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Reason: Government Attorney
* 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
Unemployment, Civil Fines, License Suspensions and Revocations, Boarding Home, Adult Family Home, Boarding and Adult Family Homes, Child Care Centers and Providers, Drivers License, CPS/DSHS Findings of Abuse or Neglect
13 years, 120 cases
DUI and Negligent Driving, Driving While License Suspended, Reckless Driving/Endangerment, Hit and Run, Assault, Theft, Other Misdemeanor Offenses o Vacating Convictions/Expungements
17 years, 350 cases
Wills and Trusts, Advanced Medical Directives (Living Wills), Powers of Attorney for Health Care, Special and General Powers of Attorney
18 years, 700 cases
CPS/DSHS Investigations and Actions, Juvenile Dependency
11 years, 175 cases
UCMJ (courts-martial, nonjudicial punishment, appeals), Administrative Separations (chapters), Discharge Upgrades, Correction of Military Records
18 years, 1,200 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OR | Inactive | 2009 | 06/12/2022 |
WA | Active | 2000 | 05/07/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Army Commendation Medal | United States Army | 2009 |
Meritorious Service Medal | Department of Defense | 2008 |
Meritorious Service Medal | Department of Defense | 2006 |
Army Achievement Medal | United States Army | 2005 |
Army Commendation Medal | United States Army | 2004 |
Iraq Campaign Medal | Department of Defense | 2004 |
Bronze Star Medal | Department of Defense | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney at Law | Law Office of Todd N. George, PLLC | 2013 - Present |
Senior Defense Counsel | Washington Army National Guard | 2012 - Present |
Assistant Attorney General | Washington State Attorney General's Office | 2011 - 2013 |
Assistant City Attorney | Vancouver City Attorney | 2009 - 2011 |
Judge Advocate (Attorney) | United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps | 2001 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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United States District Court for the Western District of Washington | Member | 2013 - Present |
Clark County Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Oregon State Bar | Member | 2009 - Present |
United States Supreme Court Bar | Member | 2005 - Present |
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Bar | Member | 2004 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Oregon School of Law | J.D. | 2000 |
University of Oregon | B.A. | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Clark College Paralegal Course | Guest Lecture on Estate Planning | 2015 |
Clark College Paralegal Course | Guest Lecture on Estate Planning | 2014 |
Clark College Paralegal Course | Guest Lecture on Military Law | 2013 |
Clark College Paralegal Course | Guest Lecture on Juvenile Dependency | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Appeal of Unemployment Benefits Denial | Prevailed |
Posted by Bev
August 2, 2014
Posted by Ted
June 1, 2014
Kathryn Thayer, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Christopher Ramsay, Administrative law Attorney on Apr 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Kathryn Thayer, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Christopher Ramsay, Administrative law Attorney on Apr 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Shon Bogar, Unknown Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Darren DeFrance, General practice Attorney on Dec 13, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
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.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Todd. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
April Brinkman, Family Attorney on May 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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.
Nathan Pliska, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 10, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.
Andrew Wheeler, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 31, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.
John Peterson, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Allen Kim, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 29, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.
Krisztian Carrasco, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey Holmes, Unknown Attorney on Jul 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.