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Biography
* Please note that I have been serving as a judicial officer since 2015 and cannot represent clients.
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I spent eight years in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps drafting wills and other estate planning documents for a wide range of Soldiers and officers, defending Soldiers accused of crimes at home and across northern Iraq and before federal courts of appeals, and prosecuting felony-level courts-martial. I grew up in Eugene, Oregon, and went to college and law school at the University of Oregon. I graduated law school in 2000, and was commissioned a First Lieutenant the Army in 2001 after passing the bar exam.
In 2009, I left the Army and moved back home to the Pacific Northwest. I prosecuted DUIs, thefts, assaults, and other misdemeanors as a prosecutor in Vancouver, then moved to the Washington State Attorney General’s Office. As an Assistant Attorney General, I represented the State in juvenile dependency matters and administrative appeals of actions taken by State agencies regarding adult family homes, child care centers and providers, and findings of child abuse and neglect.
During my years of practice, I have represented clients accused of drug use and distribution, theft, assault, rape, negligent homicide, and child abuse,and prosecuted offenses ranging from shoplifting to child pornography. In fact, I still represent Soldiers in criminal matters as a part-time Judge Advocate and Major in the Washington Army National Guard. I have extensive experience representing the Department of Health and Social Services (DSHS) in Clark and Cowlitz county courts, and have brought piece of mind to countless clients by helping them to plan for their families’ futures should the worst happen.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Administrative Law
30%
16 years | 120 cases
Criminal Defense
20%
20 years | 350 cases
Estate Planning
20%
21 years | 700 cases
Juvenile Law
20%
14 years | 175 cases
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Licensed in Washington for 25 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 16 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
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Todd Nygaard George's Reviews
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Posted by Bev | August 2, 2014
Superior Court Unemployment Law Reversal
Todd George was able to advocate for me in superior court after I had appealed my Unemployment claim to the State of Washington and had not prevailed after the hearing with the Administrative Law Judge and upon review by the commissioner. He was able to present to the court that there was a lack of ...
Posted by Ted | June 1, 2014
Excellent Lawyer
We hired Todd to do our wills. From the beginning we felt comfortable and relaxed. He was very thorough, asked all the right questions to express our wishes. Also very good about keeping in touch. Would highly recommend this lawyer.
Todd Nygaard George's Lawyer Endorsements
"Todd George is not only a competent and thorough professional, he is a really good person. I have enjoyed working with him and against him on cases throughout the years."
"Todd is great guy. He will automatically make you feel better about your case just by talking with him for a few minutes. We were opposing counsel on a number of cases and I found him to be very professional in every sense."
"Todd is just a good lawyer. He knows how to communicate, is smart as a whip, and has been around the block enough to know what's likely to happen. He's a pleasure to work with, and I have heard nothing but great things about him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Todd is an excellent attorney who possesses a wide breadth of legal knowledge and a good-natured character. Todd is equally capable of producing positive results through both negotiation and courtroom advocacy."
"I endorse Todd. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Todd N. George has a breadth of knowledge in the area of family law, having worked as an Assistant Attorney General in the area of dependencies. Todd is actually fun to work with as opposing counsel, at the same time that he works to be a strong advocate on behalf of his clients. I am always glad to hear when Todd is on a case, because I know that both of us as zealous advocates will also work to close the case in a way that is fair and professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. As opposing counsel, Todd was always fair-minded and looked at the big picture. Having that experience as a prosecutor, I believe Todd is well prepared to provide highly effective criminal defenses representation."
"I met Todd when he worked at the Vancouver City Attorney's Office. Todd was across the board one of the best City Attorneys to deal with as he exercised both sound legal judgment and compassion. I am glad to see Todd as a member of the defense bar, as I am sure he will bring the same skill and high level of advocacy to the defense of his clients as he did to his work with the City."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Todd and I were on the "opposite side of the aisle" when he served as a City Prosecuting Attorney. I found Todd to be smart, dedicated and compassionate to delicate legal situations. In addition to criminal law and procedure, Todd is well-rehearsed in administrative law and serves his clients with the respect and personal attention they deserve."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked within the same community as Todd for the past few years and have found him to be a consummate professional. He is a dedicated and hard working attorney, and I would have no problem recommending his services to individuals seeking out a zealous advocate for their legal issues."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Army Commendation Medal, United States Army
2008
Meritorious Service Medal, Department of Defense
2006
Meritorious Service Medal, Department of Defense
2005
Army Achievement Medal, United States Army
2004
Army Commendation Medal, United States Army
2004
Iraq Campaign Medal, Department of Defense
2003
Bronze Star Medal, Department of Defense
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney at Law, Law Office of Todd N. George, PLLC
2012 - Present
Senior Defense Counsel, Washington Army National Guard
2011 - 2013
Assistant Attorney General, Washington State Attorney General's Office
2009 - 2011
Assistant City Attorney, Vancouver City Attorney
2001 - 2009
Judge Advocate (Attorney), United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps
Associations
2013 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonMember
2011 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2005 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
2004 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces BarMember
2000 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Appeal of Unemployment Benefits Denial
Prevailed
Education
2000
University of Oregon School of Law
J.D.
1997
University of Oregon
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2015
Clark College Paralegal Course
Guest Lecture on Estate Planning
2014
Clark College Paralegal Course
Guest Lecture on Estate Planning
2013
Clark College Paralegal Course
Guest Lecture on Military Law
2012
Clark College Paralegal Course
Guest Lecture on Juvenile Dependency
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I go about getting charges off my record from CPS?
20 Sep 2013
Q&A
Are certificates of deposit considered part of an estate or do they go to the person who is listed with the decedent on the CD?
17 Jul 2013
Q&A
Should i seek public defender or private attorney on theft charges for shoplifting?
22 Jul 2013