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Nadine Bertman

Item: Nadine Bertman
Rating: 10
Author: Cristine Beckwith

Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Assault, DUI, Juvenile Law

13 years of experience
Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI ...
Washington

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Cristine Beckwith July 16, 2019

Rating: 10

Nadine Bertman is one of the top criminal law attorneys in Washington State.

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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

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
Since 2011

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Associate Attorney: Beckwith Law; 2012 - Current; Private practice criminal defense and DUI lawyer.

Attorney, Misdemeanor Unit: Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel, Tacoma, Washington Attorney, Misdemeanor Unit; 2011 - 2012; 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; 2010 - 2010; 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; 2010 - 2010; 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; 2008 - 2010; 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; 2008 - 2010; Honors: Juris Doctor cum laude, CALI Award for Highest Grade in Online Advanced Legal Research; Activities: Completion of Representing Limited English Proficient Clients Training