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With more than 25 years experience, Don  primarily focuses on criminal, civil, probate, business and commercial law.. Former:  Collin County Asst DA, Board Certified in Criminal Law, Current City of Wylie Prosecutor

Adam Heyman has dedicated nearly his entire two-decade legal career to successfully defending people accused of every type of serious crime as a renowned criminal defense attorney. From 2017-2024, Adam became the longest consistently serving Class A qualified felony public defender at the prestigious King County Department of Public Defense’s Associated Counsel for the Accused Division in Seattle, Washington, where he excelled in earning acquittals and dismissals in a variety of difficult cases. There, he led multiple trial teams, helped train new attorneys entering criminal defense practice, and advocated to reform caseload standards for public defenders in the State of Washington.. Prior to that, Adam was a pioneering public defender at the historic Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice in Brooklyn, New York, from 2005-2017, where he successfully earned not guilty verdicts and dismissals in rape, manslaughter, attempted murder, arson, possession of a weapon, assault, domestic violence, drug sale and drug possession, DUI, robbery and burglary cases. Based on his successes, he was a Society-wide continuing legal education lecturer, intern supervisor and recruiter for the Legal Aid Society, and co-starred in National Geographic’s two-part documentary series, “Criminal Defense,” about the work of public defenders in New York City in 2011.. In 2010, Adam took a six-month sabbatical to help co-run a nascent public defender system in Nepal through the International Legal Foundation as a Kathryn Wadia Fellow, where he supervised a staff of Nepali lawyers across three regional offices, reviewing all attorney's work, from arraignment to trial and appeal, and oversaw criminal trials. He also trained Nepali police and prosecutors, as well as trial, intermediate appellate and Supreme Court judges, on issues relating to the scope and implementation of their new constitution, as well as litigated a nation-wide class action lawsuit to win speedy trial rights for criminal defendants denied access to counsel and due process.. Adam started his career as a corporate lawyer at Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, from 2003-2005, in midtown Manhattan, where he represented corporate clients in transactions involving debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions and financial restructurings.. Adam is a 2003 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and a 2000 graduate from Georgetown University, Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He also attended Oxford University, St. Peter’s College, studying comparative law.

Focusing on Immigration Law, Family Law, and Criminal Misdemeanor Law, my legal practice prioritizes a respectful and holistic perspective on legal representation.. My focus is on serving moderate means and working-class clients in the King County area with the goal of providing access to legal services to under-served communities.. I offer sliding-scale fee structures and unbundled legal services to keep the costs to my clients low. If you have a legal issue that deserves respectful, energetic, and dilligent representation please call for a free initial consultation.

I am a trial lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, and civil litigation representing clients throughout Washington. I am relentless in my pursuit of justice and winning every case I take on. Whether that be a 34 hour straight "day" in trial and preparation, being available 24/7/365, or running your case through my mind non stop until we succeed. I love being in courtrooms and trials, and I am competitive and driven to a fault, which I use to my clients' advantage. Any attorney can make proclamations about themself, but results and client testimonials speak the truth, and I have them because I earned them. For as long as I choose to be in this profession, every single client will receive this level of commitment and quality of representation. They should expect no less from their attorney.

I graduated from Willamette University College of Law in 2006 with a Doctor of Jurisprudence and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the Willamette Center for Dispute Resolution.  That summer I joined my father's solo practice first as a clerk and then as a lawyer upon my admission to the Washington State Bar Association.  In addition to my work at McCann and McCann, I have been contracted with Skagit County to provide misdemeanor public defense since 2008.. I was born in Sedro-Woolley and have spent most of my life here.  I plan to continue to make Sedro-Woolley my home and Skagit County the focus of my practice.

Jesse L. Williams takes the idea of patriotism seriously. As a Gulf War veteran, he served 8 years in the U.S. military, including six months locating and clearing land mines and bunkers after the war. Unafraid to take risks, he brings that approach to his law practice, tackling the growing arrests related to medical marijuana law.Williams believes his patriotism extends to defending citizens in an often unjust justice system. "When people are following guidelines but are being punished by law enforcement and the courts, there's a problem. The law is being ignored," he states. His solid American values, including hard work, stem from his northern Michigan roots. Raised in a respectable working class family, Williams resettled in Michigan after law school.He also brings an extensive business background to his law practice, having owned and managed his own LLC construction company. Jess is a hands-on person with a strong work ethic, Williams navigates his clients through the legal system with confidence and skill."I am associated with sticking up for a group of people who are being targeted and picked on. People shouldn't have to live in fear."

