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Emily C. Beschen is an attorney with Beschen Law PLLC. She focuses her practice primarily on defending those accused of criminal conduct and protecting the privacy rights and civil rights of individuals.

Drew D. Pettus is an immigration lawyer with over 21 years of experience in advising and working with individuals, families and small businesses on their immigration issues. Mr. Pettus offers you the attention and personalized service that you will need in navigating the immigration maze. He recognizes you are not interested in becoming a legal scholar on immigration, so this website is an introduction to Mr. Pettus and the services he can provide to you to attain your immigration goals.. From 1977 to 1988 Mr. Pettus worked for the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C., as Counsel to the Committee on Rules, U.S. House of Representatives, and Counsel to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. From 1988 to 1995 he was a Partner in the Washington, DC law firm of Preston Gates Ellis & Rouvelas Meeds (now K&L Gates). Mr. Pettus has affiliations with law firms in Washington, DC, Shanghai and Beijing.. He is a member of the Washington State and District of Columbia Bars and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Douglas R. Williams is an experienced maritime attorney at BoatLaw, LLP, where he focuses on representing injured seamen. Doug grew up in a military family. He spent much of his youth aboard cruise ships where his father served as chief medical officer for major lines like Holland America and Disney Cruise Line after retiring from the armed forces. This early exposure gave Doug a practical understanding of the maritime industry. Doug earned his undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University and graduated magna cum laude from Florida State University College of Law; he obtained top honors in Admiralty Law and was admitted into the Order of the Coif for his scholastic achievements.. Doug began his legal career with a prominent maritime litigation firm in Tampa, Florida, handling casualty litigation, maritime liens, and charter disputes. He played a key role in significant maritime cases, including Atlantic Sounding Co. v. Townsend , which strengthened the right of seamen to pursue punitive damages. After relocating to Washington in 2011, Doug joined BoatLaw, LLP in 2012, dedicating his practice to maritime injury cases. Doug combines his extensive industry knowledge and trial experience to advocate for his clients. He is a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States and serves as the Chairman of the Maritime Section of the Washington State Association for Justice.

David Nelson has been practicing criminal law for 28 years in Whatcom County. He  handles DUI cases, Domestic Violence cases (all types of misdemeanor matters), Sex Offenses, all Felony charges and Murder cases.. In September 2013 Dave and his defense team successfully resolved a murder case by having the charges totally dismissed.. Dave has taught legal education courses to fellow attorneys in the area of criminal law and domestic violence.. Dave is a former Whatcom County Bar President.  He has served on local charity boards as a board memeber and President.

Craig Karl Allen was born in Prosser, WA and is the middle of three children. His parents moved to Warden Washington when the Corp of Engineers built the East Low Canal bringing irrigation to the Columbia Basin.. Craig began working since the age of five, weeding sugar beets on his family farm. Most of his youth was spent tending the potatoes, wheat, peas and alfalfa crops; also raising cattle. Craig estimates he has spent over 5,000 hours on a tractors and other farm related equipment.. He graduated from Warden High School and attended CBCC on a football scholarship. His sophomore year he transferred to Western Washington University where he graduated with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Ethic Studies. While at Western he always worked concurrently; jobs included: “Guy Friday” at Sudden Valley Golf Course, building grain elevators, installing climate control systems for produce storage sheds, bartending, and installing irrigation systems for large commercial farms.. Craig received his law degree from UPS School of Law (now Seattle University) in 1981. He returned to Bellingham, opening his solo practice for four years before joining the Law Firm of McCush, Kingsbury, O’Conner, Ludwigson, Thompson and Hayes. In 1988 he joined forces with the Washington Attorney General office representing the Department of Labor and Industries which inspired him in 1996 to form his current firm. Craig has been married to his wife Karen for 41 years and is a proud father of two beautiful daughters, Mallory and Mackenzie.

