Robert W Mitchell

Robert W Mitchell

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 19 years

Debt collection Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, Military Law ... +2 more

1020 N. Washington, Spokane, WA

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Consumer Protection 25%

I use the protections of Washington's Consumer Protection Act (CPA), RCW 19.86, and Washington's Collection Agency Act (WCAA), RCW 19.16, to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices and unfair and deceptive collection agency practices.

20 years | 750 cases

25%
Debt Collection 25%

I utilize the protections of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) to protect consumers from collection agency harassment and abuse.

20 years | 750 cases

25%
Military Law 24%

I use the protections of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and other state Consumer Protection Acts to protect servicemembers from unfair and deceptive business practices.

20 years | 10 cases

24%
Class Action 1%

I served as co-counsel on class action lawsuits including Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act (USERRA) claims.

14 years | 4 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 19 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 16 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2010

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Robert Mitchell Attorney at Law

1020 N. Washington, Spokane, WA, 99201

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Robert W Mitchell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Ann | September 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Credit Repair

Great experience

My husband and I have used Robert W Mitchell twice now in the past couple of years and I will say the experience, the communication and the outcome has been nothing but great. The work/help Robert has done for us each time was nothing less then amazing, both times the outcome was rewarding and we ha...ve been very pleased and grateful. If you are looking for some Credit repair, Consumer protection, Debt collection assistance this is were you need to start. Thank you Robert and the staff for all you have done for us!

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Credit Repair

Hands Down The Best Attorney I have Ever Worked With!!!

Robert is the best attorney I have ever worked with. From our first meeting, he explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand and was always very responsive when I had questions outside of our meeting. He answered the phone when I called and always got back to my e-mails. He got some... negative items off my credit and got my credit scores from the 500 to over 800 I can actually qualify for a home loan now. He even got me some money to help me pay for my sons collage I cant say enough about how he has changed my life! If you have stuff that might be on your credit that's not your fault, I would say hire this man he's the best!!

Posted by Michael | February 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Outstanding!

Robert is amazing and has the knowledge and expertise necessary to help you. He is fantastic at stopping debt collectors that are conducting intimidating and abusive tactics and performing illegal practices to collect consumer debt. I was injured in 2014, as a result I suffered a financial har...dship and couldn't pay my creditors, I had lost everything by 2017, surrendering the last item I couldn't pay and was basically homeless staying with freinds. When I returned to work, working for financial recovery and to gain the basic necessities to survive I was defeated by an attorney of law representing a debt collector because I chose to go it alone without representation, that was in 2020. In 2021, a year later I was served again by the exact same attorney representing another debt collector. I could hardly believe what was going on and felt that the attorney was actively searching my name for debt and wouldn't stop until every penny I had would be theirs and i would be homeless. I had had enough, my only hope this time around would be representation. I called Robert Mitchell's office for help, Robert called me back immediately as he knew that there was no time to waste. He obtained information from me (plaintiff attorney, my credit report and state that debt originated) and a brief history of the debt, he then put my mind at ease and assured me he will be doing all he can to help me. Within a few days Robert found many problems  with the collection lawsuit against me and immediately launched an aggressive countersuit against the plaintiff which not only resulted in a dismissal of the case but a deletion of an erroneous account on my credit report with a substantial monetary settlement in my favor. I was amazed at what Robert accomplished in a short amount of time, as I had only expected a reduction, a wash or dismissal of the case.  In conclusion, i would like to say that if you are finding yourself in a similar situation or something in regards, please don't ignore or hide from it, don't get the feeling you have no where to turn to, I would recommend you call and consult with Robert immediately, he can be your only hope, the winning edge against the illegal practices debt collectors are resorting to.

Posted by Brian | November 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Savvy representation

To cut a long story short, a shady home security company told me I had made a 5-year commitment without having ever signed a contract. These people even claimed they had a recording of my wife committing to a 5-year contract over the phone. This was an outright lie, and the date she allegedly made th...is agreement was before we even owned the house! At that point I knew it was time to find an attorney. Robert Mitchell was recommended by the first two local firms I contacted. Robert drafted a masterpiece cease-and-desist letter. After reading it I knew, "Someone who knows the rules of the game is on my side." I immediately felt a peace of mind that's hard to truly convey. Robert sent the letter, and the threat of a class action suit apparently got the company's attention. A month later he received notice that the account was being terminated. Many thanks to Robert for resolving this matter so quickly.

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Best Outcome

We were referred to Robert Mitchell to look over a bad medical collection account. Originally we just wanted to negotiate and get the bill paid off and removed from our credit report. Robert Mitchell explained that rewarding the collection agency with payment just encourages what they did to continue.... So we listened to his advice and were able to take back control. Not only was Robert and his Paralegal Kerry honest, attentive, fair and prompt with every step in the process but he was able to get us a settlement of $7000 and was able to get these bad debts off our credit report and got the collection agency taking ownership of their negligent collection tactics. Bonus, was because of the removal of these 3 accounts off our credit report our credit scores jumped 80 points! This was huge for us because we were in the process of purchasing our first home and we were able to which from FHA to conventional loan saving us thousands. We couldn't be happier and more grateful to have an attorney really there in your corner to fight for us.

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Robert W Mitchell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronald Burdge

Debt collection lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I heartily endorse lawyer Robert Mitchell. I have watched his court cases over the recent years and continue to be impressed with his knowledge of the law and experience in the courtroom. If you have a problem with your credit rights, be it collection law, debt defense credit record errors or most any other type of consumer protection rights, and he is anywhere near you, see him. He knows how to protect consumers and how the law can help you protect yourself."

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Kelly Kennedy

Consumer protection lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Mitchell is an great attorney. I have had the opportunity to know and interact with him for over 10 years, and have consulted with him on several legal matters on behalf of my clients. His knowledge and skill in his practice field is exceptional. He is a highly respected member of the legal community, and would be a valuble asset to any client in need of his legal assistance. I highly endorse Mr. Robert Mitchell as an attorney and an individual."

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Thomas Jarrard

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Excellent negotiator, and very professional."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1991 - 1996

Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps

Associations

2014 - Present

9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Member

2013 - Present

US District Court, Massachusetts

Member

2013 - Present

US District Court, Colorado

Member

2013 - Present

US District Court, Virginia

Member

2007 - Present

US District Court, Oregon

Member

2006 - Present

US District Court, ED Wash.

Member

2006 - Present

US District Court, WD Wash.

Member

2014 - 2016

Washington State Veterans Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Tuten v. United Airlines

Obtained $6.15 million Class Action Settlement

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Education

2005

Gonzaga University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

Speaking Engagements

2014

Washington State Bar Association

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

2013

Washington State Bar Association

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

2007

Washington State Bar Association

Consumer Protection Act

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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