About Kristen
Biography
Kristen attended Gonzaga University School of Law and practiced civil litigation in western Washington for 5 years. She happily returned to Spokane, WA in 2016 to be closer to friends, family, and the running trail. Her experience includes representing clients in both civil litigation and transactional issues. She has represented international institutions, small businesses, and individuals alike. After proudly serving the American public as an attorney at the Social Security Administration, she has transitioned back to private practice in order to help guide those struggling with the system in getting the care they need.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
9 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-25%
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Licensed in California for 11 years
State: California
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 14 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Russell & Hill, PLLC
1212 N Washington St, STE 122, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Kristen E. Cusick's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kristen is a superb attorney. She is a great legal mind. She quickly finds the weakness on the opposing side's argument. She has very strong legal research skills. I highly endorse her."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Best Divorce Lawyers in Spokane, Expertise.com
2015
Credit and Collection Compliance Professional, ACA International
2015
Credit and Collection Compliance Officer, ACA International
2015
Alumni Spotlight, University of California at Santa Barbara
2014
Scholar, ACA International
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Attorney, Russell and Hill
2017 - 2025
Attorney, Social Security Administration
2016 - 2017
Attorney, Quiroga Law Office, PLLC
2015 - 2016
Attorney, Sanchez, Mitchell, Eastman & Cure PSC
2011 - 2015
Attorney, Director of Compliance, Suttell, Hammer & White, PS
2009 - 2010
Rule 9 Certified Law Clerk, Washington State Office Of The Attorney General
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, University Legal Assistance, Gonzaga Law School
2009 - 2009
Certified Legal Intern, San Diego County Public Defender's Office
2008 - 2008
Summer Associate, Loder & Canales, Attorneys at Law
Associations
2016 - Present
United States District Court, Eastern District of WashingtonAdmitted to Practice
2016 - Present
US Department of Justice, Immigration CourtAdmitted to Practice
2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2018
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2018
Spokane County Bar Association Young Lawyer DivisionTrustee
2015 - 2016
Kitsap County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2014
King County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2014
Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2014
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Success - remand for further proceedings
Education
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers