Paul Richmond

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Paul Richmond

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Bellingham, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Consumer Protection, Criminal Defense ... +3 more

119 North Commercial Street, Suite 1225, Bellingham, WA

About Paul

Biography

I will work diligently to assess your problem and work with you to obtain the best available outcome. Offering remote consultations as available, just call!

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

18 years

40%
Consumer Protection 15%

24 years

15%
Criminal Defense 15%

24 years

15%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

24 years

10%
Debt Settlement 10%

24 years

10%
Foreclosure 10%

24 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016 2014

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Paul Richmond, Attorney at Law

119 North Commercial Street, Suite 1225, Bellingham, WA, 98225

paulrichmondlaw.com

Paul Richmond's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Shannon | March 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney

“Exceptional Professional Service"

Just after Christmas I received a letter from Mandarich law group concerning a debt that was previous paid over a year ago. I challenged the debt by writing directly to Mandarich law group, out of retaliation I was given a summons a few weeks latter. After searching for counsel I came a cross Paul R...ichmond on Avvo. After a short phone call will Mr. Richmond the ball was rolling with my case. To make a long story short my case was dismissed by Mandarich Law group. I am so pleased with the professional and speedy service. I couldn't have asked for a better out come. Easy to talk to and the communication was great. It truly gets no better than this! I highly recommend Paul Richmond Law. It was a pleasure to have him represent me. Thank you Paul.

Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2015

Thank you Paul

Paul is my attorney and I could not be happier saying that. I really don't feel I could have achieved a better outcome with out his representation. Paul had a no BS approach to myself and my thought processes as well as every other aspect of the case., I could not have been better represented. I gave... away so much before with my past representation. Paul delivered a fair conclusion. I live several time zones away and needed representation in Whatcom county in 2014-15 I have never met Paul in person, at first I was quite worried this might be a problem you would never have known he was not right down the block with how seamlessly he handled the case, questions or work that needed attending to in the morning were replied to in the morning, afternoon or evening. He kept me informed, sent me drafts asked if I had improvements and accepted criticism. I really felt like I was involved and a partner in my case, a much welcomed and different experience than working with my past attorneys. I gave 5 stars in every category because he earned every one. Thank you Paul

Posted by Ashley | March 23, 2015

Landlord Tenant Issues

I was beyond impressed with the overall experience I had with Mr. Richmond. I called with some issues I was having with my former landlord. I spoke directly with Mr. Richmond without delay and he informed me of my rights as a tenant. He went above and beyond to help me get the information I needed ...to get my Security deposit. I followed his instructions and within 5 days of confronting my former land lord and explaining my rights She sent me a check with my entire security deposit. He even took the extra time to send me the laws to support my case. I am beyond grateful for his time and efforts to help me. I strongly recommend him.

Posted by Keith | July 03, 2014

Threatening retailer

A retailer was threatening and very insistent that I pay thousands of dollars for 2 chairs that turned out not to work for me. Paul quickly and easily resolved the issue saving me thousands. I was very pleased and impressed. Moreover, he was a very pleasant person with whom to work.

Posted by Joseph Greco | February 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Please do yourself a favor and stay away!!!!!!

For something as important as your family and family law, you need the best and Paul Richmond is not that person. I hired him, he "represented" me for nearly 2 years, I feel as though I'm a good judge of character and hiring Paul Richmond was the biggest lapse of judgement and worst decisions I've m...ade in my entire life. I am absolutely, without question, positive, without knowing your case, that Paul Richmond is not the person for you. The two years that he represented me showed me how incompetent and incapable he is despite how devout and honest he seemed in the early stages of our dynamic. Please DO NOT make the mistake I made. I will happily talk about this in depth because you CANNOT make the mistake I made, this is much too important of a situation and I know the damage and consequences that come from hiring the wrong family law attorney; I without question know with the upmost certainty Paul Richmond is the wrong family law attorney for you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me because I'll happily give you a hundred reasons why you shouldn't hire this guy. I hired a lawyer after I fired Paul and my recent lawyer referred to him as "The laughing stock of family law." I don't think I could describe him any better. Please do you and more importantly, your family a favor and stay away.

