Business Details
36 Years
experience
Civil Rights Advocacy & Government Accountability
Yvonne Ward Law has provided dedicated legal representation since 1990, specializing in civil rights advocacy and government accountability. Our firm focuses on protecting individuals affected by school bullying, police misconduct, DSHS neglect, and Second Amendment violations. With decades of experience, we combine strategic litigation with community engagement to secure justice for our clients. We have successfully obtained significant settlements and policy changes in high-profile cases involving student safety, constitutional rights, and governmental negligence.Our attorney, Yvonne Kinoshita Ward, brings extensive expertise from her leadership roles in legal associations and her recognition for civil rights achievements. We prioritize client-centered advocacy, ensuring personalized attention to each case while maintaining rigorous legal standards. Our practice is built on a foundation of integrity, demonstrated through our track record of holding institutions accountable and defending individual freedoms.
Services
School Bullying
Police Misconduct
DSHS Neglect
Gun Rights
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in civil rights litigation.
- Our firm secures tangible results through strategic litigation.
- We specialize in holding government agencies accountable.
- Our attorney has received the Carl Maxey Civil Rights Award.
- We combine community advocacy with courtroom expertise.
Services
School Bullying
We represent students victimized by school bullying, harassment, and intimidation. Our firm ensures schools fulfill their legal duty to provide safe learning environments. We have secured significant settlements and safety reforms in multiple landmark cases across Washington state.
Police Misconduct
Our practice defends against police misconduct including racial profiling, illegal searches, and excessive force. We represented plaintiffs in the historic WTO demonstration class action and protect constitutional rights through strategic litigation and advocacy.
DSHS Neglect
We hold DSHS and child protective services accountable for negligence in abuse and neglect cases. Our firm has obtained substantial settlements for victims placed in unsafe environments and challenged improper facility placements affecting communities.
Gun Rights
We defend constitutional gun rights against harassment and discrimination. Our practice challenges unlawful restrictions and protects law-abiding citizens' rights while advocating for balanced public safety policies in Western Washington.
People
Yvonne Kinoshita Ward
Attorney
Practicing law since 1990, Yvonne specializes in civil rights litigation. She has secured multiple six-figure settlements in school bullying and DSHS neglect cases. Recognized with the Carl Maxey Award for civil rights achievements, she combines courtroom expertise with community advocacy.
Questions
What areas of law does Yvonne Ward Law specialize in?
We focus on civil rights violations, including school bullying, police misconduct, DSHS neglect, and Second Amendment rights protection.
How experienced is Yvonne Kinoshita Ward in these cases?
Attorney Ward has practiced law since 1990 and has secured multiple six-figure settlements in high-profile civil rights cases.
What makes Yvonne Ward Law different from other firms?
Our unique combination of courtroom success, community advocacy, and specialized focus on government accountability sets us apart.
Can you help with urgent legal matters?
We prioritize timely responses to all inquiries and will assess urgent matters during our initial consultation.
What locations do you serve?
Our primary service area includes Western Washington, including King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
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