Michael J Edwards

Michael J Edwards

3.7
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 19 years

Government Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Government, Administrative Law, Child Support ... +2 more

PO box 42489, Olympia, WA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Government Attorney

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 19 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 12 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2013

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Office Of Administrative Hearings

PO box 42489, Olympia, WA, -

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Michael J Edwards's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by staci | November 7, 2013

Michael Edwards

I had a case with Michael Edwards. 10,000 dollars later and I was actually in a worst-case scenario then I was before I got him. He only knows how to take money. I am sorry but this guy useless. Promises a lot but does not come through. If you really want someone to help you please do not use this la...wyer.

Posted by Stefanie | May 29, 2013

Very pleased!

Due to Mr. Edwards' hard work and nose to the grindstone diligence, my husband and I were able to actually begin receiving payments from our previous court awarded settlement! With the Defendant dragging her feet and utilizing every trick in the book, it looked as though going back to court was going... to be our only option. Mr. Edwards worked long and hard to keep that from happening (even though going to court would have been financially beneficial to him) and did a phenomenal job of fighting for us as well as keeping us constantly updated! Mr. Edwards is an outstanding lawyer who I cannot speak enough good things about! You will be severely disappointed with yourself if you choose someone else to represent you!!! No lie.

Posted by Stefanie | May 4, 2012

Wonderful!!! Could not have asked for anyone better!!!

Upon speaking with Mr. Edwards, I knew right away that he knew what he was talking about and would be of great help to my husband and me as we looked to collect upon a court awarded debt incurred by/through/from a previous (rental property) tenant. Mr. Edwards took the time to speak with me (via phon...e consultation due to being an active duty military family away from the Olympia, WA area) and explain how we needed to proceed with collecting the funds already awarded. He was very knowledgable, spoke straight-forward and with absolute sincerity. I value Mr. Edwards' insight and legal expertise and will most certainly utilize him again in the future should the need arise! Again, we could not have asked for a better attorney to help with resolving our situation!!! Update: Because of Mr. Edwards' assistance, we have been able to begin collecting our money and without the need to go to court!!!

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Michael J Edwards's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Cook

Family lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. When opposing Mike he is tough but even handed. His clients get good service from him."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Administrative Law Judge, Office Of Administrative Hearings

2013 - 2013

Attorney, Law Office of Michael J Edwards

2013 - 2016

Legal Benefits Advisor, Adult Protective Servies DSHS

2010 - 2013

Associate, Beckford Law, PS

2010 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Sans M. Gilmore, PS, Inc

2007 - 2009

Mason County Prosecutor's Office, Mason County

2005 - 2006

Rule 9 Internship, University Legal Assistance, Gonzaga Law School

Associations

2015 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Administrative Law Section

Member

2013 - Present

Nisqually Tribal Court

Admitted

2012 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Washington State Bar

Admitted to Practice

2010 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Admitted to Practice

2010 - Present

Bankruptcy Court for the Distroict Court of Western Washington

Admitted to practice

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Family and Litigation Sections

2006 - Present

Washington Bar Association

Family Law Section

2013 - 2013

Oregon State Bar

Admitted to Practice

Education

2003

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor cum laude

1993

University of Utah

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Janus Pannonius University, Hungary

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