Nadine Bertman

Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Assault, DUI, Juvenile Law

10+ Years of Experience

Nadine Bertman is a criminal defense attorney in Seattle, Washington. She is a managing attorney at Beckwith Law.

At Avvo.com she is rated a 10/10 and has over 50 client reviews. Nadine is accessible to clients and has a history of generating favorable outcomes in difficult cases.

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law

Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Available by phone and in person by appointment.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX Checks, Cash
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Flat fee pricing. Short term payment plans are offered.
Washington
Since 2011
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Associate Attorney
Beckwith Law
2012 –

Current

Private practice criminal defense and DUI lawyer.
Attorney, Misdemeanor Unit
Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel, Tacoma, Washington Attorney, Misdemeanor Unit
2011 –

2012

Advocated for clients at arraignments, pretrial, readiness hearings, trial and review hearings.
Managed a full misdemeanor case load.
Negotiated plea agreements, continuances and alternative resolutions.
Interviewed and counseled clients.
Rule 9 Intern
Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel, Tacoma, Washington
2010 –

2010

Researched and prepared arguments for civil contempt hearings.
Advocated for clients in daily court hearings.
Interviewed and counseled clients regarding case proceedings and strategy.
Rule 9 Intern
Seattle University School of Law Ronald A. Peterson Clinic Youth Advocacy Clinic
2010 –

2010

Represented clients and argued in court for Arraignment/First Appearance and Detention Review hearings.
Interviewed and counseled clients regarding trial strategy.
Negotiated plea agreements, continuances, and alternative resolutions with prosecuting attorneys.
Advocated for alternative resolution of clients’ charges through negotiation with probation officer and social service provider.
Practiced trial advocacy skills in a mock suppression hearing, including opening and closing argument, direct and cross examination, and entering exhibits into evidence.
Drafted extensive legal memoranda on juvenile prostitution.
Law Clerk
Moran Wong & Keller, PLLC
2008 –

2010

Assisted 4 attorneys in preparation for trial, motions, depositions, mediation and arbitration.
Drafted motions, declarations, orders, and answered discovery requests.
Prepared outgoing discovery, including drafting requests for production, subpoenas, and deposition notices.
Filed court documents in King, Snohomish, Pierce and Kitsap Counties.
Researched and prepared memoranda regarding personal injury, maritime and contract disputes.
Seattle University School of Law
J.D. | Law
2008


2010

Honors: Juris Doctor cum laude,
CALI Award for Highest Grade in Online Advanced Legal Research

Activities: Completion of Representing Limited English Proficient Clients Training
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Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers
The American Society of Legal Advocates
2018
Criminal Law 10 Best
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
Washington Defender Association

Member
2012 –
Current
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Tacoma Pierce Bar Association

Member
2012 –
Current
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King County Bar Association

Member
2011 –
Current
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Washington State Bar Association

Member
2011 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town
WSBA NW Sidebar
July 24, 2015
Websites & Blogs

Website
Seattle Criminal Law
Blog
Beckwith DV Law |

101 Yesler Way, Suite 603
Seattle, WA 98104
US
Telephone: (206) 855-3964