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Hello, Since opening my ofice in 1992 I have focused on the aggressive defense of persons accused of crime. Just some of the types of cases I have previously tried in front of a jury include murder, 3 strikes offenses, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, theft, and traffic offenses such as DUI, physical control, reckless driving, driving on a suspended license, and negligent driving.

Heather C. Ramirez graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minor in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. After completing an internship at the Washington State Attorney General's Office, Ms. Ramirez aspired to pursue a professional graduate degree in law. Upon entering law school, Ms. Ramirez received a Dean’s Diversity Scholarship and graduated from Seattle University School of Law with a Juris Doctor in 2006.. After being admitted to the Washington State Bar Association, Ms. Ramirez practiced law in the private sector with a primary emphasis on family law matters. Ms. Ramirez compassionately advocates on behalf of her clients while she assists them in successfully resolving difficult disputes and navigating through litigation and complex legal issues.. Ms. Ramirez currently handles the following areas:. • Divorce/Legal Separation• Property/Debt Division• Paternity/Parenting Plans• Child Custody/Child Support• Modification/Relocation• Minor Guardianship • Domestic Violence/Protective Orders• Mediation/Arbitration• Elder Law• Estate Planning• Wills/Trusts/Probates. Professional Memberships/Organizations. Ms. Ramirez is licensed to practice in the State of Washington and the United States District Court. She is also a member of the following professional associations:. Washington State Bar Association. National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Academy of Special Needs Planners. Elder Law Answers. Elder Law College. Education. Seattle University School of Law, Juris Doctor, Dean’s Diversity Scholarship upon entryUniversity of Washington, Bachelor of Arts, Dean’s List. In her free time, Ms. Ramirez enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and exploring the beautiful outdoors here in the Pacific Northwest.

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.

GRIT CITY LAW is a street-level criminal defense law firm providing experienced legal advice to any individual facing criminal charges, and comprehensive representation in criminal and quasi-criminal matters of all degrees of seriousness and complexity. GRIT CITY LAW attorneys are licensed to practice in all Washington State, County, Municipal and Federal courts.

For over two decades, Phil has litigated and tried complex medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases throughout Washington State, including wrongful death, brain injury, and birth injury claims.  He represents physicians, nurses, hospitals, and other healthcare providers who have been accused of medical negligence.  He also assists healthcare providers in professional licensing matters and disciplinary actions.. Phil is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. This honor is extended by invitation only to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality.  He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation only organization for experienced civil trial attorneys.  Phil has an AV "preeminent" rating by Martindale Hubbell (the highest possible rating), and he has been selected as a member of America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators.

For over 15 years, I've been a criminal trial attorney, and I have nearly 20 years total legal experience.  I enjoy fighting for my clients - most of whom are facing the toughest challenge of their lives.. When I opened my private firm in 2011, I saw a need for civilian defense attorneys knowledgeable in military law -- someone to assess the consequences faced by servicemembers accused of crimes or misconduct, but who could also assist clients in military and civilian court.  Working with servicemembers has been a great fit for me with my background; I am the daughter of a career Navy NCO, and I married an Army Officer. Just about every generation of my family has sent at least one family member off to war. They fight for us: now I get to fight for them.. While I will always devote a significant portion of my practice to military cases, I also enjoy work with clients from all walks of life.  I listen to my clients and try to understand each client's goals and values, so that we can work closely together to achieve the best outcome.  I pride myself on my legal advocacy in the courtroom and in my written work product. Furthermore, I have advanced training in negotiation and alternative dispute resolution. Often, I can get good results working with prosecutors, Commanders, and law enforcement. when that is appropriate or desirable. For those cases that are not able to be resolved, I work constantly to hone my trial skills, and I am proud of my reputation as a tough litigator.. I am blessed and honored to defend the Constitution for a living.  My clients appreciate that I am passionate about what I do and the fact that I fight hard for them in court, but also like that I'm respectful and down-to-earth. Although I credit my Duke and UW educational background for developing my legal reasoning and writing abilities, what makes me a successful attorney is my hardworking, positive attitude, and my passion for defending people who are facing their toughest legal challenges.  If you have any questions about my practice and how I can help you, please call or email me.  I offer a free consultation for cases in my practice area, so you can see if I am a good fit for you and your case.

