As a leading Spokane Attorney, Karen Lindholdt has been a successful advocate for the injured and wrongfully accused for nearly three decades.
"I listen to you. You are the expert on your case. I start all of my cases by listening to the client and helping them determine what they hope to accomplish in the case.
I fight for you. I have spent the last 28 years fighting for people who have been bullied, victimized by corporate greed, and wronged by corporations and governments abusing power.
I care about you. My entire practice has focused on representing individuals - either plaintiffs in civil cases or criminal defendants.
I have a proven track record of helping injured people. I have represented thousands of clients throughout my career and successfully met their goals in their individual cases."
Education and Experience
Karen Lindholdt attended Pomona College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1989. After graduating from this institution, she went on to obtain her Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law in 1994. She also studied at Spence Trial Lawyers College.
After graduating from law school, Karen Lindholdt became licensed to practice law in the state of Washington. From 1994 to 1999, she worked as an attorney at the Spokane County Public Defender’s Office.
Between 1999 and the present, Ms. Lindholdt has worked in private practice representing thousands of individuals charged with state and federal misdemeanors and felonies. Ms. Lindholdt has achieved success for individuals charged with anything from a simple assault to a serious violent crime.
Associations and Awards
Karen Lindholdt is an active member of several professional associations, including the Spokane County Bar Association, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Washington Defender Association, Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho (as Board Member) and the Washington State Bar Association.
During her career, she has also won several awards. For example, she won the Iron Honey Award from the Lands Council in 2005, and she was named a 2011 Washington Super Lawyer.
Approach
Karen Lindholdt is a dedicated Spokane Criminal Defense Attorney who believes that every individual deserves to be represented by an attorney who understands the law. Regardless of her clients’ charges or criminal background, she always fights tirelessly to protect their rights. She is an experienced lawyer, and she possesses the courtroom presence these difficult cases require.
