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When you call - You'll speak to me directly!. Murphy's Law Offices provides aggressive, personalized & affordable legal representation for your Criminal/DUI, Drug, Forfeiture and Accident matters. We serve the citizens of the state of Washington against oppressive government bodies and insurance companies to get you the best results.

Tough and aggressive in the courtroom, yet approachable and open to his client, Michael Austin Stewart is one of the most skilled and sought-after criminal defense attorneys in the Tacoma area. Michael has over 20 years of experience working both in and out of courtrooms in Pierce, King, Thurston, and Kitsap counties, with clients of all backgrounds and ages. Michael practices Criminal Law, DUI Defense, Drug Defense, and Personal Injury Law. He has successfully defended clients in cases ranging from minor misdemeanors to homicide and pours his time and heart into each one. Treating each client with equal respect and understanding is the framework of Michael’s practice. He stands for fairness and justice and will fight for the best possible outcome for his clients while including the client in every decision along the way.. I want my clients to have the opportunity to get past the tough times and get back to pursuing thier life, family and faith.

Tim Lewis joined Puget Law Group in September 2021. Tim is a former prosecutor with nearly 20 years of courtroom experience. He has tried over 100 jury trials involving charges ranging from simple misdemeanors to the most serious felonies.. Tim grew up in a military family before attending the University of Washington and University of Iowa College of Law. After completing law school, Tim began his career as deputy prosecuting attorney. During his career as a prosecutor, Tim served as Team Chief of the Property Crimes Unit, the Fugitive and Extraditions Unit, the Special Assault Unit, Chief of the Misdemeanor Division, and Chief of the Felony Division. Tim also spent time supervising the misdemeanor team of attorneys in District Court.. In addition to his experience as a trial attorney, Tim is an active member of the Kitsap and Pierce County Bar Associations. Tim has also served as a Pro Tem Judge in the municipal courts of Lakewood, Bremerton, Gig Harbor, and Buckley.

There are few attorneys in the Pacific Northwest who possess as much knowledge and experience in the field of elder law as Eileen Peterson. In fact, she is the only attorney in Pierce County certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation since the program began in 1994.. Eileen has also served as Chair of the Guardianship Task Force for WSBA Elder Law Section from 2007-2013 and was the recipient of the WSBA Elder Law Exceptional Service Award in 2009. She is a frequent speaker and presenter on a wide range of topics including elder law, guardianship, estate planning, and charitable giving.. Her current area of practice includes all types of estate planning, including trusts and estates, probate, elder law, guardianship, and court-supervised trusts. She also has extensive experience in the more complex area of estate planning and succession planning for disabled persons. She has a passion for creating solutions that work for unique problems her clients come to her to solve.. Eileen was born in Tacoma and appreciates the Pierce County community. She loves to read, quilt, cardio-dancing, gardening, and travel.

Steven D. Weier:          Attorney / CPA. AWARD WINNING PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY:. See Reviews and Awards section for more details.. Direct contact:. Steven Weier received his BA in Business Administration with a major in Accounting and a minor in Economics in 1985.   After working in corporate management for a number of years, he passed the Uniform CPA exam in 1987.   Steven attended lawschool at the University of Puget Sound and graduated in 1992.   After passing the Washington State Bar Exam on the first try, Steven spent several years gaining valuable experience in public accounting and then later in personal injury litigation.   Following several years as a litigator for a downtown Seattle personal injury firm. Steven opened his own practice in Auburn in 1997 and then expanded to a larger office space in Tukwila in 2013.   Wanting to focus on customer relations and customer service, Steven founded the practice on the simple guiding principle: “Do the Right thing, Always.”   Starting out as a one-man firm, Steven’s enthusiasm and willingness to represent the “little guy” quickly established the firm in the south King County area.  With no advertising budget, the firm grew by word of mouth and referrals.   Still growing, the firm clings to the original focus that customer service is of prime importance.   Going the extra mile is still the norm, and each of our clients is treated with respect and personal worth.. Steven’s willingness to take cases to trial, even small cases, has earned him a reputation as a serious litigator.  With an attitude that every case is treated like our biggest case, Steven has attained an exceptionally high win-rate in trial.   That willingness to take all our cases seriously extends throughout the whole firm.  With a tell-it-like-it-is approach, Steven Weier gives his clients the real picture of the case, and assists them in making the best possible choices for their particular situation.. Managing a state-of-the-art firm and keeping up with technology helps keep the firm efficient and growing.  With his “every client should feel like they are our most important client” attitude, it is easy to see why clients refer their friends and family to him.   Steven believes that leading by example is one of the basic foundations of good management.  His firm is an extension of his core beliefs and that basic guiding principle: “Do the Right Thing, Always.”    Down to earth and honest, the best way to evaluate his firm is to meet him through a no-charge consultation.

