Lauren Joseph Wolongevicz - Bellevue, WA

Lauren Joseph Wolongevicz is an accomplished appellate attorney representing clients in Washington State, Massachusetts, and New Mexico. She has served as lead counsel in more than 100 appeals and as the principal brief writer in dozens more, handling high-stakes civil, criminal, and family law matters. Her practice is devoted to identifying consequential legal errors, developing persuasive appellate strategies, and presenting complex cases with clarity and precision.

Lauren’s experience extends across state appellate courts, multiple federal circuits, and the United States Supreme Court. She is admitted to practice in Washington, Massachusetts, New Mexico, and before the U.S. Supreme Court, where her experience includes preparing briefs and petitions in significant and complex matters. She also works with attorneys and law firms nationwide, providing sophisticated appellate brief-writing, strategic consultation, and co-counsel support.

Appeals demand a distinct combination of strategic judgment, meticulous record review, and exceptional written advocacy. Lauren carefully analyzes the proceedings below, identifies the issues most likely to influence the outcome, and develops focused arguments grounded in the record and controlling law. Whether an appeal concerns a family’s future, a criminal conviction, or a substantial civil judgment, she approaches every matter with intellectual rigor, practical judgment, and a deep commitment to her client’s interests.

Before entering private practice, Lauren served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Appeals Division of the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General, where she handled complex criminal appeals on behalf of the State. She also clerked for Chief Judge Linda M. Vanzi of the New Mexico Court of Appeals. Her experience both advocating before appellate courts and working within one gives her valuable insight into how appellate judges evaluate records, assess legal arguments, and decide cases.