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Sarah Whitney

1.5
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Gig Harbor, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

5500 Olympic Dr Ste D105, Gig Harbor, WA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016
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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 21 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2004

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

Law Offices of Sarah Whitney

5500 Olympic Dr Ste D105, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335-1400

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Sarah Whitney's Reviews

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1.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Missed deadlines and forgotten paperwork

Ms. Whitney gives the impression of being eager and willing to help. She seems to know laws fairly well, and talks a good game face to face, but when it comes to paperwork and going to court she lacks tremendously. She has missed important deadlines and had my case dismissed. She has also, forgotten ...paperwork for court, and her excuse was just that, "I forgot". I would not recommend her as an attorney. she does not prioritize well, and in the end, you pay for her mistakes.

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Should've believed the reviews!

We ignored the poor reviews figuring they were written by disgruntled clients who didn't "win" their cases... Well, we did "win" our cases so believe us when we tell you Ms. Whitney is unprofessional, does not communicate, wasn't prepared for one appointment or hearing, did not present evidence, tol...d me to "shut up" during a hearing when I was politely whispering to her reminding her of the evidence she wasn't presenting, and after three months of repeated requests has not returned our documents we provided when we retained her.

Posted by Tim | November 24, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wonderful experience

I retained Ms. Whitney on short notice in my defense of a frivolous protection order. She was as tremendous success. Very easy to work with and professional. I am hearing impaired and she was my voice in the courtroom. She virtually saved my life. I would emphatically recommend Ms. Whitney for anyone...'s defense.

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Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Disbarment issued in WA, 2016

updated on 02/01/2017

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the the Washington State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Education

2004

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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