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...

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James Bible

Bellevue, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience

(425) 748-4585 14205 SE 36th St
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Bellevue, WA 98006

Criminal, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
Seattle University School of Law

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In 2015 Mr. Bible was selected as a member of the National Trial Lawyers top 100. He is an attorney who is known for his zealous representation of his client. In 2009 he received the Champion of Justice Award from the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Bible will fight hard for your rights.

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Diego Javier Vargas

Bellevue, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience

(425) 531-1676 3326 160th Avenue SE
Suite 215
Bellevue, WA 98008

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Mr. Vargas focuses his practice exclusively on representing people accused of Vehicular Homicide, Vehicular Assault, DUI, Homicide by Watercraft, Assault by Watercraft, Boating Under the Influence (“BUI”), Domestic Violence, and other criminal offenses. Mr. Vargas’ cases have been featured on Dateline NBC, Good Morning America, and local news programs.

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Norman Scott Stewart

Kent, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 28 years experience

(253) 859-8840 655 W Smith St
Kent, WA 98032

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In his over twenty years representing persons in courtrooms throughout the state of Washington, Scott Stewart has attained a level of courtroom experience few attorneys can match. He has represented persons at every stage of a case, including approximately 300 jury trials. Scott has represented persons on personal injury cases, including those involved in motor vehicle accidents, and he has represented persons accused of crimes ranging from Driving Under the Influence to Hit and Run Resulting in Death, from Assault Domestic Violence to Residential Burglary, from Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana to Felony Distribution of Drugs, from Voyeurism to Child Molestation,...

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Erik Kaeding

Kent, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 21 years experience

(253) 850-8430 25028 104th Ave SE
Kent, WA 98030

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Seattle University School of Law and University of Puget Sound

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Over 20 years experience defending the citizens of King and Pierce Counties.

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Jayson A. Haile

Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience

(206) 486-4810 11504 28th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98146

Criminal, Estate Planning, Immigration and Real Estate
Tulane University School of Law

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Keith Hall

Kent, WA Criminal Law Lawyer.

(253) 867-2675 610 Central Ave S
Kent, WA 98032

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

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Criminal Defense Attorney | Managing Attorney Keith loves representing and fighting hard for his clients. His clients are often people who have never been in trouble before, but now find themselves in the gun sights of the government's prosecution machine. Often times these clients have nowhere else to turn. Keith is a passionate trial lawyer who will advocate for his clients, when it feels like everyone else is against them. Keith is a believer in the jury trial system, which gives an opportunity for regular people, with the help of a hard working defense lawyer, to stand up in court...

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John M. Tymczyszyn

Bellevue, WA Criminal Law Attorney.

(425) 533-2156 155 108th Ave NE
Suite 210
Bellevue, WA 98004

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Seattle University School of Law

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John M. Tymczyszyn is a third generation Washingtonian, Navy Veteran and trial attorney. After graduating from Bellevue High School he attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and served as the President of the Universities Naval Detachment. John served as a Naval Officer and received the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and other awards. After his military service John worked for the U.S. House of Representatives. He served on the staff of the Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, the Hon. Harry E. Mitchell. John attended the Seattle University School of Law and...

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Pavel R Kleyner

Bellevue, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 8 years experience

(425) 590-7750 155 108th Ave NE
Suite 704
Bellevue, WA 98004

Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Personal Injury
Seattle University School of Law

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Christopher Kirk Steuart

Burien, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience

(206) 293-4377 11206 Des Moines Memorial Drive S.
Suite 104
Burien, WA 98168

Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Communications and Military
Drake University

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Scott John Terry

Kent, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 28 years experience

(253) 852-6100 25028 104th Ave. SE
Kent, WA 98030

Criminal, DUI, Insurance Claims and Traffic Tickets
Seattle University School of Law

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Christopher A. Swaby

Bellevue, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 26 years experience

(425) 519-3675 14205 SE 36th St
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Bellevue, WA 98006

Criminal, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
Georgetown University Law Center

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Bradley Barshis

Kent, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 5 years experience

(253) 867-2675 610 Central Ave South
Kent, WA 98032

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Gonzaga University School of Law

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David Richard Kirshenbaum

Kent, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 35 years experience

(253) 852-7979 1314 Central Ave S
Kent, WA 98032

Criminal and DUI

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Mr. David Ranz

Kent, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 9 years experience

(206) 851-4827 604 W. Meeker St. Ste 206
Kent, WA 98032

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Seattle University School of Law

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Thomas E. Gates

Tukwila, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 3 years experience

(253) 332-7899 18010 Southcenter Parkway
Tukwila, WA 98188

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Seattle University School of Law

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David H. Fuller

Kent, WA Criminal Law Lawyer.

