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Emily Beschen

Emily Beschen

Protecting individuals rights
  • Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI ...
  • Washington
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Biography

Emily C. Beschen is an Attorney at Beschen Law PLLC. Emily is a graduate of Lewis & Clark Law School and Western Washington University. During law school she focused her studies on criminal and privacy law. While there, Emily worked as a research assistant, assisting a local civil rights attorney with lawsuits involving law enforcement. She also served as an associate editor of the nation's oldest law review dedicated solely to animal law issues. Emily excelled at trial preparation, motion drafting, and research of complex legal issues. Her current practice focuses primarily on criminal defense. She handles both felonies and misdemeanors in Bellingham Municipal Court, Blaine Municipal Court, Ferndale Municipal Court, Lynden Municipal Court, Whatcom County District Court, Whatcom County Superior Court, Skagit County Superior Court, Skagit Count District Court, Burlington Municipal Court, Mount Vernon Municipal Court, and the United States District Court representing clients charged with all types of criminal activity, ie animal cruelty, prescription fraud, possession and delivery of controlled substances, assault, rape, DUI, disorderly conduct, arson, theft, sex crimes, and other crimes.

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
White Collar Crime
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Video Conferencing
  • FaceTime
  • Skype
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Free consultations for those accused of criminal conduct.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Washington
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Federal Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Member
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Trial Skills Academy
Federal Public Defenders Office
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Law and Technology Series: Techniques in Electronic Case Management (TECM)
Federal Public Defenders Office
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Law Clerk
Federal Public Defenders Office
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Consumer Analyst
Attorney Generals Office
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Education
Lewis & Clark Law School
J.D. (2010) | Law
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Awards
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Rising Star 2017
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Rising Star 2015
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Professional Associations
Whatcom County
Public Defense Advisory Committee
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Whatcom Women Lawyers
President
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Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Awards Committee Member
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Whatcom County Bar CLE Committee
Committee Member
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Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Legislative Committee Volunteer
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Speaking Engagements
Successful Communication Strategies, New Lawyer Education Seminar, Bellingham, Washington
Whatcom County Bar Association
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
Q. If pulled over for moving violation in WA, can officers automatically order you out of vehicle w/out lawful grounds?
A: Assuming that you were stopped lawfully, and lawfully detained at the time, law enforcement can ask you to exit the vehicle.
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Contact & Map
Emily C. Beschen
103 East Holly Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
US
Telephone: (360) 734-3448
Fax: (360) 734-7975
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed