Shannon Draughon Neiger - Attorney Profile
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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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Undergraduate:
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University of Washington
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Law School:
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University of Oregon
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Admitted to Bar:
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2004
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Practice Areas:
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District Attorney
Personal > Criminal Law
Personal > Civil Litigation
Business > Environmental Law
Personal > Family Law
Personal > Appellate
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Organizations:
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Member, Board of Directors, Community for Youth 2006 – 2008, • Member, Big Brother’s Big Sister’s of King County 2006 – 2008, Teaching Assistant/Guest Speaker, Seattle University, • Washington State Trial Lawyers Association 2008-Present, Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
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Personal
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Gender:
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Female
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Status:
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Married
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Children:
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No Children
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Age:
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32
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City of Residence:
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Snoqualmie
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Home Town:
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Issaquah
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Home State:
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WA
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Interests
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My Interests
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SCUBA, snowboarding, fishing, painting, music, my dogs, gardening, travel
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My Politics:
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Conservative
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My Choice For President:
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Favorite Justice:
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Favorite Books:
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Anything scary or suspenseful
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Favorite Movies:
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Anything scary or suspenseful
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Favorite Music:
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Everything from the classics, to country and blues, to international eclectic mixes.
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Favorite Restaurants:
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Thai Ginger
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Favorite Travel:
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Anywhere for great diving, Phuket is the next stop.
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Favorite Quote:
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Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first.
Ronald Reagan
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About Me:
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SHANNON DRAUGHON NEIGER
• P.O. Box 545 • Snoqualmie, WA 98065 • C: (425) 945- 6862 • shannonneiger@ymail.com
PROFILE
Accomplished attorney with exceptional talent for trial advocacy. Known for ability to combine expert analytical, investigative, organizational, negotiation, and courtroom litigation to prepare powerful client representation.
Licensed to practice before all State Courts of Washington and the U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Padula & Associates, L.L.C., Bellevue, WA
Associate Litigation Attorney, April 2008 – August 2009
• Handled personal injury, administrative and criminal, municipal, State and Federal law issues
• Complex case negotiations, research, case resolution
• Managed all aspects of case load management from inception through completion
• Maintained close communications and culti
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Account
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Member Since:
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11-16-2009
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Last Update:
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01-28-2010
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