Facing criminal charges is a complicated and intimidating process, requiring an experienced and zealous advocate on your side. Throughout this challenging time you need someone unafraid to stand up and protect your rights. I have practiced criminal defense exclusively for my entire career and am passionate about defending people.

Erik Ladenburg has dedicated his career to helping victims of injustice and injuries. He opened his own law firm in 2001 and has been successfully representing people in who have been injured in auto collisions, medical negligence, worksite negligence, and many other areas. Erik is a member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association and has twice been listed as a Rising Star by Washington Law and Politics.

Erica's practice focuses on environmental law, land use, and litigation.  Her breadth of experience includes environmental cleanup and related litigation, permitting, regulatory compliance, dangerous waste management, and land use issues, including siting of cannabis facilities. Erica also has worked with clients on insurance coverage issues.. Prior to law school, Erica was a reporter for a number of newspapers in King County, where she covered development of complex capital projects and land use issues.

Eric Schurman’s criminal defense practice was founded upon the principles of personalized service, zealous representation, and accessibility.  He believes experienced, aggressive, and effective legal defense can be provided to clients at an affordable price.  Eric Schurman understands being charged with a crime can be an extremely stressful situation with serious ramifications.  He takes pride in being available 24/7 to answer questions and concerns to current and prosective clients.  He is just a phone call away.. For over 20 year Eric Schurman has practiced these principles with superior results. He has helped clients win dismissals, acquittals, and significantly reduced sentences. Eric Schurman has successfully handled virtually every type of criminal charge, representing thousands of clients throughout Washingon State.. Eric Schurman has a superior reputation as an effective, aggressive and experienced, criminal defense trial attorney. He is highly skilled in criminal law and has thus won the profound respect of prosecutors and judges alike.

Ephraim Benjamin is one of Washington State’s most successful criminal defense attorneys. Over the last 23 years, Mr. Benjamin has successfully defended clients  in both state and federal courts in Pierce, King, Mason  and Thurston County, and Federal courts coast to coast.  Ephraim Benjamin has  successfully fought on behalf of criminal defendants accused of  a variety of  infractions, misdemeanors and felonies.  Ephraim Benjamin believes that  no criminal defendant should have to face the government’s limitless power and resources without a skilled, aggressive, experienced and committed criminal defense attorney by their side.   Ephraim Benjamin has successfully defended clients in all types of matters; he recognizes that  no one criminal case is exactly like another, and that the path to achieving positive results depends on identifying the  specific facts and circumstances that make each case unique and which ultimately, may  lead to mitigation or even negation of criminal charges.. What sets Ephraim Benjamin apart from other criminal defense attorneys is the amount of time, consideration and access he provides his clients.  He is particularly sensitive to the fear, anxiety and stress that his clients experience when facing charges that have the potential to result in dire consequences such as: loss of personal  liberty, forfeiture of immigration status, diminished access to  children and family members,  loss of professional licenses, and/or  limitations to  future career opportunities.  As a client of Ephraim Benjamin, you can rest assured that  that he will be there to provide friendship, counsel and assistance by fax, cell or email 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Because of his  reputation for success in both negotiation and trial work, Mr. Benjamin is often the attorney other top lawyers choose to represent them both in  criminal court and before the Washington State Bar. Currently he serves  as “special counsel” to three other top law firms in the areas of white collar criminal defense, violent crime defense, property crime defense, DUI defense, and defense of narcotics cases involving  forfeiture of assets.. You can contact Ephraim Benjamin at to schedule your free initial consultation.

Employment and Personal Injury attorney that has been in practive since 2007.

Emelia leads with compassion and empathy at the forefront. She represents her clients as she would her own family: fiercely, competently, and non-judgmentally. She’s always fought for the underdog; both the criminally accused, and more recently on behalf of accident victims battling big insurance companies.. A proud Washingtonian, Emelia was born in and raised in the Seattle/Tacoma area. She graduated from the University of Washington with honors, studying Spanish and Political Science. Thereafter, she attended Gonzaga University where she was recognized at graduation with the Pro Bono Distinction for her work with  the YWCA Domestic Violence Legal Clinic.. A good lawyer understands that presenting her best case involves knowing what makes her opponent tick. Emelia has spent her career soaking up knowledge from both sides of the legal aisle, in dozens of courtrooms up and down Western Washington. She’s been both a criminal prosecutor (in Spokane County) and a criminal defense attorney (practicing in nearly every county West of the Cascades.) Civilly, she worked as Staff Counsel for one of the largest insurance agencies in the country, and now regularly teams up against them on behalf of injured claimants seeking just compensation.. Never one to pass up an opportunity for a jury trial, an arbitration, or a zealous oral argument, Emelia also realizes the importance of her quieter skills: creative and persuasive negotiation tactics, an expertly-analyzed legal brief, and the oft forgotten art of integrity in her dealings with clients and colleagues.. In her free time, she enjoys home renovation projects, volunteering at her kids’ schools, and exploring the cuisine, sights and scenery of the beautiful PNW.

