Julian Elizabeth St. Marie

Julian Elizabeth St. Marie

also known as Julian Elizabeth Trejo

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Port Townsend, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Unknown

2035 E. Sims Way, Port Townsend, WA

About Julian

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

Ms. Trejo defends each client vigorously. Her ability to identify and argue legal issues has led to numerous dismissals and/or reduced charges. Ms. Trejo is a skilled trial lawyer. Ms. Trejo's command of the law and ability to communicate to a jury have won her clients acquittals and/ore reduction of charges.

500 cases

80%
Civil Rights 10%

Ms. Trejo has successfully litigated wrongful death under 42 USC §1983.

3 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Always


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 28 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Idaho for 27 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 1998

Former Member - Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

ST. MARIE LAW, PLLC

2035 E. Sims Way, Port Townsend, WA, 98368

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Julian Elizabeth St. Marie's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Braden | December 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

#Peninsula’sBestLawyer

She is the most dedicated hard-working individual that I’ve ever been teamed up with and had behind my back in my support circle. She’s super supportive. She’s always punctual and on time and if she says she’s gonna do something she does it she follows through I give her a 100 out of 10.

Posted by Joseph | May 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

I had a small lapse in my memory while trying to purchase something for protection in this crazy world..

I'm disabled, limited money, and on the straight & narrow.. trying to live my life free of my previous troubles with WA legal system... When filling out the form for the background check to purchase a legal firearm, I said that I hadn't been in a 'psychiatric' facility as an adult,.. but it turns out... I had turned 18 just a few days prior to the psych. Facility! Julie came to my rescue, was with me and had helped me through this every step of the way...., even now when I got a summons for a review hear after 2 yrs(which she both asked & got the judge and prosecutors approval, stating that if I didn't receive any new charges during the 2yr unsupervised probation, I WOULD NOT have to come back to the Clallam County District Court! I'm disabled, on SSI, I've got severe Social Anxiety & Panic Disorder in public, (Which are all okay, & I'm stable on my meds for the majority of the time, plus my new Service Dog in Training Chattam is a huge help, or he will be but he's in the process of training!) Julie was & is still doing a great job..., shes very caring and understanding, so when I received a summons, out of the blue -so 2 speak.. yesterday, regarding my case from 2 yrs ago, requesting that I appear for a review hearing,... Even after she had gotten me permission to not have to come back to court if I didn't get in trouble again..., and I contacted Julie immediately, and she is on it .., she said she is going to figure it out for me, and I'm once again so greatly appreciative for her skill, level of care & empathy, and her drive to take care of her clients in the best most beneficial way she can!

Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Tenacious, smart, compassionate

I hired this attorney. It is obvious to me as I saw her work that Julie is dedicated to her clients and profession. She is a person of integrity with a strong moral compass. She will stand up for what is right. I could not recommend her more highly.

Posted by jeff | January 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Good Lawyer

I have worked with Julie for almost a year. I have found her to be very competent with my family law case. She is honest, Kind and Smart. She has beed good to me and for me. I would recommend her to anyone..

Posted by Yolanda | January 21, 2013

Extremely well prepared, considers each client her only duty..

I worked with Mrs. Trejo as an interpreter during the last 10 years. The dedication and persistence she showed each defendant was reflected in the positive outcome. Extremely bright and relentless.

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Julian Elizabeth St. Marie's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Hormel

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Trejo is a hard working and dedicated criminal defense lawyer. Her experience in both federal and state criminal defense is invaluable."

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George Trejo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. She consistently provides her clients with aggressive representation and achieves incredible results. Her dismissals and acquittals speak highly for this attorney. Not only has she achieved Not Guilty verdicts in State Court but has done the same in serious felony cases - a feat rarely achieved by the criminal defense bar. She is the type of detailed oriented lawyer you want fighting for you."

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George Trejo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Hormel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Karen Lindholdt

Litigation lawyer

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David Kraft

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2020

Bucky Award-For Exceptional Work, Pasado's Safe Haven

2007

Defense attorney award-trial victory, Grant County Defenders

2007

Defense Attorney Award-Trial victories, Grant County Public Defenders

2006

Defense award-jail visits, Grant County Defenders

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Manager, St. Marie Law, PLLC

2011 - Present

Managing Partner, Trejo Law Offices

2015 - 2021

Chief Criminal Deputy, Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

2006 - 2011

Public Defender, Grant County Public Defender

2000 - 2006

Managing Partner, Law Office of Julian E. St. Marie

1999 - 2000

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Spokane County Prosecutor's Office

1998 - 2000

Deputy Prosecutor, Spokane City Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2022 - Present

The Dove House

Board Chair

2022 - Present

Washington Women Lawyers

2009 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer's College

member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

NOT GUILTY-FEDERAL COURT

Not Guilty

Federal Trial

Not Guilty

State v. Krebs

Not Guilty

State v. Aldaas

Not Guilty

Constructive Possession

Not Guilty

Sex Offense

Not Guilty

DUI defense

Not Guilty

Successful Appeal

Reversed

Criminal Case

Not Guilty

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Education

1997

Gonzaga University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1990

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Spanish Literature/History B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2020

Lunch Box Series CLE

Jury Selection and Trial in Times of Covid

2008

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Voire Dire

Publications

2019

Supreme Court Reporter State v. Veliz

2007

Appellate Reporter State v. Boiko

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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