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Email
Phone
(425) 657-5010
Address
Seattle, WA, US
Professional
About
**Lynne C. Wilson, Attorney at Law** **Location:** Seattle, WA **Practice Areas:** Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Police Misconduct Lynne C. Wilson is a highly esteemed attorney with over three decades of experience serving the Seattle community. As the founder of Lynne Wilson Attorney at Law, she specializes in personal injury law, civil rights, and police misconduct, representing clients in both state and federal courts. Her extensive background in law is complemented by her previous career as a journalist for *The Seattle Weekly*, which equips her with a unique perspective on the complexities of legal issues. Graduating cum laude from Seattle University Law School, Lynne has established herself as a thought leader in the field of police accountability. She is a regular contributor to the *Police Misconduct and Civil Rights Law Report*, a bi-monthly publication by Thomson Reuters, where she addresses critical topics such as body cameras, police use of force, racial profiling, and the implications of police collective bargaining agreements. Her in-depth analyses not only inform legal practitioners but also empower community members to advocate for their rights. A dedicated community advocate, Lynne has served on the board of Mothers for Police Accountability for 27 years and continues to offer her expertise as a legal and policy advisor. In 2023, she was appointed by the Seattle City Council as the Civil Liberties Law Commissioner on the Seattle Community Police Commission, further solidifying her commitment to civil rights. Her previous roles include a decade on the ACLU Legal Committee and active participation in the National Coalition on Police Accountability, where she was a founding member of the Police Accountability Project. Lynne C. Wilson is committed to fighting for justice and advocating for the rights of individuals affected by personal injuries and civil rights violations. Her comprehensive understanding of the law, combined with her passion for social justice, makes her a trusted ally for clients seeking to navigate the complexities of the legal system in Seattle and beyond.
About Civil Rights Law
Civil rights attorneys protect individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated. They fight against discrimination, police misconduct, and other civil liberties violations. Common matters include police misconduct, discrimination, voting rights, first amendment.
Credentials
Education
1987 Seattle University School of Law Juris Doctor - Cum Laude 1971 University of Washington -Seattle Bachelor of Arts Comparative Literature
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2023 Pro Bono Service Award, Federal Bar Association Western District of Washington 2013 Volunteer of the Month, King County Bar Association 2002 Lawyer of the Year, Mothers for Police Accountability 1987 Award for Free Speech Theory, American Jurisprudence 1985 Metzger Award for Legal Writing, University of Puget Sound Law School
Publications
2018 Police Misconduct & Civil Rights Law Report Crisis Intervention and the Limits of De-Escalation 2016 Police Misconduct & Civil Rights Law Report Police Body Camera Policies, Privacy and Community Trust 2013 Federal Bar Association (W.D.Wash.) News Prisoner’s Religious Freedom Case Succeeds in Changing Solitary Confinement Policy 2013 Police Misconduct & Civil Rights Law Report Canadian Aboriginal Woodcarver’s Death Triggers Federal Oversight of Seattle Police 2013 International Association of Democratic Lawyers UN Activities Bulletin Roberto Zamora and the Right to Peace
Associations
2013 - Present Northwest Police Misconduct Attorneys Co-Chairperson 2023 - 2024 Seattle Community Police Commission Board of Commissioners 2017 - 2021 National Lawyers Guild Cuba Subcommittee Steering Committee Member 2015 - 2016 WSBA World Peace Through Law Section Secretary-Treasurer 2013 - 2014 King County Superior Court Pro Tem Ex Parte Commissioner
Speaking
2020 KCBA Working As or Hiring a Contract Lawyer Ethical Considerations of Contract Lawyering 2019 WSBA Using International Law in Domestic Practice Civil Rights as Human Rights Panel 2018 Fellowship of Reconciliation Monthly Meeting Why We Should Care About Supreme Court Appointments 2015 WSAJ Police Misconduct: From Ferguson to Pasco Qualified Immunity -- Current Law & Problem Areas 2012 WSBA World Peace Through Law Section The Right of Travel to Cuba: History & Current Law
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Updated: May 25, 2026