Kelly McNertney Eckert

Kelly was admitted to practice in 2001. Criminal defense has been Kelly’s niche since the outset of her career. She started out at the Sacramento County Public Defender’s Office in 1999 as an intern and after her admission to the bar, Kelly continued as an Assistant Public Defender. After gaining experience and enhancing her litigation skills, she opened her own successful criminal defense practice. Concurrent with her private practice, Kelly was a Professor of Legal Writing at Lincoln Law School in California.

Now Kelly has over 18 years of criminal defense experience under her belt and can handle all facets of Washington State Prosecutions. She also understands that regardless of the charge, it has potential life changing ramifications. As such, she states it is critical that each case not only receive her individual attention but that her clients are comfortable and educated throughout the process.

After being retained, Kelly goes through an in-depth examination of her client’s case. Kelly states that every case presents its own unique set of facts, which is where attention to detail is paramount. It is within those facts that Kelly piles up the missing pieces to weaken or sometimes even negotiate to dismiss the prosecution’s case. Should the case proceed to trial, she effectively argues the deficiencies of the prosecutor’s case while tailoring her approach based upon the selected jury.

When you combine Kelly’s attention to detail, experience and communication skills, you get one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Washington.

Lincoln Law School of Sacramento

J.D. (2000)

University of Iowa

B.A. (1986)

Attorney

Vindicate Criminal Law Group

2019 - 2020

Attorney

California Department of Social Services

2015 - 2019

Attorney Fee Dispute Arbitrator

Sacramento County Bar Association

2013 - 2019

Professor of Legal Writing

Lincoln Law School of Sacramento

2003 - 2017

Attorney/Owner

Law Offices of Kelly McNertney

2002 - 2015

Attorney

Sacramento County Public Defender

2001 - 2002

Snohomish County Bar Association

Member

Current

Washington Defender Association

Member

Current

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

Current

National Child Abuse Defense & Resource Center

Member

Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Current

California

State Bar of California

ID Number: 212933

2001-2019

Washington

Washington State Bar Association

ID Number: 55075

Since 2019