Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers Near me in ZIP 98104

Zack is skilled, trained, and a bold trial lawyer.. A catastrophic injury can fracture your body, your mind, and your sense of self. Leaving you unseen.  My work is to bring your story forward to make others feel the weight of your losses, to hold the neglegent party acountable, and to fight so you are recognized, respected, ad made whole again.. Call to schedule a free consultation today

Tim has handled major civil and criminal trials and appeals, in courts in Washington and around the country, for over thirty years.  Tim’s criminal trial experience ranges from misdemeanors to capital murder cases.  He sits on the Washington Supreme Court’s Capital Defense Qualification Committee, and is himself one of a handful of Washington lawyers qualified to handle capital murder cases at all three levels:  trial, appeal, and post conviction proceedings.  He has argued several landmark criminal appeals in Washington and several other states, in the federal courts, and in the Supreme Court of the United States.  He is a nationally recognized authority on capital punishment and habeas corpus law, and has been recognized by the federal courts as an expert on standards for effective assistance of counsel in criminal trials. Tim’s civil practice ranges from major civil rights cases to claims of legal and medical malpractice, negligence and products liability to highway design and car truck accidents.  At the trial level, he has won clients in those areas millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements.  In the appellate courts, his cases have repeatedly made law expanding the legal rights of patients, workers, criminal suspects, and prisoners.  He has been called by one authority “the preeminent civil rights litigator in this region.”

Thomas D. Coe is an attorney based in greater Seattle, known for his commitment to client advocacy and an understanding of the legal landscape. With a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts and a Juris Doctorate from Seattle University, Thomas has been practicing law in Washington since 1994.. Over his career, Tom has passionately represented clients across a spectrum of defense cases, spanning from traffic infractions and juvenile matters to misdemeanors, and felonies, including homicides. His expertise extends to DUI, domestic violence and drug cases, civil forfeiture proceedings, and personal injury cases, particularly those involving bicyclists.. Focusing on King, Pierce, Thurston, Kitsap, and Snohomish counties, Tom has appeared in jurisdictions throughout the state, including federal courts. His track record includes notable successes such as dismissals, acquittals, hung juries, and favorable negotiated resolutions for his clients.. Committed to accessibility, Tom offers free consultations, either by phone or at his office in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square. Clients benefit from a competitive fee schedule, and he accepts all major credit cards. Notably, Tom prioritizes client privacy, refraining from soliciting reviews; and respecting client confidentiality. Notably, Tom prioritizes client privacy, refraining from soliciting reviews respecting client confidentiality. As a seasoned professional on both the King County Assigned Counsel Felony Panel and the Federal Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel, Mr. Coe continues to be a respected and trusted figure in the legal community.

Thank you for your interest in my practice!  I am an experienced trial attorney with particular skills in defending people who are facing serious criminal charges, such as assault, murder and sex crimes.  I also handle misdemeanors, property crimes, and drug offenses.  My strengths are in client communication, organization, cross-examination, and closing argument.  I am qualified by the Washington State Supreme Court to serve as lead counsel in potential death penalty cases.

Thank you for checking out my AVVO profile. I am an experienced criminal defense attorney.  My law firm is called the Law Offices of Juanita Holmes, PLLC. I pride myself in fighting hard for clients. I handle felony and misdemeanor cases in state, federal, and municipal courts. Although most of my cases are in the Seattle-King County area, I also take cases in other counties.

STEPHAN R. ILLA is a criminal defense attorney in private practice. Since his graduation from the Yale Law School in 1984, he has represented individuals and entities accused of serious criminal misconduct in state and federal courts throughout the United States. He is certified by the Washington Supreme Court to serve as lead counsel in capital trials pursuant to SPR 2. He specializes in the defense of criminal cases in federal court..

Seattle DUI Attorney Aaron Wolff limits his practice to the defense of DUI's and other serious traffic offenses. He is a graduate of the National College of DUI Defense, the DRE Drug Evaluation classification overview program and is a NHTSA qualified administrator of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. In 2004, Mr. Wolff completed the BAC Datamaster training program at National Patent's Datamaster manufacturing facility in Mansfield, Ohio.. Aaron is involved in the legal community as well.  He is the former Chair of the Washington Bar Association Criminal Law Section.  He is also a member of the National College for DUI Defense, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice.  Aaron has also been a featured speaker at the Annual Defending DUI's seminar.. DUI lawyer Aaron Wolff is recognized throughout the state as a leader in the field.  He has gained an excellent reputation for his trial advocacy.  He is always readily available for his clients and is attentive to their concerns.. An arrest for DUI is overwhelming.  Aaron's achievements in the courtroom as well as his passion for his client's interests have lead to numerous, outstanding reviews.

