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Pat Kozu grew up in Redmond, Washington graduating from Lake Washington High School. He attended Central Washington University, earning his undergraduate degree in Criminology. He went on to attend Gonzaga University School of Law, graduating in May of 2005. While attending Gonzaga, he received the “Computer Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) Award for Excellence in the Future” in criminal law. During his time in law school, Pat was also an intern for the Spokane County Public Defenders office where he worked on a number of felony cases.. After graduating from law school, Pat returned to the Seattle area to pursue his legal career. In June of 2007, he began working at the law firm of Stein, Lotzkar and Starr PS in Bellevue. His primary focus is defending people charged with misdemeanor criminal offenses, and traffic infractions. Pat represents people who have been charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, Driving While License Suspended, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Possession of Drugs/Paraphernalia, Shoplifting and many other criminal matters. He also represents clients who want to contest traffic infractions. He has successfully contested traffic infractions in courts through out King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. Contesting traffic infractions is a large part of his practice.. Pat currently lives in Seattle with his wife and they both enjoy taking advantage of the city life. Together they regularly attend the theater, sporting events, concerts, and many of the restaurants and watering holes that the city has to offer. On his own Pat has been found in casinos playing poker, playing sports, camping, hiking or just enjoying a quiet evening.

Pat has fought and won numerous trials in Washington. His trial skills have earned his clients verdicts and settlements that total millions, but more importantly, have delivered justice to those that otherwise would have been left without it.

Our office takes great pride in providing an individualized approach for every single case.  We care about our clients and work towards resolutions that will limit the impact of a criminal charge.  We always keep your future in mind.. Chloe has practiced criminal law for the past 18 years, and is licensed in both Florida and Washington states.  She has served as a Pro Tem (substitute) Judge, trained new attorneys and been a trial mentor to fellow colleagues.  When you are charged with a crime, you need an experienced attorney.  Call our office today. Background:. In 2000, Chloé graduated from Central Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice.  In 2003, she graduated from Seattle University School of Law, with a Juris Doctorate.  While attending law school, she served as a Law Clerk for Travelers' Insurance defending against property and personal injury claims.. After law school, she worked briefly for Pierce County Public Defender's Office in misdemeanor criminal cases.  From 2003-2014 she was employed by the King County Public Defender's Office and handled approximately 4,000 criminal cases, both felonies and misdemeanors, within her 10+ years of service.  Chloé has extensive experience with Domestic Violence Court and Drug Court, and has effectively handled a myriad of criminal cases.  Her experience ranges from complex cases to simple cases including: Murder Co-Counsel, Arson, Robbery, Drug Trafficking, Drug Possession, Sex Crimes against a Minor, Reckless Driving, Assault & Battery, Driving Under the Influence, Hit and Run, and Driving While License Suspended.

Our mission is simple and clear: justice for our clients, responsibility for the dangerous and reckless, no matter how big and powerful they are, and just compensation for the losses suffered by those victimized.

Our company has been responsible for providing outstanding service for over 20 years. Our specialty is in the areas of family law and wills.  We are an experienced team with Diana Kershner as our paralegal with over ten years of experience. Jessica Burton has four years of paralegal experience with our office.  Our regular customers particularly value the results that we provide for them and come back to us if they need help with new issues.

Nicholle Mineiro is passionate about fighting for the rights of children and youth with disabilities. She regularly litigates special education, discrimination and harassment cases. She handles special education due process hearings, federal appeals, and state and federal court litigation. She is admitted to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, United States District Courts, Western District of Washington and Central District of California, and is a member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, as well as the Washington State Association for Justice.

