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Why do I love being a criminal defense attorney?. I get to be the bright light of hope in an otherwise dismal situation. I get to be the voice that eases my clients concerns when they are terrified about what might happen to them. I get to fight with them, challenging every allegation against them, and working tirelessly to prove their defense. There's no other job I'd rather have.. Criminal defense is my passion.. Recognized as an aggressive defender who gets impressive results in serious cases, Emily M. Gause is committed to compassionate representation, working with clients to devise an investigation plan and craft the most effective defense strategy.  She defends people charged with serious felonies in state and federal courts across the State of Washington.  Ms. Gause has overturned convictions in the Washington State Court of Appeals and obtained many favorable results in felony trials.  She has carved an impressive reputation in the criminal defense legal community as a rising star.. After graduating with a degree in criminal justice from Washington State University, Ms. Gause dove into law school with the intent of becoming a criminal defense attorney. Her commitment to this path never wavered.. While attending Seattle University School of Law, Ms. Gause worked at Northwest Defenders Association, a public defender agency in King County. Prior to that, she was a Rule 9 Law Clerk with the Washington State Attorney General's Office where she focused on dependency cases and juvenile law.. For the formative years of her practice as a criminal defense attorney, Ms. Gause worked alongside renowned criminal defense attorney John Henry Browne and his partner Emma Scanlan. She learned from Mr. Browne's extensive trial experience and developed a practice of defending high-profile felonies throughout the State of Washington.. In November 2014, Ms. Gause launched her own firm. At the Gause Law Offices PLLC, Ms. Gause and her team are committed to providing affordable, aggressive, and compassionate advocacy for their clients.. Ms. Gause has appeared in 22 counties in state superior courts across Washington state, and represented clients in all five United States District Courts in Washington.  She has handled hundreds of felony cases and obtained impressive victories in a wide range of cases, from shoplifting to murder cases and everything in between.. I believe that everyone has a story, and my role is to be the advocate that tells your story.. Call today for a free 30 minute consultation.

Synthia Melton is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Dimension Law Group. Synthia’s practice focuses on Business Law and Commercial and Residential Real Estate, including Landlord-Tenant matters. Synthia works primarily with real estate investors and small business owners on transactional legal matters.. From 2016-2021, Synthia was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, an award given to less than 2.5% of lawyers in the state. Synthia has a passion for working with Seattle’s small to mid-size business owners, assisting with their personal, family, and business needs. Synthia’s background and experience as an investor, entrepreneur, and attorney allow her to bring a unique approach to understanding the needs of her clients and offer create alternatives and solutions to navigate the complexities of our legal system. Synthia is a passionate and aggressive legal advocate who combines her litigation skills with a common sense approach to cases.. Synthia received her Juris Doctorate degree from Seattle University School of Law and her Bachelor’s Degree in Law & Diversity from Western Washington University. Prior to joining Dimension Law Group, Synthia worked as a litigation attorney for several Seattle area law firms gaining valuable courtroom experience in State and Federal Courts.. Synthia is on a mission to help entrepreneurs start and grow successful businesses. She is involved in several non-profits in Seattle including the College Success Foundation and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Rental Housing Association of Washington. She also teaches courses on the topics of real estate, entrepreneurship, and business law in her local community.. Synthia is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, and King County Bar Association. She is also admitted to the United States District Court for the Western and Eastern District of Washington, and the Ninth Circuit.

Renee Walls is running for Municipal Court Judge, Pos. 2 in Federal Way, WA on November 3, 2009.. Admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2000, she has spent nearlya decade as a prosecutor for various municipalities.  Early on in her career she was a prosecutingattorney for the City of Federal Way.  Aftermarrying Federal Way Deputy City Attorney Aaron Walls, she moved to KenyonDisend, PLLC, where she is a prosecutor for the cities of Burien and Kenmore and serves as a Judge Pro Tempore for othercourts.. Ms. Walls believes that a Municipal Court is best able toserve the needs of the local community and, having previously served the City of Federal Way,has a unique understanding and perspective of the challenges that have facedthe City’s Municipal Court since its inception.. Ms. Walls’ experience and knowledge of the criminal justicesystem makes her an ideal candidate for this position.  She has served the City of Federal Way with pride and looksforward to doing so once again as a Federal Way Municipal Court Judge.

Paul B. Apple is an experienced and highly effective attorney, skilled in handling personal injury and wrongful death claims at trial. His accomplishments include being the current  Secretary/Treaser for the Legal Assistance to Military Personnel Section of the WSBA, being selected as a member of the  Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is limited to Trial Lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience and excellence in advocacy by achieving a trial verdict, award or settlement in the amount of One Million Dollars or more, winning an appeal in the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, and serving a number of times as an arbitrator for Pierce County and King County Superior Court Cases. Mr. Apple has successfully represented numerous clients on cases involving, wrongful death, serious personal injury, premise liability, and general aviation sample of cases handled by Mr. Apple includes:

Michael T. Smith focuses his practice on assisting people prepare their estate plan, including wills, trusts, community property agreements, durable powers of attorney, health care directives, and helping families navigate and administer a loved one's estate in probate proceedings. Michael can also assist with guardianship proceedings for loved ones needing assistance.Michael also advises individuals and companies of all types and sizes regarding the proper formation and structure of a business entity (corporation, limited liability company, etc.), their general business and corporate matters, issues related to the purchase or sale or lease of real property and transactions to purchase or sell their business.

