SHAQUELLE M. DUNCAN, ESQ.
FOUNDING ATTORNEY
Staff@duncanlawpllc.com
Ms. Duncan graduated from Seattle University School of Law. She has experience in criminal law and guardianship, trust, and estate litigation.
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Before entering law school, Ms. Duncan taught middle school Special Education in San Antonio and in Seattle Public Schools. While in law school, she placed first in the American Bar Association Moot Court Appellate Competition, was a King County Bar Association Scholar, and received the Jeff Robinson Equity and Racial Justice Award.
Ms. Duncan also worked for the Honorable Chief Justice Steve Gonzalez at the Washington State Supreme Court and prosecuted misdemeanors at Seattle City Attorney’s Office and the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
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Education:
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Seattle University School of Law, Doctorate in Law
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Johns Hopkins School of Education, Master’s degree in Education Policy and Secondary Education
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Washington State University, Bachelors in Political Science Pre-Law and Philosophy Pre-Law (with minors in Criminology and Ethics)
Admissions:
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Washington State Bar Association
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United States District Court, Western District of Washington
Memberships:
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King County Bar Association
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Lauren Miller Bar Association
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Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
Extracurriculars:​
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National Institute for Trial Advocacy - Instructor and Faculty, Teaching Attorneys across the nation Trial and Deposition Skills.
KELSEY "KJ" JANDOC
MARKETING & BRANDING STRATEGIST
Jandock@duncanlawpllc.com
KJ is the Founder and CEO of 'KJ Consulting' where she serves as a Startup Consultant and Branding Strategist for various businesses across the United States.
KJ has formerly held positions as ESLA President and Communications Chair, BLSA Communications Director, a Fashion Designer, and a Makeup Artist.
Outside of work KJ loves to visit her home in Hawaii, cook, try different foods, travel, workout, and explore different creative avenues. KJ also co-hosts a podcast called '2Legit,' which is a platform for and by nontraditional law students to help to strategically navigate the legal realm.
Education:
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​University of California at Los Angeles, Bachelor's Degree in History
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University of Arizona, Master's Degree in Legal Studies
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Seattle University School of Law, JD Candidate
SHELBY LYNCH
PARALEGAL & LEGAL ASSISTANT
Staff@duncanlawpllc.com
Shelby Lynch is a Certified Paralegal based in Seattle, WA. She earned her Paralegal Certification from the University of Washington. With a diverse educational background, including a M.A. in English and a B.A. in Literature, Shelby combines her passion for language with a keen understanding of legal intricacies.
Shelby supports the staff here at Duncan Law, PLLC with client intake and communication, case management, drafting and preparing legal documents, legal research, and administrative duties.
In her free time, she enjoys exploring new cuisines, practicing yoga, and consuming all things true crime.
Education:
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​Thomas Edison State University, Bachelor of Arts
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Southern New Hampshire University, Master of Arts
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University of Washington, Certificate in Paralegal Studies
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Maribeth Hernandez
PARALEGAL & LEGAL ASSISTANT
Staff@duncanlawpllc.com
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Maribeth was born and raised in a small town in northeast Georgia. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Georgia in 2019, majoring in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensics.
Ms. Hernandez has previous professional experience as a Deputy Clerk for the Superior Court of Gwinnett County (Georgia) and has served as a paralegal in the field of Workers’ Compensation. She also interned with a Criminal Investigator in the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office as a requirement of her undergrad.
Ms. Hernandez has a strong passion for serving others and is eager take on her position here at Duncan Law PLLC!​
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