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About Julie
Biography
Julie was raised in Jamestown, North Dakota before moving to Spokane to attend Whitworth University. At Whitworth, she obtained her bachelor’s degree and confirmed her total lack of natural ability for snow sports. She graduated with honors in 2003 before following her love of debate to its logical conclusion at Gonzaga University School of Law. At Gonzaga, she received the school’s Thomas More Scholarship and the WSBA Hanel Memorial Scholarship. Her “free time” as a law student was spent writing articles for the student newspaper, editing material for the Gonzaga Journal of International Law, serving as research assistant for several professors, and experimenting with the boundaries of caffeine tolerance. While a student, she served as extern to Judge Patricia C. Williams at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington, and a Rule 9 intern for the Gonzaga Center for Law and Justice. Shortly after graduating in 2006, she served as law clerk to Chief Judge Dennis Sweeney at the Washington State Court of Appeals (Division III). She also spent time as a fundraiser for the Spokane Symphony and the Fox Theater and a year as an Administrative Specialist with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington (where she worked closely with the IT department and learned to understand jokes based on computer programming). Since that time, Julie has spent most of her years in private practice running her own law office, focused primarily on family law issues and appeals of all kinds. Julie recently expanded her staff to include two associate attorneys and a paralegal. Julie appreciates bad puns and good jokes, and, to her chagrin, she has been known to accidentally snort in response to both. Julie is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Washington State Supreme Court, the United States District Court and Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington.
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Licensed in Washington for 14 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2011
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Location
The Law Office of Julie C. Watts, PLLC
505 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 210, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by Justin | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Look no further...
Unfortunately, I had to go through what no father wants to go through. I am fortunate to have the best lawyer in my corner, she made all the difference. From the very beginning Julie was concerned about my son and was up-front about expectations and reality. She was always prepared and I could rely ...
Posted by Louie Flores | April 07, 2016 | Debt Collection
Blessed to work with Julie
I consulted with Julie on collecting a debt. She was very thorough in her questioning and provided several options. This will more likely result in hiring her to represent me, and look forward to working with her.
Posted by Jeremy | February 16, 2015 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Incredibly insightful and energetic
I utilized Julie Watts' services involving a bankruptcy in the midst of a divorce, a complicated situation to say the least. I'm very pleased to say that she displayed the utmost professionalism, she inspired incredible confidence in her ability as an attorney, and at no point did we feel that she h...
Posted by Mary | April 30, 2014
Best Attorney
Julie Watts is an attorney who maintains the highest ethical standards in her practice of law. Her outstanding knowledge of law, combined with her tenacity and hard work, provides her clients with the very best representation in their legal needs. She always goes the "extra mile" to ensure that her...
Posted by Rebecca | April 22, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Attorney
I would highly recommend Ms. Watts for any legal matter. Ms. Watts has an incredible talent of being able to take in large amounts of extremely complex information and present it to the Court in a manner that is simple, logical and straight-forward. She is exceptionally dedicated to the process of ...
Julie Christine Watts's Lawyer Endorsements
"Julie is an amazing attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. i have both worked together and opposing Julie Watts on matters. She is both hardworking and dedicated to her cases. Her work on our appeal was superb and it showed, I would highly recommend Julie Watts."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Julie Watts. Julie is a talented lawyer and tireless advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Julie and I recently had our first case against each other. I was impressed with her knowledge of the law and ability to get the best results for her client. She was also very professional to work with and responsive and timely. These factors are so important in choosing a lawyer. She was efficient and easy to work with, which means parties are able to resolve issues or agree to disagree and get help from the court in a respectful manner."
"Julie Watts is hands-down one of the most caring, intelligent, creative, and determined lawyers I know. A client of Julie's can rest assured they are in competent and, more importantly, zealous hands, and is fortunate to have her as their advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Julie is knowledgeable and an excellent litigator. She is well-prepared and confident when arguing to the court. I would recommend her highly to anyone in search of a litigator."
"Julie has a sharp legal mind while being incredibly creative. She will go the extra mile for her clients. One of the most compassionate attorneys I know."
"Julie Watts is a skilled professional. She works hard for her clients and is very well equipped to handle any legal battle. Few understand the law as well as Julie. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a family, bankruptcy, appellate or trial lawyer."
"Julie is tenacious, fiercely dedicated, creative, professional and wicked smart."
"I endorse this lawyer. Julie is a great advocate and attorney."
"Julie is a very smart and hardworking attorney. I am impressed by her breadth of knowledge on collateral areas of the law (to a domestic relations case) such as debtor/creditor, bankruptcy and business. Julie brings a unique resourcefulness to a case, and her clients are lucky to have her. I have recommended her to others, and would do so again."
"Julie has incredible skill, compassion, and determination. She is a valuable colleague."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Julie is brilliant, conscientious, and practical. I endorse her as an attorney."
"I endorse Julie C. Watts without reservation - and do so, admittedly, as the person who invited her to work with me in this firm. Julie established her credentials as a Thomas More Scholar at Gonzaga University School of Law and in her post-graduate employment as a law clerk for the WA Court of Appeals and at the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington. In this law firm Julie quickly established herself as a potent advocate, particularly in the areas of bankruptcy/debt issues, estate planning and business matters. So impressive is Julie's work ethic and commitment to this community that this firm will rename itself in the near future in order to properly elevate her standing in this practice. All that said about her well-earned credentials, Julie is also a wonderful person who has earned gratitude from clients and praise from colleagues. In her spare time, Julie can be found performing for the Spokane Civic Theater and behind a camera as an accomplished photographer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top 40 Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2019
Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018
Top Lawyers 2018; Family Law, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2017
Top Lawyers 2017; Family Law, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2016
Top 40 Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Top Lawyers 2016; Appeals, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2015
Nation's Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
10 Best Family Law Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2006
CALI Award for Jurisprudence, CALI
2005
Hanel Scholarship, WSBA
2004
Thomas More Scholarship, Gonzaga University School of Law
Work Experience
2022 - 2022
Adjunct Professor/Moot Court Coach, Gonzaga University School of Law
2009 - 2010
Administrative Specialist, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk to the Honorable Dennis Sweeney, Washington State Court Of Appeals
2005 - 2005
Judicial Extern, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Associations
2018 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
2015 - Present
National Association of Distinguished CounselMember
2013 - Present
Washington Women LawyersMember
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of WashingtonMember
2011 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
Washington Young Lawyers Division
Alpha Sigma Nu
2014 - 2016
Spokane Civic Theatre BoardPresident
2013 - 2015
Parkinson's Resource CenterSecretary
2012 - 2016
Washington State Association for JusticeEAGLE Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Boyd v. Pandrea
Ms. Watts represented the defendant, who appealed a $250k judgment against her. The trial court's decision was reversed and remanded.
Education
N/A
Gonzaga University School of Law
N/A
Whitworth University
Speaking Engagements
2014
Gonzaga University School of Law; Law Practice Management Class
Law Practice Management Attorney Panel
2013
23rd Annual Bankruptcy Seminar and Retreat
341 Meetings: This Time We Ask The Questions
Publications
2012
NW Lawyer
The Legal Mind
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Sold a fake Louis Vuitton bag on eBay
09 Feb 2012
Q&A
Can they garnish my pay every month or is there a 60 day garnishment / 30 day non garnishment period in Washington state ?
04 Feb 2012