For over 7 years, Rachel served as the Prosecutor for the City of Edmonds handling an average of 1000 criminal cases a year. She prosecuted around 100 DUI cases each year and is a skilled DUI and criminal litigator, well-versed in current laws. She adds a unique viewpoint to DUIHeroes, as she can look at a case from both a Prosecutor’s and Defense Attorney’s perspective to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a case and find the best possible solution for our clients.
Born and raised in WA, Rachel graduated from the University of Washington, and Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Prior to Law School, she participated in the King County Public Defender’s investigator internship program and acted as Criminal Defense Paralegal for 2.5 years, aiding in the defense of people charged with criminal offenses. While in law school, she focused her education on litigation practice; excelling in Trial Skills and oral advocacy courses, and building the skill set that has made her the successful trial attorney she has become. She also served as a Rule 9 with the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office prior to taking the Bar exam.
Over the years, Rachel has worked with numerous Prosecutors, Defense Attorneys, and Judges throughout Washington. She is experienced in negotiating cases and arguing motions to achieve just and satisfactory outcomes. She is extremely well respected by the courts and colleagues on both sides of the bench. Rachel was also selected as a 2021 and 2022 "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers (Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI).
Rachel has been passionately defending clients with the DUI Heroes team since 2017. Rachel looks forward to bringing a smile to our client’s faces during a stressful time. She knows that her clients are facing a difficult, unfamiliar moment in their life and she works to explain everything to them in detail and walks them through the case process one step at a time. Rachel’s friends and family often turn to her for advice because of her level-headed thinking and supportive nature.
Rachel loves everything about the Pacific Northwest. Rachel and her husband have two adventurous sons and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Rachel and her family enjoy camping and try to get outside and make memories anytime the weather permits it.
