Emily Beschen

Emily Beschen

Google Rating

5.0(37 reviews)

  • 103 East Holly Street Bellingham, WA 98225
  • +1-360-734-3448
  • info@beschenlaw.com
Civil Rights Law, Victims’ Rights, Criminal Law

About:

Emily C. Beschen is an Attorney at Beschen Law PLLC. Emily is a graduate of Lewis & Clark Law School and Western Washington University. During law school she focused her studies on criminal and privacy law. While there, Emily worked as a research assistant, assisting a local civil rights attorney with lawsuits involving law enforcement. She also served as an associate editor of the nation's oldest law review dedicated solely to animal law issues. Emily excelled at trial preparation, motion drafting, and research of complex legal issues. Her current practice focuses primarily on criminal defense. She handles both felonies and misdemeanors in Bellingham Municipal Court, Blaine Municipal Court, Ferndale Municipal Court, Lynden Municipal Court, Whatcom County District Court, Whatcom County Superior Court, Skagit County Superior Court, Skagit Count District Court, Burlington Municipal Court, Mount Vernon Municipal Court, and the United States District Court representing clients charged with all types of criminal activity, ie animal cruelty, prescription fraud, possession and delivery of controlled substances, assault, rape, DUI, disorderly conduct, arson, theft, sex crimes, and other crimes.

Jurisdiction:Washington, Federal Circuit

Practice Area

Civil Rights Law

Challenges discrimination or biased policing that compounds abuse, securing accommodations, fair services, and remedies when survivors face barriers based on identity or status.

Victims’ Rights

Explains survivor rights in criminal cases, including notices, attendance, restitution, privacy, protection orders, and input at bail, plea, sentencing, and post-conviction hearings.

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Languages

English

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

J.D.
Lewis & Clark Law School
2010

Awards

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star 2016
Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2020
Rising star
Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star 2017
Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star 2015
Super Lawyers
2015

Associations

Public Defense Advisory Committee
Whatcom County
2020 - Present
President
Whatcom Women Lawyers
2019 - Present
Legislative Committee Volunteer
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2010 - Present
Awards Committee Member
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2019 - Present
Committee Member
Whatcom County Bar CLE Committee
2016 - Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Mar 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Z Shaffer

"Emily is one of the best lawyers that anyone could ask for. She is a great listener and communicator. She went above and beyond in every way and got a great result in my case. Anytime I had a question along the way she responded quickly and intelligently. I am very grateful for her expertise and the excellent outcome that she was able to achieve for me. Her office is well organized, cheerful, and as professional as it gets. Top tier!"

RATED 5.0

Nov 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Eric

"My attorney was very helpful. Thank you!"

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Grace Houck

"Emily Beschen and her team are fantastic! There is no other team as fierce, understanding, and hardworking team. After my first meeting with Emily I was filled with relief and hope, which I never thought I’d experience after getting involved with the law. Can’t recommend them enough! You will be so happy you chose them."

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Dale Bailey

"Love Emily and the team! They are responsive informative and easy to work with! Also got my case dismissed couldn't be any happier! Thank you Beschen Law team!!!"

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Cody Bayne Bednar

"Working with Emily Beschen’s office was as professional of an experience as one could have. She and her team achieved the outcome that we all desired. I couldn’t be happier with the effort they put into the case."

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