Sharon English

Ms. English grew up in western Washington and graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Seattle University. She subsequently attended Seattle University School of Law and received her Juris Doctorate with honors in 2005. While in law school, Ms. English interned at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in Seattle where she practiced employment law and mediation. She also volunteered through Seattle University’s Access to Justice Institute where she focused on immigration rights for battered women facing removal proceedings.

Subsequent to law school, Ms. English gained significant trial experience while she served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for three years in both Lewis and Thurston counties. As a prosecutor, she handled a variety of criminal cases and gained experience practicing in District, Juvenile and Superior Courts.

Ms. English is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and Thurston County Bar Association. Her practice areas include Estate Planning and Probate, Employment Law, Criminal Law, and General Civil Litigation. Ms. English also currently serves as City Prosecutor for the City of Shelton.

Education

•   J.D. – 2005, Seattle University School of Law, Seattle, WA
• B.S. – 2002, Seattle University, Seattle, WA
• H.S. – 1998, Kentridge High School, Kent, WA