About Lisa M.
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English Teacher
Jan, 2018 - PresentTalkShop
Professor teaching business English.. I was chosen for my linguistic and pedagogical skills, and interpersonal skills.
Judge Pro Tempore
Mar, 2008 - PresentSnohomish County Superior Court
Preside over all Superior Court matters including: criminal and civil jury trials, and juvenile offender/dependency matters and mental health hearings.
Owner
Oct, 2000 - PresentMoore Law Offices Advocates For Justice
Own and operate general practice law office. Areas of practice include: employer/employee human resources rights and responsibilities; civil litigation; family law; contracts; business formation; real estate transactions; and pro bono representation of domestic violence victims, juveniles, LGBTQ+, racial and other discrimination issues.
English Teacher
Jan, 1999 - Dec, 1999Omachi High school
Taught English to Japanese high school students.
Judicial Law Clerk
Sep, 1998 - Jan, 2000Snohomish County Superior Court
Reviewed briefs, researched and analyzed substantive and procedural issues. Assisted in all phases of criminal and civil trials, plea and settlement negotiations. Managed 1000 file a week trial rotation on both the civil motions and criminal hearings calendars, and video arraignment hearings. Juvenile-offender and dependency-rotation. Jury management both in and out of trial. Reviewed and wrote over 400 community violation reports and 500 guardianship files. Wrote jury instructions and CLE outlines. I have also clerked for several other commissioners and pro tem judges serving on the Snohomish County Superior Court bench
Guest Lecturer
Sep, 1997 - PresentEverett Community College
Subjects Taught: Criminal law, evidence, criminal procedure, juvenile justice. Worked in the criminal justice program teaching students who are applying to the police academy.
Education
BA-Psychology and Anthropology with minors in American History and Women Studies
Sep, 1993 - Jun, 1995University of Washington
Doctor of Law-Law
Aug, 1995 - May, 1998Seattle University School of Law
Certifications
Guam Bar
Apr, 2000Guam Supreme Court
Licensed to practice in the territory of Guam.
Guardian ad Litem
Jan, 2008Washington State & Guam Bar Associations
Certified to act as a Guardian ad Litem in the State of Washington and territory of Guam. A “guardian ad litem” (GAL) is a person the court appoints to investigate what solutions would be in the “best interests of a child.” Here, I am talking about a GAL in a divorce or parental rights and responsibilities case.
Judge Pro Tempore
Apr, 2004Supreme Court of Washington
Appointed to act as a substitute Judge at the District and Superior Court levels.
Western District of Washington Bar
Oct, 2000Washington State Surpreme Court
Licensed to practice law in the Western District (federal) of Washington State.
Guam Federal District Court
Oct, 2000Guam Supreme Court
Licensed to practice law in the Federal District of Guam
Washington State Bar
Oct, 2000Washington State Surpreme Court
Licensed to practice law in Washington State.
Awards
Commencement Speaker
Jun, 1989Mariner High School
Student of the Year
Aug, 1997Washington Women Lawyers
Dean’s Diversity Scholarship
Aug, 1995Seattle University School of Law
Success Scholarship
Jun, 1993Everett Community College
Commencement Speaker
Jun, 1993Everett Community College Honor Society
Affiliations
American Bar Association
Aug, 1998To serve equally our members, our profession and the public by defending liberty and delivering justice as the national representative of the legal profession The ABA achieves its mission through tireless work toward four goals. Serve Our Members, Improve Our Profession, Eliminate Bias and Enhance Diversity, and Advance the Rule of Law
Languages
French
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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