Neal Black is a partner at Phinney Black, where he focuses on advising clients in the software industry and interactive media industry, including designers, creators, and operators of hosted software solutions, embedded software solutions, middleware, platforms, AI solutions, video games, online games, VR games, mobile games, mobile applications, casual and social games, virtual worlds, and other creative and innovative works. Neal also serves investors in early rounds of financing.. Before joining Phinney Black, Neal was Vice President and General Counsel of Square Enix, a global developer and publisher of interactive entertainment content. Neal managed the legal affairs of Square Enix’s North American subsidiaries, including UIEvolution, a leading developer of middleware for cross-platform distribution of apps, data, and content. For a two-year period in 2008 and 2009, Neal was Vice President and General Counsel of Live Gamer (now known as Emergent Payments), a provider of e-commerce solutions for online games, virtual worlds, social networks, and other virtual environments, including publisher-sanctioned marketplaces for virtual items and virtual currencies.. At Phinney Black, Neal works directly with the CEOs, CFOs, and in-house legal departments of established companies, start-ups, and early-round investors. He provides a wide range of services, including senior management over complex legal matters, such as interactive software product releases; negotiation of complex legal relationships with customers, contractors, publishers, developers, vendors, suppliers, and other business partners; negotiation of stock purchase and related investor agreements; and providing business-oriented counseling to executive management teams on a full range of other legal matters. Among other things, Neal understands the laws governing software development, content creation, IP licensing, AI models, user-generated content, privacy and data security, virtual goods, virtual currencies, and ownership of virtual property.. Neal received an undergraduate degree in engineering from Stanford University and his JD from Georgetown University. He has taught intellectual-property and business law courses as an adjunct professor at Seattle University and a part-time lecturer at the University of Washington School of Law, where he lectured on emerging legal issues in video games and virtual worlds.. Neal was born on Adak Island, Alaska, which, in case you didn’t know, is located in the middle of the Bering Sea at the far southwestern tip of the Aleutian Islands. He grew up in Prineville, Oregon, and now lives in the decidedly more urban environment of Kirkland, Washington, where he and his wife, Joanna, raised their two sons. Neal also volunteers in the community as an elected member of the City Council for the City of Kirkland. He was first elected to the Council in 2019 and was re-elected in 2021. And, he is a member of the Board of Trustees of the King County Bar Association (2018-2023 and 2024-Present) and a former chair of that organization's Public Policy Committee (2014-2019).

My  practice includes real estate law and  business entity selection, formation and maintenance.  I also assist clients with guardianships and estate planning matters such as probate, wills and trusts, and estate and gift tax planning.. Outside of my practice I enjoy hiking, attempting to snowboard, and spending time with my family, friends and two pets.

My primary goal is to help my clients move forward in their lives. Divorce is a major event and I provide effective and efficient assistance.  I am as comfortable in the courtroom as I am in a conference room.  Family law is not limited to divorce alone, and my experience is as broad, including custody disputes, child support issues, final order enforcement, protection and restraining orders and domestic violence.

My practice focuses on real estate, construction, and business matters.  I routinely represent a wide range of clients, including property owners, construction companies, developers, title insurance companies, and lenders in disputes, transactions and general business matters.. My first and foremost objective with any client is to actively listen to my clients’ needs and goals. Thoughtful, efficient, and cost-effective legal counsel is only possible after understanding the full context of the client’s situation.. Part of my practice involves litigation and dispute resolution.  This includes representing clients in lawsuits, regulatory hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.  I also represent clients in transactional matters, including real estate purchase and sales, real estate leasing, lending transactions, construction contract drafting, and land use matters.

My practice focuses on real estate, construction and finance matters. I routinely represent property owners, construction companies, developers, title insurance companies and lenders in disputes, transactions and general business matters.. My clients range from small and mid-sized businesses to publicly traded companies. I strive to develop long-term relationships with clients, centered on understanding their business and needs.. Much of my practice involves helping clients in disputes and litigation. I work closely with clients to develop an efficient and economical approach to resolving their dispute. Over the past 15 years, I have represented clients at all stages of litigation across the State of Washington, including trials, appeals, bankruptcies, mediations and arbitrations.

