Mariko Lisa Mulligan

Mariko Lisa Mulligan

also known as Lisa Mulligan

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime

1300 Hoge Building, 705 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA

About Mariko

Biography

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

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Lisa Mulligan Law

1300 Hoge Building, 705 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Mariko Lisa Mulligan's Reviews

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16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2015 | Criminal Defense

strongly recommend Lisa Mulligan

I feel comfortable and fortunate to have Lisa as my attorney.I made a wrong mistake For first time in my life. I was scare and did not know how to handle. It was my first time I ever run into situation and she helped me a lot .Lisa is kind, professional, understanding, honest, and very good at what s...he does. She worked hard to make sure the court proceedings went well, answered all of my questions without seeming annoyed at all.I strongly recommend Lisa for anyone that is looking for criminal lawyer.

Posted by Fred | December 08, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Save me more than 50%

All of the sudden I ended up in a situation where I needed a lawyer. It was a stressful time. I am so fortunate that someone referred Lisa to me. She really was there for me. She understood and anticipated what I needed and really got the job done. She was available by phone, email, and text, and too...k the time to listen and explain things patiently. My wife was impressed by her also. I was equally impressed by how fairly she billed. She sent an itemized bill showing the time spent and was very generous. Another lawyer was going to charge me a flat rate that was twice as much. She understood the court we were dealing with and I know she got me the best result possible. I'm happy to recommend Lisa to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Thank You to Lisa

A few months ago, I was approaching my first court date with no attorney, and I didn't feel like I could tell anyone, or ask for help out of embarrassment. Finally I looked around, and found Lisa through a mutual friend once removed. I cannot even say how grateful I am to have found Lisa. I've never ...needed to hire a lawyer before, but if I ever do again, I know where to look. Lisa is kind, professional, understanding, honest, and very good at what she does. She worked hard to make sure the court proceedings went well, answered all of my questions without seeming annoyed at all, and has been more than fair regarding her retainer. With these legal troubles behind me I can sleep a little easier, but only thanks to Lisa. Thank you Lisa.

Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2014

excellent attorney

I feel comfortable and fortunate to have Lisa as my attorney. A special thanks to all her workswith my case. I made a wrong mistake during my stressful time of my life. I was scare and did not know how to handle. It was my first time I ever run into situation. I had a bad experience with attorney i...n the past when was helping friend tried to find attorney. I found Lisa's from her website. I contacted and sent her messagei. I feel comfortable after our first meeting with Lisa. She was able to explained and answer all my questions patiently. She also provided me recommendation and proposal and the outcome of result. Lisa was patiently listen my side of story what drove me make wrong mistake at that time. I feel completely comfortable to trust her works.

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense

In the Best Hands for the Best Possible Outcome

I feel uncommonly lucky to have found Lisa Mulligan when I needed a criminal defense lawyer for the first time in my life, a situation I would have never anticipated before and felt entirely unprepared for. During the initial visit to her office I met a smiling, gentle and discreet person ready to gi...ve her unreserved and sharp attention to her client's case. She listened with sensitivity and understanding of a professional psychologist, nonjudgmental, astutely looking for all factual details that might have both positive and negative impact on my hearing at court. She considered potential extenuating circumstances and people we might turn to for professional opinion that could influence the course of action undertaken by the prosecutor. Her explanation of what I could expect at every stage of the court proceedings and what the most likely outcomes might be helped me to regain lost sense of control. Her calm, competent, sympathetic presence greatly helped to reduce overwhelming anxiety and gave me ability to cope smoothly with demands of the case and my normal everyday responsibilities. Subsequently Ms. Mulligan arranged the schedule of upcoming court hearings so that it a month-long visit to my aging mother. She kept me informed of all developments occurring in pursuance of the plan she had prepared. She was always accessible, promptly responding to e-mail or phone calls, ready to meet face to face. Throughout the case I felt secure knowing that I am in experienced hands expertly working for the best possible outcome. Eventually she was able to obtain the order of continuance which, after a specified period of time without violation of criminal law, ends in dismissal of the case and leaves my records clean. THANK YOU Ms. Mulligan!

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Mariko Lisa Mulligan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mariko. She is a nationally known criminal defense lawyer with a reputation for aggressively defending her clients."

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Zachary Wagnild

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Having faced Ms. Mulligan in court on numerous occasions I can verify first hand that she is an extremely smart, hard-working, and skillful advocate for her clients. She has handled and tried some of the most serious charges that can be brought in Washington and her experience shows in the way that she conducts herself both inside and outside of the courtroom."

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John Hicks

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I tried a murder case with Lisa while she was still in her twenties. She exhibited cool and talent at or beyond some of the top names in town. Brains, tenacity and heart in a compact package. John Taylor Hicks."

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Terra Clendenin

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Lisa Mulligan is an excellent attorney. She is a zealous advocate who finds create solutions to complex legal issues."

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Jeffrey Goldman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is a compassionate and zealous advocate with years of experience in criminal defense."

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Veronica Freitas

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked on cases with Lisa and she is very well prepared, extremely knowledgeable in the law and a formidable opponent in the courtroom. I recommend Lisa to my clients who are in need of criminal counsel."

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Michael Morris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lisa Mulligan is a smart, conscientious and hardworking attorney. She is knowledgable about the law, and has great organizational skills. She's one of the people I go to for answers to questions that don't have simple black and white answers - for example, questions about stategy or concerning the personalities of clients or witnesses. She's warm and professional, but also a fighter. Without hesitation, I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Ellis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Smart, creative, agressive."

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John Randolph

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is one of the finest, smartest and most capable attorneys I have ever seen in action."

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Corey Edmonds

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"If my friend or family member needed a criminal defense attorney, I would want Lisa to represent them. She has a wealth of experience in the court system, she is a fierce advocate, and she cares deeply about each case and each client."

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Marvin Mccoy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Ms. Mulligan on several cases together and because of her, we have always had great results."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Work Experience

2000 - 2010

Staff attorney, Society of Counsel

Associations

2016 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Publications Committee Member

2010 - Present

Washington Defender Association

Member

1999 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2011 - 2012

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Death Penalty Committee Member

2010 - 2012

Washington Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty

Steering Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute

Not Guilty Verdict

Assault in the Second Degree with Deadly Weapon & Unlawful Possession of Firearm

Not Guilty Verdict

Burglary in the First Degree, Assault 4 with Sexual Motivation, Assault 4

Jury Followed Defense Recommendation for Not Guilty Verdicts & Conviction on Misdemeanor

Potential Third Strike offense of Assault 2

Reduced to Misdemeanor

Two counts of Assault 2

Not Guilty Verdicts

Possession of Stolen Property 1

Not Guilty Verdict

Attempted Murder

Charges Dismissed

Assault in the First Degree with a Deadly Weapon

Not Guilty Verdict

Murder in the First Degree with a Firearm, six counts Assault in the First Degree with a Firearm

Not guilty on all counts

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Education

1999

New York University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Northwestern University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Testimony against SB 6248 in Washington State House Public Safety Committee Making the unlawful possession of instruments of financial fraud a crime

2014

Testimony against SB 6011 in Washington State House Public Safety Committee Increasing penalties for random assaults

2014

Testimony against SB 6010 in Washington State House Public Safety Committee Establishing penalties for altered or shaved keys.

2011

Introduction to Law

Criminal Law

2006

Testimony on behalf of Senate Bill 6580

Establishment of work groups for juvenile sex offense issues

Languages

English

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