Kristy Stell Ball

Kristy Stell Ball

also known as Kristy Stell

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, General Practice

800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3200, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 17 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2008

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Location

Helsell Fetterman LLP

800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3200, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Kristy Stell Ball's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Agustina | August 21, 2017 | Car Accidents

Not just a lawyer...

Kristy is an amazing person and resource to have in your corner. She's not just a lawyer, she is a person that looks out for your well being and time. I consulted her on two matters; car accident and work place. With each situation, she took the time to explain the background from her perspective... and possible scenarios that could be taken. She did not, not even once, push anything on me. She kept everything honest, how much time and effort, overall costs, and whether it would be worth the time. Her approach is refreshing and welcomed, I recommend her to ANYONE looking for options and in that state of "what can I do", "should I", "what are my rights" to contact her. I felt at ease after talking through my questions and so thankful I found Kristy!

Posted by Angela | September 30, 2010 | Expungement

Outstanding Lawyer

Kristy Stell, is outstanding she was able to "Vacate and Seal" my conviction not to mention restore my voting rights.she is truley a professional lawyer, because i live in another state this is my first time being able to put a beautiful face with a kind person. Thank you! Kristy

Kristy Ball

Replied last December 29, 2010

Thank you Angela. It was a pleasure working with you.

Posted by Christina | July 28, 2010 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Multiple Traffic Violations-Kristy Stell

Kristy Stell had handled two separate traffic violations within the last 3 month on my behalf. She was very professional and thorough with all necessary paperwork and timely with relaying all related information back to me. She was able to get one ticket dismissed and another significantly reduced. I... would recommend Kristy Stell to others as an attorney.

Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2009 | Employment & Labor

A great success. Fast. Thorough.

When it came time to choose an attorney for an employment related case, I did my homework. I interviewed two highly recommended firms, both small in size, but huge in terms of their respect in the legal community, and with regard to their past success. Kristy Stell not only represented me well, but... she worked so hard gathering data and researching the process, possible outcomes and determining a strategy that helped me share my case. She did such a remarkable job, that we never did get very far into the possible process of wins, losses, appeals and the like. Instead, just as she hoped, when she presented her case material to the other side (a huge company) they bowed out and decided to simply no show for the hearing. Further, the Company's representatives decided not to appeal or challenge Kristy and my case whatsoever. A great success. Fast. Thorough. Kristy and her firm, Lish Whitson PLLC were the best. I want them on my side now for every employment contract I accept - from the beginning! Highly recommended!

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Kristy Stell Ball's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bryce Fetter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Olmsted

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had a question on a case I am working on and contacted Kristy for her opinion on the matter. She quickly returned my message and was very informative when we spoke. I would recommend Kristy to others."

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Jason Leehan

Medical malpractice lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kristy is tenacious, efficient and a wonderfully talented attorney. She is well versed in multiple areas of the law. She has a knack for knowing all the procedural rules in the local courts. I would recommend Kristy as an attorney and enjoy working with her."

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Bart Parsley

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Stell is a dedicated lawyer. She carries herself professionally and with a good nature. I endorse Kristy's work!"

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Patricia Fulton

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Kristy. I have had the pleasure of working with Kristy on several matters and she has always impressed me with her professionalism, her attention to detail, and they way she genuinely cares about her clients."

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Kevin Trombold

Litigation lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Kristy is an amazingly competent, clear, and effective attorney. She excels on her feet under the pressure of judges and prosecutors making the whole courtroom want to serve her clients interests. Equally successful on paper she wins motions before the oral arguments have begun. I recently watched Kristy move a judge to her clients interests who is anything but a defendants judge. In fact, many other attorneys had refused to accept the judge in question. Kristy didn't have that procedural option so she went to work. The judge refused to follow the prosecutors recommendations and her client stayed out of jail. I look forward to working with Kristy again. Her work ethic raises my own and her dedication to her clients leaves no stone unturned."

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Corey Parker

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristy is one of the most diligent, hard-working attorneys I have ever seen. She genuinely cares about all of her clients and has a brilliant legal mind. I endorse this attorney without reservation!"

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Kristen Gestaut

General practice lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Stell is compassionate, genuine, and extremely hard working. She is always professional and very well respected among the legal community. She has outstanding communication skills and always treats people with respect. Ms. Stell is an outstanding attorney."

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Briteney Mercer

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kristy works at my office as a contract attorney. For us she handles primarily expungments/vacating/sealing convictions. She is very well versed in this area and is prompt and responsive to her clients. She is a works hard and puts her best work into every case. Her criminal law experience coupled with her personal injury experience makes her a very well rounded attorney with experience beyond her years. Kristy is an excellent lawyer."

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Lish Whitson

Personal injury lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is bright, personable and hardworking. She attends to details, cares about each client and does everything she can to address their needs."

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Justin Elsner

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristy is a very hardworking, personable attorney. She ensures that her clients fully understand the legal process and that their legal concerns are properly addressed. I highly recommend Kristy to anyone seeking her legal assistance."

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David Ranz

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristy is a smart and efficient attorney who works hard for her clients. I endorse her work without reservation."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Of Counsel, Attorney, Helsell Fetterman LLP

2016 - 2022

Attorney, Lish Whitson PLLC

2008 - 2010

Contract Attorney, Law Office of Steve Rosen

2007 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Lish Whitson, PLLC

2006 - 2006

Law Clerk, Hazzard Law Firm

2005 - 2006

Law Clerk, Shell Buford, PLLC

Associations

2008 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

King County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2008 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

2008 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2021

King County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral and Information Services Committee

Chair

2013 - 2014

Junior League of Seattle

Kids In the Kitchen Committee

2013 - 2014

King County Bar Association

Lawyer Referral Service Committee Chair

2012 - 2016

William L. Dwyer American Inn of Court

Member

2012 - 2013

Junior League of Seattle

Training Committe

2011 - 2012

Junior League of Seattle

SCH Committee

2011 - 2011

Rebuilding Together

Volunteer

2010 - 2011

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member Outreach Committee Chair

2010 - 2010

King County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral and Information Services Committee

Task Force Member

2010 - 2011

Junior League of Seattle

Provisional

2008 - 2011

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Membership Committee Social Co-Chair

2008 - 2010

National Association of Professional Women

Member

Education

2007

Mississippi College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Seattle University School of Law

2003

University of Washington -Seattle

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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