Senator “Austin” Ansingh earned his law degree from Seattle University School of Law. Seattle University has a strong commitment to educating its students on the values of social justice. Austin shares the values of social justice and the protection of individual rights, which led him down the path to becoming a criminal defense attorney. This commitment to justice motivates Austin to fight for his clients.. Austin graduated from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a double major in Marketing and Finance. After graduation, Austin quickly realized that he had a desire to help people in a way that working in business field could not fulfill. His desire to fight for justice and to work directly with people and communities led him to law school. Austin chose Seattle University because of their commitment to social justice and his desire to practice in Washington State.. During Law School, Austin worked as an intern for a private criminal defense attorney in Seattle. There he gained valuable criminal law experience. He conducted extensive legal research and drafted numerous motions relating to issues such as suppression of evidence, invalid search and seizures, invalid warrants, and more.. Before becoming an attorney at Durflinger Oliver, Austin worked in Pierce County as a family law attorney. Through this practice he was able to further hone his skills in litigation, negotiations, legal research, and writing. These skills in addition to his keen analytical mind strengthened by years of rigorous legal research and writing make him formidable in negotiations and the courtroom. Austin’s pleasant demeanor, organization, and candor when evaluating and resolving cases make him popular with clients and court staff.. When Austin isn’t in court or preparing for court, he can often be found on the basketball court or adventuring throughout the Pacific Northwest with his rescue dog, Wally.

My practice primarily involves workers compensation, including both Washington State Labor & Industries and Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers compensation claims, including Non-appropriated fund and DBA claims. I also represent plaintiffs in personal injury actions involving work site accidents, including those on the waterfront.. I graduated from UC San Diego, and went to law school at University of Puget Sound. I have been with Welch & Condon since my law school days. I have been licensed to practice in Washington since 1988. I am a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, the Worker's Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG), the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and am an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) I am active on Legislative issues involving workers compensation in Washington, and stay connected to issues which affect injured workers both locally and nationally.. My time outside the office is spent with my husband, our big dogs, our four kids, and our ever growing family.

Ms. Reck has been dedicated to representing Washington State’s injured workers with a special focus on trial advocacy since 2006. Her law firm, Reck Law - Workers' Compensation Attorneys is 100% focused on plaintiff representation in L&I claim and self-insured employer claim matters in Washington State. Throughout her legal career, Mrs. Reck has been a vocal advocate for work injury claimants. She is a regular speaker at workers' compensation conferences and she regularly publishes opinions and articles to benefit work injury victims. She is a member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association and Washington State Association for Justice.  Ms. Reck enjoys diverse outdoor activities, both in the Pacific Northwest and around the world.

