Michelle Raiford | Everett Family Lawyer
Michelle Raiford
Landlord-Tenant, Immigration, Divorce & Family Law, Administrative Law
- Law Office: Raiford Law PLLC
- Everett Law Firms
- Law School: Seattle University School of Law, JD 2005
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 18 years
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Prior to starting Raiford Law PLLC, Michelle worked as an attorney for almost nine years in Snohomish County for the Northwest Justice Project (NJP). She handled numerous motions and trials in complex family law cases in Snohomish County Superior Court. She handled appellate family law cases in Division I of the Washington State Court of Appeals. She also successfully resolved several administrative and landlord-tenant cases. While at NJP, she helped begin Snohomish County's first sealing clinic that assisted young adults seal their completed juvenile criminal cases as a way to decrease unemployment in Snohomish County.
Michelle also worked as a Managing Attorney for almost a year in King County for the Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP). She managed family law attorneys and handled family law and domestic violence cases in King County Superior Court. She helped begin the ELAP Family Law Fellowship Program that expands delivery of legal services in King County while providing family law and business management training to new attorneys.
Michelle is a graduate of the Washington State Bar Association Leadership Institute. She was a presenter at the 2015 Gender Violence Symposium at Seattle University School of Law and has presented on family law, domestic violence, and landlord-tenant issues for various community agencies in both King and Snohomish Counties.
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Experience
Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
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Attorney | Raiford Law | Present | |
DVLP Managing Attorney | Eastside Legal Assistance Program | 2014-2015 | |
Staff Attorney | Northwest Justice Project | 2005-2014 |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
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Seattle University School of Law | JD | Law School | 2005 |
University of Washington | Bachelor of Arts | 2001 |
Admission
State / Court | Date |
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Washington | 2005 |
Associations
- Seattle King County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present
Washington State Bar Association | Family Law Section | 2015 - Present
Snohomish County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present
Washington State Coalition for Language Access ("WASCLA") | Board Member | 2012 - 2014
WSBA Leadership Institute | Fellow | 2010 - 2010
Honors & Awards
- 10 Best Female Attorneys Client Satisfaction Award | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016
Cases
Publications
- "A New View of Embracing Diversity in Washington: Study Finds Multiple Minority Status Matter." Washington State Bar News. June 2011. Vol 65. No. 6. pp. 13-17.
Office Hours
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WA State Lawyer Additional Information: Private Practice: Yes Firm Size: Solo
Fee: Offers a free 30 minute consultation. Call today to learn more about my fee structure.
Service Type: Private
Update Date: 2016-06-22
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2722 Colby Ave
Ste 421
Everett, WA 98201