Seattle attorney Jon Zulauf has regularly been recognized as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Washington state. He is a member of The National Trial Lawyers, an exclusive legal organization composed of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers from each state. He has been named every year since 2003 to Washington State Super Lawyers, including most recently for 2011. Seattle Magazine has ranked him one of the top five criminal defense attorneys in Seattle, and he has been listed in Best Lawyers in America every year since 1995, including for 2011. Seattle Metropolitan Magazine named Jon as being among the top criminal defense attorneys in King County, and the September/October 2010 issue of Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition honored him as one of the top attorneys in Civil and Criminal Litigation in America. The 2011 U.S.News—Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" survey has given Zulauf & Chambliss a Tier 1 Ranking for Seattle in the area of Criminal Defense: Non-White-Collar.. Jon has built a highly successful white-collar criminal defense practice. He has represented a lawyer charged with racketeering in Alaska, a real estate developer charged with securities violations, doctors accused of Medicare fraud, and corporations charged with EPA and FDA crimes. He has represented corporations accused by the Department of Financial Institutions of fraud in the Pay Day Loan industry and individuals charged with IRS crimes.. Other notable cases Jon has taken on include:. In 2008, Jon successfully defended Pamela Moran, charged in Federal Court with 36 Counts of tax fraud. After a lengthy trial before Judge Coughenour, she was found not guilty of all counts.. In 2007, Jon volunteered to represent two Guantanamo Bay detainees allegedly involved in acts of terrorism. He traveled to Cuba, met with his clients, and worked to establish that his clients had no association with Al Qaeda or the Taliban. Each of those clients has now been released from prison. Jon has also contributed his time to the Innocence Project, and he successfully reversed a conviction in which his client was falsely accused of committing thousands of acts of child molestation in the notorius Wenatchee child sex abuse trials.

Scanlan Law, PLLC specializes in Washington State and Federal Criminal Defense. Emma Scanlan is one of Washington State’s top attorneys for federal criminal defense and first responders charged with crimes. Emma is known nationally for bringing experience, dedication, and compassion to mount thorough, strategic, and tireless client defenses in state and federal courts. As a former prosecutor, Emma excels in negotiating dismissals and successful resolutions. Her tenacity and knowledge of the criminal courts system has led to an impressive record of best possible verdicts in criminal trials. She has obtained pretrial dismissals and very favorable plea deals in many criminal cases without the need for a trial. Emma has a sterling reputation throughout the legal community, handling both high profile cases and discreetly resolved matters. Leveraging solid evidence from thorough investigation and a strategic understanding of complex criminal laws, time and again, Emma overcomes false narratives presented in court or the court of public opinion.. “In criminal defense, there is no average case or typical client. Every person who walks through the door is facing perhaps the biggest challenge of their lives – I’m here to ensure your case doesn’t get railroaded through the system. We will explore every available option. Even if there is a stack of evidence against you – that stack represents their case. I’ll build your case.”. - Emma C. Scanlan. You shouldn’t have to choose between an aggressive strategic defense and a compassionate legal team that listens, collaborates, and clearly explains your options. Emma does both, allowing you to feel heard while taking comfort that a full force defense team is in place to realize the best possible outcome. When the stakes are high in federal court, you may be tried and, if convicted, sentenced under complex federal sentencing guidelines. This is why you can’t just hire any local criminal defense attorney. No matter how daunting federal charges seem, you’re in good hands with Emma Scanlan.. If you are under investigation or have been charged in federal court, Scanlan Law is ready to lead your defense.

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My practice focuses on representing people who are in conflict with government. I have specialized in criminal defense in both trial and appellate courts, and in civil rights litigation. More information about my appellate criminal defense work can be found at . In my civil rights practice, I have represented people whose rights have been violated by police, social workers, teachers, mayors, governors, and military agencies.

Mr. Kiviat's practice encompasses a wide array of criminal defense.
Prior to private practice, Mr. Kiviat was an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted numerous trials to verdict and presented hundreds of cases to the Grand Jury involving violent crimes, narcotics, DUI, economic crimes and weapons possessions.

