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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

Firm: Wolfstone, Panchot and Bloch, P.S., Inc.

1111 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Corporate ,Criminal Defense ,Family ,Personal Injury

Firm: Law Office of Timothy Lohraff, P.S.

1001 4th Ave Ste 3200 , Seattle , Washington 98154

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I grew up in Michigan and knew I would go to law school after reading a biography of famous Chicago defense attorney Clarence Darrow. His stands for union workers, against the death penalty and his work on behalf of criminal defendants made him my hero.. After getting my undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan I went to law school at the University of Illinois. Following that I clerked for two different judges on the Illinois Supreme Court, Justice Stamos and Justice Miller, and learned a great deal of how the law works in real life.. I moved to Chicago, home of Clarence Darrow, and got my dream job--a public defender at the Cook County Public Defender's Office. I eventually tried over 50 jury cases, winning multiple cases from DUI's to drug, burglary, rape and murder trials. I was offered a position at a leading progressive law firm--People's Law Office-- that worked for innocent clients and sued the Chicago Police Department for false arrest, police brutality and wrongful convictions. I eventually made partner and was successful in getting an innocent client--Aaron Patterson--off death row after he was pardoned by Governor Ryan, following a successful appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court granting him a new hearing.. I was also able to free an innocent man from serving a 48 year prison sentence for a murder he did not commit by showing that he had been framed by a Chicago Police Officer.  His name was Rene Castillo and the case was People v. Castillo, 89 CR 2461.. In 2002 I moved to Seattle to take a job as an Assistant Federal Public Defender. I worked there for six years, winning a rape trial, and successfully getting a number of cases dismissed.. In 2008 I left the Federal Defender's Office to concentrate on my own practice in Federal Court, representing people in trials and appeals to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Since opening my own law firm I have had success in getting one federal charge dismissed completely (US v. Tho Le, CR12-00041RSL) as well as getting a number of charges reduced and sentences greatly lower then called for by the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.

Firm: Law Office of Tim Leary, PLLC

705 Second Ave, Suite 1111 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Vindicate Criminal Law

One Union Square , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Environmental , Land Use & Zoning, Municipal , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

When you are facing the most difficult time in your life--being accused, you need skilled advocates who have spent their whole lives preparing for the fight of your life.. Mr. Healy and our lawyers at Vindicate Law have a reputation for being the most prepared people in the courtroom. When literally everything you care about: family, freedom, livelihood and reputation are all on the line, you need a lawyer who will go to the ends of the earth and leave no stone unturned while preparing a defense that will convince the Jury to vindicate you and your life.. Police officers, women, children and others often have ulterior motives to lie and fabricate. The jury needs to understand this and understand why this happens. We are extremely skilled in getting juries to understand the how and why false allegations happen all the time. Police officers are specifically trained in how to manipulate the accused in to making false confessions and portraying innocent facts into sounding incriminating.. There are literally tens of thousands of innocent people in prison and most of the time they are there because their lawyer failed to thoroughly investigate was unprepared and unpersuasive and not skilled in the art of cross-examination.. Our lawyers have astounding success in the courtroom. To the point of jurors hugging and crying with the accused in the hallway of the courthouse after the "Not Guilty!" verdict. To the point of jurors sending a note to the judge asking of they can render a verdict against a police officer who fabricated testimony and slammed the accused's head against the car causing injury. These are the moments that our lawyers live for and achieve.. When naming our law firm we spent many, many hours and reviewed literally thousands of options, but chose Vindicate Law Group. According to Webster's Dictionary, "vindicate" is defined as, "to free from allegation or blame" and this is exactly our mission towards each and every client we proudly represent.. Practice Areas

Firm: MacDonald Hoague & Bayless

1500 Hoge Building , Seattle , Washington 98104

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

Tim has handled major civil and criminal trials and appeals, in courts in Washington and around the country, for over thirty years.  Tim’s criminal trial experience ranges from misdemeanors to capital murder cases.  He sits on the Washington Supreme Court’s Capital Defense Qualification Committee, and is himself one of a handful of Washington lawyers qualified to handle capital murder cases at all three levels:  trial, appeal, and post conviction proceedings.  He has argued several landmark criminal appeals in Washington and several other states, in the federal courts, and in the Supreme Court of the United States.  He is a nationally recognized authority on capital punishment and habeas corpus law, and has been recognized by the federal courts as an expert on standards for effective assistance of counsel in criminal trials. Tim’s civil practice ranges from major civil rights cases to claims of legal and medical malpractice, negligence and products liability to highway design and car truck accidents.  At the trial level, he has won clients in those areas millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements.  In the appellate courts, his cases have repeatedly made law expanding the legal rights of patients, workers, criminal suspects, and prisoners.  He has been called by one authority “the preeminent civil rights litigator in this region.”

