Atty. Michael Edwin O'Connell
Michael Edwin O'Connell is a lawyer practicing government ethics, not actively practicing law. Michael Edwin received a B.A. degree from University of Puget Sound in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Government Ethics & More Attorney · Serving Renton, WA · 49+ Years Experience
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About Michael Edwin O'Connell at a Glance
Michael Edwin O'Connell is a Legislative Ethics Brd. Coun. based in Renton, Washington. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in Washington (1977). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1975) and University of Puget Sound (B.A., 1969). Serves clients in Renton, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Edwin O'Connell
- Michael Edwin O'Connell is a lawyer practicing government ethics, not actively practicing law
- Michael Edwin received a B.A. degree from University of Puget Sound in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Michael Edwin practices in Renton, WA
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Government & Administrative Law in Renton
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 Renton 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.
Renton Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Renton Choose Michael Edwin O'Connell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Edwin O'Connell's practice in the field of government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Edwin O'Connell brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Government Practice
Concentrating on government means Michael Edwin O'Connell's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Renton
A Renton-based practice means Michael Edwin O'Connell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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