ATTORNEY PROFILES

JEANNIE P. MUCKLESTONE
Position: Member
Email: jeannie@mucklestone.com
Admitted: 1990, Washington
Education: University of Puget Sound (J.D.), 1987
                Seattle University (B.A.), 1981

Jeannie P Mucklestone was the first of the second-generation of attorneys to graduate from law school and begin with the family firm of John Presley and Patricia Jean Mucklestone. She has served as a Pro Tem Judge in King County District Court and is an experienced Trial Attorney. She limits her practice to only traffic matters, speeding tickets, infractions and criminal misdemeanors and spends a substantial amount of her time in the Courtroom, conducting trials and hearings. She has regularly had successful results of Criminal Jury trials, civil trials, and administrative hearings at the Department of Licensing and Contested infraction trials. Jeannie, along with John Patrick her brother who practices in Woodinville, and younger brother James who practices in Arlington, WA. are proud to carry on the Mucklestone tradition of excellence. Jeannie worked as a judicial clerk for Federal District Court Judge Carolyn Dimmick while a student at the University of Puget Sound School of Law, now Seattle University. Jeannie is a member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association. She has also served on the public relations committee of the Washington State Bar Association and volunteers regularly for the King County Bar Association. In June of 2000 the King County Bar association rated her as qualified for consideration as an appointee for Seattle Municipal Court Judge. In the May, 2003 issue of Vogue Magazine, Jeannie was named as one of Washington's top women lawyers. Jeannie was featured as a guest speaker on NPR regarding defending driving offenses.

Since entering private practice after graduating from law school in 1987, Jeannie has developed a widely respected reputation for successfully defending clients' rights, both civil and criminal, in particular, in the area of traffic law, such as DUI, Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving, Speeding (Radar, Laser, Pace, Aircraft, Visual Estimates), and other infraction matters. Jeannie has a special emphasis for DUI's, reckless driving, driving while license suspended and speeding tickets involving both motorcycles and automobiles. Jeannie maintains monthly and quarterly advertisements in the Washington State Bar News, Seattle Magazine, and appreciates all her loyal clients on the "Wet leather" alias. She continues to help the greater Seattle and Eastside community as well as clients statewide and nationwide to keep Insurance rates down, and driving records clean. Jeannie may be reached, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 206-623-3343, her direct line.

Superior legal representation and advice on short notice is not a problem with Jeannie. For individuals who have waited until the "last minute" to obtain representation for their Speeding, Infraction, or Criminal matters, simply call and request how to immediately have a file activated. Jeannie n is extremely proud of the Tradition of Excellence and Integrity established by her Father, John and Mother, Patricia. Jeannie is also proud to carry on those traditions providing superior and accessible legal services at reasonable prices.

DAVID F. BUCK
Position: Associate
Email: dave@mucklestone.com 
 

JI XUE
Position:Rule 9 Intern
Email: ji@mucklestone.com 

Ji Xue graduated from the University of Washington in 2004.  She received her undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a GPA of 3.6.  During her studies there, she was on the Dean’s List and was also awarded a certificate of High Scholarship in 2000 and 2001.  She is currently attending law school at Seattle University with an expected graduation date in Spring 2010.  During her studies there she was awarded the ARC scholarship for $10,000.00.

Ji has worked at our firm since 2002 as a legal assistant and will soon transition to a legal intern. Ji excels in every aspect of her endeavors and looks forward to the challenges ahead. 

Ji  immigrated to the United States from China when she was 10 years old and is fluent in Chinese (mandarin).  She enjoys shopping and playing with her three year-old pomeranian/bichon dog!