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Teresa Lynn Border
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Biography
CRIMINAL DEFENSE & FAMILY LAW
Border Law Firm is focused on providing high quality legal services and client satisfaction.
With a wealth of experience in litigation and conflict resolution, the Border Law Firm is confident that a creative solution exists for your situation.
"I am waiting to help you through each and every issue you or your loved ones may be going through." -Teresa Border
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Admitted to Washington State Bar Association in 1989
Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D. 1988
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
80%
37 years
Criminal Defense
20%
37 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Washington for 36 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1989
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
Location
Border Law Firm
827 W. 1st Ave, Suite 306, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by Valerie | August 10, 2012 | Family
Professional, respecful and specific, excellent feedback on criticial issues!
Ms. Border was the first attorney to respond to my inquiry. She was very professional and showed a high regard for my concerns about my daughters and our situation. She was sharp, direct, and saw the angles and background of damage that has been done. I felt that she truely cared about helping an...
Teresa Lynn Border's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Ms. Border's extensive experience in criminal defense matters, and her thoughtful and legally accurate responses to client inquiries confirm to me that she will effectively and professionally represent all of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had several cases with Teresa. She is bright, motivated, energetic, personable and enjoys a wonderful reputation with the courts. She will provide excellent services."
"I have been opposing counsel on several cases with Teresa while she was a prosecuting attorney. She was always exceptionally well prepared and quite effective in court. Her insight and experience gained while serving as a prosecutor will serve her clients well in her criminal defense practice. I looking forward to working with her in the future on mutual cases. She is a welcome asset to the defense bar."
Christian Phelps
Criminal defense lawyer
Lennard Nahajski
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Disbarment issued in WA, 2019
updated on 03/03/2020This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the the Washington State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
Honors
1994
Law Day Award, Spokane Young Lawyers
1993
Outstanding Service as President, Spokane County Young Lawyers
Work Experience
2001 - 2012
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
1996 - 1997
Staff Attorney, Northwest Justice Project
1994 - 1996
Staff Attorney, Spokane Legal Service Center
1989 - 1991
Assistant Public Defender, Spokane County Public Defenders
Associations
2012 - Present
Kalispell Tribal Court AttorneyAttorney
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of WashingtonLicensed Attorney
1989 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Spokane County Bar Association
2005 - 2011
Spokane Regional Drug Task Force AttorneyLead Attorney
2001 - 2012
WAPAAssociate Member
2001 - 2012
Washington State Bar AssociationAssistant County Attorney
1994 - 1999
Spokane County Bar AssocationCLE Committee Member
1993 - 1994
Spokane County Young LawyersPresident
1992 - 1993
Spokane County Young LawyersLaw Day Committee Chair
1991 - 1996
Spokane County Bar AssociationYoung Lawyers
1990 - 1993
Spokane County Young LawyersTrustee
1989 - 1993
Spokane County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionLead Attorney
1989 - 2011
Washington State Bar AssociationTrustee
Sample of Legal Cases
State V. Shupe
Won
Education
1988
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2010
DEA Warrantless Searches
DEA
2008
Fall Conference
WAPA
Languages
English
Activity
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11 Dec 2012
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04 Dec 2012
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Is there any pro bono lawyers in Spokane or low cost retainer with payments?
10 Nov 2012