Kelly LeBlanc has been practicing law for over 35 years.  She has been admitted to practice in five (5) jurisdictions and appeared on behalf of litigants at the state and federal level.   She served as an Administrative Health Law Judge with the Department of Health and worked as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Pierce County many years before joining Envision Family Law Group as Senior Counsel.  When the Court was faced with particularly difficult cases, Kelly was often designated to investigate and provide recommendations on how best to protect the interests of the child(ren) involved.. As a GAL, Kelly served as the court’s designated expert in hundreds of cases relating to child custody.  She was routinely subject to cross-examination in contested family law proceedings and experienced trial tactics by dozens of her colleagues both as a witness and advocate.   While serving as a Health Law Judge for the Department of Health, Kelly presided over licensing and disciplinary proceedings involving medical doctors, dentists, therapists and other health care providers facing charges under the Uniform Disciplinary Act.  In this role, Kelly was charged with the responsibility for making evidentiary rulings and ensuring fairness and integrity in conduct of proceedings.. Kelly has not only experienced what it feels like from the witness box, she has also experienced the challenges facing the fact finders in judicial proceedings.  Thus, Kelly understands the importance of preparing cases in a way that will afford her the ability to defend her work and recommendations down to the smallest detail and her experience as GAL provides her with a unique vantage point, or “head start”, from which to prepare her own clients.. When Kelly is in the courtroom, she dominates with her smart, direct and thorough legal arguments while maintaining the utmost professionalism.   Kelly tempers her natural perfectionism with efficiency, yet takes the time to ensure that her clients are well-informed throughout each aspect of the case.  Her skill and work ethic is widely respected within the legal community.  While serving as a neutral investigator, Kelly established herself as someone who could be trusted and along with that, developed good rapport with the Judges, Commissioners, and supporting staff.   Kelly has a wide range of experience which helps her formulate arguments, theories, and themes that resonate with the Court.   Kelly has a deep understanding of the issues confronting families during divorce and custody cases and can provide seasoned advice on how to address concerns with domestic violence, chemical dependency, or complex medical or mental health issues.  She has in-depth knowledge of programs and resources available through DSHS, JBLM Family Advocacy and a well-developed network of private resources who provide support and assistance for families and children facing difficult times.. Kelly and her husband came to Washington in 1995.  They have had the joy (“most of the time,” says Kelly) of raising six children but are now "empty nesters" and grandparents!  Three of her children still reside here in Washington so that made the transition from "full house" to a "much roomier (and generally cleaner) one" a little easier.   Kelly and her husband both enjoy cooking though she admits: “I like cooking even more when he does it.” During her leisure time, she loves hosting family and friends at social gatherings or taking off to go camping.  She also enjoys running, hiking, bicycling, hanging out with friends, and simply relaxing with a good book when she’s not working.. Don't forget to ask about Kelly's special reduced rates for active duty military members!

I served in the United States Marine Corps an received Honorable Discharge from the Marine in 1995. I became an attorney in 2004 and have been practicing criminal Law ever since.  I enjoy helping people navigate their way throught a legal system that many deem broken.  I am committed to understanding the clients wants and needs.

I served as a JAG on active duty in the Army from 2004 until 2012.  I served as a military defense counsel for 3 years, as a military prosecutor for 2 years, and as 1 of 15 Army Special Victim Prosecutors for 2 years.  Prior to litigating military courts-martial, I served as a part time military magistrate and made determinations as to probable cause search authorizations and command decisions to place military members in pretrial confinement.  Since 2012, I have been exclusively defending military courts-martial in private practice and have represented military members in the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard.  I devote the majority of my practice to investigations and defense of allegations of sexual assault.

I run specialized practice helping all sorts of small businesses and individuals with whatever problems they may have from thier daily transactions to full press Federal litigation, and everywhere in between.  I also have an extensive background in copyright, trademark and entertainement, making me a great resource for artists, venues, and anyone else in those fields or associated with them.

I have been helping injured people for 24 years on thousands of personal injury,workers compensation and social security disability cases. I worked with my father H. Frank Stubbs who practiced over 50 years helping iinjury victims and I have taken over his practice and am carrying on the work helping injured people with their problems. Come see me for a free consultation. Let me fight for you and get you the best result possible on your consultation. BBB A+ Rating.  Bryan Stubbs

I am the owner and managing attorney for Pacific Point Defense. The firm focuses on criminal law and personal injury. I have handled everything from complex second strike cases to simple misdemeanors, though most of my practice is devoted to DUIs.  I enjoy my line of work immensely and love to take on a new challenging case.  I pride myself on being a thorough and effective negotiator and an accessible counselor. Before going into private practice, I gained invaluable experience as a public defender. I am a trial attorne to my core. There is no leverage in negotiating a case if an attorney doesn't understand what the implications of trial would be and isn't prepared to take the case all the way if necessary.