Education. University of  Washington, B.A. - Society & Justice, 1999. Seattle University School of Law, J.D., Cum Laude, 2006. Area of Practice. Family Law. Admitted to Practice. Washington State Courts. Professional Memberships. Washington State Bar Association, Member Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Member King County Bar Association, Member American Bar Association, Member Robert J. Bryan Inns Of Court, Associate. Civic Activities. Tacoma Historical Society, Volunteer. King County Bar Association Neighborhood Family Law Clinic, Volunteer

Dorian has successfully litigated numerous workers compensation claims. He has overturned decisions against injured workers made by the Department of Labor and Industries and decisions made by the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. He has won cases involving many different types of benefits, including entitlement to lifetime disability pension benefits, increased permanent partial disability benefits, the need for additional medical treatment, and accusations of fraud.. Dorian has lived in the Pacific Northwest his entire life. He has always been passionate about helping people and becoming a lawyer has allowed him to do that in a truly meaningful way. Dorian has been working with and helping disadvantaged and injured individuals since 2007 while he was in law school. He has seen how devastating and life-altering injuries can be on families. This fuels Dorian’s drive to tirelessly represent clients to pursue the benefits they are entitled to and help guide them through the often difficult and stressful process.Dorian has successfully litigated many cases. He has had cases in front of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, Superior Court, and the Court of Appeals. Dorian has also represented individuals in pursuit of Social Security benefits in front of the Social Security Administration and the United States District Courts in several states.When he is out of the office, Dorian enjoys spending time with his two beautiful daughters, friends and family, running, paddle boarding, rooting for the Seahawks and Huskies, and watching basketball.

Derek brings more than 20 years of criminal law experience to the Tacoma attorney team of Smith and White. His work as a prosecutor, judge, and defense attorney provide him valuable insight into Washington criminal defense law.. Derek tried hundreds of criminal defense cases, including in the state Court of Appeals and Washington State Supreme Court, as a prosecutor with the cities of Seattle and Kent. He’s worked on or negotiated more than 15,000 criminal defense cases ranging from DUI to felony crimes.. Derek served as a vice and narcotics liaison for the Seattle City Attorney’s Office and received the Seattle Police Department Chief’s Award for his handling of dozens of civil asset forfeitures. He has also presided over thousands of cases as a judge pro tem in Federal Way, Pacific and Des Moines.. He graduated with honors from Seattle University School of Law in 1996.. Derek volunteers his time to local nonprofits including serving as president of the Tacoma Art Museum Activities Council in 2010 for the museum’s 75th Anniversary Gala. He served as vice president then president of St. Mark’s Lutheran by the Narrows church council.  He currently serves on the Stewardship Council for St. Marks and assist his wife, the director of Sunday School for St. Marks.  He is a member of his sons' school PTA and is active in other local charities.. He lives in Tacoma with his family.

David Oliver has helped more than 8,000 people win their claims for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits from the Social Security Administration.  David is also accredited by the Veterans Administration (VA) and represents Veterans throughout the United States in their claims for Service Connected Disability Compensation claims from the VA.  David works diligently for Veterans with both medical and mental health disability claims.. David taught Social Security Disability Insurance Benefit and SSI Disability benefit law at Harvard Law School as a clinical instructor at the Harvard Law School Legal Services Center.. David is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives and the National Organization of Veterans' Advocates. David has been representing disability claimants for 30 years and is committed to fighting for the rights of the disabled to get the benefits that they have earned.. Please call today at or or visit us at

David K. Barrett is a Partner in the South Sound Offices of GLP Attorneys.. Dave comes from a family of lawyers and legal scholars, which served as an early inspiration for him to continue their tradition of excellence. After completing his undergraduate degree in Law & Society at the University of California, David taught school, for a short time, before beginning his legal studies at Valparaiso University School of Law. While in law school, David clerked for the Honorable Judge Julia Jent of the Porter County Superior Court in Valparaiso, Indiana.. Upon receiving his Juris Doctorate in 2002, Mr. Barrett relocated to the Pacific Northwest to begin his legal career in private practice with a mid-size Seattle law firm that was engaged primarily with personal injury, immigration, family law, and criminal defense matters. In 2008, David accepted a position as Deputy Prosecutor and Deputy Coroner for Kittitas County.. David Barrett joined GLP Attorneys in 2011 and has since focused his practice entirely on representing the injured. He also regularly assists health care providers in medical lien matters and is a frequent speaker at seminars for health care providers sponsored by GLP Attorneys.

