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Cindy Johnson
About Cindy
Biography
Cindy Johnson calls Washington state home with her family roots in the Puget Sound area. She began her practice of law in 2001 and maintains memberships in the Washington State Bar and California State Bar in addition to membership in the Robert J. Bryan Inns of Court. She concentrates her practice on Administrative Law (occupational licensing matters and government agency issues), Real Estate, Contract and Land Use law, and litigation. She has also published numerous articles on the topic of Environmental and Land Use law.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Litigation
40%
26 years | 50 cases
Contracts and Agreements
20%
26 years | 50 cases
Probate
20%
26 years | 30 cases
Administrative Law
10%
26 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 230-230 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 25 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Acebedo & Johnson, LLC
112 Third Street SW, Puyallup, WA, 98371
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Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2021
An honest, upright attorney
During my initial consult, Ms. Johnson pointed out a small detail of my case that would have made it difficult to proceed further. Thank you so much for your honest opinion and advice!
Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements
Five Star Attorney
When I first met Cindy she seemed meek and timid. Don't let her mild manner fool you. She's assertive, authoritative, and five steps ahead of the opposition. She and her firm handled a contract issue for me. She and the other attorneys and staff in her firm use a collaborative approach that produc...
Posted by Marcia | October 14, 2014 | Business
A Positive Review for Cindy Johnson Acebedo
Ms. Johnson Acebedo has helped us with business issues as well as our personal estate planning needs. We have been clients for several years. She is a careful listener and thorough in her answers and recommendations. She is conscientious about follow-up. We are confident we are getting the advice...
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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Acebedo is an excellent attorney. Her attention to detail and problem solving abilities are exceptional. She has many years experience in land use issues, which are very complicated."
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Experience
Honors
1998
CALI Award in Government Lawyer, New England School of Law
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Hearing Examiner, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
2005 - Present
Partner, Acebedo & Johnson, LLC
2007 - 2009
Alternate Hearing Examiner, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
2005 - 2005
Contract Attorney, Marten Law Group, PLLC
2004 - 2004
Associate Attorney, Short Cressman & Burgess, PLLC
2001 - 2004
Associate Attorney, Dickson Law Offices, PLLC
2000 - 2001
Contract Counsel, San Diego District Attorney’s Office
Associations
2012 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
2001 - 2012
Washington Environmental & Land Use Law NewsletterEditorial Board
Education
1999
New England School of Law
Juris Doctor
1995
University of Washington
BA
Publications
2013
Washington Lawyer's Practice Manual
Shoreline Management Act; Author/Co-Author - Chapter 23, Part 8
2009
Washington State Bar Association Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter
Environmental Law Case Update
2008
Washington State Bar Association Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter
A Difficult Balancing Act: Recent Shorelines Hearing Board Decisions and Case Law Regarding Cumulative Impacts
2007
Washington State Bar Association’s Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter
King County Provides Guidance Regarding Maintenance on Lakefront Beaches and Wetlands
2006
Washington State Bar Association’s Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter
Show Me the Money: A Glimpse into Environmental Bankruptcy Issues
2005
Washington State Bar Association’s Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (Alaska) and Texas Supreme Court Decide Arranger Liability Cases
2005
Washington State Bar Association’s Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter
Difficulties With Designation: Agricultural Lands Under The Growth Management Act
2004
Washington State Bar Association’s Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter
NPDES Permit Exemption for Logging Activities: Court Rules Against EPA
2003
Washington State Bar Association’s Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter
A Business Perspective on the 2003 Shoreline Guidelines
2001
Washington State Bar Association’s Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter
Criminal Provisions of Environmental Statutes, Recent Case Law and Trends in the Ninth Circuit
2000
New England Journal on Civil and Criminal Confinement
For Better or Worse-Alternatives to Jail Time for Environmental Crime
Languages
English