Aggressive Criminal Defense.  Handled thousands of felony cases.

Jim Makowski graduated from the University of Michigan - Dearborn in 1995 with an A.B. in Political Science. Jim continues his education at the University of Detroit - Mercy Law and graduated with a J.D. in 1999. In the past, Mr. Makowski practiced as a real estate litigator with some of the largest real estate law firms in the country. He initially practiced criminal law under one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Michigan. Mr. Makowski opened his own office performing criminal defense and civil litigation. Eventually, Mr. Makowski left his previously created firm and returned to private practice, concentrating on criminal law, real estate law, and general civil litigation. A typical client of Mr. Makowski has had minimal or no prior contact with the Courts, and is an adult or juvenile facing the most serious situation he or she has ever encountered. Mr. Makowski prides himself on giving each one his clients personal attention, and limits his caseload to meet this goal. If a conviction to some of the charges is inevitable, Mr. Makowski presents creative sentencing proposals to the Court which emphasizes treatment, not incarceration. Mr. Makowski's typical caseload includes allegations of vehicular homicide / assault; corporate embezzlement; forgery & fraud; DUI/OVI; domestic violence; felony assault; drug trafficking, drug possession, marijuana cultivation and illicit drug manufacturing; bank, regulatory agency or government fraud; sex abuse allegations; computer crimes including importuning, disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, and possession of illegal media; all juvenile crime; and, any other type of crime in Michigan in which Mr. Makowski likes the client and wants to represent him or her. In addition, Mr. Makowski continues to practice real estate litigation, on behalf of both lenders and debtors as well as general civil litigation. Mr. Makowski is frequently a guest on various media outlets regarding legal issues realting to firearms. Mr. Makowski serves Corporation Counsel for Michigan Gun Owners Inc., as well as a legal advisor to Michigan Open Carry, Inc.

No one understands better the ins and outs of how crimes are investigated, charged and prosecuted. Michael was a veteran prosecutor before undertaking a career devoted to defending people who are charged with or under investigation for serious criminal conduct.. For 15 years, Michael worked as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. For almost 10 years, he was assigned to the Child Abuse Unit, investigating and prosecuting physical and sexual assault of children. And for four years, he was assigned to the Public Integrity Unit, looking into allegations of wrongdoing by police and elected officials, and prosecuting crimes that were discovered.. Michael tried and argued hundreds of jury trials, bench trials, and motions; he has an unparalleled knowledge of the way police investigate crimes and the way prosecutors structure and build their cases.. Michael brings a committment to excellence to every case and every client. Bringing Michael on board to help you may be the smartest decision you could make.

I am passionate about protecting your legal rights and Constitutional guarantess.. I began my experience in 2004 as a Criminal Justice major at the University of Michigan - Dearborn.  From there, I began to further diversify by learning the intricacies of family and divorce law by interning in the family division of the Wayne County Circuit Court.. After graduating with honors, I was accepted into the law program at the Univerity of Detroit Mercy School of Law.  During my time at Detroit Mercy, I diversified in a wide variety of studies, but focused on Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Constitutional Law.  With a passion for defending the accused and challenging evidence, I began an externship at the Washtenaw County Office of Public Defender, the most highly recognized public defender's office in the State of Michigan.. After passing the bar in 2013, my goal has been to represent citizens of our community with a fair and passionate mindset, but also aggressively advocating for both individual and business rights.  Currently, as a principal partner at Bazzi Law, PLC, in Dearborn Heights, I continue to diversify in a multitude of areas in law practice.. We handle almost every type of legal issue, including Criminal Defense, DUI/OWI, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Immigration, Traffic law, Landlord-Tenant Disputes, Personal Protection Orders, Juvenile Representation, Business Law, Contracts, and more.  We offer free consultations, passionate, aggressive, and affordable representation.