Christine Marie Bennett

Growing up in Oregon, Christine Marie Bennett pursued her academic career on the East Coast. She attended the University of Virginia, majoring in Political Science with a double minor in Latin American Studies and Spanish Language. Her passion for language and culture led her to spend six months in South America, where she interned with Habitat For Humanity in La Paz, Bolivia.

After returning to the United States, Christine earned her law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law, graduating with cum laude honors. Her legal career began with an internship at the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office in Washington, where she worked in the felony drug division.

Christine then advanced her prosecutorial career by joining the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office in the Tri Cities, handling adult felony cases. She has argued before the Court of Appeals and managed hundreds of cases in District and Superior Court.

Currently, Christine runs her own criminal defense practice, leveraging her extensive experience in the legal field to advocate for her clients.