Setareh Mahmoodi

Setareh Mahmoodi is a lawyer in Bothell, Washington, who represents clients in commercial law, bankruptcy, business formation, tax matters, contracts, wills, probate, and dispute resolution. She also serves as a certified mediator, helping clients resolve disagreements through negotiation and mediation. Her practice supports individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and limited-English-speaking clients who need practical guidance with financial, business, and personal legal matters.

Mahmoodi earned her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law and received a B.S. from the University of Washington, where she studied political science with a minor in Law, Societies, and Justice. During law school, she focused on alternative dispute resolution and served on the executive boards of the Dispute Resolution Board and the Human Rights Network, building a strong foundation for client-centered problem-solving.

Mahmoodi handles matters involving personal bankruptcy, tax obligations, federal tax liens, business formation, contracts and contract disputes, wills, trusts, probate, mediation, negotiation, and arbitration. She is admitted to the federal courts in Washington, including the US Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington, the US District Court for the Western District of Washington, and the United States Tax Court. This background helps her guide clients through legal, financial, and procedural challenges.

Setareh Mahmoodi is recognized for her commitment to pro bono service and community involvement. She received the Washington State Bar Association Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation for multiple years and was named Volunteer of the Year by the King County Bar Association in 2015. Her volunteer work includes legal clinics, nonprofit legal services, Court Appointed Special Advocates, and the First Responders Clinic, reflecting a practice grounded in service and practical advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Offices of Setareh Mahmoodi, P.S.
• Member, Washington Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Washington Young Lawyers Division
• Member, King County Bar Association
• Member, Snohomish County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

• Seattle University, School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Washington
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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