About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Porter built a steady career in Washington practice after completing law school. She enrolled at Gonzaga University School of Law in 2007 and earned her J.D. in 2010. Those years set the foundation for courtroom work and client representation that would define her professional path.
Her early legal experience began with an internship in 2008 at the Eric Steven Law Office. That role offered hands-on exposure to case preparation and client meetings. In 2009 she served as a Rule 9 attorney at the Spokane County Public Defender's Office, where she handled courtroom assignments and gained trial experience on behalf of indigent clients.
After law school she moved into private practice. In 2011 she opened the Law Office of Jacqueline Porter and practiced as the firm’s principal attorney. She managed client intake, drafted pleadings, and represented clients in hearings. In 2017 she launched 8 Second Legal and continued to operate as owner and lawyer, structuring the firm to serve clients in state and federal matters.
Porter is admitted to practice in Washington and in the Federal Circuit. She also holds a Basic Mediation certification from the Northwest Mediation Center. That training complements her litigation background and informs how she approaches dispute resolution and courtroom strategy.
Colleagues describe her work style as pragmatic and steady. She has moved between defense work in public service and private practice management, carrying courtroom habits into her solo firm work. Her experience in Rule 9 assignments meant early responsibility for case decisions under tight timelines; running her own firms required attention to both legal detail and business operations.
She currently practices through 8 Second Legal, representing clients in Washington courts and in matters filed with the Federal Circuit, and she uses her mediation training when cases are suited to alternative dispute resolution. Her current practice focuses on providing legal representation and mediation services in matters before Washington courts and the Federal Circuit.
