Port Hadlock, Washington Criminal Lawyers

Paul Richmond
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Port Hadlock, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(360) 379-5575 219 W. Patison St,. Shold Business Park
 Port Hadlock, WA 98339
Criminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Traffic Tickets
University of Washington School of Law
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I will work with you to get the best result possible for your situation. I begin all my work with an intake which I do at reduced rate to assess your situation. I start by seeing what you would like to resolve and work to bring a result as close to this as possible. I am a creative, out of the box thinker and am often able to obtain the solution my clients are looking for quickly and simply. I have worked on smaller simpler cases, as well as those that impact policy on local, state and federal levels. While...
(360) 392-3911 114 W. Magnolia, Suite 400, #152
 Bellingham, WA 98225
James DeMott Gilmore
Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(360) 379-0212 11255 Rhody Dr
 Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA 98339
Criminal and Business
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Shane Richard Seaman
Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(360) 379-8500 203 W Patison St
 Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA 98339
Criminal, Administrative, Estate Planning and Juvenile
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Samuel C. Feinson
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Port Townsend, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience
(360) 379-4110 210 Polk St., #4B
 Port Townsend, WA 98368
Criminal, DUI, Family and Traffic Tickets
Seattle University School of Law
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Richard L. Davies
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Port Townsend, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(360) 379-8906 624 Polk Street
 Port Townsend, WA 98368
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
University of Washington School of Law
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Richard Davies has been defending the rights of people charged with crimes in Port Townsend and Jefferson County for over 20 years. Because Mr. Davies' practice focuses exclusively on criminal and traffic defense, his clients benefit from his sound legal advice, knowledge of the local system, and extensive trial experience. Mr. Davies graduated from the University of Washington School of Law in 1988. After graduating, he worked as a government attorney doing complex federal civil litigation. Mr. Davies has focused on DUI, traffic, and criminal defense since moving to Port...
Michael Edward Haas
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Port Townsend, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(360) 385-3844 211 Taylor Street
Suite 403b
 Port Townsend, WA 98368
Criminal and Personal Injury
California Western School of Law
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Joseph J. Schodowski
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Port Townsend, WA Criminal Law Attorney.
(360) 821-8873 210 Polk St
Suite 10
 Port Townsend, WA 98368
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy and DUI
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Joseph Schodowski, Joe, was raised in Port Townsend, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula. Although, he pursued his undergraduate and law school degrees in Michigan, he always knew he would return home to Washington. After graduating from Oakland University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, he worked in the information technology field, but soon realized this was not his true calling. Joe abandoned his lucrative career in IT to pursue his passion; the law. He enrolled at Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he received his Juris Doctor, graduating in the top of his class. While in law school, Joe...
Brent Thompson
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Coupeville, WA Criminal Law Attorney.
PO Box 727
 Coupeville, WA 98239
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Liberty University School of Law
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Brent P. Thompson is a local attorney from Oak Harbor whose practice emphasizes criminal defense including but not limited to DUI, DWI, Assault, Domestic Violence, and Vacating/Expunging Prior Convictions. Mr. Thompson further represents clients with personal injury claims. Beyond this Mr. Thompson is a general practitioner who is capable of handling a variety of matters. He is dedicated to providing passionate representation and will seek to obtain the best results possible.
(206) 569-8630 2317 NW Market St
 Seattle, WA 98107-4027
(360) 678-6777 180 NW Coveland St
 Coupeville, WA 98239
Craig Alan Platt
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Coupeville, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 35 years experience
PO Box 727
 Coupeville, WA 98239
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Stanford Law School and University of Illinois College of Law
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Nicholas William Juhl
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Oak Harbor, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(360) 675-6659 1000 SW Fleet Street
 Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Criminal, Business, DUI and Insurance Claims
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Ms. Mimi Soame Buescher Esq.
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Coupeville, WA Criminal Law Attorney.
