Shadan Kapri
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Shadan Kapri
Biography
Kapri Law was created because everyone deserves affordable legal advice when they need it most. We know that facing the legal system alone can be an overwhelming process for someone going through a difficult time. At Kapri Law, we work with each client to find the strategies that work for them. That's why we have been voted one of the best law firms in the State of Washington both locally and nationally. Our firm consistently has the best client reviews and best rates in town. We offer every client a free one-hour consultation to find the services and strategies that work for them. This is not just a job to us. It's an opportunity to make a real contribution when people need it most.
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
International Law
Human Rights, Imports & Exports
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Law School Representative / Legal Researcher LexisNexis
Year: 2003 - 2005
Description:
Thomas More Scholar Gonzaga University School of Law
Year: 2003 - 2005
Description:
Legal Intern Center for Justice
Year: 2004 - 2005
Description: Assisted in strategic development at trial and the appellate level; wrote memorandums and legal briefs, interviewed potential clients, and assisted in civil rights cases for the non-profit law firm.
Fellowship U.S. Fulbright Program
Year: 2005 - 2006
Description: U.S. Fulbright Scholar on human trafficking in North America. Performed in-depth legal research and public policy analysis on the problem of human trafficking in North America and around the world while speaking at public events and publishing articles to increase awareness about the issue. Currently working on a book based on the research conducted before, during, and after the Fulbright Fellowship on the problem of modern-day slavery.
Judicial Clerkship / Research Attorney for Chief Judge Washington State Court of Appeals, Division III
Year: 2006 - 2008
Description: Assisted in drafting and providing legal research and analyses in over a hundred judicial opinions in various areas of law including but not limited to family law, divorce/separation, civil rights, criminal cases while gaining an insider's look at how legal cases are decided and analyzed in courts across Washington State on the trial and appellate levels.
Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (Family Law/Criminal Division) Washington State
Year: 2008 - 2012
Description: Attorney in family law, criminal, and civil cases for the State of Washington in the trial court and appellate level. Represented the best interest of children in family law matters involving paternity establishment, child support modification, and contempt of court issues. Gained full range of experience by arguing in District Court, Superior Court, the Washington State Court of Appeals, and the Washington State Supreme Court. Drafted appellate briefs for Division I, II, and III in the State of Washington. Argued before the Washington State Supreme Court.
Attorney / Owner Kapri Law & Consulting
Year: 2013 - Current
Description: Represent clients at hearings, trials, mediations, status conferences, and case review conferences. Assist in all stages of case development from initial filing of legal pleadings to finalized paperwork in family law, divorce, personal injury, and civil rights. Assist clients in understanding their legal rights and options under Washington State statutory law. Assist out-of-state clients on legal matters pending in Washington State. Kapri Law has different sections consisting of family law, personal injury, civil rights, and international human rights. Our goals are to help women and children locally and around the world through awareness, advocacy, and education. To visit or learn more about our human rights section visit www.InternationalHumansRights.com. Kapri Law has attained the highest client and peer review ratings on Avvo.com, exclusive Membership in the National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers in the nation, and Washington State Top 10 Attorneys.
Professional Associations
Spokane County Bar Association Member (2014 - Current)
Washington State Bar Association Member (2008 - Current)
American Bar Association Member (2008 - Current)
Federal Bar Association for Eastern District of Washington Member (2014 - Current)
Publications
Human Trafficking: Modern-Day Slavery in the 21st Century Canadian Foreign Policy Journal (2006)
Awards
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Top 10 Attorneys for State of Washington
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys 2015.0
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Attorney of the Year: Family Law Advice Clinic
Spokane County Bar Association 2015.0
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Professional of the Year (Legal Services)
Cambridge Who's Who 2011.0
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Top 100 Attorneys
The National Advocates 2015.0
Education
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Gonzaga University School of Law J.D. (2005)
Year: 2002 - 2005
Honors: Graduated top 15% Activities: Gonzaga Law Review, International Law Review
Speaking Engagements
Access to Justice, BNI, Spokane
Access to Justice, BNI, Spokane
Websites
http://www.Kapri-Law-Firm.com
Kapri Law Firm
1312 N. Monroe Street, Suite 244, Spokane, WA 99201