Kenneth E. Brewe
Sabrina A. Layman
Karen D. Moore
Rebecca J. Torgerson
Krista Stipe

Our Paralegals
Prior to joining Brewe Layman in 2001, Karen was employed at the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. There her experience included family law, criminal misdemeanor, felony appeals, felony drug prosecution and asset forfeiture. At Brewe Layman, Karen specializes in the areas of civil litigation, family law, appellate law and criminal law. Karen became a partner with Brewe Layman in 2005.

Professional Experience
Joined Brewe Layman 2001
Snohomish County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 1995-2001
Admitted to Practice: Washington, 1991; Idaho, 1992; Federal District Court for District of Idaho 1992

Recognition and Membership
  • Pro Bono Publico Award - Snohomish County Legal Services (March 2008)
  • Member - Snohomish County, Island County, Washington State and Idaho State Bar Associations
  • Member - Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Volunteer Family Law Attorney - Snohomish County Legal Clinic
  • Board of Directors - Lutheran Counseling Network
  • Parent Booster Club - Everett Rowing Association

Education
J.D., Seattle University School of Law, cum laude, 1991
Student Bar Association President 1990-91
B.A., University of Idaho, cum laude, 1986

Published Cases
State v. Watson, 56 Wn. App. 665, 784 P.2d 1294 (1990)
Foster v. St. Anthony, 122 Idaho 883, 841 P.2d 413 (1992)
State v. Davis, 90 Wn. App. 776, 954 P.2d 325 (1998)
State v. Alams, 93 Wn. App. 754, 970 P.2d 367 (1999)
State v. Boursaw, 84 Wn. App. 629, 976 P.2d 130 (1999)
State v. Leatherman, 100 Wn. App. 318, 997 P.2d 929 (2000)
State v. Vrieling, 144 Wn.2d 489, 28 P.3d 762 (2001)
Breckenridge v. Valley General Hospital and Snohomish County Public District Hospital #1, 148 Wn.2d 1021, 67 P.3d 1096 (2003).

E-mail
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