Rachel Yvonne Johnston

Rachel Yvonne Johnston

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 27 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Entertainment, Civil Rights, Personal Injury

600 1st Ave Ste 429, Seattle, WA

About Rachel

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 52%

Advise, advocate and represent clients with Family law issues. Represent clients at administrative and court hearings and trials. Areas of practice include divorce, legal separation, child support payments, child support modifications, child visitation, modification of parenting plans, non- parental custody (Third Party Custody), Protection and Anti-harassment Orders.

28 years | 610 cases

52%
Entertainment 25%

Draft, negotiate and interpret contracts for entertainment clients. Advise artists, music, TV and Film professionals on how to protect their right in entertainment industry. Interpret relevant statutes and laws, which govern entertainment law. I am licensed as an attorney in New York and Washington States.

18 years | 30 cases

25%
Civil Rights 15%

Advise and represent clients who are victims of discrimination in employment, housing, and police misconduct matters.

13 years | 21 cases

15%
Personal Injury 8%

Represent victims of automobile accidents, slip and falls, and other bodily injury matters.

12 years | 10 cases

8%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Johnston Firm, PLLC

600 1st Ave Ste 429, Seattle, WA, 98104-2237

The Johnston Firm PLLC

600 First Avenue, Suite 429, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Rachel Yvonne Johnston's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Satisfied Client | July 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Informed, Diligent, and Timely

My father retained Mrs. Johnston for a juvenile criminal matter. Mrs. Johnston was skillful and persuaded judge to try me (a first time offender) and co-defendant (who had a considerable amount of criminal history) separately. A class "A" charge, carrying a 2-5 year sentence was dismissed and I ent...ered a plea on a remaining charge that was a class "C" offense. Over the years my family has been in contact with Mrs. Johnston who has made her wisdom and legal services available to us. She responds timely, asks questions for clarity, once having an understanding of all of the stakeholders and applicable statutes she gave us realistic feedback and informed advice. I highly recommend Mrs. Johnston.

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Rachel Yvonne Johnston's Lawyer Endorsements

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Todd Howard

Entertainment lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rachel is a colleague whom I've consulted with on family law cases. Rachel knows the law and is a great tactician. Additionally, I've referred clients seeking entertainment related legal guidance. Rachel is my "go to" person for entertainment law. I get nothing but great feedback from those clients who ultimately secured her services. Rachel is client focused and has a knack for quickly deciphering the real legal issues and as importantly solutions. Todd Howard"

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Rosalind Williams

Family lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Rachel Johnston for a number of years and find her to be an assertive, attentive, experienced and knowledgeable Family Law attorney. She strongly advocates for her clients. I have recommended her to prospective clients."

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Donna Campbell

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Rachel is a wonderful attorney and colleague, and I have known her since the mid 90’s when we were both in law school. I appreciate her talent, drive and professionalism. I have personally seen her zealously fight for her clients when she was the opposing counsel on a contentious family law case 10 years ago, and saw her work extremely hard to satisfy the client and to secure the best possible result. She does excellent work for each client and works well with the court and other attorneys. I highly recommend her for legal services."

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Todd Howard

Family lawyer

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Donna Campbell

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Pro Bono, Family Law

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Principal Attorney, The Johnston Firm, PLLC

Associations

2015 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Co-Chair Civil Rights

2012 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Co-Chair

2010 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2011

American Legion Auxicilary

President Unit 79

2009 - 2011

American Legion Auxiciliary

Vice President - District 11

Education

1998

Seattle University School of Law

JD

Speaking Engagements

2016

Public Reports

Civil Rights

2016

Daughters of Destiny

Late Bloomers Catch Your Dreams

2015

Co-Chair Facilitated Civil Rights Section CLE

Police Misconduct

Languages

English

Activity

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