My practice focuses on general business with a concentration in corporate finance, venture capital, securities, debtor-creditor issues, executive compensation, and technology licensing. I have experience dealing in franchising, asset securitization, private placement of securities, securities registrations and '34 Act reporting for public companies, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, business formations and shareholder dispute resolution. Prior to entering private practice, I served a two year clerkship with the Honorable John L. Coffey of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. I have also served as an adjunct professor at Seattle University Law School teaching mergers and acquisitions.. Exceptional client service requires equipping clients with the key information necessary to make informed business decisions. Providing clients with the information to make wise business decisions requires understanding the nature of their problems and the factors that impact the range of solutions.  Once these aspects are understood, the best solution often becomes apparent.  I view all client relationships as a twenty year connection, even if the initial matter may only require a few hours of time.  Based upon this philosophy, I take the time to understand the business of each client up front.  Over time, as I and our firm are tasked to handle additional client matters, we get to learn more about our clients and their businesses, which helps us better deliver legal services tailored to their needs.

My practice focuses on family law and divorce.  I worked as a prosecutor for a major metropolitan area in southern California before working as a prosecutor in King County Washington.  I have experience with accounting and businesses practices, having prosecuted many financial fraud cases.   I have years of courtroom experience trying complicated high profile criminal cases.  This trial experience and background with complicated financial cases compliment and benefit my family law practice.  My 25 years of experience, combined with my knowledge of family law means you will get the best representation possible.. My criminal background is also provides clients an advantage in  family law matters where there are allegations of domestic violence, criminal behavior or a protection order is being requested.. Although I am more than qualified and competent to present your case in court, I know the value of settling cases out of court.   I have settled hundreds of cases directly with the other party, the other attorney or through the use of mediators and try to reach fair settlements wherever possible.  If we cannot reach a fair agreement or settlement and a court appearance or trial is necessary, my courtroom experience is invaluable.

My practice emphasizes estate planning (Wills, Trusts, Tax planning, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives); probate; real estate and business. The most enjoyable parts of the practice of law for me are the opportunties to get to know the many interesting people I meet, work with them to solve their legal situations and problems and help them plan their personal and business legal matters.
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My legal expertise focusses mostly on Domestic Violence, Assault, No-Contact Orders and DUI defense, stressing negotiation in many cases to obtain discreet outcomes, avoiding trial when in my clients' best interests.  My clients are my top priority.  I am accessible to them and work tirelessly, late hours and weekends too when needed, to fight for their rights and protect them.  In the courtroom, when you are charged with a crime, when I am your criminal defense lawyer I am your best and often your only friend.. In the DUI/criminal defense arena, I at effectively presenting to the prosecutors and the courts the flaws in the police work and reports and the client’s compelling circumstances.  I have absolutely helped my clients avoid a lot of jail time from my various aggressive, tactful and creative approaches, some of which I pioneered.  I am experienced in creating unique and time-proven approaches to criminal defense matters. That is why I have a record of success as a criminal defense litigator and have helped so many people save their jobs, their reputations, their driver’s licenses, etc.  I have been helping people save their driver’s licenses and protecting their freedom for over three decades.  I have been told many times that I saved clients from very tough legal dilemmas, huge prison terms, and did “a stunning job” representing and defending them. I continuously research the latest cases, legal treatises, scientific literature, and articles about drunk driving defense, criminal defense and family law, allowing me to be on the cutting edge always. I take a holistic approach to every client, as each person and their case and history is different and unique, and as every client has different legal goals.  I know how to read and scrutinize a police report to find all the issues of improper, dishonest and weak police work seeing all the ‘angles’ to bolster your defense.  I know how the system works and how to best present you and your case in court and to the prosecutor. I have been practicing law in the King and Snohomish County area since 1986, with over 30 years of experience in criminal, DV and DUI defense.  I am a member in complete good standing with the Washington State Bar Association and belong to several professional associations.  I have also been a member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers the American Trial Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Lake Forest College (1972), where I majored in Chemistry and International Relations, was consistently on the Dean’s List and was nominated Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society (the only honor society for college and university students of government in the United States).. I received my law degree (J.D., Juris Doctor) from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago in 1982, graduating “with distinction,” in the top 11% of my graduating class, winning a moot court competition, and was elected by the law school faculty to the esteemed “Order of John Marshall,” an honorary law student scholastic society.  I passed both the Illinois and Washington State Bar exams the first time I took them.  Getting your case dismissed, always my initial goal with every single case, is always my highest priority.  I have gotten innumerable charges and cases dismissed.  Whether you’re facing a DUI, an Assault or DV charge, a felony or a misdemeanor, I know what a tough time this is for you and I'd like to meet with you so we can go over your case.

