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Nadine Bertman
Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Assault, DUI, Juvenile Law
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Biography
Nadine Bertman is a criminal defense attorney in Seattle, Washington. She is a managing attorney at Beckwith Law.
At Avvo.com she is rated a 10/10 and has over 50 client reviews. Nadine is accessible to clients and has a history of generating favorable outcomes in difficult cases.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- DUI & DWI
- Juvenile Law
Fees
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Free Consultation
Available by phone and in person by appointment. -
Credit Cards Accepted
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX Checks, Cash -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Flat fee pricing. Short term payment plans are offered.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Washington
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Associate Attorney
- Beckwith Law
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- Private practice criminal defense and DUI lawyer.
- Attorney, Misdemeanor Unit
- Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel, Tacoma, Washington Attorney, Misdemeanor Unit
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- Advocated for clients at arraignments, pretrial, readiness hearings, trial and review hearings. Managed a full misdemeanor case load. Negotiated plea agreements, continuances and alternative resolutions. Interviewed and counseled clients.
- Rule 9 Intern
- Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel, Tacoma, Washington
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- Researched and prepared arguments for civil contempt hearings. Advocated for clients in daily court hearings. Interviewed and counseled clients regarding case proceedings and strategy.
- Rule 9 Intern
- Seattle University School of Law Ronald A. Peterson Clinic Youth Advocacy Clinic
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- Represented clients and argued in court for Arraignment/First Appearance and Detention Review hearings. Interviewed and counseled clients regarding trial strategy. Negotiated plea agreements, continuances, and alternative resolutions with prosecuting attorneys. Advocated for alternative resolution of clients' charges through negotiation with probation officer and social service provider. Practiced trial advocacy skills in a mock suppression hearing, including opening and closing argument, direct and cross examination, and entering exhibits into evidence. Drafted extensive legal memoranda on juvenile prostitution.
- Law Clerk
- Moran Wong & Keller, PLLC
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- Assisted 4 attorneys in preparation for trial, motions, depositions, mediation and arbitration. Drafted motions, declarations, orders, and answered discovery requests. Prepared outgoing discovery, including drafting requests for production, subpoenas, and deposition notices. Filed court documents in King, Snohomish, Pierce and Kitsap Counties. Researched and prepared memoranda regarding personal injury, maritime and contract disputes.
Education
- Seattle University School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Honors: Juris Doctor cum laude, CALI Award for Highest Grade in Online Advanced Legal Research
- Activities: Completion of Representing Limited English Proficient Clients Training
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Awards
- Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers
- The American Society of Legal Advocates
- Criminal Law 10 Best
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Professional Associations
- Washington Defender Association
- Member
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- Tacoma Pierce Bar Association
- Member
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- King County Bar Association
- Member
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- Washington State Bar Association
- Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town
- WSBA NW Sidebar
Speaking Engagements
- Legal Interviewing, CPD Mock Interview Program, Seattle
- Seattle University School of Law
Certifications
- Federal Court
- United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
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