I am the Founder and Managing Attorney of NextLaw PLLC in Tacoma. Prior to that, I founded and served as CEO of Puget Law Group LLP for over a decade, leading it to become the largest Criminal and Injury law firm in the Pacific Northwest, if not the West Coast. I am a former prosecuting attorney with nearly twenty years' experience handling DUI and other criminal cases in the Puget Sound area and beyond. I went to law school with the goal of becoming a prosecutor and began my legal career with the Skagit County Prosecutor's Office, where I handled several jury trials before graduating cum laude from Seattle University School of Law in 2005. After passing the Bar, I continued working as a prosecutor for several years in Federal Way and Pierce County, handling hundreds of DUI and criminal cases.. Over time I realized that, despite a high percentage of success at trial, I was more interested in helping people than I was in prosecuting them. I left the prosecutor's office in 2010 and went into private practice with Park Chenaur, a Personal Injury firm, where I handled both criminal defense and personal injury cases. In 2013, I went out on my own to start my own firm, Gerl Law PLLC. In 2016 I rebranded as Puget Law Group.. In 2019, Puget Law Group became a partnership, with a goal to develop a Personal Injury practice alongside our Criminal Defense practice.. Over the next five years, I led PLG to become the fastest growing Criminal and Injury Law Firm in America (Inc. 5000, Law Firm 500) and the fastest growing law firm of any kind in Washington state. For the past few years we've been listed among the Inc. 5000 "Fastest Growing Companies in America," the Puget Sound Business Journal's "Fastest Growing Private Companies in Washington," and Law Firm 500's "Fastest Growing Law Firms in America." Under my leadership, we were voted "Best in the PNW" in four categories by the Seattle Times.. In January 2024 I left PLG to found NextLaw PLLC. Specializing in the same practice areas as before, but with a renewed focus on and commitment toward the client experience.. I am a member of the Washington State Bar Association and Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association. I am licensed to practice law in courts throughout Washington in both State and Federal Court.. In my spare time I enjoys sports, cars, graphic design, barbecuing, and being dad to three boys aged 16, 10, and 4.

I am happy to talk law all day if you want to talk law all day.  Or I can just keep it simple and easy.  We have a complex and nuanced legal system that works surprising well.  Of course it has flaws and could be better.  But sometimes those flaws can benefit you.  I'll guide you through this dynamic system to get the best outcome for you.

I am a trial lawyer committed to helping individuals and their families reclaim their lives after losing a loved one or suffering injury because of the negligence of others. I began my legal career working as a defense attorney for an insurance company. Through taking cases to trial and countless arbitrations, I saw first-hand how insurance companies can quickly lose sight of the human aspect of injury and insurance claims, viewing cases merely as business concerns to be settled cheaply or hard-fought, regardless of cost. Later in my career, I defended insurance companies in bad faith litigation. Currently, I represent injury victims in personal injury, traumatic brain injury, insurance bad faith, medical malpractice, medical device defect, and product liability cases.. Prior to entering law school, I worked as a property and casualty claims adjuster for two national insurers, handling wildfire and mudslide catastrophe claims in California, as well as mid to large loss claims arising from hurricanes in the Southern U.S.. My experience both as a claims adjuster and lawyer taught me that in order to obtain the best settlement, you have to show the insurance company and/or the defense you are willing and prepared to take the case to trial. For this reason, I prepare every case as if it is going to trial from day one.