Both of my parents served in the United States Navy and as a result, my two younger brothers and I were raised all over the country. After living in many different places and never having a “hometown,” I am happy to call Bellingham home and raise my two boys here with my husband, who is a Whatcom County native.. I first came to Bellingham to attend Western Washington University, where I graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Community Health and a minor in Sociology. While at Western, I coached Girls on the Run, volunteered as a Peer Health Educator and played competitive ultimate Frisbee on both collegiate and club teams. It was on the ultimate Frisbee field that I first met my husband.. After working in Bellingham for a year after my undergraduate studies, I attended Gonzaga University School of Law, where I graduated Cum Laude. While at Gonzaga, I volunteered for the Unemployment Law Project, representing clients in hearings and written appeals to obtain unemployment benefits.. I also interned for a Spokane County Superior Court Judge and had summer internships in Bellingham, at LAW Advocates and a local law firm. Additionally, I coached Gonzaga’s undergraduate women’s ultimate Frisbee team and served in student leadership for the Gonzaga Public Interest Law Project (GPILP).. I was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2009. I joined Shepherd and Abbott in 2012, after having worked at another local law firm for three years prior. I am grateful to work with such competent, ethical and passionate colleagues, all of whom work diligently to help our clients attain their justice.. I am a member of the Whatcom County Bar Association, Washington Women Lawyers (Whatcom County Chapter), and the Washington Association of Justice (WSAJ).

Bob Butler is one of the leading criminal defense attoneys servicing the Pacific Northwest, representing clients in both State and Federal Courts. Bob has always maintained the belief that narrowing the focus of his practice to criminal defense, employment disputes and litigation - and working hard to be the best in those specific areas, will result in superior client service and a level of legal competency that may be difficult, if not impossible, for most general practitioners to achieve.

Attorney Mark A. Kaiman is a 1997 graduate of Washington State University, and graduated with honors from Syracuse University College of Law in 2000. Even though he went to law school in New York State, Mark's northwest roots brought him back home to Washington in order to practice law. Mark previously served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in San Juan County, and now sits as a regular Judge Pro Tempore in Whatcom County District Court. In addition to prosecutorial, defense, and judicial experience, he has broad experience in civil litigation, as well as military law matters and courts martial. Mark has extensive trial experience as both plaintiff's and defendant's counsel.

Attorney Alexander F. Ransom provides professional and zealous legal services in criminal law. Alexander routinely handles cases in the District and Superior Courts of Whatcom, Skagit, and Snohomish Counties as well as in all of the local municipal courts.

As a partner in Victory Legal Services, PLLC, I focus on defending people who face criminal charges. I have developed particular knowledge and training regarding DUI charges, which I use to assist my clients. I also work extensively in defending against domestic violence allegations, and in defending serious felony and sex offense crimes. Regardless of the charge, I advocate for my clients through every step of the court process.. In addition to my work defending against criminal charges, I also assist clients in vacating and expunging old criminal convictions, sealing juvenile offender records, and restoring firearm rights. Helping people get a fresh start with a clean slate is a very rewarding part of my job.. All in all, it is an incredible feeling to come to work everyday knowing that I can help people through some of the toughest times in their lives.

As a former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and a former Assistant Attorney General, I have a great deal of trial experience, and am very familiar with the system.  My background has equipped me with valuable insights that allow me to represent my clients effectively.

Adam is an attorney at Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC. He attended the University of Washington School of Law, completing his Juris Doctorate in 2012 and his LL.M. in Taxation in 2015. In 2011, Adam served as an extern to Justice Mary Fairhurst of the Washington Supreme Court.. Before commencing his legal career, Adam graduated from the University of Washington with a double major in economics and Spanish. Adam worked his way through college starring as a principal singer-dancer alongside the Rockettes in over 500 performances of the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, which included a solo performance in 66 shows at the Grand Ole Opry. Adam was also a winning contestant on the television game shows Wheel of Fortune and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. Adam studied abroad in Mexico, Ecuador, and Spain and volunteered as a medical interpreter in Honduras and Bolivia. Today, Adam takes pride in representing his firm’s Spanish-speaking clients.. After law school, Adam worked as in-house counsel for Saturna Capital Corporation. Prior to joining Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner, Adam worked for one of Washington’s largest personal injury firms.. Adam was elected President of the Whatcom County Bar Association in 2024.. When not practicing law, Adam can be found screaming at children from the sidelines in his coveted role as Head Coach of the Flaming Hot Dogs, Whatcom County's fiercest 7-year-old soccer team.

ABOUT ROBERT A. KELLY. Contact my office today if you need to discuss family issues such as legal separation or divorce, property division, child custody or child support. Because I specialize in family law, you can be confident that you will receive the professional services you need.