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When the government is using their power to threaten to take your freedom, your property, and your voice, don't panic. Call me. Allow me apply my fierce work ethic and years of experience to protect you from the government's reach. Let's push back.. Shira Stefanik is not originally from Washington State, but she has lived in this region for much of her adult life. It is beneficial to bring a multitude of perspectives when approaching a conflict. Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, Shira transplanted herself on the west coast to attend The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. Evergreen's culture of social activism led Shira to the World Trade Organization (WTO) protests in 1999, where she and hundreds of other peaceful protesters were booked in the King County Jail for several days. That was not the last time Shira saw her peers get profiled, arrested and charged with criminal conduct. These experiences ultimately led Shira to pursue a legal education in San Diego, California, where she earned her law degree in 2008. Game on. Shira returned to the Pacific Northwest and was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2009.. Despite earning her law license in the midst of a crippling recession that prevented many young lawyers from launching their careers, Shira began working with other defense attorneys in the Seattle and greater Puget Sound area on a contract basis, assisting with court appearances, legal briefing, case negotiations, and trials. Always one to champion the underdog, she opened the Law Office of Shira J. Stefanik in 2010, where she has steadfastly committed to defending those accused of criminal misconduct.. Shira has attended the National Criminal Defense College, an intensive two-week program focused solely on criminal defense trial work. She is an active member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the national DUI Defense Lawyers Association, where she regularly participates in continuing legal education seminars to ensure that she is current on changes in the law and emerging defense strategies.. In her free time, Shira enjoys spending time on the water during sunny days and seeing live music, especially Phish and Grateful Dead projects.. My work begins with a personal consultation, followed by extensive investigation. If you have not yet been charged with a crime, there are steps I can take to attempt to prevent that criminal charge, or to mitigate the effect of the charge once you are summoned into court.. When criminal charges are filed, I understand that the consequences of a criminal conviction can be life-changing. I examine every piece of evidence the government plans to use against you to determine whether it is accurate, authentic or even admissible in court.. I utilize my extensive network of the most qualified consultants, colleagues, investigators, providers and expert witnesses to address legal, factual, and scientific issues to prepare the most effective defense. With an understanding of your individualized needs and concerns, I extensively explore every tactical scenario to accomplish the best possible result in your case. I keep in regular contact with you to ensure that you are updated, involved and informed. I give you your voice back.. Whether we reach an agreed resolution or go to trial, I stand by you and I fight for you the entire way.. You will not have to go through this alone.

Since 1992, Attorney Linda M. Callahan has fought to safeguard the futures of those who have been accused of driving under the influence. Although she is skilled in various areas of law, Attorney Callahan focuses her practice solely on DUI defense since so many individuals suffer a lifetime of penalties, charges, and consequences after facing DUI charges.  In every case, she puts her best foot forward to obtain the best results for her clients.. Prior to founding Callahan Law, P.S., Inc., Attorney Callahan attended Hawaii Pacific University where she earned her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees. Following her years at Hawaii Pacific University, Attorney Callchan enrolled in the University of Notre Dame School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate in 1996, graduating cum laude. During her time in law school, she served as a Production Editor for the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethic and Public Policy. Since then, she has stood for the rights of those accused of crimes. Currently, Attorney Callahan is a member of the Washinton Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Washington Alliance of DUI Trial Lawyers, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Sheila Ridgway has extensive experience in the litigation of trust, probate and guardianship matters. For more than 20 years, Ms. Ridgway has lead clients through complex challenges in the care of elderly family members and their estates.. Ms. Ridgway is a recognized leader in the state of Washington in the practice area, serving on a special committee to guide legislators in updating TEDRA, Washington's law governing trust and estate dispute resolution. Ms. Ridgway frequently participates in educational programs for lawyers practicing in the field.

SHAWN IS A BUSINESS LITIGATOR WITH A PRACTICE FOCUSED ON COMPLEX CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION AND APPEALS.. Shawn is the Head of Dorsey's Seattle Trial Group and has extensive experience with disputes concerning securities, fiduciary duties, fraud, contracts, corporate trusts, corporate control, health care, real estate, and banking, as well as with class actions and derivative matters. He also has substantial experience representing companies and individuals in internal investigations and regulatory enforcement matters, and frequently represents banks and broker-dealers in matters involving securities, banking, credit, and other financial services. He has been recognized as "Rising Star" in Business Litigation every year since 2010.. Shawn is also active in the community, and currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the King County Bar Association and as the Board Chair of Kids Co. In addition, Shawn is the pro bono coordinator for Dorsey's Seattle office and contributes significant time toward pro bono trial and appellate matters involving constitutional rights.

