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There is nothing more thrilling to me as a lawyer than standing before the highest judges to explain to them why the law should favor my client. If your case is headed toward appeal, I would be honored to stand for you.. I am committed to giving you the best possible experience while your case is on appeal. I pledge to communicate with you openly and honestly, to listen to your concerns and desires, and to answer all of your questions about the case and the appellate process. My fresh and thorough approach and focused advocacy will maximize your chances of success on appeal.. I have argued before the Washington Supreme Court and Court of Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Federal Circuit.

Stuart E. Shelton was awarded a Juris Doctor from the Seattle University Law School in 1981 and a Bachelor of Arts in Society and Justice from the University of Washington. Stuart devotes all his efforts exclusively to personal injury, auto trauma and medical malpractice law; helping people battle insurance companies for fair compensation in cases involving negligence by health care professionals, and in cases involving vehicle accidents. Further he often serves as a mediator assisting parties to resolve their claims.. In his free time Stuart enjoys playing golf. He has been married for 45 years and has three children.

My practice is focused on advising, counseling and representing
businesses and individuals in transactions and litigation.

I am a business trial lawyer who is experienced in mediation, arbitration, litigation, in state and federal courts, and administrative hearings.

Eric Shelton began working for his father’s law firm, Stuart E. Shelton Injury Law, PLLC, in 2015 after defending insurance companies in IFCA, CPA, and bad faith disputes for a large Seattle law firm.  At his previous position he also represented at-fault drivers and their employers in auto trauma cases and physicians in medical malpractice/wrongful death matters and proceedings before state disciplinary commissions.  Prior to representing civil defendants, Mr. Shelton worked as a King County Prosecutor.  In his work as a prosecutor, Mr. Shelton appeared in court on a daily basis and handled over 50 trial assignments, taking 12 cases to verdict.  Mr. Shelton is a member of the Washington State Association for Justice and a Washington State, Pierce County, and Thurston County bar member.  He grew up in Olympia, attending Capital High School, and now lives with his wife and two boys in Tacoma near the University of Puget Sound.

Diane Whaley attended Pacific Lutheran University studying Earth Science, Legal Studies and Economics.  In 1999, Diane graduated from Seattle University School of Law.  After passing the Bar, Diane started her career in criminal defense at the public defense firm - Associated Counsel For The Accused (ACA).  For three years, Diane obtained a wide-variety of experience defending clients against misdemeanor and felony offenses.  Towards the end of her tenure with ACA, Diane established herself as a talented defense attorney against felony allegations.  Diane's reputation followed her into private practice after she opened her law office in 2003.  In addition to her private practice, Diane is appointed to serious class A felony cases by the King County Department of Public Defense.  Until 2009, Diane had a relationship in multiple cities representing conflict cases in Kent, Tukwila, Des Moines and Pierce County (Superior and Juvenile Courts).  Diane served as a Judge Pro Tem in Federal Way Municipal Court until granted an opportunity to supervise Public Defense Criminal Cases in Federal Way Municipal Court for 5 years.   Diane has now moved her practice to Olympia, Washington and now serves Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Grays Harbor, Pierce, and King County.  Appearances are made in Municipal, District, and Superior Courts.  You can find articles about her work on State v. Glenn Proctor under her maiden name Diane Zumwalt. This case gained media attention after Mr. Proctor was released from jail and his case dismissed on the charge of Murder in the Second Degree.  This case was co-counseld with Green River Killer Attorney Mark Prothero.  Diane believes in equal access to justice, practicing with integrity, and zealous representation.  She has a vast depth of knowledge in the criminal defense field after handling thousands of cases over the years.  Diane has handled Class A Felonies including Murder in the First Degree, Murder in the Second Degree, Robbery in the First Degree, Robbery in the Second Degree, Theft in the Third Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, Assault in the Fourth Degree-Domestic Violence, Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission, Violation of Uniform Controlled Substance Act-Possession, Delivery, etc, Trafficking Stolen Property, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree, Firearms Enhancement cases, DUI, Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving in the First Degree, Felony and Misdemeanor Violation of a No Contact Order-Domestic Violence, Felony and Misdemeanor Harassment-Domestic Violence, Malicious Mischief in the First Degree, Malicious Mischief in the Second Degree, Malicious Mischief in the Third Degree, Strangulation-Domestic Violence, and Dangerous Weapons Enhancement cases. Extensive knowledge of criminal motions to suppress evidence, alternative reductions, alternative approaches to jail time and rehabilitation, deferred prosecutions, stipulated orders of continuance, deferred sentences, DOSA sentences, and Department of Corrections time calculation.  Diane's felony trial experience in spending months at a time in trial on serious offenses sets her apart.  Refer with confidence.