Karlie M. Valdez

Contact Karlie today about your criminal charge at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or at
(206) 718-4498 (cell).

Karlie Valdez focuses her practice exclusively on DUI and misdemeanor criminal defense. Ms. Valdez previously worked for Thomson West. Her role there was to train lawyers at Seattle's large law firms on advanced online legal research. She went on to start her own law practice devoted to criminal defense. Ms. Valdez has defended hundreds of individuals charged with DUI and traffic crimes and has saved a large percentage of those clients from losing their driver’s license. Ms. Valdez treats her clients consistent with her belief that bad things happen to good people and everyone deserves a passionate defense in our justice system.

"My clients know that they can call me on my cell phone or send me a text message anytime. They know that their name will never be one of many in a stack of files brought into court. I am their lawyer and I will defend them with vigor."

Over the years, Ms. Valdez has demonstrated particular talent in courtroom advocacy. She is a skilled negotiator and well-respected by prosecutors and judges throughout the greater Seattle area. Ms. Valdez has experienced great success in DOL proceedings and saved many clients from a suspended license. Ms. Valdez has earned a reputation with her clients for providing outstanding client service tailored to the needs of each individual.

Education

Seattle University School of Law, J.D. 2002
Justice For Children, Vice-President, 2000
Moot Court Administrative Law Competition - winner
Trial Advocacy Competition - winner

University of Washington, Seattle, WA 1998
Bachelor of Arts in English
Annual Dean’s List

Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen, WA 1996
Associate of Arts
Full-Time Running Start Student
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Admissions

Washington State Bar Association (WSBA)
King County Bar Association

Professional Activities

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Practitioner of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
Defending DUIs Seminar (WFCJ), Regular Attendee

 

Contact Karlie:
PH: (206) 718-4498
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