Seattle DUI Attorney Aaron Wolff limits his practice to the defense of DUI's and other serious traffic offenses. He is a graduate of the National College of DUI Defense, the DRE Drug Evaluation classification overview program and is a NHTSA qualified administrator of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. In 2004, Mr. Wolff completed the BAC Datamaster training program at National Patent's Datamaster manufacturing facility in Mansfield, Ohio.. Aaron is involved in the legal community as well.  He is the former Chair of the Washington Bar Association Criminal Law Section.  He is also a member of the National College for DUI Defense, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice.  Aaron has also been a featured speaker at the Annual Defending DUI's seminar.. DUI lawyer Aaron Wolff is recognized throughout the state as a leader in the field.  He has gained an excellent reputation for his trial advocacy.  He is always readily available for his clients and is attentive to their concerns.. An arrest for DUI is overwhelming.  Aaron's achievements in the courtroom as well as his passion for his client's interests have lead to numerous, outstanding reviews.

RUSSELL LAW OFFICES provides legal services to clients in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington from offices in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square and Boise's Empire Building. Our regional practice emphasizes environmental, natural resource, real estate, and business matters. We also engage in litigation and provide mediation, trustee, and business management services. Our numerous clients include individuals, small to medium sized businesses, corporations, public agencies and start-ups. Prior to opening Russell Law Offices, Mr. Russell was of counsel with the firms of Neubauer Hunsinger and Ryan Swanson in Seattle. He also served as Regional Administrator of EPA's Region 10 from 1986 to 1990. During his tenure, Region 10 successfully negotiated the Tri-Party Agreement for the remediation of the Hanford nuclear facility, managed the cleanup of the Alaska Oil Spill, and numerous other significant environmental matters. Mr. Russell also led USEPA delegations to the People's Republic of China, the Philippines, and Canada, and was a member of a delegation of scientists and legal professionals who visited the Soviet Union and Poland, including the nuclear site at Chernobyl. Prior to his federal service, Mr. Russell served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Idaho, heading both the Natural Resource and Local Government Divisions. Prior to law school, Mr. Russell served as Administrative Coordinator for the Idaho Department of Environmental Protection and Health. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Idaho, and has received training in arbitration and mediation through the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Russell is admitted to the bars of Idaho, Washington, and all federal courts. He is also a member of environmental and land use sections of the Idaho and Washington State Bar Associations and the Natural Resource and Environmental Sections of the American Bar Association.

Rick is a seasoned plaintiff’s employment attorney with over 15 years of litigation experience. He is committed to protecting the rights of individuals and using the legal system to promote accountability and justice. Rick considers it a privilege to fight for equal treatment under the law—and for every client’s right to be heard.. He focuses his practice on complex litigation, with an emphasis on employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower claims, and wage and hour violations. Rick has secured numerous six- and seven-figure results for his clients and has successfully litigated against some of the largest employers in the country.. In 2024, Rick served as trial co-counsel in Gratton v. UPS, a landmark race-retaliation case that resulted in a record-setting $238 million verdict on behalf of a wrongfully terminated UPS driver.. Rick was named a Super Lawyer for 2025 by Washington Super Lawyers, after being recognized as a Rising Star from 2013 through 2018. He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Washington Employment Lawyers Association (WELA), and the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ), where he is an Eagle Member.. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington and graduated magna cum laude from Seattle University School of Law. After law school, Rick clerked for the Honorable Tom Chambers at the Washington State Supreme Court.. Rick is admitted to practice in all Washington state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. He approaches every case with strategic focus, deep experience, and an unwavering commitment to securing the best possible outcome for his clients.. it.