Paul Richmond

Replied last May 03, 2022

Hi Joseph, I do not discuss specifics of any case in public forums because of client confidentiality. If you have any issues I would very much appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you directly and make it right - it has been some time since we communicated and I do not have your current contact information

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Public Service Award, Jefferson Clallam Pro Bono Lawyers

2014

WSBA Pro Bono Award, WSBA

2013

WSBA Pro Bono Award, WSBA

2012

WSBA Pro Bono Award, WSBA

2011

WSBA Pro Bono Award, WSBA

2010

WSBA Pro Bono Awad, WSBA

2009

WSBA ProBno Award, WSBA

2008

WSBA Pro Bono Award, WSBA

2007

WSBA Pro Bono Award, WSBA

2006

WSBA Pro Bono Award, WSBA

2005

WSBA Pro Bono Award, WSBA

2004

WSBA Pro Bono Award, WSBA

2003

WSBA Pro Bono Award, WSBA

2001

Full Tuition Scholarship,

1999

Public Interest Scholarship,

Work Experience

2002 - Present

, Law Office of Paul Richmond

2003 - 2004

, Shoreline Community College

2002 - 2003

, Nielson Broman Koch

2001 - 2002

, Henry Cogswell College

2001 - 2002

, Law Office of Paul R. Lehto

2000 - 2001

, The Defenders Association

2000 - 2001

, Law Office of Fred Diamondstone

1999 - 1999

, The Defenders Association

1999 - 1999

, Government Accountability Project

1998 - 1999

, Bogle and Gates

Associations

2012 - Present

Jefferson Clallam Pro-Bono Lawyers

Board Member

2002 - Present

National Association of Conseumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

Washington Defender Association

Member

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Civil Liberties Union of Washington

Member

Washington State Bar Association

Member

King County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Jefferson County Bar Association

President

2002 - 2003

King County Bar Association

Legislative Committee

2002 - 2004

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

King County Representative

2002 - 2003

Washington State Bar Association Diversity Committee

Board Member

2002 - 2006

SCAN Community Media

Board Member

1999 - 2002

National Lawyers Guild

Regional VP

Sample of Legal Cases

Kerlikowske v. Peace

Successfully Defended Client in Criminal Trial.

In Re Hays

Was able to resolve matter without litigation

US v Dixon

Successfully achieved outcome

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Education

2001

University of Washington School of Law

Juris Doctor

N/A

American Film Institute

Masters

N/A

University of California - Los Angeles

N/A

University of California - Berkeley

N/A

New School University

N/A

California Institute of the Arts

Bachelors

Speaking Engagements

2013

Bar Track 2013

Foreclosure Law

2013

Forum on Public Records Law

Public Records and FOIA

2013

Training in Foreclosure Law

Foreclosure Law

2013

Washington State Bar Association, World Peace Through Law Section

Litigation involving the Bordr Patrol

2007

CLE - WSBA

Police Accountability

2007

Community Forum - KBOO Radio

History of Police Accountability

2007

Testimony to Washington Legislature

Impeachment

2007

University of Washington School of Law

Issues in Solo and Small Practice

2006

Elliot Bay Books - Impeachment

Impeachment

2006

Save Local Media

Cable Access

2004

Loss of Civil Liberties - St. John the Divine, NYC

The Aftermath of 9-11

2003

University of Kentucky

Police Accountability

2003

Judkins Church - NYC

Police Accountability

2003

American University - NCOOR

Rights of Demonstrators

2001

University of Hawaii - Asian Development Bank Conference

Rights of Demonstrators

2001

Environmental Law Conference

WTO Litigation

Publications

2013

Trial News An Overview of Foreclosure Law

2007

Peninsula Daily News The Truth About Tasers

2004

Portland Alliance Potter's Real Record

2002

Waging War on Dissent, 2nd Edition Report of WTO Legal Group

2001

The Docket, University of Washington School of Law Law School as a Cult

2001

Waging War on Dissent Report of WTO Legal Group

2000

Bringing an Unconstitutional Organization Creates an Undemocratic Response Report of WTO Legal Group

Languages

English

Activity

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