ourselves on dedicating all of our expertise to all of clients to ensure a successful outcome for each case. Thanks for taking the time to post your review. We appreciate your kind words. Have a great day.
Ann Michaela Carey's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Very professional. A very effective advocate for her clients."
Kris Costello
Criminal defense lawyer
Kevin Trombold
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Partner, Carey & Lillevik, PLLC
2004 - 2005
Attorney, TeamChild
1988 - 2003
Attorney, Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons
Associations
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
Greater Seattle Business Association
Member
Washington Defender Association
Member
Washington Women Lawyers
Member
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
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
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Murrin, 85 Wn. App. 754, 934 P.2d 728 (1997).
Dismissal upheld on appeal
Education
1987
Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Creighton University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Representing Youth
Representing Youth
2009
Representing Juveniles in the Adult System
Representing Juveniles in the Adult System
2009
Juvenile Court Decline Hearings
Juvenile Court Decline Hearings
2006
Undrstanding the Juvenile Court respondent: A Seminar for Juvenile Court Professionals
How to craft and present dispositional alternatives in Juvenile Court
2006
Criminal Law Seminar
Panel Discussion
Activity
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