Jennifer Miller

Jennifer Miller

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Litigation, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

2916 NE 55th Street, Seattle, WA

About Jennifer

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 9 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Miller Law Group, LLC

2916 NE 55th Street, Seattle, WA, 98105

Miller Law Group, LLC

2250 NW Flanders St., Suite 112, Portland, OR, 97210

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Jennifer Miller's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

True Advocate

Jennifer is very professional and persistent. She follows through on the proposed strategy while setting realistic expectations and she is an advocate for her clients.

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank you!

I retained Jennifer Miller to represent me in a civil suit, and am so glad I did. Throughout a year long, very frustrating and extremely traumatic process, Ms. Miller was the light at the end of every tunnel; Jennifer is honest, transparent, and realistic but also extremely compassionate and genuine.... Ms. Miller and her team at Miller Law Group worked with my co defendant and I at every turn to ensure we were represented at the very highest level, they were extremely well prepared, and Jennifer can see right through the BS and has the ability and experience to shut it down. Thank you to the entire team for representing us so well, thank you for your kindness, and thank you for seeing us through to the end. Thank you for being real people and meeting us where we were, thank you for defending our reputations. Thank you.

Posted by Dave | June 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Powerful Advocate for a Father and Daughter

I was in a truly hopeless situation before I was referred to Ms. Miller by a coworker. My daughter was in a terrible, volatile environment with a mentally unstable mother who was failing to perform basic motherly duties. I felt powerless to the situation. Jennifer was immediately encouraging from our... first phone call, and jumped on getting the necessary papers filed for emergency custody. She worked with me and my family to get my daughter permanently out of the situation and living with me. She was able to articulate the situation to the judge perfectly, as well as work with the judge to formulate a parenting plan that includes not only protections for my daughters wellbeing as she grows and is allowed more time with her mother, but also allows me, as the custodial parent, to monitor her mothers mental state. The plan requires regular updates to the court and to me about her mental health treatment, and protects my daughter if things take a bad turn in that regard. My daughter is thriving and happy today with a healthy routine, and none of this would’ve been possible without Jennifer’s extensive knowledge of the WA State legal system. I always felt like I was being taken care of with Ms. Miller. She is a powerful force for justice and was excellent at explaining the process as time went on. She kept me updated throughout, but did a tremendous amount of work behind the scenes filing papers and drafting documents for the case. She always made herself available if I had questions about the case, and gave me great advice on how to address certain situations with my daughter’s mother as they presented themselves. I will forever be grateful to Jennifer for everything she’s done for me and my little girl. Her can-do attitude is infectious, and her vast knowledge of the legal system put me at ease during the most difficult time in my life.

Posted by Chris | May 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Jennifer Miller Recommendation

Jennifer and her staff were amazing. Very professional and organized. I would highly recommend her.

Posted by Roger | January 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Falsely Accused

I am grateful for working with Jennifer on my court cases. I had no prior experience being in my situation (falsely accused of domestic violence and endangering my children), and I was clueless on what to do. Jennifer walked me through the journey, the length of time and documentation I sh...ould gather. The process did indeed take a long time, and we did so during COVID’s pandemic. She represented me building up my criminal defense case, and resulted in the DA offering a reasonable plea. I chose to plead “No Contest” to avoid a lengthy and dramatic trial. In my case, I felt all we had was my story and their story. She represented me in my civil case against my wrongful accusation, and we proved to the judge that the other party was at fault. Jennifer negotiated with the other party so that I could have primary custody of my kids. It took over 11 months before I could have my children again, but we remained steady and determined. I would highly recommend working with Jennifer to anyone wanting honest and fair representation on their side.

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Jennifer Miller's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sara Leach

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is an exceptional lawyer. She has taken her extensive criminal prosecution background and turned it into a successful family law and criminal defense practice. Jennifer truly cares about her clients, going above and beyond to represent them. She is extremely knowledgeable, and I never hesitate to refer clients to her. I highly recommend Jennifer Miller."

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Randolph Finney

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer and I handled a complicated and emotionally charged case together. She was professional, level headed and extremely capable. I highly recommend her."

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Robert Rhodes

Litigation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Solid lawyer."

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Alexis Young

Family lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jennifer is one of those attorneys that I look forward to working with. She is hard working, practical and very dedicated to her clients and their needs. I whole heartedly endorse Jennifer as an exceptional family law attorney."

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Shira Stefanik

Unknown lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is everything you want in an attorney; she is brilliant, meticulous, compassionate and personable. Jennifer's many years of litigation experience have equipped her with a unique set of skills with which to approach the complex family law, criminal law, and business law matters that she handles. I have consulted with Jennifer on occasions where my cases have such crossover issues. I wholeheartedly endorse Jennifer."

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Aaron Wolff

Litigation lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ms. Miller since her days as a prosecutor. She is an excellent attorney and strong advocate for her clients. I give her my highest endorsement."

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David Hammerstad

Litigation lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I tried many cases against Jennifer when I was a public defender with The Defender Association and she was with the King County Prosecutor's Office. I found her to be highly professional, fair-minded, and a formidable adversary in the courtroom (full disclosure--I lost more cases against Jennifer than I won). She had a keen sense for the strengths and weaknesses of her cases and a talent for weeding out the cases she saw were appropriate for negotiation and taking to trial the cases that demanded a stiffer punishment. It is my pleasure to endorse Jennifer."

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Matthew York

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Miller is an extremely skilled trial lawyer. Working with her in my years as a DPA, I was continually impressed with her skill, work ethic, and commitment to justice. Her preparation and commitment to knowing the details of the law are also exceptional. I endorse her in any litigation context without hesitation."

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James Holland

Government lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I attended law school with Jenn and worked with her at the prosecutor's office. It's obvious that Jenn cares deeply about the citizens she represents and works extremely hard every day to help hold people criminally accountable for their conduct. Her service to our community is much appreciated."

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Nate Jones

Family lawyer

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Michael Chin

Family lawyer

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Sara Leach

Family lawyer

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Randolph Finney

Child custody lawyer

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Alexis Young

Family lawyer

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Aaron Wolff

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Sumeer Singla

State, local, and municipal law lawyer

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Gary Ernsdorff

Violent crime lawyer

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Shira Stefanik

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Hammerstad

Criminal defense lawyer

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Craig Sims

Government lawyer

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James Holland

Unknown lawyer

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Matthew York

Government lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2015

President's Service Award, President of United States

2005

Young Alumni Leadership Award, Willamette University

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Managing Partner, Miller Law Group LLC

2012 - 2016

Judge Pro Tempore, various courts

2012 - 2014

Senior Assistant City Attorney, Seattle City Attorney's Office

2001 - 2012

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

2000 - 2001

Assistant District Attorney, Marion County District Attorney's Office

1997 - 2001

lobbyist, executive assistant, Western Advocates

Associations

2002 - 2012

King County Bar Association, Neighborhood Legal Information and Referral Clinic Committee

volunteer at the Spanish Legal Clinic

1998 - 2012

Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Association

President

1994 - 1998

Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Association

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

State v Phonsavanh Phongmanivan

Defendant was convicted as charged.

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Education

2001

Willamette College of Law

JD

2001

Atkinson School of Business at Willamette University

MBA

1997

Willamette University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

University Washington Law School

Trial Advocacy

2013

Trial Advocacy Institute

Trial Advocacy

2011

Seattle University Law School class

A Life in the Day of a Prosecutor

Languages

Spanish

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