White Collar Crime lawyers in Washington Cory Johnson to Scott Johnson

Firm: Colvin + Hallett

719 2nd Ave. , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Tax, White Collar Crime

Cory L. Johnson joined the law firm of Chicoine & Hallett, P.S. as a Summer Associate in 2006, and returned as an Associate upon graduation from the University of Washington School of Law in 2007.  Before joining Chicoine & Hallett, P.S., Ms. Johnson served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Richard C. Tallman of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  Prior to attending law school, Ms. Johnson was a Special Agent with the Department of Health and Human Services investigating white-collar crimes.  Ms. Johnson received a B.A. in accounting from the University of Washington School of Business.. Ms. Johnson focuses her practice on federal criminal and civil tax disputes, ranging from estate valuation controversies to representing clients during IRS audits and before the IRS Office of Appeals.  She has helped clients navigate the IRS Criminal Investigation Voluntary Disclosure Program, and has successfully resolved collection matters on behalf of her clients.. Ms. Johnson is admitted to practice in the Washington State Courts, the United States Tax Court, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.. Ms. Johnson enjoys spending time with her husband and their two labs, Timber and Aspen.

Firm: Siderius Lonergan & Martin, LLP

500 Union Street Suite 847 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: White Collar Crime

I joined Siderius Lonergan & Martin in 1995. With more than 35 years experience in federal criminal defense matters, my practice focuses on representing corporate employees and individuals in federal investigations, including grand jury investigations and investigations by federal administrative agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Chemical Safety Board and the National Transportation Safety Board.. From 1981 to 1995, I was an Assistant Federal Public Defender in Seattle, handling more than 1,500 federal criminal matters for indigent clients.  I continue to take court appointments as a member of the CJA Panel for the Western District of Washington.. I was lead counsel in United States v. Bagley, 473 U.S. 667 (1985). In that case, the United States Supreme Court, ruling for the defense, held that whether or not the defense makes a specific request for information that tended to exculpate the defendant, the due process clause of the United States Constitution required that material exculpatory evidence be disclosed to the defense.. I have lectured on Federal Grand Jury Practice, on Jury Selection in federal courts and on the ethical and practical issues faced as pool counsel.. I served as a volunteer lawyer with the Innocence Project Northwest, in which his client, a defendant in the infamous “Wenatchee Sex Ring” cases, spent six years in custody before his conviction was vacated and he was released from prison.. Honors:  One of Washington State’s Superlawyers since 2000; one of The Best Lawyers in America since 2003; as one of the Top Lawyers in the United States by Corporate Counsel starting in 2009; one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Washington State since 2011; and one of the Best Lawyers in Washington State since 2011 by Seattle Business Monthly.

Firm: Karr Tuttle Campbell

701 5th Ave , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: White Collar Crime

After spending a career in government service as a prosecutor, Ron now enjoys using his skillset to help clients successfully navigate complex problems and to land safely.

Firm: Robert M. Leen

600 University Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Drug Crimes,White Collar Crime

Firm: McKay Chadwell, P.L.L.C.

600 University Street   1601  9 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil ,Government Agencies,White Collar Crime

Firm: Robert Chicoine Law

SODO Commerce Building , Seattle , Washington 98134

Practice Areas: Taxation - State & Federal, White Collar Crime, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Robert Chicoine advises clients in matters of state and federal taxation, be it planning to minimize tax disputes, effectively resolving administrative scrutiny by taxing authorities, or defending clients in litigation when tax controversies cannot be settled. He has been called upon to assist accountants and lawyers as an expert on issues of federal taxation and has been engaged by tax agencies in U.S. territories as a lead lawyer in complex litigation. His clients typically include corporations, partnerships, estates, and individuals.. Mr. Chicoine is a seasoned lawyer who has tried cases throughout the United States in the U.S. Tax Court and U.S. district courts. He has appeared before several appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Over his distinguished legal career, Mr. Chicoine has represented clients in administrative, civil and criminal tax proceedings involving diverse issues in all phases of tax controversy. He has handled hundreds of cases before the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Justice, and revenue departments of state governments. Many of his most successful results are those that have never been published because they were resolved by negotiation. His priority is to cost effectively settle tax disputes without litigation, but if that is not possible, he will passionately defend his clients in court.. Mr. Chicoine offers his clients the benefit of having worked for the Chief Counsel’s Office of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), where he gained valuable experience as a Senior Trial and Tax Attorney for the IRS, and then as the founder of a law firm with a national reputation. He knows how the process works from the perspective of both sides. He also offers his clients the practical experience of having “worked in the trenches” as a court room lawyer who is responsible for the outcome of his client’s case.. Prior to starting the Chicoine Law Group to practice with his son, Christopher Chicoine, Mr. Chicoine was a founder of Chicoine and Hallett where he practiced for over 40 years and was instrumental in its achievement as a tax specialty firm of national repute.. As an offshoot of his tax practice, it is not unusual for Mr. Chicoine to be asked by clients to assist them with his negotiating skills in business transactions such as the valuation and sale of operating corporations and the resolution of commercial disputes.. Mr. Chicoine is admitted to practice in the States of Washington, California, and Arizona.. Academic and Professional Contributions. Mr. Chicoine has taught as an adjunct professor at the Graduate School of Taxation for the University of Washington School Of Law, and as an adjunct lecturer at the Golden Gate University Graduate, School of Taxation. He has authored many articles on matters of taxation, ethics, white-collar criminal defense, and Internal Revenue Service administrative practice. Mr. Chicoine has served as a chairman, participant, or moderator of numerous Continuing Legal Education seminars for various organizations including the ABA, WSBA, King County Bar Association, Hawaii State Bar Association, Northwest Tax Institute, Washington Attorney-CPA Tax Clinic, Washington State CPA Society and ALI-ABA Criminal Section.. Mr. Chicoine has served as President of the Tax Section for the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) and Editor-in-Chief of its Newsletter. He is also a member of the American Bar Association (ABA) Administrative Tax Procedures Committee and the American Bar Association Civil and Criminal Tax Penalties Committee.. Admissions and Affiliations. California State Bar. Washington State Bar. Arizona State Bar. United States Supreme Court. United States Tax Court. United States Court of Federal Claims. United States Courts of Appeal for the Ninth and Tenth Circuits. U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington. U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington. U.S. District Court, Guam. U.S. District Court, Colorado. U.S. District Court, Southern District of California. U.S. District Court of Alaska. U.S. District Court of Arizona