Mr. Allen was born and raised in the Seattle area.  He attended Bishop Blanchet High School in Seattle where he played on the varsity Baseball and Football teams.  He earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Santa Clara University in 1988, and earned his Juris Doctor Degree from Seattle University School of Law in 1992.  He was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 1992.. Beginning in 1991, he served as a legal intern for the City of Kent, prosecuting criminal cases.  He had already tried fifteen jury trials bythe time he sat for the Bar Examination.  After passing the Washington State Bar Exam, he was hired as an Assistant City Attorney, and was promoted to the position of Chief Prosecutor in 1994.  In that position, he was responsible for prosecuting all criminal cases initiated by the City of Kent.  He also represented the City of Kent Police Department in several capacities, including civil asset forfeiture proceedings, and various legal advisements. He also represented the South King County Narcotics Task Force, advising them with respect to legal issues surrounding drug investigations, search warrants, and evidence gathering.. In 1995, he accepted a Position as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for KingCounty.  He served as a King County Prosecuting Attorney under Mr. Norm Melang for nearly eight years.. During his eleven year career as a prosecuting attorney, Mr. Allen handled nearly all types of criminal cases, including violent crimes, robberies, assaults, thefts, DUI and felony traffic matters, domestic violence cases, and drug offenses.  As a prosecuting attorney, he tried nearly 150 cases to a jury.  Many of those were felonies in King County Superior Court.  The balance were misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, a significant portion of which were DUI cases. He has tried countless cases to the Court, and has extensively litigated virtually every type of legal issue surrounding these cases, including arguing before the Washington State Court of Appeals.  He has worked with the King County Sherriff’s Office in their fingerprint evidence training program, and has instructed at the state police academy regarding courtroom testimony of police officers.. Mr. Allen entered private practice in January 2003.  Since that time he has successfully represented hundreds individuals accused of criminal offenses in various counties across the state and in Federal Court.  He holds an extensive knowledge of the local criminal justice system, and has an outstanding professional repoire with prosecuting attorneys and judges.  Given his extensive experience with local police and criminal investigation techniques, he has been exceptionally effective in his representation of individuals during the investigation process. His years of trial and courtroom experience have gained him significant respect among judges, prosecuting attorneys, and local police departments.. In his free time, Mr. Allen enjoys running, biking, skiing, boating, fishing, traveling and spending time with his family.

Leah Altaras was born in Los Angeles and raised in South King County. She is the second oldest of her parents' eight children. Her father worked as a janitor, and her mother worked as a full time parent. Ms. Altaras attended Seattle Christian School on scholarship, graduating in 1997. She then attended the University of Washington, graduating in 2002 with bachelor’s degrees in both Journalism and American Ethnic Studies. In 2004, she returned to her Alma Matterfor law school. During law school, she participated in moot court and was writer and editor for the Schidler Technology Law Journal as well as the Vice President of Student Programming for the Student Bar Association. She was involved in the Latino Law Student Association as well as the Jewish Law Student Association. She also served as a Rule 9 Intern for both the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and the City of Seattle Attorney’s Office, and also worked as an Infraction Hearing Officer for the University of Washington Police Department. During her internship with King County, she worked in the Fraud Unit, prosecuting misdemeanor crimes with a focus on Unregistered Contractors and Department of Fish and Wildlife Offenses. She prosecuted all manner of civil infractions, including traffic and animal control offenses, for the City of Seattle.. Ms. Altaras graduated from the University of Washington School of Law and was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2007. On admission to the bar, Ms. Altaras transitioned from intern to Prosecuting Attorney for King County, and worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney from 2007 through 2012. In that capacity, Ms. Altaras litigated hundreds of criminal cases from misdemeanors to serious violent felonies. In the course of her work, she prosecuted many jury trials in both District and Superior Courts. She also practiced appellate work in both King County Superior Court and Division I Washington Appellate Court. Since she began her practice in 2012, after leaving the Prosecutor's Office, Ms. Altaras has defended and resolved all levels of criminal offenses, from simple misdemeanors to third strike cases. She has expanded her practice to include civil rights defense in the employment and criminal justice arenas, and has sued the government for discrimination and excessive use of force. She also practices family law, specializing in high conflict child custody battles.. Ms. Altaras is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, who recently recognized Ms. Altaras as one of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in Washington State based upon client satisfaction. She is a former board member, chair of the Criminal Law Section, and member of the Judicial Evaluation Committee for the King County Washington Women Lawyers Association. She is dedicated to serving her community and has advised Seattle mayors Nickels and McGinn as a member of the Citizen’s Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee and the Technology Matching Fund Grant Review Committee. She has also served as a judge for Mock Trial Competitions at both the Seattle University School of Law and the University of Washington School of Law.

