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With over 34 years of trial experience as a former prosecutor, Dawn has spent her career in the courtroom handling thousands of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, including aggravated murder, child sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, vehicular homicide and assault, criminal conspiracy, unlawful possession of a firearm, robbery, burglary, theft, fraud, embezzlement, drugs, trafficking, driving under the influence, among many more.. Dawn has the unique skills and expertise to spot weaknesses and issues in the prosecution’s case, and use that to her client’s advantage, with more than three decades as a prosecutor.. As a trial attorney, Dawn has extensive knowledge presenting and defending against all types of forensic evidence and asserted defenses, including self-defense, alibi, mental disease or defect, intoxication, DNA, fingerprints, gunshot residue, accident reconstruction, and cell phone evidence.. Dawn spent 29 years with the Piece County Prosecutor’s Office as a trial attorney and was promoted to Chief of Staff, working for three elected prosecutors in this capacity. In addition to trying some of the biggest felony cases in the county, Dawn oversaw 218 employees and supervised the office’s top leadership team, including the Chief Criminal Deputy and the Chief Criminal Investigator. Prior to becoming Chief of Staff, Dawn was promoted to Chief of the Misdemeanor Unit, which was responsible for handling over 13,000 new misdemeanor cases each year, including all traffic offenses, driving under the influence, and domestic violence crimes.. After more than two decades with the prosecutor’s office, Dawn was hired by the City of Fife to create a new prosecution program in their municipal court. As the City Prosecutor, Dawn handled all aspects of prosecution, including reviewing and charging misdemeanor investigations, negotiating cases, conducting jury trials, writing and arguing appeals, handling contested infraction hearings, and filing motions to vacate criminal convictions.. Dawn spent over three decades training and advising law enforcement throughout Pierce County. She is also the former legal advisor for the Fife Police Department, where she provided regular training and on-call legal advice to police officers on police use of force, police pursuits, search warrants, recorded custodial interrogations, juvenile access to attorneys, the new drug laws, impounding vehicles, investigation of crimes and infractions, evidence seizure, effective report writing, courtroom testimony, and criminal law updates.. Upon graduating from law school, Dawn worked as a public defender representing those accused of crimes, before being recruited by the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office.. Dawn is the former President of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, which represents over 1400 lawyers in Pierce County. She is the recipient of the Special Pro-Bono Leadership Award for facilitating the creation of a Native American Legal Aid Program in Pierce County, recipient of the Gold Star Award from the Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Pierce County, recipient of the Fife Police Department’s special recognition award for providing expertise and insight to the Fife Police Department, and recipient of City of Fife’s excellence in public service award.. Dawn understands the incredible power a prosecutor has to charge someone with a crime. With such power, comes great responsibility to do the right thing. In recent years, Dawn found herself questioning charging decisions being made by some agencies, often expressing the sentiment, “I wish I could represent that individual, I know I could help them win their case.” When Puget Law Group recruited Dawn to join their team, she saw it as an opportunity to take her 34 years of experience as a prosecutor and zealously advocate for those who find themselves being accused of a crime.. Dawn knows what it takes to win a case, she is strategic, works extremely hard to prepare each case properly, and is dedicated to providing her clients with what they deserve - high quality and effective representation.

With over 20 years of experience, Michael understands that many people involved in an automobile accident don’t know where or how to begin the personal injury claim process. The day of the accident and the first few days after the accident are confusing and insurance companies do little to nothing to help the accident victims. In fact, often times insurance companies try to get victims to settle quickly and close their claim. This is NOT in your best interest.. Michael’s years of experience and success allow him to provide a personal approach where clients are able to talk directly to him about their case and have all of their questions answered by a top-rated attorney.. Michael and his staff are here to help immediately and assist in everything from the initial claim reporting, property damage repairs, and getting a great settlement for your injury claim. We advise clients of their rights and all applicable insurance policies and coverages that will help you during a difficult time in your life.. Michael prides himself in his client satisfaction and his years of specializing in auto accidents and dedicated service allows to bring your case to a favorable resolution. He has helped over 3,000 people successfully resolved over $50,000,000 in cases.