Gina Buskirk was born and raised in Washington. As a daughter from a blue collar Boeing family, she set her sights on being the first woman in her family to graduate from college. She worked her way through college earning her J.D. from Seattle University where she graduated Cum Laude in 2000.. After passing the bar, Gina focused on civil litigation and juvenile criminal defense. In 2002, she was recruited to become a prosecutor and became well-known in the legal community for her ability to effectively manage and litigate a wide variety of cases in courts throughout Kitsap County. While assigned to the Juvenile division, she handled misdemeanor and felony crimes including Vehicular Assault, Burglary, and sex offenses. She was eventually promoted to the position of Senior Prosecutor of the District/Municipal Court Division where she supervised all misdemeanor criminal offenses for Kitsap County, Bremerton, Poulsbo, Port Orchard, and Bainbridge Island and was responsible for training officers in all jurisdictions of Kitsap County. She continually honed her trial skills on the highest priority matters for her division: DUI and Domestic Violence cases.. In 2009, the city of Bremerton recruited Gina to become the City of Bremerton Prosecutor. She was tasked with creation of the criminal division. She recruited, mentored and trained new attorneys, advised law enforcement, set all plea & negotiation standards, and prosecuted all civil matters and crimes in municipal court including infractions, bench trials, and jury trials.. As a former prosecutor, Gina spent nearly two decades training law enforcement officers in effective report writing techniques, courtroom testimony preparation, infraction investigations, criminal law updates, vehicle and animal impounds, evidence seizure/forfeiture, domestic violence, DUI BAC/blood testing, and search and seizure. She was also responsible for being on call to assist with search warrants and to answer urgent legal questions in the midst of ongoing criminal investigations. Her depth of experience resulted in her being invited to become an advanced DUI law enforcement instructor. In 2013, Gina began teaching law enforcement certification courses for “Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement” (ARIDE). She was also added as a law enforcement instructor for statewide “Drug Recognition Expert” (DRE) certification programs. Over the course of her career, Gina has trained 100s of officers throughout Washington on critical issues in criminal investigations and complex alcohol and drug DUI issues.. As a guest speaker for Washington State Bar Association approved legal seminars, Gina has lectured before the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys on “Manifest Injustice Sentencing of Juveniles" and was guest lecturer before the Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys, teaching professional ethics in “Crossing the finish line, Making Your Case & Avoiding the Pitfalls of Misconduct.” Gina has also served as a Judge Pro Tem for Bremerton and Port Orchard Municipal Courts, presiding over numerous civil and criminal cases and jury trial.. Gina has handled thousands of criminal cases and has been honored as a YWCA Woman of Achievement and a “40 Under 40” Emerging Leader for her success in the legal profession and her commitment to community service.. Regardless of the type of criminal charge you are facing, you can rely Gina’s talent for successful courtroom advocacy and her ability to provide the personal care you need while being approachable, responsive, efficient and effective.. When Gina isn’t in the courtroom, she enjoys spending time adventuring with her husband (Todd), her two children, and her dogs.

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.

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.

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

Bilingual English and Spanish-Speaking Attorney Specializing in Representing Injured Workers in Workers' Compensation Claims.  Based in Tacoma.

At Salish Sea Law Group we help people with DUI’s, traffic tickets, immigration law, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents and more.. We specialize in helping individuals and businesses protect their legal rights in a manner that is professional and compassionate. No matter how big the case, we have the resources, knowledge, and experience to optimize success! At Salish Sea Law Group, you will receive care, you can count on!. The sophistication of the legal industry has notoriously led Attorneys to use their knowledge to take advantage of their clients rather than take care of them. I decided to become an attorney to help change that. My team dedicates ourselves to educating our clients, simplifying their decisions, and mentoring them through pivotal choices to help ensure they are protected. We use our expertise as shields, not swords!

After 30 years of representing clients in the Tacoma area, Mr. Bauer has proved himself as not just an attorney, but a counselor at law. On both sides of the aisle, Mr. Bauer has represented people charged with crimes and victims of criminal acts. He realizes that everyone makes mistakes, that you don't need a lawyer to judge or condemn you, that what you need is dedicated passionate counsel who fights hard for you and your rights. Mr. Bauer gives seasoned advice, is able to assess your case with an experienced eye, and is not afraid to try some of the hardest cases imaginable.