Dana Rae Brown

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Dana Rae Brown

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 33 years

Child abuse Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Child Abuse, Education, Criminal Defense

Smith Tower, 506 Second Avenue, Suite 1400, Seattle, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Dana

Biography

Uniquely qualified to assist clients navigate the process by simultaneously advocating for them while still protecting them based on decades of experience.

Take advantage of opportunity to hire lawyer that also has criminal defense experience when dealing with a CPS intervention or dependency action.

Experience matters.

Know and understand your rights when it comes to school discipline, particularly if there is a pending criminal investigation based upon the same incident.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Child Abuse 50%

Specialize in CPS investigations and formal Dependency actions.

14 years

50%
Education 30%

Defending students' rights in student discipline proceedings at secondary school and college levels.

14 years

30%
Criminal Defense 20%

Represent accused adult and juvenile offenders in the pre-filing stage/investigation phase and also in formal criminal prosecutions with emphasis on domestic violence (dv) cases.

20%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 31 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Burke Brown Attorneys

Smith Tower, 506 Second Avenue, Suite 1400, Seattle, WA, 98104

burkebrown.com

Dana Rae Brown's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Lamin | January 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Child Abuse Case

My ex-wife filed some very serious allegations to CPS against me. Dana represented me in both CPS cases. I was super stressed and anxious but she prepared and guided me throughout the process and was able to close both cases with an unfounded findings. A great lawyer but even better person. I hope ...I never need legal services again but if I do, Dana will be the one I call without hesitation. Best lawyer EVER

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

You want Dana defending YOU!

I told my wife I wanted a divorce. A week later she arranged for false allegations to be made to CPS that I was a child abuser. I asked my divorce attorney what should I do about the CPS investigation and she said just cooperate and hope it goes away. That was the wrong advice to take. I met with CP...S and made some missteps in my communications that a defense attorney would have prevented. A week later I hired Dana, who was the exact right person for my situation. Dana said it was a mistake to meet with CPS without an attorney present. If you find yourself in the position I was in, CPS tries to pressure you into meeting ASAP and what will be going through your mind is that as long as you cooperate, your innocence will be obvious. Not so. If you’ve been falsely accused, you definitely need a defense lawyer in your corner guiding you through the process starting immediately. Dana knows the CPS system and she knew the supervisor on my case. Dana provided a lot of useful insights on what would happen step-by-step and what I should do to improve my odds of being exonerated. She was responsive, excellent with details, great with strategy, and valuable in thinking about what other representation I needed for my divorce. It was money very well spent for the peace of mind and help I got during one of the most stressful situations of my life. She was ready to fight for me as long as I needed her. Fortunately, the CPS case was closed in a matter of weeks with an unfounded finding in my favor. I believe Dana was part of the reason it wrapped up as quickly as it did. I recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone who needs this type of legal defense.

Posted by Anuj | January 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Diamond in the Rough

Occasionally you'll find a person in his/her field that genuinely cares about clients. That is truly the case with Dana. She went above and beyond for our family, and we are grateful. Her knowledge in this specialized field is unmatched. We highly endorse her.

Posted by Senidu | October 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mrs

Dana represented my son in unreasonably exaggerated high school criminal case. Dana is a knowledgeable, respected and smart juvenile attorney. Throughout all the process, we were well informed of every and each step. She took her time to explain everything in detail. She is also helpful and very kind... to me and my son. She is very successful in gathering information and representing the best interests of my child in the case. I witnessed her high level of integrity and expertise. She went above and beyond and did everything she could to ensure a great outcome of the case. Because of her dynamic and powerful representation, my son’s rights are fully advocated and protected. Now, His case is closed and sealed. I couldn't have asked for a better attorney.

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dana Fights the School - and wins!

