Catherine Elizabeth Harkins

Catherine Elizabeth Harkins

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kennewick, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury

5724 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA

About Catherine

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

20 years | 2,600 cases

80%
Litigation 10%

20 years | 26 cases

10%
Personal Injury 10%

19 years | 55 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 19 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2006

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Location

Harkins Swinburnson & Wagar, PLLC

5724 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA, 99336-1850

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Catherine Elizabeth Harkins's Reviews

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Posted by Joshua | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

OUTSTANDING

Catherine Harkins is beyond what I thought of any kind of BAR associate. I am very opinionated about those who serve in the BAR, but Catherine surprised me and showed me that there are people in that system who care, who can and will do what they can within that system to resent the facts, to stand a...nd fight for you, to expose the lies that have been pointed at you! Catherine Harkins is an EXCELLENT attorney, Her partner, Ryan, is too, I appreciate you Catherine and Ryan, thank you so much!!!

Posted by Tiffany | September 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Did not give up!!

Catherine was amazing, she stood by my for almost 5 yrs. She never backed down and was always encouraging. She worked hard and it all paid off. I appreciated her patience and thoroughness with this difficult case. I am glad that I chose Catherine to represent me. Thank you Harkins, Swinburnson, & Wa...gar Law Firm

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Mariah Wagar

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have witnessed Catherine go above and beyond for her criminal clients. Time and time again she fights for them in trial and has a very high rate of success with not guilty verdicts. She has a full range of experience in misdemeanors as wells felonies. I fully endorse Catherine as a criminal defense attorney in Benton and Franklin County."

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Ryan Swinburnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"You will not find a more passionate criminal defense attorney than Catherine. She believes in the justice system and loves every opportunity to help guide clients through it. I saw that when we first met on opposite sides of a criminal case. Her position as prosecutor was governed by common sense and fair dealing. Since 2007, that passion has extended to assisting and defending her clients on the defense side. I have been fortunate enough to work along side her since 2007 and know that a person couldn't ask for a better advocate than her. She is a first rate litigator with a compassion and intelligence that is second to none. I give her my highest endorsement."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Certificate of Recognition for Trial Practice, Washington Defender Association

2015

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Associations

2008 - Present

Washington Defender Association

2006 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Education

2006

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Eastern Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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