Biography

Anne is a trial attorney, and one of the nation's most recognized legal analysts. Her practice emphasizes civil rights, employment litigation and criminal law. In her 29 year practice, she has been lead counsel for many highly-publicized court cases.

She graduated from Stanford University receiving a B.A. with honors, and as an attorney has a perfect 10 AVVO rating. Since 1994 Anne has consistently received the AV Preeminent Award, the pinnacle of excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating(TM) process that is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource - Martindale-Hubbell®. She has been voted one of the best lawyers in Seattle magazine and in Seattle Metropolitan magazine numerous times. Seattle magazine also voted her one of Seattle's Top 25 most influential people.

Anne has distinguished herself not only as a dedicated advocate for her clients, but also as an attorney who has achieved a level of peer recognition, and been honored with Distinctions, which few lawyers and even fewer women can claim.

As the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Criminal Division of the King County Prosecutor's Office in Seattle from 1983 to 1988, Anne specialized in prosecuting sex crimes, where she successfully tried over 200 cases.

Off-duty Anne is a Northwest Native who currently lives in Seattle. Dividing her time between her charities, trial work, and legal analysis, she stays extremely busy. However, if you are looking to find a way to her heart-find her a great steakhouse. Anne absolutely loves steak and some say it's the only food she eats.
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