David J. Britton is an attorney who represents clients in the Tacoma, Washington area. David Britton is recognized by peers and was selected to Rising Stars for 2005, 2009. This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice.. David Britton chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. He attended Seattle University School of Law and graduated in 2001. David Britton passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2001.. He represents clients with Real Estate: Business issues in Washington. He also represents clients with General Litigation and Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff issues.. Being selected to Rising Stars is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Stars, David Br

Dave Malone has been with Miller, Malone & Tellefson since October of 1999 after spending the previous five years with the Washington State Attorney General's Office. He is well versed in government relations and administrative law having represented the Department of Natural Resources and State Parks and Recreation Commission. As an Assistant Attorney General, Dave provided legal counsel on such issues as the DNR Habitat Conservation Plan (a 70 year forest management plan for nearly 2 million acres of state trust land), the Parks Commission's decision to arm park rangers, and of the state's salmon recovery efforts. Dave also took part in litigation at the state and federal level involving the Habitat Conservation Plan, the Loomis State Forest, and aquatic lands.. Dave's practice at MM&T includes regulatory licensing matters before the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington State Liquor Control Board, and Tribal Gaming Agencies. Dave has also represented clients in over fifty administrative proceedings before these and other agencies. In addition to representing clients in licensing and administrative proceedings, Dave has advised gaming clients on projects in Canada, Mexico, and Israel, as well as the states of California, Nevada, New Jersey, Michigan, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Montana, Rhode Island, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Iowa, and Oregon. Dave has also consulted and advised on several internet gaming projects.. Dave earned a Bachelor's of Arts with distinction from the University of Washington, a JD from Seattle University School of Law (formerly the University of Puget Sound School of Law), and a Master's degree from the University of Washington's School of Marine Affairs. In addition to being admitted to practice in Washington State, Dave is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Daryl was born and raised in Southern Oregon. He graduated from the University of Oregon and received his law degree cum laude from the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1977.. His principal areas of practice are criminal defense (felony and misdemeanor) and personal injury (representing injured clients). He is a former King County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and am admitted to practice before State and Federal Courts.. He is also a former adjunct professor of Trial Advocacy at the University of Puget Sound School of Law and has been a speaker and co-chair at numerous trial lawyer seminars. He is a former President of the Tacoma/Pierce County Bar Association and a former Washington State Bar Association Governor.. He is an active member of Washington State Trial Lawyers’ Association and Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He has been an Eagle member of the WSTLA for over 20 years.. Daryl lives in Tacoma with my black lab named Gunnar.  He enjoys spending time with my family and friends.  His outside interests are traveling, snow skiing, running, bicycling and water skiing.

Dan Lazares has lived the entirety of his life in the Pierce County area, with the exception of four years away at college. Accomplished high school athlete, graduated in the top one percent of his class. Attended Washington University in St. Louis on a full academic scholarship. Graduated with Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. Obtained Juris Doctorate from Seattle University (previously the University of Puget Sound).

Cristine began her career as a criminal prosecutor, but found that her true passion was for defending the accused and not prosecuting them. In 2004, she became a criminal defense attorney.. Cristine soon developed a reputation for winning tough cases. In 2007, she opened a criminal law firm in Tacoma.. Today, Cristine works from both her Seattle and Tacoma offices. She defends clients from felony and misdemeanor charges.

Criminal defense attorney Shannon Polley has devoted her entire legal career to getting her clients’ criminal charges significantly reduced or dismissed. She nearly always secures a favorable resolution through aggressive negotiations alone. However, Shannon is also an experienced courtroom litigator and is prepared to fight for a not guilty verdict at trial when necessary.. Shannon earned her B.A. from Washington State University and her J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School, Boulder.

Conor McCarthy is a zealous advocate for workers and their families.