Richard P. Matthews, a principal, joined Carney Badley Spellman, P.S. in May 2003. Before joining the firm, Mr. Matthews was a partner and chair of the Real Estate Practice Group in the Seattle office of Holland & Knight. He serves a broad range of corporate and individual clients, and local private businesses. He has represented national and local clients in projects involving business growth, reorganization, divestiture and acquisition. He has worked closely with owners and developers with respect to their real estate acquisition, leasing, mortgage financing, and property disposition. In addition, Mr. Matthews has handled numerous private placements and offerings for companies. He also has worked closely with company management to formulate and foster personal and corporate objectives.. Mr. Matthews has practiced law in the Seattle area since 1973. His areas of practice are real estate and land development law; business planning and counseling, including mergers and acquisitions; health law; and securities and corporate finance. He also enjoys working with individuals in addressing their estate and financial planning needs.. Mr. Matthews has served on or chaired several local and state bar committees. He is a frequent speaker on real estate and health law, as well as corporation, business, and estate planning topics. He has been a speaker-instructor for the Washington State Bar Association, the Seattle-King County Board of Realtors, the The Washington Mortgage Lenders Association, the National Business Institute, the University of Washington Medical School Residency Program, UBS Paine Webber Wealth Preservation Attorney Network and the Washington State Bar Association Skills Training Institute.. Mr. Matthews is a past board member as well as committee chair of various committees of the Rainier Club; the past President and a Paul Harris Fellow of the Shoreline Rotary Club; past President and board member of the United Church of Christ Northwest Regional Housing Council; a member of the Inglewood Golf Club; a trustee of the Shoreline Community College Foundation; a founding board member and officer of Forward Shoreline (a local economic development group) and is an active member of Calvin Presbyterian Church.. Mr. Matthews has been recognized by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine as being among the top lawyers in King County in Business and Commercial law.

Richard Furman joined Aiken, St. Louis & Siljeg, P.S. in 2007 after nearly 7 years with Hertog & Coster, PLLC. Richard's practice includes trust and estate administration and litigation and civil litigation, including all aspects of motions practice, trials, and appeals of guardianships, trusts, probates, will contests, powers of attorney, vulnerable adult proceedings, and general civil litigation. He is frequently appointed by courts to serve as guardian ad litem, guardian, probate administrator, and special master in guardianship, probate, and trust matters. Prior to entering private practice, Richard served as the first Guardianship and Probate Facilitator for the King County Superior Court.

Peter C. Sisson founded the Boise law firm Sisson & Sisson, the Elder Law Firm, PLLC in 1992. He has been a practicing lawyer since 1988. His law practice emphasizes a holistic and comprehensive legal practice approach to the issues seniors face as they age.  Pete's elder law practice anticipates and provides legal services to the firm’s clients as their circumstances and health care needs change. The firm establishes long-standing relationships with clients and families so that on-going services are provided with continuity. Pete’s law practice includes: Medicaid and VA Benefits Planning, Elder Care Focused Estate Planning, Asset Protection Planning, Special Needs Trust Planning, Guardianships, Conservatorships, and Probate & Trust Administration.. In 2014, Pete merged his elder law practice with Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group LLP. Ahrens DeAngeli specializes in wealth, asset protection and tax/estate planning. The newly formed firm is uniquely positioned to help families protect assets no matter whether the concern is addressing long-term care costs, business liabilities or more complex estate/tax issues.. Pete is an Accredited Estate Planner Emeritus and is an Accredited Veteran Attorney by the Department of Veteran's Affairs.  He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Past-President and Board Member of The Idaho Quality of Life Coalition (formerly the Idaho End of Life Coalition, the Idaho State Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and The Better Way Coalition) and a member of the Idaho State Bar Section on Taxation, Probate, and Trust Law.He has in the past served on or currently serves on the board of directors for numerous local organizations including: the Idaho chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, SunHealth Behavioral Systems (a psychiatric hospital), The Better Way Coalition, and the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association. He is licensed to practice law in Washington, Idaho, California and Montana. He received his law degree from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, graduating Order of the Coif, an honor awarded to those who are in the top 10% of their law school class.Pete regularly published educational articles and lectures on the legal, financial and health issues experienced by families who are dealing with a spouse or parent’s long-term care needs. He has presented to a variety of groups including: AARP, the Governor's Conference on Aging, Idaho Roundtable (financial professionals), The Idaho Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, The Idaho Society of CPAs, A Better Way Coalition, Idaho Alzheimer's Association, Stand By You (Area Agency on Aging and Idaho Commission on Aging joint project), Boise Estate Planning Council, Treasure Valley Estate Planning Council, University of Idaho's Cooperative Extension System, the Idaho Young President's Organization and various support groups. He also has presented numerous continuing education courses for health, legal and financial professionals. Pete now lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife, Rosalie.  They have two daughters, Allie and Mimi, two dogs, and one cat. Pete feels incredibly lucky to be able to assist seniors and their families as his life’s work.  Since moving to Washington, Pete has created The Long-Term Care Project, a pro bono legal clinic offering representation to low income/low resource seniors under the auspices of Senior Rights Assistance, a program of the non-profit organization Sound Generations.

