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A good legal representation of all accused of crimes is vital for our system to work. When criminal charges are brought all the power of the state is aimed at the accused. Many of my clients have limited educations, are mentally ill, or have suffered abusive relationships. Our current priorities as a society result in putting these people in jail, rather than providing help. I treat my clients with dignity and make the best of the far too limited resources provided for public defense.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
37 years
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Licensed in Washington for 37 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
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Unlisted, Seattle, WA, 98103
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Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008
Very Trustworthy
I felt that I was in very competant hands when I worked with Pat. She knows her job, is nonjudgmental, and does her best to further your interests. Her attitude is always knowledgable and calm.
Pat J. Valerio's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Pat is an amazing attorney with a passion for public defense. She cares deeply for her clients!"
"I have had the good fortune of working with Pat for the past several years. She is an intelligent, thoughtful and skilled trial attorney. She has served as a wonderful mentor to me because of her wealth of knowledge as well as her ability to think outside of the box and come up with new and creative ways to approach issues and cases. I endorse Pat's work without hesitation. "
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Experience
Honors
2010
The Take Action Against Domestic Violence- Award Nominee, King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
1984
Graduated with cum laude honors,
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Supervising Attorney, A.C.A.D, D.P.D. King County
1988 - 1989
, Catholic Community Services
1986 - 1986
, The Defender Association
1986 - 1986
, The Native American Project
1985 - 1986
, Catholic Community Services
Associations
2011 - Present
King County Bar AssociationJudical Screening Committee
1990 - Present
Federal court of appeals 9th circuitAdmitted for practice
1988 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationActive member
University of Washington- First Year Student Mentor Program
Mentor
1994 - 1995
King County Bar Association- Pro Bono Committee- Volunteer Attorneys for Persons with AIDSCharter Member
Education
1987
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Seattle University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
PD 201 - ITA Practice
ITA Practice
2019
Thoughtful Third Thursday
Listening to Our Clients
2019
ITA Basics
ITA Basics
2018
DPD ITA Training
De-escalation and Personal Safety
2018
Bootcamp for DCRs
ITA process from defense prospective
2018
Boot Camp for DMHPs
ITA Process, Petitions, and Court
2015
Totally Tuesday Entrapment in Washington It May Not Mean What You Think It Means
Entrapment Defense
2015
Conversations in Ciminal Justice Reform
Criminal Law
2014
Roll of the Dice
Racial and Ecomonic Dispaerity
2014
Justice and the Courts
The role of public defense
2014
Break the Silence End the Violence
Domestic Violence
2013
Ethics in Action
Conflict Ethics
2012
Totally Tuesday
Clients with Intellectual Impairments in the Criminal Justice System
2011
Training for Advocates- Victim Defendants in the Legal System
Victim Defendants
2010
Preventing Domestic Violence Through Knowledge
Domestic Violence Prevention
2010
King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Defense Attorneys and DV Community Advocates Working together
2009
Identifying and Defending Battered Women Clients
Identifying and Defending Battered Women Clients
2009
Defending a Domestic Violence Case
Representing Victim/ Defendants
2009
A Forum for Defense and Prosecution: Considering Context in Domestic Violence Cases
The Role of the Defense Attorney When Representing Victim/ Defendants
2008
Totally Tuesday
DNA and Criminal Defense
2008
Hate Crimes Prevention Workshop
Hate Crimes
2008
Defending and Advocating for Battered Women Charge with Crimes
Defending and Advocating for Battered Women Charge with Crimes
2007
Totally Tuesday
The fine points of SRA sentencing
2006
Totally Tuesday
The ethics of representing suicidal clients
2005
Totally Tuesday
Changes to the speedy trial rule
N/A
Totally Tuesday
Behind the jury room door
N/A
Totally Tuesday
The ethics of assisting Pro Se defendants
N/A
Totally Tuesday
Entrapment
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
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26 Dec 2018
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10 Apr 2015