Nothing strikes at the heart of a parent more than when their child is in peril. When our son was faced with extremely egregious and wildly false accusations at his high school, which rapidly rolled into a criminal case, we were shocked, frightened and completely out of our element. Very fortunatel...y, a close friend recommended Dana. From the first time we spoke with her, we felt that we weren't alone in this fight. She quickly took control of the situation. As the blows kept coming, she stayed ahead of everything, reassuring us and our child along the way. Dana was able to use her extreme intellect, experience and tenacity for bringing the over-looked facts and truth to light which was what was needed to successfully overturn/dismiss both the school and criminal cases. Her attention to detail, outstanding organization, professionalism, compassionate communication, and unfailing positive attitude were essential in helping us all through an extremely challenging time. My hope is that, after what Dana brought to light, no other child is treated as ours was. However, if you are in need of someone to help you take on the School (suspension or expulsion), and/or a criminal case - look no further. I have every confidence in Dana's excellence and that you could not possibly find better representation for your child.

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Dana Rae Brown's Lawyer Endorsements

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Erica Santos

Child abuse lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I referred a very good friend to Dana for her CPS/dependency matter. Dana was amazing. She jumped right in and worked very hard with my friend on her case. After about six months of hard work and research Dana was able to prove that CPS completely failed in their investigation. This resulted in the court dismissing the dependency and returning my friend's children to her. I firmly believe that had my friend taken the attorney provided by the court there would have been a different outcome. While those attorneys are good they have so many cases and simply do not have the resources to put into a case like Dana did. Anyone going through a CPS and/or dependency matter needs to have an attorney on their side from the very beginning. Dana would be an amazing choice and advocate."

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Jennifer Horwitz

Child abuse lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Dana for most of our twenty year careers and recently had the opportunity to work with her on a complex child abuse case. I cannot speak highly enough about Dana as a lawyer and a person. Dana is relentless in the defense of her clients, incredibly detail-oriented, strategic, and a great communicator. She has intellectual firepower and can engage with any medical expert as a peer. Dana is a compassionate person who is not afraid to engage in battle for her clients in and out of court. This is who I would want in my corner if I were charged with a child abuse offense."

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Emily Reber-Mariniello

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Dana is an outstanding attorney and anyone would be lucky to have her as their lawyer. Highly recommend."

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Cathleen Gormley

Juvenile law lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Dana for 10 years. She is a passionate advocate for her clients and enjoys the respect of both judges and opposing counsel. She is skilled, compassionate and diplomatic, easily earning the trust of her clients. I refer to her with confidence."

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Shawn Crowley

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"> "Dana is an excellent, hardworking attorney. She knows the law and how > to use it to her client's advantage. Dana takes the time to listen to > her clients so that she understands not only the facts of a case but > also the case's impact on her client's life. She has years of > courtroom experience, is not afraid to take a case to trial, and has > the trial skills that come only with experience. Dana is respected by > other defense attorneys as a vigorous defender of her client's rights. > I would not hesitate to refer a client in need to her." >"

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Pat Valerio

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Any client of Ms. Brown's can expect an intelligent and well thought out defense. She covers all aspects of the defense and goes above and beyond what is the norm. Now Ms. Brown has gone into her own practice, an even wider group of people will have an opertunity to be represented by her. She will continue to give all her clients a dedicated and well thought out representation."

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Shawn Crowley

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Certificate of Appreciation, Washington Defender Association

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Burke Brown Attorneys, PLLC

2007 - 2011

Supervising Defense Attorney for the Defense, King County Drug Diversion Court

1998 - 2011

Attorney, Associated Counsel For The Accused

1994 - 1998

Staff Attorney, Association Of Attorneys For The Accused

Associations

2014 - Present

King County Bar Association, Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee

Committee Member

2011 - Present

Education Law Association

Member

2000 - Present

Washington Asscoiation of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1994 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney Member

1994 - Present

Washington Defender Association

Member

1992 - Present

Florida Bar Asociation

Member

2007 - 2009

Washington State Bar Association Character and Fitness Board

Board Member

Education

1991

St. Thomas University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Southern Methodist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Restorative Justice Conference

Drug Court

2010

Ethics of Effectiveness of Practice in Treatment Courts

Ethics

2010

Annual Conference

Ethics

Languages

English

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