Jesse Corkern is a former prosecutor, using his insight and experience to represent the accused.

Jason Lantz is a widely sought after criminal defense lawyer known for his tenacity in the courtroom, numerous not guilty verdicts and dismissals, and his compassion for clients.. While he works on numerous types of litagation matters, his emphasis, is in DUI defense.   Jason has also represented clients charged with felonies and other misdemeanors including Assault, Malicious Mischief, Disorderly Conduct, Trespass, Theft, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment, Racing, Negligent Driving in the First Degree, Hit and Run Unattended, Driving While License Suspended (all degrees), Possession of Drugs, Minor in Possession/Consumption, Telephone Harassment, Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer, Resisting Arrest, and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon.. Jason is originally from the Midwest and went to high school in a small town near Dodge City, Kansas.  He obtained a B.S. in Life Science from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.  A graduate of Seattle University School of Law, and winner of the In-House Moot Court Appellate Competition in 2008, Jason has built a reputation as an excellent lawyer.. Before becoming a lawyer, Jason was the Director of Operations for the American Red Cross of the Flint Hills.  Jason has always been a fierce advocate for individuals and families and is experienced in helping people in crisis.  Being charged with a criminal offense is a stressful event and Jason takes his job as a “Counselor of Law” seriously.

Jacqueline Walsh is a partner with Walsh & Larranaga. She is licensed to practice in Washington and California. Her law practice focuses on criminal defense and civil plaintiff personal injury cases. In her criminal practice, she is qualified to handle capital cases at the trial level in federal and Washington State courts. In addition to capital defense work, Jacqueline has tried several non-capital homicide trials obtaining favorable results for her clients. In 2014, she was added as resource counsel with the Federal Death Penalty Resource Counsel Project.. In her civil practice, she represents clients in serious catastrophic injury cases - including traumatic brain injuries - and civil rights cases.

I was born and raised in Whatcom County, Washington, near the US/Canadian border.   I am a proud partner in Seattle Consumer Justice, P.S., a firm based in Seattle, but I spend a great deal of time in our Bellingham branch office.   We assist consumers and small businesses with bankruptcy, debt settlement, and debt-related consumer rights litigation.. I live in Bellingham, Washington with my wife and daughter.  When I'm not assisting clients, I enjoy fishing our local rivers and streams for salmon, trout and steelhead.

I I have devoted my legal career to defending individuals accused of crimes and have represented over one thousand people in district and superior court. I have significant experience defending DUIs and other criminal traffic violations, domestic violence, serious crimes and misdemeanor charges.. I founded Pewitt Law Group, PLLC., after working as a Snohomish County Public Defender for several years. During my tenure as a public defender, I handled cases through all phases of the criminal process, from arraignments through motions and trials. I have earned a reputation as a strong courtroom presence who vigorously advocates for my clients using my significant court room experience and specialized legal training. A small sampling of my specialized training includes:. ·         Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College – Death Penalty Seminar. ·         NCDD Winter Session Defending DUI. ·         NCDD Mastering Scientific Evidence in DWI Case. ·         WA Foundation for Criminal Justice: Defending the Marijuana DUI. ·         WA Foundation for Criminal Justice: Defending DUIs in Washington State. ·         Certified in SFST Administration per NHTSA standards – Robert La Pier & Associates. ·         King County Inter-local Conflict Resolution Group – 40 hour mediation training. I developed my passion for criminal defense and decided to attend law school after serving as a juror in King County Superior Court Judge McDermott’s court room. During law school, I worked as a Legal Extern for Judge McDermott, a Rule 9 Attorney for Snohomish County Public Defender Association and as a Law Clerk in the Sexually Violent Predator Unit at the Washington State Attorney General’s Office.. I graduated magna cum laude from the Seattle University School of Law and represented Seattle University as a member of its National Moot Court Team. I also represented Seattle University School of Law at regional negotiation and client counseling competitions after finishing first in both university level competitions. I served as a member of Seattle University’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Board, creating opportunities for students to increase awareness and use of alternative dispute resolution. I received my B.A. from Washington State University and earned my M.B.A. from the University of Washington. Prior to attending law school, I worked in business, cross cultural training and international marketing.. I am a member of the National College for DUI Defense, Washington State Bar Association and the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

