About Gloria
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 24 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2015
Modelo de Excelencia/Model of Excellence, Latina/o Bar Association of Washington
2014
2014 Washington State Equal Justice Community Leadership Academy, Access to Justice Board
2012
20 Under 40, Catalyst
2012
Judicial Institute Fellow, Washington Bar Association
2012
Top 100 Attorneys in Spokane, Coeur d' Alene Living Magazine
2011
Top 100 Attorneys in Spokane, Coeur d' Alene Living Magazine
2005
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Washington State Bar Association Leadership Institute Fellow, Washington State Bar Association
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Director of Local Government and Multi-Cultural Affairs, City of Spokane
2012 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Gonzaga University School Of Law
2012 - 2015
Chief Judge, Spokane Tribal Court
2009 - 2013
Attorney, Ochoa Law PLLC
2007 - 2009
Partner, Ochoa Anderson, PLLC
2002 - 2007
Attorney, Ochoa Lawrence Law Group PLLC
2001 - 2002
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Benton County Prosecuting Attorney
Associations
2015 - Present
College Success FoundationAdvisory Board Member
2015 - Present
Latino Hope FoundationPresident
2014 - Present
Rotary Club 21Rotarian
2014 - Present
Excelerate SuccessLeadership Team
2014 - Present
Spokane County United WayBoard of Directors
2014 - Present
Habitat for Humanity of Spokane CountySecretary
2014 - Present
Boys and Girls Clubs of Spokane CountyBoard of Directors
2012 - Present
Little Spokane River Estates Homeowner's AssociationBoard of Directors
2012 - Present
Washington State Commission on Hispanic AffairsChair
2011 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationLawyer's Fund for Client Protection Board
2010 - Present
Spokane County Bar Association, Diversity SectionAttorney Member
2006 - Present
Washington State Minority & Justice Commission's Youth & Law ForumPlanning Committee
2003 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2014 - 2015
Student Discipline Task ForceOffice of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
2011 - 2013
Spokane County Juvenile Court Diversion Neighborhood Accountability BoardMember
2011 - 2012
Washington State Bar AssociationModerate Means Program Volunteer
2011 - 2012
Washington Women LawyersCo-Vice President of Newsletter
2011 - 2012
Leadership SpokaneClass of 2012
2008 - 2010
Latina/o Bar Association of WashingtonExecutive Board of Directors
2008 - 2012
Washington Association of Criminal DefenseMember
2008 - 2009
Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of CommerceVice President
2007 - 2009
Washington Women LawyersJudicial Evaluation Committee
2007 - 2008
United Way of Benton-Franklin CountiesBoard of Directors
2007 - 2008
Boys and Girls Club of Benton-Franklin CountiesBoard of Directors
2007 - 2010
Washington Attorneys Assisting Community OrganizationsMember
2006 - 2007
American Bar Association Young Lawyer's Division General Practice, Solo and Small Firm CommitteeVice-Chair
2006 - 2007
Washington State Bar AssociationAlternative Dispute Resolution Committee
2006 - 2007
Washington State Bar AssociationCommittee for Diversity
2006 - 2007
Washington State Bar AssociationLaw Office Management Assistance Program Committee
2006 - 2007
Leadership Tri-Cities Class XIIAlum
2006 - 2007
Pasco Downtown Development AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Dismissed
Dismissed
Dismissed
Jury acquittal on both counts
Acquittal by jury
Dismissed
Acquittal by jury on all counts
Dismissed
Acquittal by Jury on all counts
Jury acquittal and special verdict award of reimbursement for costs of defense.
Court granted the petition of the recall on 4 out of the 6 counts alleged.
Education
2000
Juris Doctor
1997
BA
Speaking Engagements
2015
Race and the Criminal Justice System
2015
Working with Executives
2015
Bridging the Gaps in the Spokane Community
2015
A Renewed Commitment: Keynote Address
2014
Priority Spokane: Focusing on Education Outcomes to Improve Health Equity
2014
Fight or Flight: How to Keep Your Attorneys from Fleeing
2014
Immigration Issues in our Region
2014
Advertising, Online Conduct and Referrals and File Retention Firm Changes and Ethical Issues
2014
Keynote
2014
Beyond Altruism: Why diversity matters in the success and health of your business
2013
Keynote Address
2011
Remedying Racial Discrimination: The Task Force on Race and the Criminal Justice System
2008
Top 10 Junior Attorney Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
2008
24 Karat Gold Tips for Managing Your Solo/Small Firm Practice So That It Is Less Stressful and More Productive and Fulfilling
2008
Criminal Law Practice Tips for the Solo/Small Firm Practitioner
2008
Immigration
2007
Immigration - Panel
2007
The Nuts and Bolts of Solo Practice: The Dos and Dont's of Practice and Tips for the Solo and Diverse Practitioner
2006
Tools & Insight to Maximize Your Practice at Every Stage of Your Career
2006
Panelist
2006
Tips from Successful Practioners and How LOMAP can Support the Success of your Practice
Publications
2008
2007
Languages
Spanish