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: Rene Cespedes, PLLC

2200 112th Avenue NE, Suite 200 , Bellevue , Washington 98004

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Family , White Collar Crime, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

My practice focuses on family law and divorce.  I worked as a prosecutor for a major metropolitan area in southern California before working as a prosecutor in King County Washington.  I have experience with accounting and businesses practices, having prosecuted many financial fraud cases.   I have years of courtroom experience trying complicated high profile criminal cases.  This trial experience and background with complicated financial cases compliment and benefit my family law practice.  My 25 years of experience, combined with my knowledge of family law means you will get the best representation possible.. My criminal background is also provides clients an advantage in  family law matters where there are allegations of domestic violence, criminal behavior or a protection order is being requested.. Although I am more than qualified and competent to present your case in court, I know the value of settling cases out of court.   I have settled hundreds of cases directly with the other party, the other attorney or through the use of mediators and try to reach fair settlements wherever possible.  If we cannot reach a fair agreement or settlement and a court appearance or trial is necessary, my courtroom experience is invaluable.

Firm: McKay Chadwell, P.L.L.C.

1601 One Union Square , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil , Government Agencies, White Collar Crime, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Firm: Law Office of Michael Iaria, PS

1111 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Appellate , Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, Felonies, Sexual Abuse, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime, Federal Crime, Federal Crime, Federal Crime

For almost thirty years, I have defended clients accused by the government of serious crimes.  I have substantial trial, appellate and post-conviction experience, and my current practice emphasizes the defense of white collar, death penalty, homicide, and other serious and complex cases in state and federal courts.  Additionally, I represent professionals in disciplinary matters and victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and police misconduct as plaintiffs in civil cases.  I also coordinate and conduct mitigation investigations and presentations for clients who, in any type of case, but particularly in the sentencing or disposition phase of criminal or professional licensing cases, need critical decision makers – prosecutors, judges, jurors, licensing board members – to understand their lives as a whole.   I appear in courts throughout Washington.

Firm: Chicoine and Hallett, P.S.

Waterfront Place One , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Taxation - State & Federal,White Collar Crime

2001 Western Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98121

Practice Areas: Appellate ,Civil ,Criminal Defense ,Domestic Violence,Drug Crimes,Felonies,Juvenile ,Sexual Abuse,White Collar Crime

Firm: McKay Chadwell, P.L.L.C.

1601 One Union Square , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Appellate , Civil , Government Agencies, White Collar Crime, White Collar Crime, White Collar Crime

I represent individuals and corporations in federal and state courts, as well as in regulatory enforcement actions. I defend clients in white collar criminal prosecutions and complex civil litigation, with an emphasis on parallel proceedings and internal investigations. A skilled and successful litigator and effective problem solver, I have substantial experience handling federal and state cases from initial investigation through appeal. I have served as a prosecuting attorney, defense counsel, appellate attorney, internal investigative counsel, government ethics adviser, and trial advocacy instructor. Prior to joining McKay Chadwell in 2006, I represented the State of Washington in civil and criminal matters as an Assistant Attorney General, where I served on the Washington Bar Association’s Committee on Public Defense. Prior to moving to Washington State, I served on active duty with the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps.

