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Sara McCulloch provides legal services in the areas of Guardianship, Probate, and Elder Law. Sara is thorough, dedicated, prompt, and committed to providing excellent legal services to her clients.
Sara McCulloch lived on Bainbridge Island for over 20 years, but recently moved to Seabeck, Washington. She studied law at Boston College Law School and received her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Western Washington University.
Ms. McCulloch's private law practice focuses on guardianship, probate, and elder law. She enjoys using her legal skills to help clients plan for the future and navigate the legal process during difficult times. Ms. McCulloch belongs to a number of organizations dedicated to these practice areas: the King County Bar Association's Elder Law Section; the Washington State Bar Association's Probate & Real Property and Elder Law Sections; and the Kitsap County Bar Association.
Ms. McCulloch has dedicated most of her career to public interest law, helping crime victims and other vulnerable people. She is passionate about making our justice system easier to navigate for all people, but especially those who suffer from mental health issues, addiction, and poverty. Ms. McCulloch served as the Presiding Judge at the Bainbridge Island Municipal Court for 10 years and a Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at the King County Prosecutor's Office for thirteen years, handling cases involving sexual assault, domestic violence, and other felony crimes.
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Licensed in Washington for 25 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2000
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Sara McCulloch Law PLLC
Mailing: PO Box 665, Seabeck, WA, 98380
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Posted by Jillian | October 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Personable professional Attorney
Sara is terrific - she walked us through complex will and estate planning while making us comfortable and confident in our choices. She's accessible, thorough, and I can not recommend her enough.
Posted by Jill | September 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
Guardianships
Sara McCulloch is prompt, conscientious and strong in her ability to aid her clients through the legal process. I truly appreciate that she took the time to fully understand my unique situation; and as a result, my guardianships were set up exactly as they needed to be. She is highly recommended!
Sara Lynn Mcculloch's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Sara for over six years as a member of the community. Since she was appointed to serve as the Bainbridge Island Municipal Court Judge, I have had the opportunity to interact with her in court and have been consistently impressed with her attention to detail, compassion for litigants, and dedication to finding a just result in applying the law. I also have had the opportunity to consult with her on a number of estate planning matters and again, her attention to detail and knowledge of the law continues to impress me. I highly recommend Sara for your Probate, Estate Planning or Guardianship needs."
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Experience
Honors
2005
Award of Excellence, Phi Kappa Phi
2000
Outstanding Promise of Professional Achievement, Boston College Law School
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Sara McCulloch Law PLLC
2017 - Present
Judge Pro Tem, Kitsap County District Court
2017 - Present
Title 11 Guardian ad Litem, Kitsap County Superior Court
2017 - Present
Title 11 Guardian ad Litem, King County Superior Court
2014 - Present
Judge Pro Tem, King County District Court
2016 - 2017
Judge Pro Tem, Pierce County District Court
2014 - 2023
Municipal Court Judge, City of Bainbridge Island
2000 - 2013
Sr. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, King County
1998 - 2000
Westlaw Representative, Westlaw
1998 - 1998
Legal Intern, The Defender Association Seattle
1995 - 2007
Children's Program Coordinator and Crisis Line Advocate, Eastside Domestic Violence Program
1993 - 1995
Shelter Staff and Crisis Line Advocate, Womencare Shelter Bellingham
Associations
2014 - Present
Kitsap County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
District and Municipal Court Judges' AssociationMember
2005 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2013
Washington Sex Offender Policy BoardMember
Education
2005
Western Washington University
B.S.
2000
Boston College
J.D.
Speaking Engagements
2013
Violence Against Women Act Spring Conference
What Prosecutors Should Know About Sex Offender Registration
2013
Special Assault Prosecution Training Program
Comparability Analysis for Scoring and Sex Offender Registration
2013
Sex Offender Coordinators Fall Conference
2013 Legislative Update
2012
Sex Offender Coordinators Fall Conference
2012 Legislative Update & Sex Offender Registration 101
2011
Sex Offender Coordinators Fall Conference
2011 Legislative Update
2010
Sex Offender Registration for Law Enforcement and Department of Corrections Officers
Legislative and Case Law Update
2010
Sex Offender Coordinators Conference
2010 Legislative Update
2009
Special Assault Prosecution Training Program
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender- Dealing with the Pitfalls
2008
Implications and Ramifications of the Adam Walsh Act on Washington State
Washington's Compliance with the Adam Walsh Act
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers