A brief bit about me... I am the first person in my family to attend college and went into the Army right out of high school to see the world and figure out some way to pay for college. I was an intelligence analyst and viewed as one of the best in the world at my particular are of specialty. At age 22, I was delivering presentations in the Pentagon regarding the intelligence planning for major military exercises. I left the military to attend college. I did my undergrad at Seattle University where I majored in Finance. As I contemplated which path...

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Angela Horwath

Olympia, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience

(253) 620-0033 505 Summit Lake Shore Rd
Olympia, WA 98502

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Seattle University School of Law

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Angela Horwath is the owner of a 3 attorney firm that represents clients charged with crimes. She has successfully represented 1000s of clients in Washington and has a 10/10 rating on avvo. She is well liked by her clients and nearly 50 clients have provided online reviews of Ms. Horwath.

(253) 620-0033 117 Tacoma Ave S.
Tacoma, WA 98402

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Erin Bradley McAleer

Vancouver, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 7 years experience

(360) 334-6277 2418 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660

Free ConsultationCriminal and Bankruptcy
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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Attorney McAleer has primarily devoted his practice to criminal defense with a focus on defending those accused of sex crimes and other major felony crimes. Attorney McAleer’s approach to these cases and attention to detail has earned him a local, state and national reputation which was achieved by passionately representing hundreds of clients charged with essentially every type of criminal offense.

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Nicholas Wood

Vancouver, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 17 years experience

(360) 993-4321 2901 Main Street, Suite 100
Vancouver, WA 98663

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Lewis & Clark College

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The Law Office of Nicholas Wood, P.S. is a premiere criminal defense, military law, and civil litigation firm located in beautiful downtown Vancouver, Washington. Attorney Nicholas A. Wood has vast experience dealing with the police, prosecutors and other law firms in litigation matters. As a result, Nick has achieved sensational results for his clients on a consistent basis. As a former prosecutor in Clark County WA (Rule Nine Intern), the United States Air Force (Trial Counsel and Assistant Trial Counsel) and U.S. Attorney's Office (Special Assistant U.S Attorney), Nick understands the methods, strategies and tactics commonly used by...

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Cristine Beckwith

Tacoma, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience

(253) 238-8273 1115 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Gonzaga University School of Law and University of Washington School of Law

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Cristine Beckwith is a compassionate defender that will give you an honest assessment of your case. She can often times find evidence that works in her client's favor, resulting in a case dismissal or significantly reduced charges. Cristine is rated 10/10 by the Avvo lawyer rating service. She offers a reasonable flat fee pricing structure as well as a free consultation.

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Christopher Courtlandt Van Vechten

Tacoma, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 3 years experience

(253) 666-8987 705 S. 9th St Suite 206
Tacoma, WA 98405

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Seattle University School of Law

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Chris Van Vechten moved to Tacoma from Portland in 2004 to attend the University of Puget Sound. He studied history, volunteered in the community, worked as a legislative staff member for a state representative and later a state senator, and even personally ran for school board before enrolling in Seattle University School of Law. Prior to launching the Law Office of Chris Van Vechten, Chris worked as a Rule 9 prosecuting attorney with the Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office and later with the Lakewood City Attorney’s Office. In addition, he interned with the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Civil Division...

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Michael Austin Stewart

Tacoma, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience

(253) 383-5346 1105 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98407

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Personal Injury
University of Puget Sound

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Michael Austin Stewart has been practicing as a defense attorney for over 22 years. His practice is based on respect, rapport, accessibility, trust, and a keen understanding of the law. He has a solid record of successful outcomes in a wide variety of cases, ranging from murder cases to DUI cases. He is dedicated and committed to protecting your Constitutional Rights.

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James J. White

Tacoma, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 20 years experience

(253) 203-1645 1019 Pacific Ave
#701
Tacoma, WA 98402

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Seattle University School of Law

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James O. Thompson

Olympia, WA Criminal Law Attorney.

(360) 200-7546 1700 Cooper Point Rd. SW
Building #A-3
Olympia, WA 98502

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Personal Injury
University of Iowa

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James Thompson is an attorney and owner of the Thompson Law Office, P.C. in Olympia, Washington. He has defended hundreds of cases like yours over the years. His practice is concentrated on criminal defense and personal injury in Olympia, Thurston County, and the greater Seattle, WA area. He represents clients in a wide variety of criminal matters such as driving under the influence, theft, assault, etc. He has also been involved in the defense of serious felonies such as manslaughter, drug distribution, and sex offenses. James is also committed to providing aggressive representation to personal injury, medical malpractice, and products...

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Jakob Daniel McGhie

Centralia, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 2 years experience

(360) 736-1301 114 W Magnolia St
Centralia, WA 98531

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Gonzaga University School of Law

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Jakob graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy. He then attended Gonzaga University School of Law, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He excelled academically, earning CALI awards in several courses including Constitutional Law, Professional Responsibility, and Real Estate Law. He also excelled in Moot Court competition, competing in the National Appellate Advocacy Competition twice, and winning the Gonzaga University Clarke Cup oral advocacy competition in 2012. During law school, Jakob volunteered for several organizations such as the Washington Moderate Means Program, the Center for Justice,...

(360) 352-1134 3025 Limited Ln NW
#101
Olympia, WA 98502

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Angus Lee

Vancouver, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience

(800) 691-0039 9105A NE Hwy 99, STE 107277
Vancouver, WA 98665

Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of Washington School of Law

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Angus Lee is a life long resident of Washington, except when he was serving in the USMC. He has twice been elected as a county prosecutor and now focuses his practice on criminal defense in South West Washington.

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Jack Green

Vancouver, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience

(360) 694-8718 1601 Lincoln Ave
Vancouver, WA 98660

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Insurance Claims
Lewis & Clark Law School

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As a resident of the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years, Jack attended the University of Washington and graduated with a degree in Political Science and Economics. Jack received his Juris Doctorate from Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, OR. While in law school, Jack clerked at Vancouver's Blair, Schaefer, Hutchison, and Wolfe law firm where he gained experience in personal injury law, real estate transactions and litigation, and general civil practice. Following his graduation, he was hired as an associate. Jack then became a prosecutor for the City of Vancouver and for the Clark County Domestic Violence Prosecution Center...

(360) 694-8718 1601 Lincoln Ave
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Michael Steven Clark

Tacoma, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 24 years experience

(855) 384-2237 705 S 9th Street
Suite 202
Tacoma, WA 98405

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Business and DUI
University of Puget Sound and University of Washington School of Law

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Sean Downs

Vancouver, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 9 years experience

(855) 309-4529 500 W 8th Street
Suite 55
Vancouver, WA 98660

Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Gonzaga University School of Law

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Sean M. Downs is a criminal defense attorney serving those accused of crimes in the states of Washington and Oregon. Sean started his law career at a small private firm in Spokane, Washington learning the ins and outs of criminal defense, traffic offenses, and driver's license hearings. He then moved on to work at the Spokane County Public Defender Office where he represented people accused of misdemeanor and felony offenses, as well as working on appellate cases. In 2013, after over twenty-one years of combined private and public practice, Sean joined together with attorney Diane Grecco to found the law...

(855) 309-4529 1604 W Dean Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201

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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

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