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.
Since 2011
2012 - Current
Beckwith Law
Private practice criminal defense and DUI lawyer.
2011 - 2012
Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel, Tacoma, Washington Attorney, Misdemeanor Unit
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.
2010 - 2010
Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel, Tacoma, Washington
Researched and prepared arguments for civil contempt hearings. Advocated for clients in daily court hearings. Interviewed and counseled clients regarding case proceedings and strategy.
2010 - 2010
Seattle University School of Law Ronald A. Peterson Clinic Youth Advocacy Clinic
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.
2008 - 2010
Moran Wong & Keller, PLLC
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.
2008 - 2010
J.D. | Law
Honors: Juris Doctor cum laude, CALI Award for Highest Grade in Online Advanced Legal Research
The American Society of Legal Advocates
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
2013
Federal CourtUnited States District Court for the Western District of Washington
