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Seattle Guardianship Lawyer
Overview
Ms. Maxwell enjoys travel, photography and hikes with her collie. She studies history and art with an emphasis on her favorite periods: World War II and the Renaissance. Since much of her family is Canadian, she proudly considers herself an honorary Canadian citizen.About Melanie Avril Maxwell
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Practice Areas
- Guardianship
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Washington State Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
Specialties and Certifications
- Washington State Certified Professional Guardian
Other Affiliations
- Pierce County Bar Association Family Law Sections (Member)
- King County Bar Associations Family Law Sections (Member)
- Snohomish County Bar Associations Family Law Sections (Member)
- Washington State Bar Association Family Law (Member)
- Guardian ad Litem and Alternative Dispute Resolution sections (Member)
- Guardian ad Litem for Children and Adults. (Member)
Education
- University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, California
Juris Doctorate - Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science - University of Washington
Certificate in Guardianship
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Articles
Published Works
- Co-counsel for the Appellant , In re Infant Child J., 994 P.2d 279 , 2000
- “United States v. Leon: A Decision At Odds with the Fourth Amendment Exclusionary Rule.”, Criminal Law Journal , (Vol. 10, No. 3)
- “Albert Camus’ Caligula and Les Justes (The Just Assassins): Reflections on the Genesis of Revolt., The Undergraduate Review, Vanderbilt University
Office Information
Address
901 5th AvenueSuite 2800A Seattle, WA 98164
Phone
Fax
- 206-859-6801
Websites
Achievements
Honors
- Appointment by Chief Justice Steven C. Gonzalez to the Washington State Certified Professional Guardianship Board
- Commissioner Pro Tempore, Family Law, King County Superior Court, June 2010 – December 2013
- “Ten Best” 2015 – 2016 and 2018 Client Satisfaction Award (Washington): American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Mentor and Moot Court Judge: University of Washington and University of San Francisco Schools of Law
- Judicial Clerk, Honorable M. O. Sabraw, California Court of Appeal
- Law Clerk, United States Attorney, United States Department of Justice
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