Elissa Brine

In her 13 years as an attorney, Elissa has learned to fight for her clients at every opportunity. She believes that every client needs individual attention and zealous advocacy. Elissa understands that whether the charge is a class A felony or a simple misdemeanor, the stakes are high, and she works to make sure that her clients get the best result possible for their case.

Elissa has an open-door policy with clients. She understands the stress involved with criminal charges and understands that clients need access to their attorneys even when there are no major updates in a case. Elissa firmly believes that everyone deserves to be treated with respect, no matter how their charges or criminal history appear.

Elissa worked as a defense attorney on the east side for 9 years. She started her career in law at the Snohomish County Public Defenders’ office. Elissa does not shy away from trial, and have won many trials ranging from drug charges and DUIs to domestic violence cases in her career.

Elissa graduated with her B.A. from the University of Puget Sound, an M.S. from Virginia Tech and a law degree from the University of Washington.

• Sex Crimes

Washington

Washington State Bar Association

ID Number: 36579

Since 2005

Associate

Benjamin and Healy, PLLC

2017 - 2019

Associate

Stein, Lotzkar and Starr

2007 - 2017

Attorney

Snohomish County Public Defense Association

2005 - 2007

University of Washington School of Law

J.D. (2005) | Law School

2005

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

M.S. (2004) | Science and Technology Studies

2001 - 2004

University of Puget Sound

B.A. (2002) | Philosophy

1996 - 2000

Top Attorney

Avvo

2018

Volunteer Overnight Supervisor

Rising Out of the Shadows

2005

ROOTS Young Adult Shelter builds community and fosters dignity through access to essential services and a safe place to sleep for young adults experiencing homelessness.

President

Street Youth Legal Advocates of Washington

2004

SYLAW's mission is to eradicate the civil legal barriers that homeless youth and youth at-risk of homelessness face which prevent them from becoming self-sufficient. SYLAW provides information and education to homeless and at-risk youth in the areas housing, education, employment, family law, consumer law, and public entitlements. INTAKE SYLAW's intake is currently closed and we are not accepting new referrals/cases. We hope to begin accepting referrals in June 2016 through our new partnership with Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC). Please visit LCYC's website for more info.

Mediation Grant

University of Washington

2004

Fellow National Network for Environmental Management Studies

Environmental Protection Agency

2001

The purpose of the NNEMS fellowship was to: Provide students with practical research opportunities and experiences in an EPA office or laboratory Increase public awareness of and involvement in environmental issues Encourage qualified individuals to pursue environmental careers Help defray the costs associated with the pursuit of academic programs related to the field of environmental protection, such as pollution control, science, engineering, technology, social science, and specialty areas The NNEMS program offered fellowships developed and sponsored by the EPA Headquarters office in Washington, D.C. and in the EPA’s 10 regional offices and laboratories throughout the United States. The projects were specifically narrow in scope, allowing students to complete the fellowship while working full-time at the EPA during the summer or part-time during the school year.

King County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Current

Washington State Bar  # 36579

Member

2005 - Current

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2005 - Current

Unauthorized Modifications

WSCAI Journal

2017

Wireless Cameras in Associations

CAI Journal

2016