PO Box 727
 Coupeville, WA 98239
Free ConsultationCriminal and Family
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Cheryl Lynne Potebnya
Port Townsend, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(360) 385-9185 1820 Jefferson St
 Port Townsend, WA 98368
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
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Scott Montegu Charlton
Port Townsend, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(360) 385-5613 333 Benedict St
 Port Townsend, WA 98368
Criminal and Juvenile
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Thomas Olmstead
Poulsbo, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 39 years experience
(360) 779-8980 20319 Bond Rd NE
 Poulsbo, WA 98370
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and DUI
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Lawrence Eliot Freedman
Sequim, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(360) 809-0164 325 E Washington St
 Sequim, WA 98382
Criminal, Business and Real Estate
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Eric Michael Ohme
Coupeville, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(360) 679-7363 101 NE 6th St
 Coupeville, WA 98239
Criminal
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Kathleen McCormick
Sequim, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(360) 683-1023 460 W Bell St
 Sequim, WA 98382
Criminal, Business, Divorce and Family
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Charles Reed Arndt
Coupeville, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(360) 678-0259 107 S Main St
 Coupeville, WA 98239
Criminal and Personal Injury
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David Nelson Jolly
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Everett, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(425) 493-1115 2731 Wetmore Avenue
#401
 Everett, WA 98201
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Northern Illinois University
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I have been practicing law in Western Washington since 1997. Since my first day of practice my area of emphasis has been DUI law. My first few years of practice were as a Prosecuting Attorney then in 2001 I moved to private practice representing those accused of the crime. Since 2004 I have only practiced this DUI and Criminal Defense. My knowledge in this area is immense and has been helped by my work in completing a total of 20 DUI books including, "The DUI Handbook for the Accused" in 2007. I have two more...
(360) 293-2275 415 Pine Street
 Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 293-2275 218 W. Champion Street
 Bellingham, WA 98225
Emily M. Gause
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 5 years experience
(206) 660-8775 1001 Fourth Avenue, Suite 4400
 Seattle, WA 98154
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals and Juvenile
Seattle University School of Law and Washington State University
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Recognized as an aggressive defender who gets impressive results in serious cases, Emily M. Gause is committed to compassionate representation, working with clients to devise an investigation plan and craft the most effective defense strategy. She defends people charged with serious felonies in state and federal courts across the State of Washington. Ms. Gause has overturned convictions in the Washington State Court of Appeals and obtained many favorable results in felony trials. She has carved an impressive reputation in the criminal defense legal community as a rising star. After graduating with a degree in...
Andrew Schwarz
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 30 years experience
(206) 622-9909 2601 fourth ave
suite 470
 Seattle, WA 98121
Criminal, Family, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Seattle University
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As a founder and principle of the Schwarz~Garrison Law Firm I am committed to providing the highest quality representation to our clients. We listen to our clients and we pursue their goals tenaciously. Recent Verdicts: State v. Gipson: Assault Charge: Not Guilty, Self Defense: $256,000 in fees and costs reimbursed to client by the court following verdict. Dunakin v. Ronngren: Dog Bite: $229,015.73 jury verdict for plaintiff. Rollins and Hendershot v. King County Metro: Assault on Metro Bus: $250,000 Jury Verdict for plaintiffs, On appeal, plaintiffs were able...
Shane McKinnie
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 3 years experience
(206) 395-9175 119 1st Ave S
Suite 310
 Seattle, WA 98104
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Military and Traffic Tickets
Seattle University School of Law
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Attorney Shane McKinnie is a former criminal prosecutor, and has experience working for both large and small law firms in the Seattle area. Shane approaches his cases from a practical perpective and above all, seeks to help his clients solve their problems in the way that best suits their circumstances and desires.
Shane is a fourth-generation Washingtonian and military veteran. He grew up in Snohomish County and attended Washington State University where he was a member of the Honors College and president of a fraternity. Shortly after graduating from WSU, he attended Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) and was commissioned as...
Courtney James Will
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(206) 209-5585 705 2nd Ave. #1111
 Seattle, WA 98104
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Court was born and raised in Tacoma and has had an interest in the legal system ever since he can remember. While he always knew he would ultimately make his home in the Pacific Northwest, the draw of the sun and surf beckoned him to Southern California where he completed his undergraduate and law degree at Pepperdine University. Following internships at multiple Prosecutor’s offices, the FBI, and the United States Attorney’s Offices, Court initially decided to stay in Southern California after school and cut his teeth as a criminal defense attorney in the trenches of the most overburdened...
Michelle Dellino
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(206) 659-6839 2450 6th Ave South
Suite 210
 Seattle, WA 98134
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Seattle University School of Law and Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
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Devoted. Prepared. Accessible. Compassionate. Michelle Dellino is the managing attorney at Dellino Law Group. At Dellino Law Group our practice is results oriented and heavily focused on both preparing an aggressive defense right away and client communication. We provide non-judgmental and efficient representation with an emphasis on achieving client goals through immediate problem solving.
