Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Seattle | 160 available

Firm: Skellenger Bender PS

520 Pike St Ste 1001 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Appellate , Civil , Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Firm: Aoki Law PLLC

1200 5th Ave., Suite 750 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Constitutional , Legal Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Defects, Sexual Harassment, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Russell M. Aoki brings nearly 30 years of legal experience to his practice. His practice areas include criminal defense, business litigation, and personal injury claims. During his career, Mr. Aoki has served as judge pro tem, mediator, arbitrator, and Special Master. He has achieved the AV rating, the highest rating for legal abilities by Martindale Hubbell. Mr. Aoki has also been acknowledged by numerous legal associations and organizations as one of the foremost lawyers in criminal defense. He has been named one of the top 25 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Washington State by Washington Law & Politics every year from 2006 to 2015. Seattle Magazine, which recognizes outstanding lawyers based on “peer recognition and professional achievement,” selected Mr. Aoki in 2010 as a top attorney in criminal defense.Mr. Aoki previously served on the Washington State Bar Association’s Board of Governors, during which he also served as the State Bar Treasurer.  He is the Chair of the WSBA's Escalating Cost of Civil Litigation Task Force.  Mr. Aoki was the Washington State Supreme Court’s appointee to the Office of Public Defense Advisory Committee for twelve years. He is the past Board President of Northwest Defender Association, past President of the Asian Bar Association of Washington and a past Trustee of the King County Bar Association

Firm: Marsh & Bennetts, PLLC

1111 3rd Ave., Suite 2220 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Pewitt Law PLLC

720 3rd Ave Ste 2015 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

I I have devoted my legal career to defending individuals accused of crimes and have represented over one thousand people in district and superior court. I have significant experience defending DUIs and other criminal traffic violations, domestic violence, serious crimes and misdemeanor charges.. I founded Pewitt Law Group, PLLC., after working as a Snohomish County Public Defender for several years. During my tenure as a public defender, I handled cases through all phases of the criminal process, from arraignments through motions and trials. I have earned a reputation as a strong courtroom presence who vigorously advocates for my clients using my significant court room experience and specialized legal training. A small sampling of my specialized training includes:. ·         Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College – Death Penalty Seminar. ·         NCDD Winter Session Defending DUI. ·         NCDD Mastering Scientific Evidence in DWI Case. ·         WA Foundation for Criminal Justice: Defending the Marijuana DUI. ·         WA Foundation for Criminal Justice: Defending DUIs in Washington State. ·         Certified in SFST Administration per NHTSA standards – Robert La Pier & Associates. ·         King County Inter-local Conflict Resolution Group – 40 hour mediation training. I developed my passion for criminal defense and decided to attend law school after serving as a juror in King County Superior Court Judge McDermott’s court room. During law school, I worked as a Legal Extern for Judge McDermott, a Rule 9 Attorney for Snohomish County Public Defender Association and as a Law Clerk in the Sexually Violent Predator Unit at the Washington State Attorney General’s Office.. I graduated magna cum laude from the Seattle University School of Law and represented Seattle University as a member of its National Moot Court Team. I also represented Seattle University School of Law at regional negotiation and client counseling competitions after finishing first in both university level competitions. I served as a member of Seattle University’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Board, creating opportunities for students to increase awareness and use of alternative dispute resolution. I received my B.A. from Washington State University and earned my M.B.A. from the University of Washington. Prior to attending law school, I worked in business, cross cultural training and international marketing.. I am a member of the National College for DUI Defense, Washington State Bar Association and the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Po Box 17527 , Seattle , Washington 98127

