Rick Merrill – Attorney

Merrill Law Founding Attorney

Background

Rick grew up in a small farm town in Eastern Washington. In 1978 Rick started working as a volunteer at the juvenile jail playing ball with the kids who were in the detention center in Walla Walla. In 1979 Rick started working as a prison guard at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. There he worked on death row and in the segregation unit.

The Criminal Justice System

In 1981 Rick obtained his Criminal Justice degree from Eastern Washington University. In 1982, Rick wanted to branch out, so he worked as a correctional counselor at a work camp in Olympia. There he helped to process inmates out of the institution and into society.

Working throughout the correctional system, Rick obtained a position in 1983 as a Washington State parole/probation officer. As a parole/probation officer he worked in several areas of Washington from Aberdeen to the Seattle/Bellevue area.

The Law

While working as a Washington State parole/probation officer Rick also was attending Seattle University Law School. During the years 1989 to 1992 Rick worked as a United States parole/probation officer in the United States District Court of Washington, in Seattle.

In 1990, Rick obtained his law degree from Seattle University Law School and in 1991 passed the bar exam. Rick began practicing law in 1992 as a criminal defense attorney in Bellevue.

The Little Blue House

In 1998, Rick purchased “The Little Blue House” in Everett on Colby Avenue and has been practicing law from there ever since.

Personal Information

Rick enjoys spending time with his wife Dodi, and their four children. Rick has volunteered in the past with Cub Scouts, Indian Guides, youth sports, 4-H, Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board, Pro-West Rodeo Board, FFA, and Junior Achievement. When not helping in the community, Rick spends time taking care of his horses, goats, chickens, turkeys, and dogs.

Rick Merrill’s Retirement Calendar

Even though Rick retired at the end of 2022, we will still be here at Merrill Law to continue to help you.

      
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 September 11, 2026
 
 
  They were very straight forward and easy to communicate with. I had a pending deferral speeding ticket which i did my community service hours for and did the 4 hour arive at 25 class to get dismissed. But while I was doing that, I got a second speeding ticket and I was worried it will void my deferred ticket. But they got it dismissed. Thank you very much.
  
 
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 September 6, 2026
 
 
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 September 6, 2026
 
 
  My son got his first speeding ticket. We called these guys and sent them a photo of the ticket. They took care of everything and got the ticket dismissed. Lucky kid. Hope he learned his lesson...
  
 
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 September 3, 2026
 
 
  I have gone through Merrill Law 3 times now for speeding violations and expired tabs and they are efficient and super easy to work with every time. Reece is fantastic and communicative. I highly recommend them as they have saved me a lot of money in the end.
  
 
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 September 3, 2026
 
 
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 August 18, 2026
 
 
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 August 17, 2026
 
 
  Second speeding ticket in a row dropped, and I never had to step foot in a court room.
  
 
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 August 15, 2026
 
 
  Great experience, big thanks, ticket dismissal went smoothly.
  
 
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   Jordan Cabral 
 August 14, 2026
 
 
  Huge thank you to Reece Merrill for helping me resolve an issue with the Department of licensing. He was so quick to help me fix what seemed to be an overlook on the DOL’s part. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal help big or small.
  
 
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 August 12, 2026
 
 
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 August 12, 2026
 
 
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 August 4, 2026
 
 
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 August 4, 2026
 
 
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   John Nield 
 July 29, 2026
 
 
  Great firm to work with.  Took care of all the paperwork and trial appearance.  One phone call, a couple of emails and send in the ticket to the court.  Pay 200.00 fee. Merrill got the ticket dismissed. Definitely worth the cost! Highly recommend them.