Gregory Wayne Schwesinger
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(206) 293-9590 1524 Alaskan Way, Ste 110
 Seattle, WA 98101
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
Willamette University College of Law and University of Washington School of Law
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Following a successful career as a Judge Advocate and subsequently as a Prosecuting Attorney for the City of Seattle, I chose to enter the private sector and represent those who unfortunately find themselves charged with a crime. I have handled hundreds of criminal cases throughout my career. I represent my clients zealously and with an abundance of compassion and care, and I continue to look forward to the challenge of serving those who find themselves in need of my professional services.
(206) 293-9590 Harborscape Professional Bldg
1524 Alaskan Way, Ste 110
 Seattle, WA 98101
Bradley Clar Johnson
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 24 years experience
(206) 223-1601 1325 4th Ave
Suite 535
 Seattle, WA 98101
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Washington School of Law
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Bradley Johnson opened his firm straight out of law school to provide top notch legal aid to those who need it. As a zealous advocate for the rights of injured victims, and those accused of crimes, Bradley has had tremendous success over the years. Bradley's belief is that no matter what your financial situation, everyone deserves aggressive and effective legal reprsentation. This philosophy is a large part of the success of Bradley Johnson Attorneys.
Schoen Parnell
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Lynnwood, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(425) 744-1500 3405 188th St SW
Ste 301
 Lynnwood, WA 98037
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Regent University
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I am Schoen Parnell (pronounced “Shane”), a leading criminal defense attorney in Washington. I have over sixteen years of experience defending individuals and protecting their rights. I am the former lead jury trial attorney for one of the busiest DUI defense law firms in Washington. I have extensive knowledge of the DUI process and am never afraid to go to trial. Over the past 13 years, he has tried hundreds of cases and have spoken at DUI seminars for Washington criminal defense attorneys. I am an active member of both the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) and the...
(206) 619-2521 5000 Carillon Point
Ste 400
 Kirkland, WA 98033
Eric John Makus
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(206) 652-2562 411 University Street
Suite 1200
 Seattle, WA 98101
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
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Active personal injury and criminal defense practice. Read for the bar exam through the Washington State Bar Association’s Rule 6 Law Clerk Program under attorney Dean Standish Perkins in Seattle, Washington. Former special assistant to Representative Thomas S. Foley, former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Taught English in Viet Nam. Member of Tribal Court Bars. Member of Phi Delta Theta.
Stan Glisson
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Port Orchard, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(360) 519-3500 569 Division Street
Suite 320
 Port Orchard, WA 98366
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of Washington School of Law
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I began my career as a public defender. Later, I accepted a position with the county prosecutors office, and worked there for 4 years before starting my own private firm. I have been practicing both criminal and civil law in Western Washington since 1998, and look forward to helping you with your legal questions.
Paul Gerhard Hanson III
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Lynnwood, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(425) 778-7339 3400 188th St SW Suite 580
 Lynnwood, WA 98037
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of San Diego School of Law
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Defending DUIs, criminal charges, traffic tickets and driver license suspensions. Auto accident injury insurance claims representation. Expunging / deleting old criminal records. Over 34 years experience. Former Lynnwood City Prosecutor. Top ratings by the national lawyer rating services: an "AV" rating by Martindale-Hubbell and a "10-Superb" rating by Avvo.com Aggressive. Affordable. Experienced. Convenient. located right next to the Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood,WA Free First Consultation (office or by phone) Military $ discounts.
Charles Henry Williams
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 36 years experience
(877) 373-0835 707 S. Snoqualmie St., Ste. 4A
 Seattle, WA 98108-1700
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Seattle University
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After obtaining his law degree (Seattle University) and serving for four years as an administrative law judge, Charles started his own law firm in Olympia and worked in a number of areas of law. Eventually he limited his practice to criminal defense.   In 2010 he moved his law practice to Seattle. In the course of his career as a criminal-defense lawyer, Charles has successfully defended persons accused of everything from homicide, sex, firearm and drug charges to DV assault and DUI.  He has also served as a pro tem judge in juvenile and district courts. And he...
Jonathan Dichter
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Mill Creek, WA Criminal Law Attorney.