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

My undergraduate education at the University of Washington started with a concentration in South Asian Area Studies but I finished with a B.S. in Cell/Molecular Biology. Upon completion of my undergraduate degree I entered a PhD program at the University of New Mexico with an emphasis on evolution and adaptive physiology. I completed my PhD in 1986. Along the way I taught at undergraduate and graduate levels. My research has been published in national and international peer-reviewed journals.. Upon returning to Seattle, I entered the University of Washington Law School, earning my J.D. in 1989. While a law student I worked representing low-income individuals in a law clinic and also taught an ecology/natural history class in the UW's Zoology program. In 1989 I joined the Defender Association as a staff attorney. In my years at the Defender Association I represented indigent clients on cases ranging from suspended driver's licenses to homicide.. I now work out of my home as a sole practitioner. My low overhead allows me to make a living while keeping my fees within reach of the average person.. I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds. I lived in Thailand for two years and have traveled in Japan, India, and Maylaysia. Teaching in New Mexico, I had students from the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni tribes. These experiences educated me on the significance of understanding culture and language when working with others. I am LGBT and kink friendly.

901 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98164

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Perez & Perez Law, PLLC

801 2nd Ave , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

Aggressive, experienced, and effective representation – Our practice focuses on criminal defense and personal injury cases. Our criminal practice includes representation of those accused of crimes against others (sex offenses and crimes of violence). Our personal injury practice includes representation of those injures through the negligence and criminal acts of others. Negligence claims include car accidents and injuries on property or construction sites. Representation of victims of crimes include those injures by an assault, DUI, or sexual assault of others. The combined practice of criminal defense and personal injury works to benefit both groups of clients, as both practice field is benefited by negotiation, investigation, and experience being in court before judges and jurors.. We represent clients in the state courts of Washington and California and federal District Courts in Washington.. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Washington in June 2009 and law degree from Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa, California in December 2011. I graduated a semester early from law school because I was dedicated to the practice of law and ready to be an aggressive advocate for our clients. I have always been practical, focused, and goal orientated, all of which greatly benefit my clients.. I have worked in the legal field for over 14 years. I started as a paralegal and was inspired to become an attorney thanks to my law partner and father, Robert Perez. Together, we have fought hard to win spectacular victories for our clients. We enjoy challenging the government and governmental agencies, insurance companies, and others and advocating for our clients.. As an attorney, I successfully completed the National Criminal Defense College's Trial Practice Institute. The Trial Institute extensively covers jury selection, direct and cross examination, impeachment and closing arguments through daily assignments under the supervision of a member of the nationally recognized faculty. I routinely earned top marks for participation and form by our nationally recognized faculty members.. I was a Legal Intern in federal court for the Honorable Judge Ricardo Martinez of the Western District of Washington. This invaluable experience translates into a great benefit for my clients as I have a unique understanding of the day-to-day workings of the federal courts as well as existing relationships with the staff and judges of the Western District.. As a member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Board in law school, I reached the semi-finals of a National Trial Advocacy Competition. Earning this achievement has taught me vital skills as a trial lawyer and as a member of a trial team, and I am very confident and comfortable in the courtroom. Being confident in front of a jury helps all of my clients because the threat to go to trial and win is the biggest currency lawyers have.. I enjoy being an advocate for my clients and being effective. Our clients appreciate candor and respect. I’m effective and passionate in the representation of our clients.

Firm: Black & Askerov, PLLC

705 2nd Ave Ste 1111 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

93 S Jackson # 31747 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: General Practice, Business, Estate Planning, Employment, Criminal Defense

Firm: King County Department of Public Defense

710 Second Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: St. John Law Group, LLC

3227 Beacon Ave S, Suite D1 , Seattle , Washington 98144

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Juvenile

Firm: Rhodes Law Group PLLC

918 South Horton Street , Seattle , Washington 98134

Practice Areas: Administrative Law, Litigation, Criminal Defense, General Practice

People, clients and courts trust me because I do what I say, handle problems as they come in, listen critically and have a bulldog temperament well suited for communication, argument and litigation in the legal arena. With thousands of court appearances and recorded interviews under my belt in private practice, I know when and how to listen, question, speak and argue. Aside from my litigation background, as of 2018, I rank in the top 25 nationally in IBJJF jujitsu at my belt and weigh and find balance with training regularly. I practice law the same way I play sports: I engage in a thoughtful and unrelenting pursuit of the goal.