(206) 789-8751 1316 Central Ave S.
Suite 102
Kent, WA 98032

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Emily M. Gause

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...

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Angela Horwath

Tacoma, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience

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

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 505 Summit Lake Shore Rd
Olympia, WA 98502

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Mark Blair

Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience

(206) 622-6562 2033 6th Ave
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Seattle, WA 98121

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

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Seattle criminal defense lawyers at Blair & Kim, PLLC have had the privilege of handling over 15,000 criminal cases making them some of the best in town. If you are facing charges for a criminal offense, whether it be petty crimes such as a traffic violation or disorderly conduct or a more serious offense like theft or a violent crime, this is the firm to seek out. With years of experience on their side you can trust that you will receive the dedication you deserve fighting for your case. In the event that you are looking for a Seattle divorce...

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Andrew Schwarz

Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 29 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...

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Lennard Anthony Nahajski

Bellevue, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 24 years experience

(206) 621-0500 601 - 108th Avenue NE
Suite 1900
Bellevue, WA 98004-4376

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Oregon School of Law and University of Washington School of Law

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The Nahajski Firm was established in 1996 by partners Lennard A. Nahajski and Rayne J. Nelson with the primary goal of providing aggressive, effective and discreet representation to those facing criminal prosecution. Since that time, the firm has continued to practice exclusively criminal defense and established itself as one of the premier criminal defense firms in the region. With almost forty years of combined criminal defense experience, we recognize that good people occasionally face difficult allegations that will have a significant impact on themselves, their families, reputation, finances and careers. Being aware of the impact of facing criminal prosecution,...

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Alex Thomason

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

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Bradley Clar Johnson

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.

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Michelle Dellino

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.

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Eric John Makus

Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 7 years experience

(206) 652-2562 411 University Street
Suite 1200
Seattle, WA 98101

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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.

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Martha A McLaughlin

Tacoma, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 9 years experience

711 St Helens Ave Ste 209
Tacoma, WA 98402

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

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I graduated Seattle University School of law and immediately began working at the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office. After two years with the Prosecutor's Office, I joined Durflinger Oliver & Associates where I help those who have been accused of committing crimes. I have handled thousands of cases ranging from domestic violence to DUI's. I have helped hundreds of clients keep or restore their driving privileges by prevailing in administrative hearings with the the Department of Licensing. I have also helped many clients vacate felony and misdemeanor convictions and restore their firearm rights. My previous experience as a prosecutor...

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Shane McKinnie

Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 3 years experience

(206) 395-9175 119 1st Ave S
Suite 310
Seattle, WA 98104

Free ConsultationCriminal, Landlord Tenant, Military and Traffic Tickets
Seattle University School of Law

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Gregory Wayne Schwesinger

Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience

(206) 293-9590 Harborscape Professional Bldg
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.

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Seattle, WA 98101

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Matthew A. Leyba

Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience

(206) 357-8454 1700 Seventh Avenue Ste. 2100
Seattle, WA 98101

Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
Gonzaga University School of Law

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Im a DUI Attorney in Seattle, WA. I started my legal career at the Spokane Public Defenders Office in 2004. After 2 years I got a job in Seattle, WA at the largest criminal defense firm in the State. While there I handled a wide variety of criminal cases and represented thousands of individuals. In 2010 I started my own practice Leyba Defense PLLC, a Seattle DUI Law Firm focusing on DUI and other serious traffic offenses. In my career I have litigated over a 100 jury trials to verdict, and I currently have an...

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Courtney James Will

Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience

(206) 209-5585 705 2nd Ave. #1111
Seattle, WA 98104

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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...

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W. James Kotlowski

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...

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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.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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