(425) 424-9401 16708 Bothell-Everett Hwy
Suite 104
 Mill Creek, WA 98012
Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Seattle University School of Law
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Are you facing a criminal charge such as DUI, domestic violence or a drug charge? At Dichter Law Office, Lynnwood criminal defense lawyer Jonathan Dichter will be able to assist with your criminal charge by providing an experienced and defensive approach. Having a knowledgeable attorney who understands how important your rights are to you is essential. Contact the firm and discuss your offense with a Lynnwood defense attorney you know you can trust. Call 866-620-9524 today.
Alex Thomason
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(206) 262-7900 701 5th Avenue Suite 4200
 Seattle, WA 98104
Criminal, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Seattle University School of Law
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Alex grew up on his family’s apple farm in Brewster, Washington. He learned every trade required to run a farm, but specialized in being the certified “gopher.” Alex graduated from high school ranked 2nd in the nation and top 25 in the World for his age in downhill ski racing. Alex studied at Jerusalem University in Israel, completed undergraduate studies from Seattle Pacific University, and finished his legal education at Seattle University School of Law where he was the Graduation Speaker. Alex learned trial skills by working as a Prosecutor for King...
(509) 689-3471 201 S. Bridge Street
 Brewster, WA 98812
Aaron Nielson
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(425) 533-4476 936 N 34th St # 400
 Seattle, WA 98103
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Oklahoma City University School of Law
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Before he began his career as a criminal defense lawyer, Aaron served as a criminal prosecutor for 5 years. Aaron has handled thousands of cases and more than 200 trials before a judge or jury. He has trained prosecutors and police officers on wide range of issues. As Aaron transitioned from working as a prosecutor to private practice, Judges that he had previously appeared before asked him to represent certain clients as a public defender. Aaron continues to take on new clients that are facing all types of criminal charges. With the economy being hard on everyone, Aaron started handling bankruptcy...
(425) 533-4476 8201 - 164th Ave NE # 200
 Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 533-4476 By Appointment Only
 Port Orchard, WA 98367
(425) 533-4476 11410 NE 124th St # 603
 Kirkland, WA 98034
Douglas Wilson Miller
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Bellevue, WA Criminal Law Attorney.
(425) 460-0550 9 Lake Bellevue Dr
#204
 Bellevue, WA 98005
Criminal, Divorce and Family
Duke University School of Law
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I am an attorney in private practice with the Law Offices of Molly B. Kenny in Bellevue, Washington, where I focus on family law and criminal defense. I am a graduate of Duke Law School Class of 1988, with over 25 years of legal experience.
W. James Kotlowski
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(206) 325-2801 520 East Denny Way
 Seattle, WA 98122
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and Regent University
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W. James Kotlowski, Attorney at Law, PLLC is determined to get the best possible result for your DUI case while guiding you through the twists and turns of the Washington State Court process. As an experienced Washington State and Seattle DUI Attorney, he can assist you with your arrest and has handled numerous DUI’s and Criminal driving cases across Western Washington. He appears regularly in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties among others to represent his clients. Penalties for these crimes have many severe consequences, so it is important to obtain a competent and seasoned attorney as soon as possible after your...
Alexandria “Ali” Hohman
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 5 years experience
Seattle, WA 98104
Criminal and Juvenile
Seattle University School of Law
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Justin Elsner
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Mountlake Terrace, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(206) 447-1425 23105 58th Ave. W.
 Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Seattle University School of Law
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Elsner Law Firm, PLLC is committed to our clients. We have had great success and growth because of the life long relationships we create with our clients. We are here to serve you. We will strive to give you the best legal representation while keeping you informed and explaining the legal process every step of the way.
Derek Radtke
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Woodinville, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(425) 482-1111 17410 133rd Ave NE
#301
 Woodinville, WA 98072
Criminal and Personal Injury
Gonzaga University School of Law
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Derek P. Radtke is a personal injury lawyer and an associate with Phillips Law Firm who has over 15 years of experience in helping people who are injured protect and enforce their legal rights in several different ways. Derek’s experience since 1997 includes a variety of strategies used to fight for the rights of his clients. These strategies include resolving personal injury cases through mediation, arbitration, trial, appeal or settlement. Derek has extensive trial experience trying both large and small personal injurymatters, including medical negligence. He is also appointed regularly as an arbitrator, deciding cases in King and Snohomish Counties....
Enrico Salvatore Leo
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Bothell, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(425) 481-2600 18920 Bothell Way NE, Suite 208
 Bothell, WA 98011
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
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