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Our Staff & Attorneys
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Shannon Draughon
 A
native of the northwest, Shannon graduated with honors
from the University of Washington in 2001 with her
Bachelorette degree. In 2004 Shannon earned her Doctor
of Jurisprudence from the University of Oregon School of
Law. Graduating in the top of her class, Shannon
achieved course study focus certificates in the Public
Interest and Public Service Program; the Criminal
Practice Program and the Pro Bono Program. During law
school Shannon served on the Career Services committee,
achieved her certificate in Mediation training,
participated in Moot Court and served as a State
Certified Public Defender for Lane County. In 2003
Shannon sat for, and passed the Multi-State Professional
Responsibility Exam and in 2004 sat for and passed the
Washington State Bar Exam.
Both during law school and following graduation Shannon
worked as a Deputy Prosecutor for the King County
Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Seattle Washington.
Shannon negotiated and litigated a variety of
misdemeanor and felony cases in areas of law including:
Domestic Violence; Drugs; Juvenile; Property Crime;
Violent Crime; Misdemeanor Traffic and Appeals. In
addition to participating in multiple ongoing training
opportunities while at the Prosecutor’s Office, Shannon
attended a week-long trial training course at the
National College of District Attorneys at the National
Advocacy Center in South Carolina.
Shannon enjoys outdoor adventures of any type including
SCUBA, mountain biking and snowboarding. A good weekend
may also include her dog and a fishing pole or just
taking a hike in the mountains. Shannon is committed to
service work and has volunteered for the Big Brothers
and Big Sisters of King County, Community for Youth and
has participated in various speaking engagements in the
local community including Seattle University. |
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Shannon Draughon
2320 130th Avenue NE Building E, Suite #250
Bellevue, WA 98005
Tel: (425) 883-3366
shannon@paduladefense
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