Julie Twyford
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| Education | Boston College - Undergrad Gonzaga University School of Law - Law School |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Years active | 1979 - Active |
| Known for | The Kevin Coe Trial
Washington Supreme Court Cases The Ryan Crocker Case Defense on the Kevin Coe Case Hanford Time Card Fraud Case |
| Website | https://www.twyfordlaw.com/meet-the-team/julie-twyford/ |
Julie Twyford is an American attorney. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Sciences from Boston College.[1] and a Juris Doctor from the Gonzaga University School of Law in 1979.[2]
Twyford has been honored as one of the Nation’s Top One Percent of Lawyers by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel[3]. She holds a perfect 10.0 “Superb” rating from Avvo.com.[4] Spokane Coeur D’Alene Living has repeatedly recognized her as one of the area’s Top Lawyers, most recently in its 2019 edition.
Landmark Cases
- The Ryan Crocker Case[7][8][9][10]
- Defense on the Kevin Coe Case[11]
- Hanford Time Card Fraud Case[12]
- State v. Michielli, 132 Wn.2d 229, 937 P.2d 587 (Wash. 1997) relating to a Defendant’s right to having a speedy trial, and not allowing prosecutors to amend their charges right before trial on more serious charges.[13]
- In re Firestorm 1991, 129 Wash.2d 130 (Wash. 1996)[14]
- State v. Rogers[15], helped clarify the limits of when—and how—courts in Washington may impose “exceptional sentences” below the standard range under the Sentencing Reform Act of 1981 (SRA)
- Stark Case[16][17]
Professional and Civic Organizations
- Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL) - First Female President[18]
- Spokane County Bar Association[19]
- SAFE (Spokane Attorneys For Equality) - President and Founder
- Federal Bar Association
Education
After graduating from Branford High School in 1972, Julie Twyford attended Boston College[1] and earned her bachelor’s degree in arts and sciences. Julie attended Gonzaga University School of Law and received her juris doctor in 1979[2].
Career
Julie Twyford began her law career working as an intern in the public defender’s office in 1977. Once she passed the bar exam in 1979, she joined the office full-time, where she was the first female felony public defender and worked there until she became a partner at a local, well-respected firm, Evans, Craven, & Lackie. In 1990, Julie opened her own firm, Twyford Law Office, which is still operational[20]
Julie was a member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL) from its early years. Julie was on the board of governors for many years and held many officer positions and later became president in 2001[18]. Julie is still active in the organization.
In addition to her legal memberships, Julie Twyford sponsors a scholarship program named the Family History Scholarship, encouraging students to explore their ancestry and share the stories that helped to shape their heritage. This is a $1,000 scholarship that renews each year[21].
Board and Community Involvement
- Board member of Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL)[22]
- President of WACDL - 2001[18]
- Spokane Attorneys for Equality (SAFE) - Present
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Daych, Dennie (February 19, 1974). "The Heights, Volume LIV, Number 21". The Heights. p. 13.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "30 Year (1979)". www.lawzagsonline.gonzaga.edu.
- ↑ "Members | National Association of Distinguished Counsel".
- ↑ "Julie Twyford - Lawyer - Avvo". www.avvo.com.
- ↑ YouTube Movies (2025-04-03). Spokane: Predator In The Parks – via YouTube.
- ↑ "'Case of the century': Lawyers, judges and journalists reflect on case of Kevin Coe, South Hill rapist, 40 years later". Yahoo News. 2021-11-06. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ "Crocker's DUI hearing postponed". Spokesman.com. 2012-09-12.
- ↑ "Crocker accepts DUI plea deal". Spokesman.com. 2012-11-22.
- ↑ Humphrey, Jeff; Kauder, Rob (August 23, 2012). "Former U.S. ambassador Crocker arrested in DUI hit-and-run crash". Komo News.
- ↑ "Former U.S. ambassador Ryan Crocker charged with drunken driving". Hartford Courant. 2012-08-23. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ "'Case of the century': Lawyers, judges and journalists reflect on case of Kevin Coe, South Hill rapist, 40 years later". Spokesman.com. 2021-11-05.
- ↑ Cary, A (October 30, 2014). "Jury finds Hanford supervisors innocent on all counts in timecard fraud trial". Tri City Herald.
- ↑ "State v. Michielli". Justia Law.
- ↑ "Matter of Firestorm 1991". Justia Law.
- ↑ "State v. Rogers". Justia. 1989.
- ↑ "Stark fires attorneys; sentencing delayed". Spokesman.com. 2009-04-09. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ "Stark's boyfriend to be charged with murder". Spokesman.com. 2009-04-28. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 "WACDL Past Presidents". www.wacdl.org.
- ↑ "Home". Spokane County Bar Association. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ↑ "Julie Twyford Profile - Spokane, WA Divorce Lawyer". www.avvo.com. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ↑ "Twyford Law Office Family History Scholarship". Twyford Law Office. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ↑ "WACDL Past Presidents". www.wacdl.org. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
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