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I am a criminal defense attorney in Kennewick, Washington. I attended law school at Seattle University, graduating cum laude. Following law school, I moved to the Tri-Cities to work for the Benton County Office of Public Defense as a trial attorney. My practice has been 100% criminal law. I have presented at CLEs to other lawyers on issues such as suppressing confessions, presenting a winning case at trial, how to defend DUIs, how to effectively negotiate a case, and understanding case law. I have written an article published by Defense Magazine. In 2022, I graduated from the prestitgous Trial Lawyer's College.

I am a felony attorney in the Cowlitz County Office of Public Defense, representing clients in the Kelso-Longview courts.

I am a fourth generation Washingtonian and grew up in Lakewood and attended Charles Wright Academy.. Before the birth of my daughter, I was very active in tennis having been the chair of the Pacific Northwest Tennis Association's Sportsmanship Committee and having umpired at 4 Davis Cup ties, the Pan American Games, the Federation Cup,  several U.S. Open finals as well as  other professional tennis events. Along with Brian Parrott and Tom Vozenilek, I was responsible for bringing the only professional tennis exhbition ever conducted in the Tacoma Dome--featuring Vitas Gerulaitis and Jimmy Connors.. My involvement in sports led to my being named to the Washington State Olympic Committee and to a volunteer position with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.. Whether it be tennis umpiring or volunteer work or raising my daughter or the practice of law, I always give my best effort and have a track record of positive results based largely on that effort

Emelia leads with compassion and empathy at the forefront. She represents her clients as she would her own family: fiercely, competently, and non-judgmentally. She’s always fought for the underdog; both the criminally accused, and more recently on behalf of accident victims battling big insurance companies.. A proud Washingtonian, Emelia was born in and raised in the Seattle/Tacoma area. She graduated from the University of Washington with honors, studying Spanish and Political Science. Thereafter, she attended Gonzaga University where she was recognized at graduation with the Pro Bono Distinction for her work with  the YWCA Domestic Violence Legal Clinic.. A good lawyer understands that presenting her best case involves knowing what makes her opponent tick. Emelia has spent her career soaking up knowledge from both sides of the legal aisle, in dozens of courtrooms up and down Western Washington. She’s been both a criminal prosecutor (in Spokane County) and a criminal defense attorney (practicing in nearly every county West of the Cascades.) Civilly, she worked as Staff Counsel for one of the largest insurance agencies in the country, and now regularly teams up against them on behalf of injured claimants seeking just compensation.. Never one to pass up an opportunity for a jury trial, an arbitration, or a zealous oral argument, Emelia also realizes the importance of her quieter skills: creative and persuasive negotiation tactics, an expertly-analyzed legal brief, and the oft forgotten art of integrity in her dealings with clients and colleagues.. In her free time, she enjoys home renovation projects, volunteering at her kids’ schools, and exploring the cuisine, sights and scenery of the beautiful PNW.

Having been raised as the youngest child in a working class, blue collar family, I learned at a young age the value of hard work, dedication, and standing up for what's right.  I bring all of those values to my criminal defense practice.  If you have been charged with a crime, you need an attorney who will work hard to to obtain the best outcome.  An attorney who is dedicated to your defense.  And most of all, an attorney who will stand up and fight for you.  I have relied on these values throughout my 20+ years practicing criminal defense in the state of Washington.

When not working I enjoy playing the guitar, golfing, going to concerts, and everything else the Pacific Northwest has to offer. I live in Ballard neighborhood of Seattle with my wonderful wife Nicole and my Pug Betty June.

I began the firm in 1996.  Initially a solo practitioner, I've worked tirelessly to protect client’s rights and assert their positions in complex litigation.. I selected the location of the office carefully, ensuring close contact with the community we serve.. The team at Jardine Law shares her commitment to client and community, ensuring that all clients experience a sense of team commitment in an atmosphere of compassion.

Alison Ganem is a compassionate advocate for those accused of a crime. While she works aggressively to represent her clients, she also respects that each of her clients is different, each with different circumstances and stories. She understands the stress and fear the uncertainty of the criminal process can bring to a client and their loved ones and makes herself accessible to address any questions or concerns her client may have. This communication allows her to guide her client through the intimidating criminal process.To compliment her individualized advocacy, Alison is also meticulous in reviewing any evidence against her client by looking for inaccuracies or legal insufficiencies she can then use, along with her client’s personal story, to negotiate an outcome favorable to her client.. Alison attended the University of Washington where she received a B.A. in psychology. She then earned her law degree from Seattle University School of Law in 2005 and immediately began her career as a criminal defense attorney working at the Department of Assigned Counsel in Pierce County. There, she gained valuable and extensive trial experience in all types of misdemeanor cases.