Timothy is a partner at Cruser Mitchell’s Atlanta and Seattle offices.. Timothy’s practice specializes in first- and third-party bad faith insurance claims, with a focus on insurance coverage, automotive litigation, and property damage litigation. Timothy also maintains a strong litigation practice in a wide variety of other areas:. • Employment discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation claims under federal and state law• Complex products liability and catastrophic injuries claims involving a variety of mechanical equipment and recreational products• Third party malicious prosecution claims• Negligent security premises liability claims• Homeowner association disputes• Complex commercial litigation• Commercial landlord tenant law. Timothy represents a variety of local and international companies, including those listed in the Fortune 500 and Forbes Largest Private Companies and companies in a wide variety of services including food and alcohol distribution, ride-sharing and rental operations, large scale recreational activities, and the entertainment and music industry. Timothy also advises small businesses on preventative measures in their day to day operations.. He received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and his Juris Doctorate from University of Georgia School of Law.After graduation from law school, Timothy served as an associate with a boutique Atlanta law firm, assisting in cases involving minority shareholder squeeze-outs, wrongful termination, partnership disputes, legal professional negligence, breach of contract, construction litigation, and taxation disputes.. Timothy is a member of the State Bars of Georgia and Washington. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Georgia, and the 11th Circuit.

Shuman Law Office provides reasonably-priced legal help with all traffic infractions and criminal misdemeanors.  We can help you with criminal charges of DUI, reckless driving, reckless endangerment, hit-and-run, minor in possession, theft, obstruction of law enforcment, assault, and more.  Additionally, we are your best bet for keeping any infractions off of your driving record - speeding, negligent driving, unsafe lane change, following too close, speed too fast for conditions, cell phone use while driving, and any other moving violations.  We're also the best friend of CDL drivers cited for overweight or equipment violations, etc.. For an immediate and free consultation, call the Shuman Law Office attorneys.  You will be speaking to an attorney as soon as we answer - there is no phone tree or receptionist to navigate your way through.  Our priority is our customer service. Hire an attorney who is truly accessible to you and strives to answer their telephone 24/7.  Our best advertising is our lengthy list of happy and satisfied customers, and we'd welcome the opportunity and privilege to help you!!

Originally from the Boston area, Ken Levey has lived in the Pacific Northwest since 1980. He received his B.A. from the University of Washington in 1983 and received his law degree from the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University School of Law) in 1991. That same year Ken was sworn in as a member of the Washington State Bar. He opened his law practice in Tacoma in 1992.. Unlike many attorneys, Ken also is trained in collaborative law, represents families in CPS investigations and dependency actions, and has a great deal of experience and a high level of comfort dealing with the juncture of the military and family law.. Ken serves on the board of Agape Adoptions, an adoption agency emphasizing adoptions from China. He also serves on the board of Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County.

Mr. Wilmot focuses his practice on the areas of real estate and business law and related litigation and transactions, as well as probate & estates, tort law and standards of care and fiduciary principles. He is skilled at identifying solutions to complex problems.. Mr. Wilmot was born in Seattle in 1976 and raised near Renton. He attended the University of Washington in Seattle, earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1999. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) in 2002 from Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon. Mr. Wilmot has two daughters.

Having been raised as the youngest child in a working class, blue collar family, I learned at a young age the value of hard work, dedication, and standing up for what's right.  I bring all of those values to my criminal defense practice.  If you have been charged with a crime, you need an attorney who will work hard to to obtain the best outcome.  An attorney who is dedicated to your defense.  And most of all, an attorney who will stand up and fight for you.  I have relied on these values throughout my 20+ years practicing criminal defense in the state of Washington.

Brianne focuses her practice on estate planning, probate and business law and has since she became an attorney.  She enjoys working with clients to create lasting estate plans, advise executors and trustees in the administration of all types and sizes of estates, and advise business owners in all aspects of their businesses.  Brianne strives to make the legal process as painless as possible for her clients.  She relates to her clients and provides them with quality legal services that address their specific needs.. Brianne grew up in Gig Harbor and is a proud graduate of Bellarmine Prep. She lives in Gig Harbor with her husband, Brian, and her two kids, Kate & Max. In her hours outside of the office, Brianne loves running, reading, cooking, playing with her kids, learning about entrepreneurship & appreciating the beauty of the PNW.

Along with my co-counsel, my firm represents victims all over Washington State and in other states in workplace racial and sexual harassment cases and in class action wage and hour cases. We provide a 100% free and confidential consulation, and we work on a contigency basis, which means that if we take your case, we will only get paid if we win or settle the case. Our clients are never on the hook for any fees or costs out of pocket. We look forward to speaking with you!