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Brad Meryhew - Sex Crime lawyer in Seattle, Washington

BradMeryhew is an experienced and highly regarded advocate for those charged withsex offenses or domestic violence offenses in Washington.  During the last five years Brad’spractice has focused primarily on sex offenses and serious assaults. His practiceincludes both State and Federal cases. His track record of trial success,dismissals and successful negotiations has achieved him a reputation as aleader in Washington for the defense of those charged with sex offenses.. Based in King County, Brad has handledcases all over Washington in recent years, including cases in Bellingham,Everett, Yakima, Tacoma, Olympia, Port Orchard, Longview and Port Angeles. Bradhas invaluable experience in advising client’s during the criticalinvestigation of allegations when CPS and the police get involved and will workto insure that you do not make serious mistakes in handling this process. Bradhas also become a resource for other attorneys due to his in depth knowledge ofthe laws, literature and strategies that are central to these cases. (SeeActual Case Results on Home page). Brad’sguiding philosophy is to give each client an experience of justice. To insurethat happens he believes it takes extra time to meet with his clients, to workwith his client’s family and friends, to interview important potentialwitnesses himself and to tell the client’s story fully and effectively. He willalways work to insure that you are heard, that you understand what ishappening, that every potential defense has been explored, and that yourrepresentation will be smart, zealous and effective.. Brad has represented people from allwalks of life, including many high profile cases. He has represented elementaryand high school teachers, coaches, school bus drivers, day care operators,  group home counselors and other lawyerswith proven results. His passion for his work, his compassion for his clients,and his common sense  and humorleave a long lasting impression on all who meet him.. BradMeryhew has been speaking and arguing in public since high school. He was theWashington state high school champion in impromptu speaking, and second instate in extemporaneous speaking. In college he was a very successful debater,taking Western Washington University to the national debate tournament in hissophomore year. While finishing his bachelors degree in International Relationsat the University of Utah, Brad was a nationally ranked intercollegiatedebater, eventually placing in the top ten debaters in the nation in 1980.. In the early 90s Brad attended law schoolback in the Puget Sound area at the University of Puget Sound School of began his legal career working as a public defender, where he gainedextensive felony trial experience and supervised new attorneys as a member of theagency’s management team. His experience at the public defender’s officeincluded many felony trials, including Murder 1, Assault 1, 2, and 3, Rape 1, 2and 3, Rape of a Child 1, 2, 3, Child Molestation 1,2, and 3, Domestic Violenceassaults, and Robbery 1 and 2, among others.. Prior to his legal career Brad heldpositions with political organizations and in business, which enables him tobring a great deal of real world and practical experience to his legalpractice. After graduate school in Maryland he worked as a communications andgovernment affairs professional for three different advocacy groups inWashington, D.C., with a focus on business related policy, environmental policyand national security policy. After that he worked as a business consultant andas a manager for a large national warehouse outlet before attending law school.. Brad Meryhew is a Seattle native with apassion for gardening and the great outdoors.  Raised in Tukwila, Brad keeps himself busy outside theoffice on a large garden in the city complete with chickens.  He has traveled extensively all overthe world, with recent trips to China, Tibet, Costa Rica and Croatia.. Education. Juris doctor, cum laude, University ofPuget Sound School of Law, 1994. LawReview, Moot Court, Student Bar Association. Masters Program, PoliticalCommunications, University of Maryland,. College Park, Md. 1981 - 1983. Bachelor of Science, PoliticalScience/International Relations, University of Utah, 1980. Attended Western Washington University,Bellingham, 1976 - 1978. Memberships. Washington State Bar Association. Federal Bar – Western District ofWashington. King County Bar Association. Pierce County Bar Association. Snohomish County Bar Association. Washington Association of CriminalDefense Lawyers. Co-Chair,2007 WACDL CLE-“Defending the Indefensible, Sex Crime Defense.”. Presenter,2009 WACDL Annual Conference, “Absent and Uncooperative Witnesses.”. WashingtonAssociation for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers-Affiliate Member. American CivilLiberties Union
Specialization: Sex Crime lawyer
The Meryhew Law Group, PLLC.
P. O. Box 22446
Washington Sex Crime Lawyers.
Other Areas of Specialization: Sex Crime.
Zip code: 98102

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Zachary Wagnild - Sex Crime lawyer in Seattle, Washington

Zach spent the first 12 years of his legal career as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the King County Prosecutor's Office in Seattle, WA where he negotiated and tried cases ranging from murder and sexual assault to child abuse and domestic violence.  Based on his hard work and excellent trial skills, in 2006 Zach was promoted to Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney.  In 2007 he was again promoted, this time to supervise the Special Assault Unit where he oversaw a team of attorneys who focused exclusviely on prosecuting sexual assault and child abuse cases.  In 2011 Zach left the prosecutor's office in order to open his own criminal defense lawfirm.  Using the insights, experience, and knowledge he gained as a prosecutor, Zach has amassed an impressive resume of victories over the State including acquittals in Attempted Murder, Assault, Domestic Violence, Rape, and Child Molestation cases.  Zach has seen first-hand the devastation that criminal charges and convictions can have on a person's life and he strongly believes in the notion that every accused person must be presumed innocent.
Specialization: Sex Crime lawyer
The Law Office of Zachary C. Wagnild, PLLC.
705 2nd Ave, Suite 1111
Washington Sex Crime Lawyers.
Other Areas of Specialization: Sex Crime.
Zip code: 98104

Contact: +1 (206) 673-3913

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