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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Government
50%
14 years
Guardianship
50%
15 years
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Licensed in Washington for 35 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Terri Rae Luken
P.O. Box 15606, Seattle, WA, 98115
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Terri Rae Luken's Reviews
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Posted by Sherree | February 2, 2011
Persistent, Knowledgeable and Caring
Terri really knows her stuff! We are in California and Terri's in Washington. All of our communications have been by email or telephoincally. Terri answered all of our questions and worked with us on any ideas we had, relayed possible outcomes of the case depending on which way we went. Her respo...
Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2010
Highly Recommend
Terri handled the probate process for our mother's estate when she died without a will. She handled everything smoothly and efficiently and was very responsive to all our needs. She is also a great resource if you have other questions. I would highly recommend her without hesitation.
Posted by Mary | January 5, 2010
Great Trust Attorney
Terri Luken did an excellent job on a most unusual, and challenging Trust case.She used her professional knowledge, in a most personable way, and saw the case through to the end.There was a change in attorneys,mediation,depositions,court apperances, and a real estate sale.Terri worked with me, and ke...
Terri Rae Luken's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've had the pleasure of working with Ms. Luken as a guardian ad litem appointed to a number of my guardianship cases, as well as an attorney advocating for alleged incapacitated persons. She responds quickly, applies her legal skills professionally, and collaborates in the best interest of her clients."
"I endorse Terri. Terri is responsive, professional and personable. She is both experienced and knowledgeable. She is considerate and respected by her peers. She is an excellent advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Terri is a seasoned litigator. She transitioned from prosecutions representing the State of Washington to private practice involving estate litigation. We are working on a pending case with a third lawyer where our respective clients have a common interest. Terri's experience is an asset in coordinating the management of this case. Recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer's work, perspective and character."
Marsha Hudson
Guardianship lawyer
Janet Somers
Probate lawyer
Kristin Richardson
Government lawyer
Jeffrey Smith
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2001
Award for Leadership, Office of the King County Prosecuting Attorney
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Sole proprietor, Terri R. Luken, Attorney at Law
2017 - Present
Judge Pro Tem, King County District Court
2017 - Present
Judge Pro Tem, Federal Way Municipal Court
2017 - Present
Judge Pro Tem, Everett Municipal Court
2014 - 2017
Magistrate Judge, Seattle Municipal Court
2013 - 2013
Judge Pro Tem, Kent Municipal Courts
2013 - 2014
Judge Pro Tem, Federal Way Municipal Court
2013 - 2014
Judge Pro Tem, Seattle Municipal Court
2013 - 2014
Judge Pro Tem, Everett Municipal Court
2012 - 2014
Judge Pro Tem, King County District Courts
2011 - 2014
Title 11 Guardian ad Litem, Pierce County Superior Court
2011 - 2013
Reviewer for Probate, Trust and Guardianship Review Calendars, King County Superior Court Ex Parte Department
2010 - 2014
Sole Proprietor, Law Office of Terri R. Luken
2008 - 2014
Title 11 Guardian Ad Litem, King County Superior Court
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Law Office of Mary Anne Vance
1989 - 2008
Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Office of the King County Prosecuting Attorney
Associations
1990 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association
Washington Women Lawyers
2010 - 2012
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
2008 - 2010
Washington Women Lawyers, Judicial Evaluation Committee
2008 - 2012
King County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
2008 - 2013
King County Bar Association, Elder Law Section
2008 - 2010
Pacific Northwest Ballet Parents AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Washington v. N.M.
Judgment upheld
Washington v. T.E.C.
Judgment upheld
Washington v. Thai
Judgment upheld
Washington v. Gonzales
Judgment upheld
Washington v. Anderson
Judgment upheld
Washington v. Halstien
Judgment upheld
Education
1989
University of Washington School of Law
Juris Doctor
1986
University of Washington -Seattle
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Strengthening Your Estate Planning Practice
Selected Topics in Estate Administration Conflicts
2010
Guardianship Seminar
Limitations on the Authority of a Guardian
2009
Probate Boot Camp
Closing Probate
Publications
2010
Health Med Guardianship Seminar
What Power Does a Guardian Really Have: Limitations on the Authority of a Guardian
1989
University of Washington School of Law
Deferred Prosecution: An Effective Way to Balance the Rehabilitation Needs of the Alcoholic Defendant with the Protection of Society from the Alcoholic
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is a life insurance policy considered community property upon the death of a spouse?
21 Sep 2010
Q&A
Can some one hold your dog upon cash reward?
21 Sep 2010
Q&A
How long does the guardianship process take. and whats the shortest amount of time it can be done in?
20 Aug 2010