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Laura Suzanne Shaver
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Biography
Laura Shaver has been practicing law since 2011, focusing on criminal defense. She focuses her practice on the representation of juveniles and adults accused of misdemeanors and felonies.
Ms. Shaver began her legal career in the San Diego Public Defender’s Office where she worked closely on several homicide cases before transferring to the Major Felony Unit where the majority of her caseload consisted of three-strike cases. During this time, Ms. Shaver also dedicated her free time to the California Innocence Project where she assisted staff attorneys in proving factual innocence for the wrongfully accused and incarcerated.
Upon graduating law school, Ms. Shaver returned home, to the Pacific Northwest. After passing the Washington State Bar she continued to exclusively practice criminal defense representing people accused of misdemeanors and felonies. She has served as lead counsel on cases ranging from murder to sexual assault to theft at the trial court level.
Ms. Shaver also handles post-conviction matters such as, relief from sex offender registration, modifying community custody conditions, DOC issues, vacating and sealing convictions, direct appeals to the Superior Court and the Court of Appeals, clemency and pardons petitions, and CrR 7.8 Motions.
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Licensed in Washington for 14 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2011
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Location
Law Office of Laura Shaver
3120 Broadway, Everett, WA, 98201
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Posted by Cheryl | January 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Unusual case - Happy Ending
I met with Laura and even though she is a criminal defense lawyer, she agreed to take my case defending me against the criminal. We won. Laura is very smart, very calm and patient, and led me through the process with confidence. I owe my sense of safety to the mind and actions of Laura Shaver.
Posted by Richard | November 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Laura was amazing
Hiring Laura was about the best decision I ever made. My son, was accused of domestic violence. His court-appointed Public Defender urged him to accept a Diversion to avoid prosecution and a permanent, criminal record, but my son knew the charges were fabricated and couldn't bear to admit guilt fo...
Posted by Kandus | October 31, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Very satisfied!!!
I hired Angela Horwath's firm and Laura handled most of my case. She TRULY cares about her clients and performs extremely well in the courtroom. She has done more for me and my case than any other Lawyer I have dealt with. She is amazing and fights for your freedom. I have a criminal background, just...
Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2012 | DUI & DWI
Saved My Bacon!
Laura Shaver is just awesome! For lack of a better word, I did something very stupid. I was humiliated beyond degree. Laura, not only saved me from what could have ruined my career, she also showed so much compassion for what I was going through. I had never received a traffic infraction, and now a D...
Posted by Brandon | May 06, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Great Service!
First and foremost, Laura is intensely dedicated to protecting her clients. Unlike many criminal defense attorneys, Laura takes emotional stake in her client's futures, and goes the extra mile to ensure that her client's understand the criminal process and their options. Lastly, don't put too much...
Laura Suzanne Shaver's Lawyer Endorsements
"Laura is tenacious, compassionate, knowledgeable, and extraordinarily dedicated to fighting for her clients. I highly recommend her."
"Laura is a dedicated, compassionate attorney who works fearlessly for her clients. She never gives up and nothing gets in her way. I have worked with her on a number of cases and I know that my clients are always in good hands when she is helping them."
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"Laura is an outstanding attorney who is both skilled and compassionate. I give her my full endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. I consider Laura a friend as well as a colleague - and having seen how hard she works for her clients - I would trust her to take care of MY clients - which is the highest compliment I can give."
"Laura Shaver is an excellent attorney who really knows the law and fights hard for her clients. I fully endorse this attorney."
"I am impressed with her skill and tenacity in advocating for her clients. I do endorse this lawyer."
"Skilled and tenacious advocate for her clients."
"Laura and I collaborate on many cases. Laura is sharp, witty, and knows how to think outside the box. Laura's ability to make a prosecutor flustered is the skill I admire most about her."
"Laura is a caring, intelligent, dedicated advocate. She always goes above-and-beyond to ensure her clients are provided every opportunity and advantage in their case against the state."
"I endorse this lawyer. Outstanding member of the legal profession!"
"I attended Law School with Laura in San Diego. Over the years I have been extremely impressed with Laura's commitment to her clients and the field of criminal defense. I highly endorse Laura as a trustworthy attorney who will fight zealously for her clients."
"I proudly endorse this lawyer. Attorney O'Neal is well respected both in her own legal community and here within the AVVO community. I recommend this attorney to anyone in need of criminal defense representation."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Laura is a compassionate and dedicated attorney who fights hard for her clients and gets results."
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"Laura is a dedicated advocate for her clients, working hard to get them the best possible result."
"Laura is passionate about her criminal defense practice. I highly recommend her."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Client's Choice, Avvo
2011
Charles T. Bumer Civil Libertarian Award, National Lawyers Guild
2011
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities, Who's Who Legal
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Laura Shaver
2014 - 2017
Attorney, Mazzone Law Firm
2012 - 2014
Staff Attorney, Yakima County Dept. of Assigned Counsel
2011 - 2012
Attorney, Horwath Law
2010 - 2010
Judicial Clerk, San Diego Superior Court
2009 - 2011
Law Clerk, San Diego County Public Defender
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, California Innocence Project
Associations
2017 - Present
Washington Women Lawyers
2015 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard Member
2014 - Present
Snohomish County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Washington Defender AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Washington Association Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Education
2011
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
San Diego State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Fighting the Good Fight
Mounting a Defense Through the Public Records Act
2017
Annual Conference
Amended CrR 3.2
Publications
2017
Defense Magazine (WACDL)
Sentencing: Taking Youthfulness into Account
2016
Defense Magazine (WACDL)
The Disabled: Trueblood and the nuts and bolts of RCW 10.77
Languages
English
Activity
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