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Licensed in Washington for 31 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Columbia Legal Services
101 Yesler Way Suite 300, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Jill Amie Malat's Reviews
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Posted by Mike | July 16, 2011
Excellent, thorough and trustworthy attorney in Snohomish County
Ms. Malat represented me in a case that lasted a full year. In that time, she never failed to be an excellent attorney. She always acted in my best interest and gave excellent counsel. She was very professional and empathetic in her demeanor. One of her great strengths is very responsive communicatio...
Posted by Eric | January 27, 2011
Very helpful lawyer
Ms. Malat's knowledge and experience put me at ease in traffic court and led to a dismissal of my ticket. Great representation.
Jill Amie Malat's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jill is an extremely intelligent and passionate attorney. I have spent time working with her on proposed legislation and appellate briefs and know that her work is always of the highest quality. A pleasure to work with and an asset to the legal community in Washington State. Looking forward to working with her again."
"I worked with Jill on multiple cases when she practiced criminal defense. She advocates passionately for her clients and is a skilled litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Malat is experienced, knowledgeable and sharp. She has excellent rapport with her clients and strives to provide them with the most zealous defense possible."
"Jill Malat has compassion and works hard. Her clients are sure to receive a full review of their case, benefit from great strategy decisions and see her confidence in court . I fully endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Malat for over 18 years. I have had the pleasure of working with her at Skagit County Public Defenders and of consulting with her regarding both criminal cases and dependency matters. Ms. Malat is devoted to achieving the best outcomes for her clients. She is afraid of no one and will not hesitate to fight the good fight for her clients. At the same time, Ms. Malat has a knack for thinking creatively and for seeing a legal case from multiple points of view. She takes a no-nonsense and upfront approach to her practice, which clients will find both refreshing and effective."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jill has great people skills, and is always thinking of creative ways to help out her clients."
"Jill is an outstanding attorney who fights hard for her clients. In addition to her great work ethic, Jill also goes the extra mile to help out each and every client. If you are facing a criminal matter in Snohomish or King counties, I highly recommend you contact Jill Malat."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jill is the hardest working attorney I know. Jill believes in her clients and she works dilligently to represent her client's interests through all stages of a case. Jill listens carefully to her clients which provides her with invaluable information in formulating a defense for each client. I recommend Jill for criminal defense cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jill is a passionate advocate for her client. She is a very creative problem solver and an extremely knowledgeable and dedicated criminal defense lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jill and I were opposing counsel on literally hundreds of cases when she was a public defender and I was a King Ciounty Prosecutor. She was a very zealous advocate for her clients as well as an exceedingly skilled negotiator. She did an excellent job for her clients and I would highly endorse her to anyone."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jill and I worked together for many years. She is a passionate, intelligent and effective advocate for her clients. She is a very strong communicator who is respected by judges, defense attorneys and prosecutors alike. She also forges strong bonds with her clients and works hard to accomplish their goals."
"I endorse Jill Malat as she is an excellent attorney who tirelessly advocates on behalf of her clients. I had the opportunity to have a case against her when I was a prosecutor. She did a great job drawing out her client's strengths and attacking the stronger portions in the State's case."
"Jill Malat is very intelligent and knowledgable about the law, but more importantly she is a tireless advocate for her clients."
"Jill Malat is a tireless advocate for her clients. She works hard to ensure the best result for the client. I have enjoyed working with her over the years and I continue to staff matters with her even though we no longer work in the same office. She is a wonderful attorney."
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Experience
Work Experience
2008 - 2010
Childrens Representation Attorney, Washington Defender Association
1995 - 2008
Public Defender, Society Of Counsel Representing Accused Persons
Education
1993
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of California - Santa Cruz
BA
Speaking Engagements
2010
Children's Justice Conference
Children's Representation in Dependency Proceedings
Publications
2011
Washington State Judges Bench Book
Juvenile representation
1991
23 Pac. L.J. 843
The Victims' Bill of Rights: Where Did It Come From and How Much Did it Do?