Mindy Carr practices primarily family law. She has a background in family law, dependency law, and criminal defense at several successful private law firms and non-profit organizations in Seattle and Everett. Her experience with criminal defense and dependency cases informs her family law practice, especially in high-conflict cases involving the intersection of the three areas of law. While Mindy’s compassion for her clients, tenacity, and feisty personality make her a zealous advocate in court, she also appreciates the power of a more collaborative approach.
AWARDS
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Bono Publico Service Honor Roll | Washington State Bar Association | 2015 |
| Pro Bono Honor | Columbia Legal Services | 2014 |
| Clients’ Choice | Avvo | 2012 |
| Trial Practice Institute Scholarship | National College of Criminal Defense | 2011 |
| Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2011 |
| Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2010 |
| Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2008 |
| Best Brief Award in Appellate Competition | University of Washington | 2007 |
| Cum Laude | Rice University | 2003 |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Skellenger Bender, PS | 2016 – Present |
| Attorney | O’loane Nunn Law Group, PLLC | 2015 – 2016 |
| Attorney | Abc Law Group, LLP | 2014 – 2015 |
| Attorney | Carey & Lillevik, PLLC | 2013 – 2014 |
| Attorney/Owner | Scout Law Group, PLLC | 2010 – 2013 |
| Attorney | Snohomish County Public Defender’s Office | 2008 – 2008 |
| Appellate Attorney | Washington Appellate Project | 2007 – 2011 |
| Rule 9 Intern | Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons | 2007 – 2007 |
| Law Clerk | Legal Voice | 2007 – 2007 |
| Legal Intern | Innocence Project | 2006 – 2007 |
| Law Clerk | Texas Civil Rights Project | 2006 – 2006 |
ASSOCIATIONS
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Snohomish County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Board Member | 2015 – Present |
| Snohomish County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2014 – Present |
| King County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2013 – Present |
| Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle | Attorney Member | 2012 – Present |
| Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section | Attorney Member | 2010 – Present |
| Public Interest Law Association | Member | 2007 – Present |
| Legal Voice | Member | 2007 – Present |
| Washington Women Lawyers (King County chapter) | Criminal Law Sub-Committee Member | 2013 – 2014 |
| Washington Women Lawyers | Board Member | 2013 – 2014 |
| Washington Defender Association | Attorney Member | 2008 – 2016 |
| Innocence Project Clinic | Student | 2007 – 2008 |
| Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Attorney Member | 2007 – 2017 |
EDUCATION
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Dispute Resolution Center of King County | Certificate of Completion – Mediation Training | 2015 |
| International Academy of Collaborative Professionals | Collaborative Law Training | 2014 |
| National Criminal Defense College | N/A | 2011 |
| University of Washington School of Law | JD – Juris Doctor | 2008 |
| Rice University | BA – Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude | 2003 |
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Snohomish County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Impact of new third party custody cases on old and new cases | 2016 |
| Washington Defender Association | Aggressive/Proactive Advocacy in Dependency Cases | 2015 |
| May a juvenile court terminate a mother’s parental rights based on her poor choice in romantic partners? | In re D.B. | 2010 |
| May a court terminate a mother’s parental rights based on her relationship with a man who abused her but not her children? | In re Dependency of B.R. and T.V. | 2010 |
| Does the “evidence of arrest” exception under Arizona v. Gant apply under the Washington State Constitution? | State v. Jordan | 2009 |