Adjunct Professor Purcell is an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and has been at the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) since November 2020.  She hears unemployment insurance appeal hearings and issues Orders reversing, affirming, or modifying Employment Security Department decisions.  Prior to becoming an ALJ, from September 2013 -October 2020, Danielle worked as a solo practitioner, but strictly in the capacity as a court appointed attorney for indigent juveniles and adults for criminal defense matters (misdemeanor through Class A felonies) and also court appointed for children or parents in dependency proceedings.  During that time Danielle was also a court appointed attorney for lower court appeals, child support, and legal financial obligation hearings.  From August 2012-August 2013, Danielle was an in-house Public Defender for Benton County Office of Public Defense. 

Being a true believer in public service, Danielle also actively volunteers with the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), with the YMCA as a mock trial coach or rater when needed, and has been a CLE presenter for Washington Women Lawyers, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the WSBA.  Danielle also volunteers with the Washington QLaw Association by giving free legal advice to LGBTQ+ clients.

Although serving the public is extremely important to Danielle and something she is dedicated to, Danielle also tries to achieve a healthy work-life balance.  One way of remembering her own health and happiness is by serving on the OAH Wellness Committee and the Diversity Equity Inclusion Respect Committee.  Danielle also enjoys going on walks with her family and dog, doing spinning classes on the Pelaton, reading, unwinding to a good movie, playing cards, and hiking with her husband.