Native Washingtonian-born and raised in the Seattle area. While I am proud of my Washington roots and have been licensed to practice in Washington since 2001, I am also licensed in Oregon (2010) and Idaho (2012) and enjoy traveling and practicing in those states.. I am an accomplished litigator and focus my practice on construction, real estate, and complex commercial litigation. I enjoy the challenge of resolving all aspects of contract disputes adn have gained significant experience resolving issues for property owners, builders, financial institutions, and title and escrow companies.. Prior to joining Ahlers & Cressman, I worked in private practice and as in-house counsel. I also served for two years as a law clerk to United States District Judge Franklin D. Burgess in the Western District of Washington. My practice experience includes working with a prominent Seattle trial lawyer who handled only a select number of high-value cases.  Additionally, I have practiced in a mid-sized Seattle litigation firm where I primarily represented banks and title insurance companies in a wide variety of matters.. Most recently, I spent five years honing my dispute resolution skills while working as in-house counsel at a Fortune 500 title insurance company by representing the company, its brands and insureds in hundreds of litigated matters throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho.. I serve on the board of the Sammamish Homeowners (SHO), a non-profit organization committed to protecting the rights of lakefront property owners. I volunteer as a Destination Imagination Team Manager and a race starter for Crystal Mountain Alpine Club (CMAC). Erin has lived and studied in England and Japan but is a lifelong Puget Sound resident.

Nathan has always had a passion for advocacy and community service. He began his journey toward Law School in the Boy Scouts of America, where he felt the call to serve through various troop projects, service drives, and the Eagle Scout Projects of his fellow scouts. In 2008, he completed his scouting journey by completing his own project and earning his Eagle Scout Rank. Nathan earned his Juris Doctorate from Seattle University School of Law, which focuses its curricula on Public Service and Access to Justice issues. There, he was first introduced to Criminal Defense when he interned at the Ronald A. Peterson Youth Advocacy law clinic, where he represented accused youth in King County Superior Court.

My goal is to ensure your story is told and your family is protected in the long run. As an estate planning attorney, my passion is to assist you in successfully navigating the inevitable while also being prepared for the unexpected. I hope to clear up any complexity and provide you with a meaningful plan that will carry out your wishes while telling your story.. I take pride in providing quality work, clear and quick communication, and detail oriented services. My practice includes counseling clients on a variety of trusts and estate matters, including estate and tax planning, estate and trust settlement, and community property agreements. I also enjoy assisting clients with charitable planning from advising tax-exempt organizations on formation, application for exemption, compliance with federal and state tax exemption laws, and also with individual planned giving.. I graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Economics and then received my J.D. from Seattle University School of Law graduating cum laude. I was an editor of the Seattle University Law Review and a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board. Currently, I am pursuing my Executive LLM degree in Taxation at New York University.

Mr. Wolfe has been in private practice since June 1978. During those 27 years, he has represented clients in cases involving allegations of commercial fraud, violations of environmental laws, securities and tax law, food, drug and health care and antitrust law.

Mr. Reed is admitted to the Washington State, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Claims. He has served clients since 1972 in the areas of Real Estate, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death.  He has acted as lead counsel in over 100 trials and arbitrations.

Miriam J. Ayoub is an Associate Attorney at the Law Office of Michelle L. Graunke.  Miriam graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 2011, and has been practicing in the Seattle are with a focus on Elder Law since that time.  Miriam also serves as Guardian ad Litem in guardianship and probate matters.

Michael May joined Ridgway Law Group in 2015 and his practice focuses on trust & estate litigation, probate and guardianships. He frequently appears in court, arguing his client’s position in complex estate and trust disputes. He has substantial experience assisting clients to obtain guardianships, and in representing clients who act as a guardian or other fiduciary for an aging parent or otherwise incapacitated person. He counsels clients who are personal representatives of estates, guiding them through all stages of the probate process.

Mary Anne Vance focuses her practice on estate planning, trusts and probate. She is the co-author of the Probate and Estate Planning Chapters of the "Washington Civil Practice Deskbook". She chairs and speaks at legal seminars sponsored by the Washington State and King County Bar Associations. She was voted "Super Lawyer" by Washington Law and Politics Magazine and voted one of Seattle's Top Attorneys by Seattle Magazine.

