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I represent parties in nonparental custody cases in King County, WAThis is mostly motions practice, but if the cases are contested I represent clients in trial.

I guide tenants through the eviction process, advising them on how to respond to eviction notices. Depending on their needs, I either assist tenants as they appear pro se or file answers on their behalf. I negotiate with opposing counsel when appropriate and represent tenants in show cause hearings when necessary.

Researched and recommended grant or denial of appeal to Court of Appeal for DUI, Resist Arrest with Violence and Obstruction of Justice.Researched and recommended grant or denial of post-conviction motion for new trial based on ineffective counsel for Felony Murder and Aggravated assault on Law Enforcement Officer. Felony Murder motion included the following issues: merger, corpus delecti, hearsay that opened door for defendant’s priors, Judgment of Acquittal, objections, effectiveness of closing argument, plea offer, alibi jury instruction and circumstantial evidence instructionResearched state and federal criminal case law and statutes; 4th amendment search and seizure focusing on custody; Hearsay rule; Rules of evidence

I edited 4 manuscripts for which I obtained copyrights.