10700 Meridian Ave. North, Suite 108 , Seattle , Washington 98133

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Thomas H. De Buys

Second Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents,Boating Accidents,Corporate ,Criminal Defense ,Personal Injury,Trucking Accidents,Wrongful Death

Firm: Law Office of Thomas D. Coe

506 2nd Ave Suite 1400 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Thomas D. Coe is an attorney based in greater Seattle, known for his commitment to client advocacy and an understanding of the legal landscape. With a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts and a Juris Doctorate from Seattle University, Thomas has been practicing law in Washington since 1994.. Over his career, Tom has passionately represented clients across a spectrum of defense cases, spanning from traffic infractions and juvenile matters to misdemeanors, and felonies, including homicides. His expertise extends to DUI, domestic violence and drug cases, civil forfeiture proceedings, and personal injury cases, particularly those involving bicyclists.. Focusing on King, Pierce, Thurston, Kitsap, and Snohomish counties, Tom has appeared in jurisdictions throughout the state, including federal courts. His track record includes notable successes such as dismissals, acquittals, hung juries, and favorable negotiated resolutions for his clients.. Committed to accessibility, Tom offers free consultations, either by phone or at his office in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square. Clients benefit from a competitive fee schedule, and he accepts all major credit cards. Notably, Tom prioritizes client privacy, refraining from soliciting reviews; and respecting client confidentiality. Notably, Tom prioritizes client privacy, refraining from soliciting reviews respecting client confidentiality. As a seasoned professional on both the King County Assigned Counsel Felony Panel and the Federal Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel, Mr. Coe continues to be a respected and trusted figure in the legal community.

Firm: Black & Askerov, PLLC

705 2nd Ave Ste 1111 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: The Law Offices Of Steve Karimi

119 1st Avenue South Suite 500 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Contracts, Criminal Defense , Personal Injury, Traffic Violations, Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence

Firm: Gaffney Lacey Criminal Defense

506 Second Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Mercado & Hartung PLLC

9709 Third Ave NE Suite 450 , Seattle , Washington 98115

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

When I went to lawschool several years ago I was determined to work as a prosecuting attorney.  I spent some time working as a prosecutor and watched numerous people suffer consequences that could have been avoided if they only hired knowledgable aggressive legal counsel.  During that time I also had a close family member get charged with DUI.  Although I was not the prosecutor I watched that person lose his license, go to jail, pay expensive fines, and ultimately ended up with a DUI on his record that later impacted his ability to find a job despite a very discplined degree from an accredited college. It was those experiences that led me to this career.  I understand DUI law both professionally and personally.  It is this compassion that fuels my advocacy.

Firm: Law Offices of Stephan R. Illa, P.S.

600 1st Ave Ste 433 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

STEPHAN R. ILLA is a criminal defense attorney in private practice. Since his graduation from the Yale Law School in 1984, he has represented individuals and entities accused of serious criminal misconduct in state and federal courts throughout the United States. He is certified by the Washington Supreme Court to serve as lead counsel in capital trials pursuant to SPR 2. He specializes in the defense of criminal cases in federal court..

Firm: Milios Defense

1325 4th Avenue Suite 940 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Traffic Violations, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI

Since becoming a lawyer in 1993, I have completely dedicated myself and my practice to the defense of those charged with criminal misconduct.  For more than 20 years the vast majority of my practice has been helping people avoid the drastic and often times unfair consequences of a DUI conviction.. To many, a DUI charge feels like an over whelming burden that will drastically changes their lives. It does not have to be.  My practice is founded on the belief that through hard work, preparation, diligence, communication and never giving up, every DUI charge can be beaten. Our results show that in almost every instance, this belief is true.

Po Box 70819 , Seattle , Washington 98127

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

3022 63rd Ave Sw Unit 302 , Seattle , Washington 98116

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

710 2nd Ave Ste 700 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Tsai Law Company, PLLC

2101 4th Ave Ste 2200 , Seattle , Washington 98121

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Originally from Vancouver, WA, Stockton D. Pendergast attended the University of Washington in Seattle, WA and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Minor in Law, Societies, & Justice in 2015. Stockton attended the University of Washington as a Chick Evans Memorial Scholar, receiving a full ride scholarship. Prior to attending law school, Stockton volunteered as a curriculum development assistant and youth outreach speaker for the Books to Prisoners Organization. Stockton graduated from the Seattle University School of Law in 2020. While at Seattle University, Stockton served as a Vice President of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board.. Stockton began working at TLC in 2016 as a member of the firm’s support staff. Through perseverance, tenacity, and support, Stockton joined TLC as an associate attorney in 2020. Stockton has previous experience in practicing family law, criminal defense, and juvenile criminal defense. While at Seattle University, Stockton participated in the Youth Advocacy Clinic, serving juvenile defense clients in King County Superior Court. Stockton also took extensive courses in criminal defense, trial advocacy, and expert witnesses.. Stockton is also a member of the Tulalip Tribal Court Bar. Stockton understands the cultural, personal, and historical complexities that come with representing Indigenous persons and communities, both inside and outside of Tribal Court. Stockton recognizes that representation of Indigenous persons goes far beyond just the immediate issues facing the client and often involves addressing and implementing solutions that are holistic, community focused, and intent on creating a positive future.. Stockton has a primary focus on criminal defense and family law. Stockton believes that law never intersects neatly with a person’s life. People’s legal issues are often complex and require comprehensive representation for several different problems occurring simultaneously. Civil litigation issues often can create situations where criminal repercussions are created, and vice versa. Stockton understands the necessities and requirements of balancing the many tiered solutions needed to solve complex intersectional legal problems in a way that is beneficial to the client, allowing them to build toward the future.. When Stockton is not working with clients or in court, he is cooking, traveling, or spending time with his family, dogs, and tortoise.. To reach Stockton directly, email him at

Firm: Steven J Baklund

119 1st Ave S , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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