team-member

Dainen Penta

Yakima, WA

Licensed for 18 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

French

About

Dainen is a public interest lawyer with nearly 2 decades of success resolving bankruptcy, collections, consumer, debtor-creditor, driver relicensing, eviction defense, foreclosure, legal financial obligations, and tax cases. He is an experienced bar association leader, having served on national, state, and local bar boards, task forces, and committees from 2005-2018. Dainen's community leadership includes four years of service on the board of NAPABA (National Asian Pacific American Bar Association).Dainen was selected to serve as Executive Director of Spokane's Center for Justice from 2019-2020, providing strategic oversight and direction to 9 staff members and various interns, externs, and volunteers carrying out the Center's housing justice, criminal justice/reentry, and driver relicensing programs. The Center also provided fiscal sponsorship for the Spokane Riverkeeper program, which has since been reborn as an independent nonprofit.Dainen's professional excellence was recognized by Washington Super Lawyers Magazine which selected him as a "Rising Star" consecutively from 2010-2016, an honor reserved for the top 2.5% of Washington lawyers under 40. He is rated 10.0 by Avvo.com.Dainen received a Juris Doctor from Lewis and Clark Law School with a Certificate in Federal Tax Law, and an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington School of Law. He holds a B.A. from Whitworth University with a dual major in International Studies and French (departmental honors in French).In his free time, Dainen is an avid hiker and backpacker. He enjoys travel and spending time with family and friends.

Practices Areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Business

Litigation

Consumer Protection

Language

French

Contact

Northwest Justice Project311 North 4th StreetSuite 201Yakima, WA, 98901

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.

anonymous
August 7, 2009

Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!

anonymous
July 18, 2008

Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.

Doug
March 31, 2008

I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I appreciate all the help he has provided to me. I also appreciate the quickness he provides with return calls/emails.

anonymous
November 20, 2007

Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!

anonymous
November 19, 2007

He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice and will do so in the future.