I have dedicated my career to defending the rights of the accused.  A graduate of Stanford University and a magna cum laude graduate of Georgetown Law School, I chose criminal law instead of corporate law because I love the challenges of trial work and the rewards of fighting for human beings caught in the often callous machinery of the criminal justice system.. The majority of my practice is dedicated to defending against felony charges in King County Superior Court and Federal District Court in the Western District of Washington, but I have experience in state and local courts throughout Western Washington, and I know that every case is serious to the person being accused.  I pride myself on being an even-keeled and compassionate advocate--one of the most important services I can provide is to ease the stress and uncertainty the goes with being accused of a crime.  I will use my knowledge and experience to empower you to make the most informed, intelligent decisions possible, and I will litigate your case with creativity and tenacity.. With sixty jury trials to my credit in almost twenty years defending the accused against all types of felony and misdemeanor cases in federal, state and local courts, I can give you the peace of mind that comes with having a proven, battle-tested advocate in your corner.

I have worked as a public defender since law school.  I have represented indigent accused persons facing misdemeanors and felonies.  I have represented juveniles.  I have represented persons facing civil commitmen for mental illness.. Since 2009 I have soleley represented those facing civil commitment as sexually violent predators.. I truly believe that representing this most hated group places me directly in the prime position to protect our constitutional rights, because it is so easy to excuse taking rights away from this group.  If this happens, I believe the rest of us are next.  This erosion of liberty starts here, and I am devoted to stopping it at its source.

I have closed up this practice because I moved to Seattle and have joined the King County Department of Public Defense.

I have been practicing in the area of personal injury for over fifteen years. Although I am experienced in many areas of personal injury law, I devote a substantial portion of my practice to representing individuals who have been the victim of sexual or physical abuse. My office's team of experienced attorneys are advocates for those who have been severely injured or suffered catastrophic injuries. At Ressler & Tesh, we handle a variety of cases that include all type of vehicle accidents, wrongful death, insurance bad faith, DSHS/CPS negligence, traumatic brain injury and other types of personal injury. We understand the devastating impact of death, paralysis, a traumatic brain injury, broken bones, and other significant injuries. Our goal is to seek and hold all defendants accountable and demand full and fair compensation for our clients.

I first became a lawyer because, as corny as it might seem, I was enthralled by watching Perry Mason when I was a young boy.  The cool and calm demeanor he exhibited in any situation, his crafty cross examination of witnesses that somehow always led to a confession, and not to mention he won all his cases.  While in law school, I volunteered at local legal clinics to help people with everyday legal issues they face, from workplace discrimination to holding a bad landlord accountable.  It was during this time that I saw what power the law held to help people, to improve people's lives, and to be a "big stick" when necessary.  This is one of the reasons I chose to represent people charged with crimes for a living, because so many of my clients are good people even if they made a mistake.  And the U.S. Constitution requires that everyone accused of a crime be entitled to a zealous defense, someone to protect their rights and challenge the government's authority when necessary.  This is why I do what I do.. As a former prosecuting attorney and Judge Pro Tem, I have the experience and knowledge needed to successfully represent those accused of crimes, whether it is assault, DUI, suspended license, theft, and all other criminal charges.  I also handle hundreds of traffic citations a year with an extremely high success rate.  I regularly attend and speak at seminars on trial advocacy, stay up to date on new developments in my field, and provide all the resources my clients need to get them through the process successfully.   But I also take pride in my client service, keeping clients updated on their cases' progress and informed of all developments.   I am also there 24 hours a day if my clients need a question answered or simply want to discuss their case.. Being charged with a crime can be stressful, emotionally and financially.  If you find yourself in this situation, put me in your corner.  You will be glad you did.

I am the Felony Resource Attorney with the Washington Defender Association, an advocacy, training and resource agency for criminal defense attorneys. A graduate of the University of Washington School of Law, I have worked as a public defender at Associated Counsel for the Accused in Seattle before joining the Washington Defender Association. As a resource attorney, I provide technical assistance to public defenders across the state and develop resource materials for public defenders to use in their cases. I frequently speak at programs designed to support quality indigent defense services in Washington state.