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Kari M Petrasek
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Biography
I am currently a solo attorney in Mukilteo, Washington and have significant experience in the area of juvenile law, handling mostly dependency and termination matters and also juvenile offender cases. I am also a dedicated advocate for children, having served more than 13 years as a Guardian ad Litem for dependent children. In addition, I have served as a judge and commissioner pro tempore at Snohomish County Juvenile Court, the family law and guardianship/probate courtrooms, and for mental health hearings for over ten years. As an experienced litigator, I also handle guardianship, elder law, estate planning, and family law matters.
Currently, I am the Chair of the WSBA Solo & Small Practice Section, a Past-President of the Snohomish County Bar Association, actively involved with the ABA Solo Small Firm & General Practice Division, I have served as a Washington delegate to the ABA House of Delegates and am currently an ABA at-large delegate to the House of Delegates, and I am a member of the Washington State CASA. I am licensed to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington and U.S. Supreme Court.
When not in the office, I coach the Archbishop Murphy High School Mock Trial teams, and serve on numerous other boards and committees in my community. In my free time, I enjoy skiing, golfing, football, and baseball.
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Licensed in Washington for 23 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2002
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Location
Petrasek Law PLLC
11700 Mukilteo Speedway, Suite 201-1006, Mukilteo, WA, 98275
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Kari M Petrasek's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent
Kari provided excellent service in a very time sensitive situation. She went out of her way to draft and file documents as quickly as humanly possible. She is personable and professional and kind.
Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Professional and helpful
We recently worked with Kari on our Will and other related documents. We appreciated Kari's attention to detail, her clear explanations of the documents, her quick responses to our questions, and her professionalism. I would highly recommend working with Kari!
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Sue
Kari listened to what I needed and helped me accomplish that. She offered some suggestions which helped me finalize my Will.
Posted by Kristine | December 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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I'm so thankful I chose her!
Ms. Petrasek is fantastic to work with, and genuinely cared about what was in my children's best interest. She's excellent with quick communication and has been extremely reliable. Should the need arise again, I will be coming to her in the future for family law services.
Posted by Barbara | August 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Kudos to Kari
Kari is professional, prompt, knowledgeable and a delight to work with. I asked a lot of questions about writing a will, and she answered every one of them. The will she produced was exactly what I was looking for, and she was more than willing to accommodate my schedule, meeting me at my house to g...
Kari M Petrasek's Lawyer Endorsements
"I strongly endorse attorney Kari Petrasek for juvenile law cases. I've been practicing DUI/criminal defense & personal injury law in Snohomish County for over 37 years. I often refer people to other lawyers when I can't help them. I am very selective about the lawyers I refer them to. Attorney Kari Petrasek is a very experienced and very competent juvenile law lawyer. She has also served as a pro tem (part time) Snohomish Superior Court Court Commissioner. So she is the one to whom I refer all juvenile cases. I would feel comfortable referring my friends & family to her for these cases."
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"I strongly endorse Kari. She is a tireless advocate for her clients and their best interest. She is a well respected and actively involved leader in the legal community. I highly recommend Kari for your legal needs."
"Kari is a hard-working, knowledgeable and dedicated attorney. She is also active in the legal community. I recommend her services."
"Kari has distinguished herself as a trusted and respected leader in the legal community. I endorse Kari as an elder and juvenile law attorney."
"Kari is a strong advocate for her clients, a guiding voice in the Bar, and a leader on issues of importance in the law. It is a pleasure to know and work with her, and I would confidently recommend her services to anyone."
"Kari is a dedicated community and bar association leader. In particular, she is a strong and effective advocate for juveniles, and through her work is well-versed in the need for systems reform in the juvenile justice arena."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kari is a competent and skilled attorney. She carries herself with professionalism and integrity and provides excellent advocacy for her clients. As a pro tem Commissioner, Kari is fair and respectful in deciding cases."
"Kari is one of the most inured, proficient and dedicated attorneys I've worked with. Her reputation as one of the hardest working, talented, and knowledgeable lawyers in our profession is well earned. She is a leader of the first order. Kari is, quite simply, a consummate professional and peerless in her field. I'm very glad to recommend her."
"I strongly endorse Kari. She is conscientious, hard-working, capable and practical. Most importantly, she is fully committed to achieving her clients' goals."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Star of the Quarter, American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division
2013
Star of the Quarter, American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division
2013
Snohomish County Chapter Member of the Year, Washington Women Lawyers
2010
Volunteer Guardian ad Litem of the Month, Snohomish County VGAL Office
2009
Volunteer Guardian ad Litem of the Month, Snohomish County VGAL Office
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, Petrasek Law, PLLC
2010 - Present
Judge & Commissioner Pro Tem, Snohomish Co Superior Court
2004 - Present
Volunteer Attorney, Snohomish County Legal Services
2007 - 2014
Attorney, Carson Law Group, P.S.
2005 - 2007
Attorney, Bell & Ingram Ps
2002 - 2005
Attorney, Law Office of Alayne Spaulding
Associations
2019 - Present
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionTechnology & Resource Center, Chair
2019 - Present
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionDirector of Division 2 - Member Benefits
2017 - Present
Rotary Club of EverettMember
2016 - Present
Washington Women Lawyers, State Board of DirectorsMembership Co-Chair
2016 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice SectionChair Elect
2015 - Present
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division, Technology CommitteeMember
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionCouncil
2013 - Present
Washington Women Lawyers (Snohomish County chapter)VP and Chair of Membership & Marketing
2012 - Present
Snohomish County Bar AssociationBoard Member & Mentorship Committee Co-Chair
2012 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationSolo & Small Practice Section Executive Committee
Washington State Bar Association
Member
2018 - 2019
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionDirector of Division 1 - Administration
2017 - 2018
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionDirector of Division 4 - Practice Setting
2017 - 2019
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionChair, Corporate Sponsorship Committee
2016 - 2017
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionDirector of Division 3 - Practice Specialty
2015 - 2017
ABA General Practice Solo & Small FIrm DivisionVice-Chair, Corporate Sponsorship Committee
2012 - 2016
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionJuvenile Law Committee Chair
2011 - 2015
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionMembership Board Member
2011 - 2012
Washington Young Lawyers DivisionImmediate Past-President
2010 - 2016
Washington State Bar AssociationDelegate to the ABA House of Delegates
2010 - 2011
American Bar AssociationYLD District Representative for WA & OR
Sample of Legal Cases
Huge Win on Collection of Promissory Note debt
We proved our case, none of the Notes were usurious, and huge judgments entered against defendants.
Education
2002
Seattle University School of Law
1999
Gustavus Adolphus College
Speaking Engagements
2019
WSBA Solo & Small Firm Annual Conference
Good Practice Habits that Don't Go Out of Style
2019
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division Spring Conference
So You Want to Be the Boss - What it Takes to Start Your Own Firm
2018
Fall Summit
Kids in Need of Defense
2015
Fall Conference Summit
Kids In Need of Defense
2011
Teleconference
Planning Your Bar Year: Keeping Membership Active
2011
Access to Justice/Bar Leaders Conference
How to Succeed as a Bar Leader
Publications
2017
GPSolo Magazine (ABA)
The Child Client
2013
ABA The Young Lawyer
Avoiding common pitfalls in your job search
2010
Washington State Bar Association Bar News
Succession Planning: Who It's For and Why It's Important
Languages
English
Activity
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