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Jennifer L. Bechtold is the founding principal at Cardinal North, PLLC. Originally from Idaho, Jennifer earned her undergraduate degree at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where she majored in Government and International Studies and minored in Spanish. Jennifer then earned her Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University in Spokane. Prior to starting at Cardinal North, PLLC February 1, 2024, Jennifer was an associate at the Spokane branch of G. Briceno Law Firm, an associate at GLP Attorneys in Spokane, WA, and she practiced law in Phoenix, Arizona.
Jennifer first considered a legal career when she visited the US Senate as part of a national youth leadership conference. Jennifer felt empowered hearing the sound of her heels echoing down the halls and knew she wanted to hear that sound every day. After becoming interested in political science and civics as an undergraduate, she decided to become a lawyer.
While in Arizona, Jennifer worked closely with a personal injury attorney and learned how to develop a case from open to close. She enjoyed being able to tell her clients’ stories and advocate for them. Jennifer has grown to become a fearless litigator during her career and enjoys arguing the law in both motion writing and in court.
Jennifer is an active member of both the Arizona State Bar Association and the Washington State Bar Association. Jennifer was selected as one of the Top 40 Under 40 plaintiffs lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, she was recognized as Lawyer of Distinction, for excellence in insurance law, and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. She serves as a Washington State Association for Justice Spokane Roundtable Chair, and is an Eagle Member of the Washington State Association for Justice. When she’s not working, Jennifer enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and her dog, Dixie.
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State: Washington
Acquired: 2017
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State: Arizona
Acquired: 2014
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Posted by Shannon | August 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Jennifer and her staff were extremely helpful with my claim. She put the information in terms I easily understood and never made a decision without speaking with me first, no matter how simple the decision was. I have since settled my claim and have referred her to friends to help with their injury c...
Posted by Ben | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Amazing to work with. She worked hard to provide the needed results in efficient and effective ways. Her communication was incredible throughout the entire process of working together.
Posted by Frank | June 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Jennifer helped us to get a fair settlement from our insurance company, it was a very long process, took 7 years to finally get a settlement because the insurance company kept dragging it out. The insurance company repeatedly put up unnecessary roadblocks, but thru it all Jennifer kept fighting to ge...
Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
I called her to see if she could help me with my case, though she wasn't able to she spent almost an hour on the phone with me. During that time she not only gave me direction on how best to advocate for myself and the steps I should take that I was able to navigate and settle for myself. I highly re...
Posted by Veronica | June 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I will forever be grateful to Jennifer and her team. My son was in a horrific motorcycle accident and was suffering a TBI as well as multiple other issues. Jennifer made sure her and her husband came out to see us in the hospital and made me feel like I was being taken care of as my son healed. I was...
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Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
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National Association of Premises Liability Attorneys
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National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 40 Under 40
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Lawyers of Distinction
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Washington State Association for JusticeSpokane Roundtable Co-Chair
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JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
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Government and International Studies
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