My law partner who is also my husband and I serve our client with the utmost professionalism and a humble heart. In my time off, I enjoy Pilates and paddle boarding!

My firm's mission is "Defining Success Together.". As a forty-year business transactions lawyer, my entire goal is to help my clients achieve successful results in the following areas:. --acquisitions and sales of businesses. --negotiating commercial transactions. --raising equity capital through compliance with state and federal securities laws. --resolving internal corporate disputes without litigation

Mr. Hayne has practiced criminal law for over 30 years and for over 20 years has limited his practice to defense of DUI's and serious traffic offenses.  He offers personal attention, sincere compassion, and extraordinary experience to clients facing the devastating impact of a DUI charge.. In 2003, Mr. Hayne was awarded the highest honor accorded by the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; The William O. Douglas Award "For extraordinary courage and dedication to the practice of criminal law."  He has been named of of "Seattle's Best Lawyers" by Seattle Magazine, one of the state's "Ten Best Trial Lawyers" by the Washington Law Journal, and a "Super Lawyer" every year since inception by Washington Law & Politics.  His cases of significance include lead counsel/of counsel in State v. Straka, State v. Brayman, State v. Scott, State v. Ford, State v. Granco, Seattle v. Box and Seattle v. Allison.. Mr. Hayne is a past President of WACDL and has chaired the Criminal Law Sections of WSBA, WSTLA and KCBA.  He has taught triap practice at the University of Washington and Seattle University Schools of Law, the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and the Trial Masters Program.   He has been a feautred speaker at over 80 Continuing LegalEducation programs in the U.S. and Canada and has published articles in the Bar News, Trial News, Defense and Overruled magazines.  Mr. Hayne is also a founding member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National College of DUI Defense, and the Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice.*. *From the Washington State Bar Association "Best of the Best" continuing legal education seminar

Monique Gilson-Moreau has been practicing law for over 30 years, primarily in private practice.  Monique has been a litigator, mediator, and guardian ad litem for the courts. She currently focuses her practice on family law, with particular experience in relocation and interstate custody issues (“UCCJEA” Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act ) and the Indian Child Welfare Act “ICWA.”  Monique has dealt with various tribal courts in this and other states and has appeared and/or been admitted to practice in various local tribal courts. Early in her career Monique gained experience in various areas of law as indicated in her Professional Experience below.. Attorney.   Monique was born in Verviers, Belgium and immigrated to the United States with her parents at a young age.  Monique earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now known as Seattle University School of Law) in 1985.  She continued her legal training through McGeorge University School of Law at their Salzburg, Austria Campus, earning a Diploma in Transnational Legal Practice.  She then moved to Paris, France where she completed an internship with an international French law firm.  She was sworn in as an Attorney licensed to practice in Washington State at the U.S. Embassy in Paris.  She remained in Paris for over 2 years where she continued to work for various private French law firms and eventually met and married her husband.  Monique returned to Seattle, WA with her husband in December of 1987.  Monique and her husband, Frederic, are the proud parents of three grown daughters, two of whom work with Monique as her paralegals.  Upon her return to Washington, Monique did contract work for various Seattle law firms until she began her private solo practice, which included immigration and family law.  Because Monique speaks French fluently, she has received referrals for Immigration, Adoption and Family Law cases from the French Consulate in San Francisco as well as the Honorary French Consulate in Seattle.  Monique successfully obtained asylum for a client who fled persecution in Zaire and adjusted the status of several French Nationals enabling them to work or become permanent residents of the United States.   Her empathy and compassion for others led her to volunteer to represent a financially disadvantaged victim of domestic violence through the Family Law Mentor program.  This and similar experiences eventually led her to focus her practice on domestic law, child support, custody, including interstate UCCJEA cases, adoptions, Guardian ad litem and mediation.  She particularly enjoys using her family law experience to help parties resolve their disputes.  Finally, she has supported our U.S. military by volunteering her time to provide Washington Family Law training to the JAGs at the Whidbey Island Naval Base.. Guardian ad Litem.  Monique has been appointed by the King County Superior Court as a guardian ad litem in Title ll cases.  She later completed training as a Title 26 guardian ad litem for children in family law cases.. Tribal Courts and the Indian Child Welfare Act.   Monique has represented clients in matters that either were brought in Tribal Court or in which a party invoked the Indian Child Welfare Act in Washington Tribes and as far away as South Dakota. Monique is currently admitted to practice in the Lummi Tribal Court.. Mediator.  Monique has successfully mediated settlement conferences between private parties as well as parties represented by attorneys in compliance with the settlement conference requirements mandated in several Washington Counties.. About Monique.  Monique met and married her husband, Frederic, in Paris, France in 1986.  They moved to Seattle at the end of 1987 and had three beautiful daughters, who are now young adults and on their own.  Monique is bi-lingual, French being her first language.  She enjoys cooking, gardening, traveling, spending time in the outdoors and at their property in Chelan, WA.  Monique loves animals and passed on to her children that love and compassion for animals.  Monique and her husband currently share their home with 3 dogs and 3 cats.  Sometimes she brings her Maltese “Tucker” to the office to hang out.

