Parker Palmer

Originally from the Philadelphia area, Parker is a trial and appellate attorney who represents people in criminal cases, civil-rights cases, personal-injury and tort matters, civil disputes (including protection orders), and appeals. Their work is grounded in courtroom advocacy, constitutional litigation, careful writing, and the belief that good lawyering starts with listening closely, learning the facts, and understanding what is truly at stake.

Before law school, Parker earned their bachelor’s. from the University of Maine and their master’s from Lehigh University, a top-ranked research institution. Parker later earned their law degree from the Washburn University School of Law, a school with a legal writing program that is consistently ranked among the country’s best by U.S. News & World Report.

Parker has represented people facing the full weight of government power, institutional opposition, public accusation, and life-changing consequences. That experience shapes the way this office approaches every case: with preparation, candor, precision, and a deep respect for how personal legal problems become.

Parker serves on several local boards and enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest with their two golden retrievers. They are admitted to practice in the States of Washington and Oregon, the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington, and the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

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Parker’s cases have been examined by:

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