Sharon Deeanne Westergreen

Sharon Deeanne Westergreen

3.8
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bellingham, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

110 Central Avenue (not for mailing), Bellingham, WA

About Sharon

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 99%

Criminal defense requires expertise in litigation, constitutional law, the law of evidence, appellate law, juvenile and adult criminal procedure, and more. I emphasize client service in my practice; I try to represent my clients so they realize that no attorney could care about their cases more than I do. Along these lines, I am available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

33 years

99%
General Practice 1%

Folks have called me up to ask for help about all kinds of legal matters, and often I am able to help quickly, at a reasonable price. If I cannot help quickly, I will provide the names of some attorneys that I believe to be qualified in that field.

26 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 19 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2007

Surrendered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 26 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2000

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 28 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1997

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 29 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1997

Withdrawn

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Voluntary Resignation

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 33 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1993

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 35 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1990

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Westergreen Law

110 Central Avenue (not for mailing), Bellingham, WA, 98226

Westergreen Law

Po Box 174, Everson, WA, 98247-0174

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Sharon Deeanne Westergreen's Reviews

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3.8 /5.0

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Posted by Lee | June 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Excellent attorney

Ms. Westergreen drafted my will and did an excellent job. She was efficient, reliable and affordable.

Posted by Megan | June 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you...

Sharron took on my case after my original public defender had been relieved of his services. I had been trying to take my case to trial for 2.5 years. Sharron was much more concerned with making sure I understood EVERYTHING and that she worked for me. In less than a year we took a plea and was very ...pleased.

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Sharon Deeanne Westergreen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rajeev Majumdar

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Sharon is aggressive and diligent, while at the same time a most genial attorney. A consummate professional, she is knowledgeable about the law as well as procedure, and has extensive felony and misdemeanor experience. If Sharon is willing to take your case, then you know you are in good hands when facing aggressive prosecutors."

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Emily Rose

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sharon is one of my go-to references for all things criminal law - I refer to her with confidence and I have seen first-hand the personal care and attention she gives to all of her cases."

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David Nelson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Sharon for a number of years and I find her to be extremely ethical and effective in her handling of serious criminal cases. Sharon has a great work ethic and truly cares about her clients. Her reputation within the local legal community is that she is serious, aggressive and highly competent."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

1988

Bracewell & Patterson Oral Advocacy Award, University of Virginia School of Law and Bracewell & Patterson Law Firm

Work Experience

2009 - 2009

Sole Practitioner, Sharon D. Aizer, Attorney and Counselor at Law (maiden name!)

2009 - 2014

Senior Deputy Public Defender, Whatcom County Public Defender's Office

2006 - 2009

Public Defender, 22nd Judicial District Public Defender's Office

2004 - 2006

Sole Practitioner, Sharon D. Aizer, Attorney and Counselor at Law (maiden name, remember!)

2003 - 2004

Staff Attorney, First Judicial Circuit Court of Florida

2000 - 2003

Sole Practitioner, Sharon D. Aizer, Attorney and Counselor at law (maiden name, remember)

1999 - 2000

Prosecutor, Carver County Prosecutor's Office

1995 - 1999

Deputy Prosecutor, Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (overlapping time as Prosecutor elsewhere)

1993 - 1996

Assistant District Attorney, Montgomery County District Attorney's Office

1991 - 1991

Physical Evaluation Board Attorney, United States Army

1985 - 1987

Shop Officer (managing repair shops and similar positions), United States Army

Associations

2017 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

2016 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section

2013 - Present

Whatcom County Farm Forestry Association

Board of Directors

1997 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Education

1990

University of Virginia

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

United States Military Academy

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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