Firm: Costello Law Firm, PLLC

P.O. Box 94534 Seattle , Seattle , Washington 98124

Practice Areas: White Collar Crime

Kris heads Costello Law Firm’s litigation practice and represents corporations, executives, business owners and professionals in highly regulated industries. Her practice focuses on complex civil litigation, complicated white collar defense, professional licensing defense, and civil and regulatory defense and compliance. Kris is a courtroom attorney with extensive litigation experience, having tried more than fifty cases to the bench and the jury. She has litigated hundreds of contested evidentiary matters and resolved hundreds of matters through motions practice and alternative dispute resolution.. Kris teaches trial advocacy at the University of Washington School of Law and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA). She leverages her 25 years of trial experience and 10 years as a teacher of trial advocacy for all the firm’s clients.. Kris graduated from Boston College in 1987 with a B.A. in History and received her J.D from Boston University School of Law in 1991. She was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1991 and worked as a King County Public Defender for seven years. She founded Costello & Associates in 1998. Kris is a member of the Federal Bar Association, Western District of Washington and is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Firm: Law Offices of Justin J. Andrews, PLLC

1030 N. Center Parkway , Kennewick , Washington 99336

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI, Land Use & Zoning

Firm: Arete Law Group PLLC

1218 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Corporate , Intellectual Property , White Collar Crime, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Firm: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

401 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil , White Collar Crime, White Collar Crime, White Collar Crime, White Collar Crime

Jeffrey B. Coopersmith represents clients in white collar criminal matters, in related civil, administrative, and regulatory matters, and in complex commercial litigation matters.

Firm: Newton and Hall, Attorneys at Law

610 Central Ave S , Kent , Washington 98032

Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Criminal Defense , Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Felonies, Parole and Probation, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime, Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence

Erik is an experienced and aggressive criminal defense lawyer in Kent, Washington. He has worked as a criminal defense attorney in the King County and Pierce County courts and has sat as a Judge Pro Tem in various courts in King County, including Auburn, Kent, and Renton. For 28 years, he managed his own boutique practice located on the Kent East Hill just minutes from the Regional Justice Center and the Kent courts. In 2023, he joined the law firm of Newton & Hall in Kent.. Erik has defended all types of criminal charges from Murder to Domestic Violence. As well as Assault, Shoplifting, Solicitation, Forgery, Reckless Driving, VUCSA, DUI, Theft, Robbery, Burglary, drug offenses, sex offenses, Child Molestation, and misdemeanors and felonies.. Erik is a proud member of the Samish Indian Nation and his roots in Washington go back for untold generations. He graduated from the University of Washington. He attended law school at the University of Puget Sound School of Law in Tacoma (now Seattle University School of Law). He is an avid Mariners and Seahawks fan and he gets out on the links any time he can. He can be spotted every afternoon attempting to walk his energetic chocolate lab, Finnegan.

Firm: Beschen Law PLLC

103 East Holly Street , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime, Expungement

Emily C. Beschen is an attorney with Beschen Law PLLC. She focuses her practice primarily on defending those accused of criminal conduct and protecting the privacy rights and civil rights of individuals.

Firm: Johnson & Orr

1038 Jadwin , Richland , Washington 99352

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime

Born and raised in Spokane, Scott is a true Eastern Washingtonian. Scott attended high school at Gonzaga Prep where he was a student body officer and national debate champion. After graduating Gonzaga Prep in 1990, Scott attended Pacific Lutheran University, graduating in 1994 with a double major in history and political science. From Pacific Lutheran, Scott moved east, and attended the University of Baltimore School of Law, in Baltimore, Maryland. At the University of Baltimore, Scott was one of an 8-member mock trial that advanced to the national finals in 1996 and 1997. Scott graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1997.. During law school, Scott had the privilege to work as an intern for Federal Judge Marvin Garbis, of United States District Court for the District of Maryland, as a legal intern for the Maryland law firm Reese and Carney, and as a legal intern for the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office in Kennewick.. After graduating from the University of Baltimore, Scott was happy to return home to Eastern Washington, and honored to accept a position as a deputy prosecutor with the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office in 1997. Scott worked in District Court, Juvenile Court, where he was promoted to Chief Juvenile Court Deputy, and Superior Court, where he was further promoted to Chief Deputy of the criminal division. Scott prosecuted criminal cases ranging from DUI, to livestock rustling, to complex white collar theft, kidnapping, rape, and murder. Scott has argued extensively in Division III of the Washington State Court of Appeals and has argued before the Washington State Supreme Court. After over 12 years of public service at the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office, Scott left the office in 2009 to go into private practice.. In 2009, Scott joined Sal Mendoza Jr. and Shawn Sant at the Mendoza Law Office. After Shawn was elected Franklin County Prosecutor, Scott became partners with Sal Mendoza and the two formed Mendoza & Johnson in 2011. Sal then became a Benton County Superior Court Judge and later a United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Washington. Scott then became law partners with Mia Mendoza. Scott handled all levels of criminal cases and select civil litigation at Mendoza and Johnson.. In October of 2015, Scott was presented with an opportunity to start his own firm. Seeing a need in the Eastern Washington legal community for highly skilled attorney services with rapid crisis response, and without layers of bureaucracy separating the client and lawyer, Scott formed the law firm of Johnson and Orr, with partner Deric Orr. Scott and Deric have been able to implement their philosophy of offering client’s rapid crisis response from highly skilled attorneys that client’s actually have access to.. Scott has tried over 200 jury trials and countless bench trials. Scott's cases have been featured by local, regonal, national, and international press outlets.  Scott has had significant success in having clients found not guilty in extremely serious cases. Scott has also been able to secure hundreds of thousands of dollars in awards and settlements for his civil clients.