Washington residents facing civil rights issues have access to attorneys who specialize in discrimination, police misconduct, First Amendment violations, voting rights, and civil liberties. The legal framework in Washington differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Superior Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern civil rights cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for civil rights matters in Washington is generally 3 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Superior Court, and Washington's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Washington State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on civil rights in Washington bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

When selecting a civil rights attorney in Washington, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with Superior Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Washington and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

For a detailed overview of how civil rights law works in Washington — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to civil rights law in Washington. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Dianna Caley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Truce Law PLLC
 5400 Carillon Point, 4th Floor Kirkland WA 98033
(731) 434-2662
Bar #23413
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Business Law
Steven Amir Hemmat - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Hemmat Law Group
 1421 34th Ave 209 Seattle WA 98122
(206) 682-5200
Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College
Bar #16309
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Civil Rights
Elijah Hartman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Harris Sliwoski LLP
 600 Stewart Street Suite 1200 Seattle WA 98101
(206) 224-5657
English
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Civil Rights
Stephen Brandli - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One Front St. N., Ste. D-2 Friday Harbor WA 98250
(360) 378-5544
University of Washington School of Law (2003)
Washington Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
John-Paul Gustad - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gustad Law Group, PLLC
 13510 Aurora Ave., N. Suite C-1 Seattle WA 98133
(206) 533-2222
Bar #31255
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Maritime Law
Carol Catherine Mccaulley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McCaulley Law
 1493 N Shepherd Rd Washougal WA 98671
(360) 606-3620
Washington State University - Pullman campus
Bar #31122
Oregon Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Collections
Horace Lee - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 P.O. Box 28247 Seattle WA 98118
(206) 406-3943
Seattle University School of Law (1998)
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Civil Rights
Brian G. Davis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Leavy, Schultz, & Davis, P.S.
 2415 W. Falls Avenue Kennewick WA 99336
(509) 736-1330
Michigan State University (2007)
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Business Law Civil Rights
John Ambrose Bardelli - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 606 N Pines Rd Spokane Valley WA 99206
(509) 926-9566
Gonzaga University School of Law (1971)
Idaho United States District Court Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Raphael Igwens Nwokike - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Raphael Nwokike, PS
 30640 Pacific Highway South, Suite E-3 Federal Way WA 98003
(253) 839-4324
DeVry University (2006)
Igbo
Washington Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Family Law Immigration Law
Noah Davis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
In Pacta PLLC
 33530 1st way south ste 102 federal way WA 98003
(206) 860-0178
University of Melbourne
Bar #30939
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Civil Rights
Timothy T. Parker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
 1201 Pacific Ave #2100 Tacoma WA 98402
(253) 620-6500
St. John s University School of Law (2010)
English
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Consumer Law
Mary Ruth Mann - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mann & Kytle PLLC
 1425 Western Avenue Suite 104 Seattle WA 98101
(206) 587-2700
Bar #9343
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Education Law
Kenneth N. Gormly - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Attorney at Law PLLC
 1105 Tacoma Ave S Ste 100 Tacoma WA 98402
(253) 274-0500
University of Puget Sound
Bar #13729
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Civil Rights Environmental Law Estate Planning
Emily Beschen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Emily C. Beschen
 103 East Holly Street Bellingham WA 98225
(360) 734-3448
Lewis & Clark Law School (2007)
English
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Ernest Saadiq Morris - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Urban Youth Justice Initiative
 PO BOX 45637 Seattle WA 98145
8-889-387-7701
Bar #32201
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
Barnett Kalikow - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kalikow Law Office
 1405 Harrison Ave NW - Suite 202 Olympia WA 98502
(360) 236-1621
French
Washington Bar
Active License
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights
Krista Leigh Elliott - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
DiNenna & Associates, P.S.
 421 W Riverside Ave Suite 400 Spokane WA 99201
(509) 325-0125
Bar #35972
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Civil Rights Criminal Law Education Law
Nicholas Cole Douglas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cochran Douglas, PLLC
 2501 Fawcett Ave Tacoma WA 98402
(253) 472-7777
Willamette University
English, Spanish
United States District Court -- Eastern District of Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Insurance Claims Medical Malpractice
Andrew Roger Corsberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Northwest Registered Agent
 522 W. Riverside Ave. Suite N Spokane WA 99201
Gonzaga University School of Law (2013)
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
Joyce Thomas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Frank Freed Subit & Thomas LLP
 705 2nd Avenue, Suite 1200 Seattle WA 98104
(206) 567-9511
English
Bar #21727
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
Philip Bradley Wade - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
PBW Law Firm PLLC
 PO Box 5714 Bremerton WA 98312
(360) 373-8526
Seattle University School of Law (2002)
Bar #37570
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Construction Law
Arthur Colby Parks - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
A. Colby Parks, Attorney at Law, P.S.
 1008 Yakima Ave Ste 100 Tacoma WA 98405
(253) 682-1960
Bar #22508
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Jennifer C. Rydberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8407 S 259th St Ste 203 Kent WA 98030
(425) 432-0949
University of Puget Sound (now Seattle University).
Bar #8183
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Divorce
James Bible - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 14205 SE 36th St #100 Bellevue WA 98006
(425) 748-4585
Seattle University School of Law (2000)
English
Washington Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law Personal Injury
Michael Alan Jacobson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 705 Second avenue Suite 1050 Seattle WA 98104
(206) 447-1560
Lewis & Clark Law School (1982)
Spanish
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Civil Rights
Sok-Khieng K Lim - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lim Hardy Law, P.S.
 920 Fawcett Avenue P.O. Box 1657 Tacoma WA 98401
(253) 238-5101
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona (2000)
Bar #30607
Oregon Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Immigration Law
Nathan Bingham - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Krutch Lindell Bingham Jones, PS
 3316 Fuhrman Ave. E Suite 250 Seattle WA 98102
(206) 682-1505
University of Washington School of Law
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Personal Injury Products Liability
Ryan Ford - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ford Law Office PLLC
 103 12th Avenue Seattle WA 98122
(206) 552-0258
University of San Diego School of Law
California Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Education Law Personal Injury
Salvador A. Mungia - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
 1201 Pacific Ave #2100 Tacoma WA 98402
(253) 620-6500
Georgetown University Law Center (1984)
English
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
James W. Beck - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
 1201 Pacific Ave #2100 Tacoma WA 98402
(253) 620-6402
Georgia State University College of Law (2003)
English
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
Victor J. Torres - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 22520 SE 218th St Maple Valley WA 98038
(425) 458-3170
Seattle University School of Law (2006)
Washington Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Consumer Law Employment Law
Aimee Welch - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 308 Tacoma Ave South Suite A Tacoma WA 98402
(253) 205-6685
Seattle University School of Law
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Divorce Education Law
Michael Craig Subit - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Frank, Freed, Subit & Thomas LLP
 705 2nd Avenue, Suite 1200 Seattle WA 98104
(206) 567-9511
Stanford University (1987)
English
Washington Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Employment Law
Clifford Freed - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Frank Freed Subit & Thomas LLP
 705 2nd Avenue, Suite 1200 Seattle WA 98104
(206) 567-9511
English
Bar #14348
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Civil Rights
Breean Lawrence Beggs - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 522 W. Riverside Avenue Suite 560 Spokane WA 99201
(509) 232-7760
University of Washington School of Law (1991)
English
Washington Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Employment Law
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