Federal Magistrate Judging
Jan 07, 2019
Paula McCandlis
Federal Magistrate Judging

First in the series of Insider's tour through the profession and Business of the Law

Magistrate Judge Select McCandlis has practiced law in Bellingham since 1997, and is currently a co-managing partner/shareholder with Brett, McCandlis Brown, PLLC. She practices civil litigation, personal injury law, and before that practiced family law and criminal law. Ms. McCandlis has a long record of mediation and collaborative law.

In addition to her practice, Ms. McCandlis volunteers for LAW Advocates, offering free legal services to low-income members of the community. She is also a Commissioner Pro Tempore for Whatcom County Superior Court as well as Bellingham Municipal Court.

Ms. McCandlis grew up in Washington State, and is a graduate of the University of California Santa Cruz. She attended Gonzaga University School of Law.

She is a current member of the Rotary Club of Bellingham