Emily Beschen

Protecting individuals rights

10+ Years of Experience

Emily C. Beschen is an Attorney at Beschen Law PLLC. Emily is a graduate of Lewis & Clark Law School and Western Washington University. During law school she focused her studies on criminal and privacy law. While there, Emily worked as a research assistant, assisting a local civil rights attorney with lawsuits involving law enforcement. She also served as an associate editor of the nation’s oldest law review dedicated solely to animal law issues. Emily excelled at trial preparation, motion drafting, and research of complex legal issues. Her current practice focuses primarily on criminal defense. She handles both felonies and misdemeanors in Bellingham Municipal Court, Blaine Municipal Court, Ferndale Municipal Court, Lynden Municipal Court, Whatcom County District Court, Whatcom County Superior Court, Skagit County Superior Court, Skagit Count District Court, Burlington Municipal Court, Mount Vernon Municipal Court, and the United States District Court representing clients charged with all types of criminal activity, ie animal cruelty, prescription fraud, possession and delivery of controlled substances, assault, rape, DUI, disorderly conduct, arson, theft, sex crimes, and other crimes.

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
White Collar Crime
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Video Conferencing FaceTime Skype Zoom Microsoft Teams
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Free consultations for those accused of criminal conduct.
Washington
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Member
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2010 –

Current

Trial Skills Academy
Federal Public Defenders Office
2015 –

2015

Law and Technology Series: Techniques in Electronic Case Management (TECM)
Federal Public Defenders Office
2014 –

2014

Law Clerk
Federal Public Defenders Office
2008 –

2010

Consumer Analyst
Attorney Generals Office
2006 –

2007

Lewis & Clark Law School
J.D. (2010) | Law
2007


2010

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Rising star
Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2018

Rising Star 2017
Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star 2016
Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star 2015
Super Lawyers
2015

Whatcom County

Public Defense Advisory Committee
2020 –
2022
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Whatcom Women Lawyers

President
2019 –
2022
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Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Awards Committee Member
2019 –
2020
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Whatcom County Bar CLE Committee

Committee Member
2016 –
2018
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Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Legislative Committee Volunteer
2010 –
2012
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Website

Emily C. Beschen
103 East Holly Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
US
Telephone: (360) 734-3448
Fax: (360) 734-7975
Monday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 5 PM (Today)
Thursday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed