Atty. Samuel Rubinstein
Sam is committed to using his legal skills to make a positive impact on peoples lives. He brings this dedication to Keller Rohrbacks nationally acclaimed Complex Litigation Group, where he leverages his diverse background, which includes government service and time as a deputy attorney general, to approach complex legal issues with a distinctive perspective.
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Samuel Rubinstein is an Attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practforg at Keller Rohrback L.L.P.. They haand 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2021), New York (2023), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (2023), and District of New Jersey (2023). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D. Notes, 2021) and Brown University (B.A. Public, 2017). Actiand member of Professional & Civic Involvement •QLaw, Board Member •Washington's LGBTQ+ Bar Association, Board Member •Washington chapter of the American Constitution Society, Board Member. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sam is committed to using his legal skills to make a positive impact on peoples lives
- He brings this dedication to Keller Rohrbacks nationally acclaimed Complex Litigation Group, where he leverages his diverse background, which includes government service and time as a deputy attorney general, to approach complex legal issues with a distinctive perspective
- Sam is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and Brown University
- As a law student, Sam worked in Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Office of Legal Counsel and represented tenants facing eviction in Michigan’s Criminal-Civil Litigation Clinic
- After law school, Sam returned to New Jersey to work as an Honors Attorney in the New Jersey Attorney Generals Office
- There, in the Office of Public Integrity & Accountability, he prosecuted public corruption cases, reviewed police use-of-force incidents and investigated claims of innocence from incarcerated people
- Later, in the AG’s Special Litigation group, he defended the states firearm regulations against Second Amendment challenges, fought to preserve the DACA immigration program, and worked on matters regarding LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights
- Sams work in the AGs office was recognized with multiple awards for excellence
- After leaving the Attorney General’s office, Sam relocated to the Pacific Northwest to clerk for Chief Judge David Estudillo of the Western District of Washington
- Outside of work, Sam enjoys running, biking, kayaking, singing, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with his partner Ben and their rescue dog Ladybug
- Articles & Presentations •Mock Interviewer, The Judicial Institute, Seattle University (March 28, 2026) Honors & Awards •NJ AGs Award for Excellence in Appeals - Brief Writing and/or Oral Argument (2023, 2024) •NJ AG Office of Public Integrity & Accountability Award for Excellence in Investigations (2022)
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Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practforg law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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