$ 125-300 per hour
Yasmeen Abdullah provides clients with a wide range of advice and representation in civil litigation. She frequently serves as an arbitrator and mediator on personal injury and family law cases. She has helped clients regarding religous discrimination complaints, bullying complaints to schools, assault and sexual abuse complaints, wrongful death claims, parenting plans and child support, domestic violence protection orders, landlord and tenant issues, and appeals.
Prior to founding the Abdullah Law Firm, Ms. Abdullah practiced for three years with a Seattle Law Firm where she provided legal advice, litigation, and employment investigations for school districts across Washington State, local government entities, and small businesses.
Before starting civil law practice, Ms. Abdullah was a Deputy Prosecutor for Thurston County. She handled thousands of criminal cases at both the trial and appeal levels. With another prosecutor, Ms. Abdullah formed an Animal Cruelty Unit in the Thurston County Sheriff's Office. She conducted law enforcement officer training regarding investigating animal crimes and changes in the law. Ms. Abdullah also co-drafted Senate Bill 5402 (codified as RCW 16.52.011, 16.52.085, and 16.52.200) preventing animal cruelty. Governor Gregoire signed the bill into law in 2009, allowing courts to permanently bar a person who has caused the death of an animal through cruelty from owning a similar animal in the future.
Before prosecuting, Ms. Abdullah completed two judicial clerkships at the Washington Court of Appeals, Division II. Ms. Abdullah assisted Judge Joel Penoyer and Judge J. Robin Hunt by assisting in drafting opinions, preparing bench memoranda, and conducting legal research.
Ms. Abdullah graduated cum laude from the Univeristy of Richmond with a Juris Doctor degree in 2006. While in law school, Ms. Abdullah was a Jean Tarpley Scholar. She served on the Moot Court and Trial Advocacy Boards. Ms. Abdullah was a Carrico Moot Court Competition quarterfinalist and a National Trial Competition regional semifinalist. Ms. Abdullah served as a law student advisor, admissions minority panel speaker, and as secretary to the International Law Student Association. During law school, Ms. Abdullah worked as an intern with the Chesterfield County Attorney's Office in Virginia, conducting legal research and drafting memorando on employment law, parental rights, business and occupation taxes, and privacy rights. Ms. Abdullah also conducted legal research and wrote memoranda on state and federal constitutional law for Lammers Law Office.
$ 125-300 per hour
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Acquired: 2007
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10550 Lake City Way NE, Suite E, Seattle, WA, 98125
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Posted by Lejhon | February 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
The only attorney you need if you want to win in court.
I cannot recommend Yasmeen highly enough. After my previous attorney dropped me right before a major deadline, I was left scrambling and stressed. That’s when Yasmeen stepped in and completely turned my case around. From day one, she was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about my situatio...
Posted by Ahmad Ghazal | December 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Client
Yasmeen, Erin, Sara, Nadine and Robin are amazing. I’ve got the best result possible in my Hague convention case & custody! I’m very happy to have my child back to USA, the process was smooth throughout the whole case using Abdullah’s law firm, they were always on top of everything, very communicativ...
Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
LOOK NO FURTHER SHE IS THE BEST LAWYER!
Yasmeen was my literal life saver, I had been going through a brutal separation with my husband for years and as a single mother with no job nor income it was so difficult to find decent representation. lots of lawyers who I had consulted never gave me the reassurance I needed and asked for way too m...
Posted by SK | February 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Lawyer of the greatest integrity, knowledge, and compassion
When I was in an emotionally abusive relationship with a toxic person whom I was afraid of, I didn’t know how to get out or where to start. I reached out to Yasmeen who has extensive experiences in situations like mine. She understood what I was going through, and I felt immediate connection with her...
Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best attorney ever!
Yasmeen saved my family, I would recommend her to anyone! I was involved in a high conflict family law/custody case for several years and I hired Yasmeen after my first attorney did nothing to defend me or keep my kids in a safe situation. I had an immediate sense of trust and relief when I met h...
"Yasmeen was opposing counsel on a case we tried. Her writing is impeccable and intimidating, and her courtroom skill are excellent. I enthusiastically endorse her for any family law case. Truly impressive."
"I have known Yasmeen for years and we have worked on cases together. She's a fantastic attorney, very sharp and a very fierce advocate. I fully endorse this attorney."
"I have always been impressed with Yasmeen's ethics, hard work, and talent. I have worked with her on many cases, and highly recommend her often."
"Yasmeen is a tireless champion for her clients. She is one of the hardest working and most knowledgable litigators I have worked with. She has my endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Abdullah for a number of years and have been impressed with her solid grasp of the law and keen trial skills. Although we were opposing counsel, she consistently handled herself professionally and with the highest level of integrity. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Yasmeen."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Yasmeen since law school and even back then it was clear that she was going to be a great attorney!"
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2013
Volunteer of the Month, King County Bar Association
2008 - 2009
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Thurston County Prosecutor's Office
2009 - Present
King County Bar Association
2008 - Present
Middle Eastern Legal Association of Washington
2007 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
2009 - 2012
Washington Council of School Attorneys
Domestic violence protection order remained and abuser's motion for revision denied
8 year civil domestic violence protection order for client
Obtained a 1 year civil domestic violence protection order for client
2006
Juris Doctorate
2015
2015
2009
2004
English
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