Paul Richmond

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Paul Richmond

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 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 23 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 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great attorney who helped with my collaborative divorce

Paul and I worked together for a collaborative divorce process that was somewhat challenging. Being a collaborative process, Paul helped me work through the divorce, paying attention to my needs, as well as keeping the process moving forward. I found it helpful to bounce thoughts and concerns off of ...him to make sure the decisions I was making were fair and considerate of all parties involved. Paul's very prompt responses to my email, phone calls, and meetings were also greatly appreciated.

Posted by Amanda Rae Wineland | September 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Dedicated, and effcient

My case was a bit complicated. I had given my mother temporary guardianship of my son. By law she was supposed to return him to me upon request. Not only did she ignore my repeated requests, she left the state and when I tried to get him she hid him from me. I called law enforcement, but they said th...at, while she was breaking the law, they could not help me without a court order and suggested I contact an attorney. I'm glad I was lucky enough to find Mr. Richmond. He was honest and did not placate me with any guarantees. Nevertheless, he researched state and federal precedents and in less than one month I flew back to WA. to appear in court. I have my son back and I'm so grateful. He answered every email, addressed every concern and was tireless and genuinely seemed to care. On the day of the hearing he was very ill, but he still came to court when he could have sent a substitute. He's a good man and is passionate about justice. Just check out his Facebook posts. This is his life and he takes it seriously.

Posted by Hannah | July 03, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Collecting unpaid invoices as a handwriting and document examination expert witness.

As an expert witness Paul Richmond has helped me several different times to collect on unpaid invoices. In most cases simply his letter to a client/attorney who owed me money resulted in full payment very quickly. The one time the payment was not forthcoming he represented me in small claims court ...with very good results. His fee has always been reasonable. It is good to know that when this rare problem comes up again that Paul Richmond will be there for me to bring about a fast resolution. H McFarland Certified Handwriting & Document Examiner

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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

California Institute of the Arts

Bachelors

N/A

New School University

N/A

University of California - Berkeley

N/A

University of California - Los Angeles

N/A

American Film Institute

Masters

Speaking Engagements

2013

Washington State Bar Association, World Peace Through Law Section

Litigation involving the Bordr Patrol

2013

Training in Foreclosure Law

Foreclosure Law

2013

Forum on Public Records Law

Public Records and FOIA

2013

Bar Track 2013

Foreclosure Law

2007

University of Washington School of Law

Issues in Solo and Small Practice

2007

Testimony to Washington Legislature

Impeachment

2007

Community Forum - KBOO Radio

History of Police Accountability

2007

CLE - WSBA

Police Accountability

2006

Save Local Media

Cable Access

2006

Elliot Bay Books - Impeachment

Impeachment

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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