Margaret M. Widlund is a cannabis attorney with an extensive background in corporate litigation and business and partnership disputes.  She is adept at providing creative and strategic solutions to fit her clients’ specific business and litigation needs.. Prior to joining 7 Point Law PLLC, Maggie was based in the Silicon Valley, where her practice focused on commercial litigation, intellectual property, and corporate transactions and her clients included individual investors, start-ups and mature public companies.. Maggie has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of San Francisco, and a Juris Doctorate from Willamette University, College of Law.  Before graduating from law school, Maggie spent a year as a visiting scholar at Seattle University School of Law, and is proud to be admitted to practice law in both Washington and California.  When she is not at the office, Maggie enjoys trail running, volunteer coaching for Girls On The Run, and spending time outdoors with her husband and two rescue dogs.

Kevin Trombold has been defending people just like you for nearly twenty years. As a public defender and in his thriving private practice, he has effectively represented thousands of people charged with DUI, Domestic Violence and other crimes.. He is highly rated by former clients, who praise his fierce determination in getting their charges reduced and his warm, knowledgeable courtside manner. Kevin is also well respected by the judges and prosecutors he works with across the Puget Sound for his expertise in DUI law, a complex area involving forensic science.. One rare asset Kevin brings to the table is the time he spent honing his trial and negotiation skills as a public defender. While private criminal defense attorneys in Washington typically go to trial just a few times a year, Kevin took several hundred cases to trial in his nine years with the Public Defender Association of King County. Only a handful of Seattle-based criminal defense attorneys have Kevin’s level of trial experience. It molded him into a seasoned attorney who is completely at ease before jurors and judges and also skilled at vigorously cross-examining police officers and expert witnesses. Because he has won so many not guilty verdicts before juries, prosecutors in Washington know he is not bluffing when he says he will take a case to trial if he can’t get the deal his client deserves.

Keith Petrak has practiced law in Seattle since 1989 in both state and federal court. An experienced commercial litigator, he is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and has counseled international, national and regional clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of business and tort litigations. Keith’s practice has involved a wide range of subjects including, among others, professional liability, noncompetition and trade secret disputes, securities fraud, intellectual property, products liability, antitrust and consumer protection, employment discrimination, and civil rights. Keith has also served as an investigator at a public university, conducting inquiries into complaints of employment discrimination, sexual harassment and violations of institutional policies and procedures.. Law Review Editor. Roger J. Traynor Moot Court Team. Bachelor of Science, Public Service Administration

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Joe McIntosh is a civil litigator who has been successfully representing clients in state and federal courts since 2007. His subject matter experience includes tort, contract, real/personal property, bankruptcy, receivership, probate, employment, professional malpractice, and corporate law.

Jeffrey Eustis is a partner within Aramburu & Eustis, LLP and concentrates in land use, environmental law and real estate matters. Mr. Eustis also is an adjunct professor of law at Seattle University where he has taught courses on growth management and environmental law. He is a founding and current board member of the "smart growth" organization Futurewise.

Jay Kinney was born in Rochester New York in 1957. He obtained his B.A. from the University of Texas in 1980 and his J.D. from the University of Texas in 1983. He was admitted to the bar in the state of Washington in 1984. Jay is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the American Association for Justice and the Washington State Association for Justice. Mr. Kinney’s practice emphasizes worker’s compensation, personal injury, construction site accidents and employment law.Jay is married with three children.. “I worked my way though college and law school as a carpenter, back when you could actually earn enough in the summer to pay for a year of college. I still use my tools on home and community projects. I know my way around a job site, and realize the physical demands of occupations such as construction, manufacturing, logging, fishing and processing, nursing and driving/delivery.”. Verdicts and Settlements:. In addition to the personal injury and disability cases noted on the right, Mr. Kinney has obtained over ten million dollars in Labor & Industries pension awards for totally disabled worker’s compensation clients. Representative cases include:. Areas of Practice:. Litigation Percentage:. 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation. Bar Admissions:. Washington, 1984. Education:. The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 1983, J.D.. University of Texas, Austin, 1980, B.A.. Professional Associations and Memberships:. Washington State Bar Association — Member. Washington State Association for Justice — Member. The American Association for Justice — M