Atty. Derek Edwards
Derek Edwards is a lawyer practicing administrative/ regulatory, education. Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.
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Derek Edwards is a WA State Atty. Gen. based in Seattle, Washington. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on education and government. Admitted to practice in Washington (1989). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1989) and University of Washington (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Edwards is a lawyer practicing administrative/ regulatory, education
- Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Derek practices in Seattle, WA
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Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Derek Edwards is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Washington →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Derek Edwards is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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