Hope Barnes

Hope Barnes is an associate in the Seattle office, handling a range of matters, including government and professional liability defense. Before joining Baker Sterchi, Hope served as a prosecutor for the Seattle City Attorney’s Office (SCAO), where she managed hundreds of misdemeanor cases. Her experience in criminal practice has strengthened her perception and enhanced her ability to improvise and multitask.

During law school, Hope was a Note Editor for the Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice. She also represented a juvenile parole-eligible client and completed a full-time, semester-long externship with the SCAO Infractions Team.