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Karen Suzette Lindholdt
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Have you been charged or arrested? Karen Lindholdt has 30 years of experience providing hard-hitting legal representation that you need in order to fight your criminal charges. With her extensive courtroom and trial experience and comprehensive legal knowledge, you can be confident in her ability to properly and zealously defend your rights.
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Licensed in Idaho for 23 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 31 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Karen S. Lindholdt, PLLC
1310 W. Dean, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (9)
Lawsuits & Disputes (6)
Divorce & Separation (3)
Litigation (2)
Administrative Law (1)
Agriculture (1)
Child Custody (1)
Civil Rights (1)
DUI & DWI (1)
Drug Crime (1)
Environmental and Natural Resources (1)
Expungement (1)
Family (1)
Mediation (1)
Personal Injury (1)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (1)
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Dawn | January 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Excellent!
Excellent! Karen Lindholdt is not just a great attorney, but a great person! She is honest, direct, knowledgeable, professional and compassionate, she truly cares. When faced with the fear of the unknown and unfamiliar with the legal process, Karen will walk you through it and is the best legal re...
Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime
A strong, smart, and compassionate defender
Karen is one of the most kind, hardworking, down-to-earth, and strong women I've ever met. I am a college student and had a first-time offense (prescription drug charge) this summer concerning some issues at the border while coming back from a music festival. I found myself terrified that it would af...
Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing Attorney
I was going to be charged with crimes I didn’t commit from an incident that happened several years prior, so I quickly needed to find an attorney. From the first phone call until my case was tried and later dismissed, Karen was reliable and easy to work with at a fair price. Although being stressed a...
Karen Suzette Lindholdt's Lawyer Endorsements
"Having worked with her in the past, Karen is a phenomenal attorney with a keen sense of legal issues and reaching an agreeable settlement. She is hard working, dedicated, and incredibly smart. I would not hesitate to refer a client to her."
"Karen Lindholdt is a very sucessful and highly regarded attorney in both criminal and civil law. She is very client centered who has handled many high profile cases over the last 20 years. I would highly recommend Karen Lindholdt as one of the top lawyers in Eastern Washington."
"Karen Lindholdt is honest and trustworthy. If you are looking for an attorney who is diligent and compassionate to handle your family law needs, I would highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Karen is a very bright, compassionate, experienced and knowledgeable advocate. Her clients are lucky to have her and our legal community is better with her in it!"
"Karen is a highly effective attorney and an excellent advocate for her clients. I highly endorse Karen's work."
"Karen is an experienced and highly skilled trial lawyer. She has completed extensive advanced training at Trial Lawyers College. I have full confidence in her to do a great job on any case entrusted to her."
"Karen goes above and beyond when it comes to being the best representative for her clients. Karen has devoted her personal time and resources to fine tuning her skills as an advocate; and I am always confident that the people I refer to her will be in excellent, experienced and caring hands."
"I worked with Karen for several years and can attest that she is as dedicated to her clients and causes as any attorney working in Spokane. You will definitely be satisfied with the personal attention she gives you and your case."
"I know Karen to be a highly competent and skilled lawyer who is greatly respected by her clients, as well as the judges and fellow lawyers in our Region. I would not hesitate to recomend her services to anyone."
"I have worked with Karen Lindholdt and I have found her to be compassionate, tenacious, and dedicated. I know that she has worked with, and trained with, some of the best trial lawyers in the country, and it shows when you work with her. When Karen works with her clients she does not treat them as if they are just another case. She really understands and respects the pain and stress that her clients and their families are subjected to. Karen is a great lawyer and a great human being. I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Karen Lindholdt is competent and aggressive when defending her clients. She really seems to care about her clients and is mindful of any special needs or goals they may have."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have been a colleague of Ms. Lindholdt for thirteen years. Ms. Lindholdt has successfully litigated in a diverse range of practice areas, including environmental and criminal law. Ms. Lindholdt is smart, compassionate, and aggressive. Ms. Lindholdt's ability to connect with juries is impressive. Her research and writing skills are excellent. She scrupulously adheres to the rules of professional responsibility and conduct. She always has her clients' best interests in mind. Overall, Karen Lindholdt embodies all of the qualities one would wish for, in an attorney. I don't hesitate in my recommendation of Ms. Lindholdt, for representation in both civil and criminal matters."
"Karen is the type of lawyer who gives all lawyer's a good name. She is highly competent but approaches her work with humility. I know her work well because I clerked for her as a law student. She has remained my mentor ever since. I have been fortunate to benefit from her knowledge and experience."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
2011 Washington Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
The Iron Honey Award, The Lands Council
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Attorney, Karen S. Lindholdt, PLLC
2002 - 2005
Staff Attorney, The Lands Council
2001 - 2003
Adjunct Professor, Gonzaga University School of Law
1999 - 2001
Attorney, Center for Justice
1994 - 1999
Attorney, Spokane County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2012 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Character and Fitness BoardBoard Member
2010 - Present
Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and IdahoBoard of Directors member
2010 - Present
Save Our SummersBoard of Directors
2009 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2007 - Present
Washington Defender AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2003 - Present
Idaho State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
The Lands Council v. Martin
Preliminary Injunction/Settlement
The Lands Council v. McNair
Preliminary Injunction
In re Marriage of Davisson, 158 Wash. 2d 1004 (Div. 3 2006)
Declaratory Judgment
Safe Air For Everyone v. Idaho State Department of Agriculture
Settlement involving monetary damages and programmatic changes
Save Our Summers v. Washington State Department of Ecology
Settlement
Five Corners Family Farmers v. Washington State Department of Ecology and Easterday Ranches, Inc.
Following a trial, the Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB) agreed with Five Corners Family Farmers and remanded the case to Ecology to require compliance with more restrictive standard for ammonia.
State of Washington v. Donald Hale
Not Guilty
State of Washington v. Gloria Romero
Dismissal
State of Washington v. Angela Long
Dismissal
Education
2009
Spence Trial Lawyers College
1994
University of Idaho College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Pomona College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2004
Minority and Justice Commission Community Forum
Minority and Juvenile Justice
2003
Environmental Law I
Teaching NEPA, Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act
Publications
2024
The Columbian
Attorneys Make Closing Arguments in 1986 Cold Case
2024
2023
The Spokesman-Review
Defense calls retired officers to testify about alternative suspect in Aguirre trial
2023
2023
Range
Judge Rules in Favor...
2005
Spokesman Review Newspaper
Leaders Treat Clean-Air Custodian Like Dirt
Languages
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My wife and I are about to get a divorce, and has been using my debit card without my permission. What can I do?
23 Oct 2011
Q&A
Be "fired for cause" or resign? re; unemployment benefits
24 Jan 2011
Q&A
Can one be self employed while on federal supervised release?
24 Jan 2011