Firm: LeSourd & Patten, P.S.

One Union Square , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Taxation - State & Federal, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Rob McCallum's practice emphasizes the resolution of civil and criminal tax matters before the Internal Revenue Service and the Washington State Department of Revenue. He also represents clients in other federal and state criminal matters.. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. McCallum was a federal prosecutor with the Criminal Tax Section of the United States Department of Justice and an Attorney-Advisor with the United States Tax Court in Washington, D.C. While at the Department of Justice, he represented the Internal Revenue Service in grand jury investigations and criminal trials in federal district court.. Mr. McCallum is an adjunct professor at Seattle University School of Law and Golden Gate University's Graduate Tax Program in Seattle, where he teaches several courses, including tax practice and procedure. He has received the Outstanding Faculty Member Award and Distinguished Teaching Award from Golden Gate University.

2400 Nw 80th St # 209 , Seattle , Washington 98117

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Robert H. Chavez was born in Los Angeles, California. After graduation from high school in Pasco, Washington, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served with 1st Battlaion, 75th Ranger Regiment and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. He later obtained Bachelor of Arts Degrees in History and in Psychology in 1999 from the University of Washington. In 2002, he obtained a Juris Doctorate Degree from the Seattle University School of Law. He practices primarily in the criminal law and personal injury areas. He is admitted to practice in the State of Washington, the Eastern and Western Districts of the State of Washington and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Firm: Richard Warner Law Corp., P.S.

701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4200 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Richard J. Troberman

520 Pike Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime, Federal Crime, Federal Crime, Federal Crime

Richard J. Troberman is a sole practitioner whose practice emphasizes federal drug offenses; currency and money laundering offenses; white collar crimes; and civil and criminal forfeitures. He is a nationally recognized expert and frequent CLE speaker on forfeiture law. He has served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and is a past President of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Firm: Allen, Hansen and Maybrown, P.S.

600 University Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Thorley Defense Law

155 NE 100th St. , Seattle , Washington 98125

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Attorney Rebecca Thorley began her legal career at one of London’s leading criminal defense firms, where she gained valuable trial experience working on serious felonies, such as Murder, Fraud, Drug Crimes, and Robbery. She then focused on juvenile law for several years and gained media recognition for defending children with antisocial behavior disorders.Rebecca moved to Washington State in 2010. After passing the state bar exam, she worked with two criminal defense forms that specialized in DUI cases. In 2013, she founded Thorley Defense Law and handles misdemeanor and felony criminal charges, as well as immigration, crimmigration, and personal injury matters.

Firm: Ralph Hurvitz

P.O. Box 25642 , Seattle , Washington 98165

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

3400 Harbor Avenue SW, Ste 223 , Seattle , Washington 98126

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I have been practicing Criminal Defense in the Puget Sound area for nine years, and if you have been arrested for and/or charged with a crime you need to immediately do two things: (1) remain silent and (2) get an attorney.. You need to remain silent because anything you say can be used against you, and it will. The police officers, in this situation, are not your friends no matter how nice/professional they are. Innocent or guilty, trying to talk your way out of it will only backfire.. You need an attorney because there are practical consequences to criminal charges and convictions such as the loss of your freedom (jail time), loss of your driver's license, deportation, etc. An attorney can explain all of the consequences of the charge(s), and even if you end up entering a plea, more likely than not, can negotiate a far better agreement than you could on your own.. That’s because an attorney knows what the Court’s policies are regarding the crime you are charged with (a typical sentence given the crime) and what factors. can be used to negotiate the best agreement (criminal history or lack thereof, specifics of your case, credibility of the alleged victim(s), etc.).. If you qualify for a public defender, great!  Take advantage of their services!  If you do not qualify for a public defender, call me!  Aside from the reasons above, you will find I am knowledgeable, compassionate, responsive (I return calls and answer questions ASAP), and  my rates are RIDICULOUSLY LOW.  Why do I offer such low rates? The reason is simple: everyone deserves a fair shot.. Staci R. Gossett, Attorney at Law