Dalia Ibrahim is a trial lawyer representing individuals and families in high-stakes civil rights, government liability, police misconduct, sexual abuse, medical malpractice, and foster care abuse and neglect cases. As the daughter of immigrants, Dalia understands how intimidating and impersonal powerful systems can be, and her work is rooted in ensuring people are heard, taken seriously, and treated with dignity when misconduct, neglect, or indifference causes profound harm.

Dalia earned her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. As a law student, Dalia represented those in need through the Human Trafficking Clinic, Juvenile Justice Clinic, and as a Student Public Defender with the Colorado Office of Alternate Defense Counsel. She also assisted the Palestinian Delegation at the 52nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.

Prior to law school, Dalia graduated summa cum laude from Wayne State University with a double major in Political Science and Philosophy. At WSU, she founded and served as president of the Detroit Community Assistance Program (a group dedicated to alleviating homelessness in Detroit), served as Vice President of Student Senate, and worked as a Resident Advisor.

Outside of work, Dalia loves gardening, exploring local trails, spending winter days snowboarding, and taking her motorcycle out on sunny afternoons.

Education

J.D., University of Michigan Law School
B.A., Wayne State University

Representative Cases & Results

• C.G. v. State of Washington, Dep't of Children, Youth & Families (2024) - $10.8 million jury verdict for woman abused as a child after the State negligently placed her under the care of an unfit guardian and failed to investigate various reports of abuse.
• D.G. v. State of Washington, Dep't of Children, Youth & Families (2026) ­- $2.1 million settlement for woman abused as a child after the State negligently placed her in several abusive foster care placements.
• L.F. v. Clover Park School District (2025) - $2 million settlement for woman sexually abused for years by her middle school basketball coach.
• TB et. al. v. Spokane County Juvenile Detention Center, No. 25-2-05271-32 (Spokane Sup. Ct. 2025) (ongoing). Representing victims of childhood sexual assault. (Read the complaint; Lawsuit alleges decades of child sexual abuse at Spokane County Juvenile Detention Center; Lawsuit alleges 30 years of ongoing sexual abuse by Spokane County Juvenile Detention Center guards | Non-stop | khq.com

Awards and Recognitions 

• Washington State Association for Justice - New Lawyer Award (2025)
• National Lawyers Association - “Top 40 under 40”

Community Involvement 

• Tacoma Pro Bono
  • Board Member (2026-Present)
• Tacoma Refugee Choir
  • Board Member (2024-present)
• Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ)
  • EAGLE Member (2023-present)
• Washington State Bar Association

In the News 

• Dalia Ibrahim is Ready to Soar, Trial News, October 2025
• Jury Awards 10.8 Million to Woman Abused Under Guardianship
• Autistic Son Abused By Puyallup School District Teacher
• Lawsuit alleges decades of child sexual abuse at Spokane County Juvenile Detention Center
• Lawsuit alleges 30 years of ongoing sexual abuse by Spokane County Juvenile Detention Center guards | Non-stop | khq.com