Minh Tran practice is focused on bankruptcy and civil litigation at the Arrow Law Group, PLLC. The law firm also represents clients in personal injury, criminal, and family law matters. Minh is admitted to practice law in all Federal Courts in Washington state.

Mike Sheehan devotes his practice exclusively to traffic matters.  He has lived in Washington state since 1977.  He is a graduate of both Whitman College and Seattle University School of Law.  Mr. Sheehan passed the Washington State Bar Exam in 1997 and later established the Law Office of Michael D. Sheehan.  Since that time, he has appeared in more than 50 courts of law statewide.  As a result, Mr. Sheehan has established good working relationships with the judges and prosecutors who will decide the outcome of your case.  Contact Mr. Sheehan for assistance with your criminal or infraction matter.

Michele has built her practice around one theme: to do what is best for each client given their particular situation and desired outcome. She is an experienced negotiator and civil trial attorney with a focus on real estate, construction, foreclosure and contract law. She works with homeowners, business owners, landlords, tenants, contractors, and other individuals in need of an experienced and responsive attorney for legal advice, problem solving, dispute resolution, and/or representation at trial or on appeal.  For more information please visit her website at .. NOTE:  The testimonials found on this site do not guarantee the outcome of any particular case or matter.  The strength and likely success of a case or matter is largely dependent upon the specific facts and legal circumstances of that case or matter.

Mark's practice focuses on commercial, intellectual property, and real estate litigation for individuals as well as small and medium sized businesses.  Among other things, Mark has aided clients in quieting title to real property, opposing trademark applications, recovering personal property, obtaining insurance-paid defenses related to pending legal claims, and litigating contract disputes.  Mark is proud to include area gun ranges among those clients he has been privileged to represent.  Prior to entering private practice, Mark served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Robert E. Keeton, of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.  While a law student, Mark served as a legal extern for the Honorable Barbara Madsen of the Washington State Supreme Court and was a board member of the Harvard Journal on Legislation.

Managing Partner at Premack Rogers P.C. representing video game industry clients and the digitally creative.

Liam K. Meehan is a partner at Wagner Meehan & Watson, He was previosly a partner at Schirber and Wagner.  Mr. Meehan has an active Divorce and Custody practice in Sarpy County and Douglas County. Mr. Meehan has represented individuals in both felonies and misdemeanors in both Sarpy and Douglas County and regularly argues within the appellate courts in Nebraska. Mr. Meehan also practices in Iowa, but primarily in Pottawattamie County.. Mr. Meehan been awarded the Top 10 under 40 by The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. He has also been selected to the Top 40 under 40 within the Criminal classification for the state of Nebraska by The National Trial Lawyers.