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Laurie L. Magan

3.2
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014
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About Laurie

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Aggressive representation of clients charged in felony and misdemeanor matters, adult and juvenile, including DUI, Assault, Domestic Violence, drug offenses, and sex offenses.

23 years

50%
Family 50%

Thorough representation of clients dealing with Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Parenting Plans, Spousal Support, Q.D.R.O, and other family law related matters.

23 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014

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Laurie L. Magan's Reviews

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3.2 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2014 | Child Custody

Errors and takes too much credit.

In a parenting plan and child support issue, she attributed comments to me that I did not make, put numbers in the wrong column and did not get court documents in a timely manner. She is nice enough, but she declared courtroom victories that were not real issues. It seemed as though she needed to j...ustify her performance to herself. I would go elsewhere for this type of legal help.

Laurie Magan

Replied last October 18, 2014

Many of the errors indicated by this client were committed by staff with whom I worked at a former office. I, as the attorney, was ultimately responsible for said errors, and as such I took responsibility for them. I no longer employ those staff members, am now a solo practitioner, and handle all aspects of my clients' cases from start to finish personally.

Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2013 | Child Support

Support order /Parenting Plan / Appeal

I followed Laurie when she started her own firm also, she took my case on a cash up front contract. After less than favorable results in a support order case, we opted to appeal which was never followed through with by Laurie. She told me numerous mis-truths about things she was taking care of which ...in doing my own work was able to support that she in fact had not. In the end she never filed my parenting plan and when questioned about the status of my appeal she replied "I will no longer be representing you". To date Laurie will not return my calls or sit down to turn my file over to me or discuss the matter of the money that was paid up front for her representation. I trusted Laurie and she abused that trust, she took a year of my time and possibly more.

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Laurie L. Magan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Wolle

Family lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. endorse. Prompt, efficient, and sensitive are words that come to mind. Add experienced and you have a perfect description for this attorney. I highly recommend Laurie Magan."

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Michael Tario

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Magan's knowledge and experience in her field is outstanding. She is a caring and concerned advocate who gives her clients' top notch representation. Her experience as a municipal court judge has given her a keen insight into most aspects of criminal, civil, and family law issues. Her experience in both criminal prosecution and criminal defense has given her the know how to fully understand "ins and outs" of the criminal justice system and a definite "edge" in defending citizens accused of criminal wrongdoing. If you have a family law issue to deal with, or a criminal charge against you, Laurie is an excellent attorney to retain to assist you with your legal needs."

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Joel Matteson

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Laurie has a reputation as an experienced, well-prepared advocate. She is adept at presenting her clients' claims in the most effective manner, and her excellent research skills lay the groundwork for thorough, effective representation. I would refer family and criminal law clients to Laurie without hesitation."

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William Edelblute

Family lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A tenacious advocate."

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Scott Ashby

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014.

Disbarment issued in WA, 2014

updated on 10/07/2014

This 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.

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. A.L.

reduced to a lower charge

State v. A.A. (juvenile)

Charges Dismissed

State v. L.G. (juvenile)

Amended to Manslaughter

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