JUSTICE AND EQUITY FOR ALL. We desire to bring equity and justice to everyone while ensuring vigorous and compassionate representation in Criminal Defense Case. We are based in Tukwila, Washington, which serves as the mid-point between Seattle and Tacoma.. The Curtis Firm is wholly dedicated to helping clients faced with issues such as DUI, Murder, Sex Offenses and other felony offenses.. With over twelve years of considerable experience as a deputy prosecutor, extensive legal research and writing experience, James is your go-to attorney to represent you in King and Pierce County. At The Curtis Firm, we keenly believe that access to opportunity and justice are essential concepts and we strive to make this a reality for all.. The Curtis Firm will educate you during the entire process, helping you make informed decisions. We put to good use our years of experience and practice in the field to bring out the best solutions for you. Our priority is that you seek the justice you desire, and for this reason, we represent you, stand by you, and with you in any case. So ultimately, when there is a call for justice, The Curtis Firm answers.. We look forward to serving you!

Julie Martiniello is a managing partner at Dimension Law Group, PLLC. She focuses her practice on Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Business Law. She lends special consideration to family dynamics, investment property owners, and small businesses. Julie is passionate about helping individuals and business owners in building and securing their own legacy.. Plan-Protect-Prosper

I have been a personal injury attorney for more than 30 years.  I started my career in California before moving to Washington with my family in 1999.  Since that time, my primary focus has been on representing injured persons in personal injury litigation, including auto cases, product liability, premises liability and medical negligence.. I have past experience working for insurance defense firms, so I am familiar with their tactics.. This office firmly adheres to our motto, "Do The Right Thing Always", and makes that our priority for handling our clients' claims.  I believe we achieve that on a daily basis.. I also believe in giving back to the community, so I am an adult volunteer involved with an international youth organization that helps develop today's young women into tomorrow's leaders.

I enjoy helping clients in immigration, personal injury and estate planning matters.. My immigration practice focuses on family immigration, naturalization, asylum and consular issues.. In personal injury part of my practice, I help clients who were injured in the motor vehicle accidents to receive a fair compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering.. Having lived in different countries and different states in the United States, the best part of my practice is meeting and helping clients from diversity of countries and backgrounds.. Prior to founding Law Offices of Anna R. Tseytlin, PLLC, I have been practicing with Mueller & Associates, Inc., P.S. since my graduation from Seattle University School of Law in Seattle, Washington.. In May of 2008 I graduated from University of Washington LL.M. tax program, where I focused my studies on business, estate planning and tax law.

I decided to attend law school after working with children whose parents were incarcerated. I witnessed first-hand the devestating effects that criminal prosecution can have on children, families, and communities and I felt compelled to fight for systemic change.. I graduated with honors from University of Washington School of Law in 2019. While in law school, I served as a Managing Editor of the Washington Law Review and represented UW at the National Trial Competition, where I placed in the top 2% of competitors nationwide. After graduating, I worked as an associate attorney at Twyford Law Office, where I used my passion for legal writing and zealous courtroom advocacy to achieve excellent results for our clients, including multiple dismissals.. I joined the team at Gause Law Offices in 2020 in order to fully devote my career to my true passion: dogged defense of the criminally accused. Since that time, I have successfully handled a wide range of cases from simple misdemeanors to class A felonies. I have convinced prosecutors to dismiss cases, convinced courts to dismiss cases, negotiated lesser charges, and even achieved a dismissal of a serious violent felony during trial. I am honored and humbled that my clients trust me with their criminal matters and I do everything in my power to achieve excellent results in each and every case.

Greg McBroom, Esq., Managing Partner of Smith McBroom, PLLC, is a dedicated trial attorney known for his tireless advocacy and impressive track record in securing justice for his clients. A former structural engineer with 13 years at Boeing, Greg shifted careers to pursue his passion for law, earning his degree from Seattle University. His transition from defense litigation to plaintiff advocacy was driven by his pro bono work, including his pivotal role in the Rekhter v. Dept. of Social & Health Services case, which resulted in a $96 million verdict against the state of Washington.. Since co-founding Smith McBroom in 2018, Greg has continued to secure significant victories, including a $7.6 million verdict in JH v. Sumner-Bonney Lake School District (2023). His strategic approach, deep legal knowledge, and client-first philosophy set him apart.. Greg is admitted to practice in multiple courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is actively involved in several legal organizations and frequently presents at industry conferences. Outside the courtroom, Greg enjoys the outdoors, cooking with his wife of 33 years, and sharing his love for family and community.

Ed Hemingway has been a practicing attorney in personal injury for over twenty-five years.  He is a proud member and Senior Attorney at The Law Offices of Steven D. Weier, PS.  At WeierLaw, we offer personalized help for motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, product liability, wrongful death, and dog bites. Every case is unique and requires necessary legal attention to best serve you in your lawsuit. WeierLaw is grounded and guided by one principle, "Do the Right Thing, Always".  That means putting your needs first, looking out for your best interest, and protecting your rights throughout the entire settlement process. Every decision we make is to benefit you rather than benefit the attorney. We do not want to take away more from your settlement than we need to because you deserve every dollar you can receive after dealing with an unpredictable injury, caused by the negligence of another party.  We are dedicated to your cause and work hard to get the settlement and compensation you deserve through negotiation and litigation to achieve a fair result for the harm you and your family have suffered.  Free consultations are available for all potential clients.