Christine Marie Bennett

Raised in Oregon, Christine Marie Bennett embarked on her academic journey on the East Coast, attending the University of Virginia where she majored in Political Science with minors in Latin American Studies and Spanish Language. Her passion for international studies led her to South America, where she spent six months enhancing her language skills and interning with Habitat For Humanity in La Paz, Bolivia.

After returning to the U.S., Christine graduated cum laude from the University of Richmond School of Law. She then relocated to Washington, where she interned with the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office, gaining valuable experience in the felony drug division.

Christine's career progressed as she accepted a position at the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office in the Tri Cities, handling adult felony cases. Her legal acumen has been demonstrated through numerous arguments before the Court of Appeals and handling hundreds of cases in District and Superior Court.

Currently, Christine runs her own criminal defense practice, where she applies her extensive prosecutorial experience to defend her clients effectively.