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Acquired: 2014
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Po Box 14123, Seattle, WA, 98114
14 Client Reviews
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Posted by Ariel | May 31, 2017
Very Knowledgeable Lawyer
I had a consultation with Attorney Laura Umetsu last week and she was extremely helpful. I felt like she truly cared about my case and gave me plenty of resources to help guide me. She also took the time to personally introduce me to a lawyer that specializes in exactly what I needed guidance on. Wil...
Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2017 | Child Custody
Compassionate and Credible
Laura helped ease our worries by answering lots of questions regarding modifying an existing parenting plan with a resistant ex spouse, how to act in accordance with what is best for the child, and how to protect ourselves legally for the foreseeable future from all legal obligations and risk. Fant...
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2017
Responsive
I had reached out to this attorney and she replied in a timely manner. Although she was unable to assist, she gave a referral to another attorney who might be able to help.
Posted by Nancy | March 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights
Highly Recommended
I would strongly recommend Laura on legal matters pertaining to the rights of people with disabilities. She displayed compassion, as well as a fighting spirit to defend the rights of my daughter. I was completely confident in her representation. I understood what and why steps were taken because La...
Posted by Karri | February 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence protection order.
Laura is amazing. She helped me throughout the most confusing and scariest time of my life in obtaining a protection order agents my abusive husband. The first time I met with Laura I knew she was going to be the one to help save my life. She helped me through every process and explained every step i...
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Excellent, compassionate, and communicative easily describe Laura's advocacy. Laura knows the ins and outs of DV litigation superbly. She is able to explain complex legal concepts in easily understandable terms. She puts you at ease simply because you can tell she knows exactly what she is talking about. Most importantly, Laura is accessible! She answers her phone and she goes out of her way to make herself available in a crisis situation. Laura navigates the intricacies of the DV interpersonal relationships her clients face smoothly. She knows how to talk to victims of DV, in a clear and compassionate fashion. She is an aggressive advocate, exactly the person a victim of DV needs to feel safe and well-protected. No one pushes Laura around and that helps the victims of DV she helps also stand up for themselves. All in all, I highly recommend Laura."
"I know Laura to be a very intelligent person of proven character. She zealously represents her clients and has the wisdom to compassionately treat her clients as people with legal issues rooted their human experiences. I have referred potential clients to her in the past, knowing that she will take care of them and their legal matters."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Laura is very knowledgeably and motivated. I had the privilege to work with her professionally. She is very ambitious and goal oriented. I would confidently recommend her services to anyone who is interested in hiring a lawyer that truly dedicates themselves in providing the best legal representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Laura since we were undergrads at the University of Washington. She has a wealth of knowledge in Washington law and she cares about helping others. Meet her, hire her or work with her and you'll find out!"
"Laura was very generous with her time and knowledge when I consulted with her on a public records case in an education context. I appreciated her bringing her knowledge to bear on my client's problem."
"Laura Umetsu is a dynamic team member whose go-getter attitude and highly competent knowledge of both business communications and administrative law makes her an invaluable asset."
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2014
WSBA Supreme Court Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington State Bar Association
2007
Most Inspiring Student of the Year, UW Foster Business Week
2019 - Present
Attorney, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVOR DEFENSE NORTHWEST
2016 - Present
Lecturer, University Of Washington Bothell
2014 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice SectionMember
2014 - 2014
University of Washington School of Law Mock TrialFall 2014 1L Mock Trial Judge
2014 - 2020
National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Seattle ChapterBoard Member
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
Washington Landlord Tenant Law
2014
2013
2012
English
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