Shoreline, Washington Criminal Lawyers

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Mark Blair
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James Bible
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Bellevue, WA Criminal Law Lawyer
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David L. Donnan
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer
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Robert L. Jaeggli
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 8 years experience
(206) 818-1253 10303 Meridian Ave. N
Ste. 104
 Seattle, WA 98133
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University of Idaho College of Law
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Jason S. Newcombe
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(844) 925-2943 10700 Meridian Ave N
#108
 Seattle, WA 98133
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Boston College
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Martha Amelia Boden
Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(206) 363-2117 1834 N 150th St
 Seattle, WA 98133
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Sarah Shim
Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 25 years experience
(206) 443-3232 1155 N 130th St
 Seattle, WA 98133
Criminal, Business, Divorce and Family
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Carmen Marie Mcdonald
Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 15 years experience
(206) 205-5684 18050 Meridian Ave N
 Seattle, WA 98133
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Peter Mueller
Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(206) 361-0776 18238 24th Ave NE
 Seattle, WA 98155
Criminal, Administrative and Business
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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.
James Johanson
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Edmonds, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 29 years experience
(425) 776-5547 7009 212th Street Southwest #203
 Edmonds, WA 98026
Criminal and DUI
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If you or someone you care about has been accused of a crime, it is important to get professional legal help as soon as possible. The Johanson Law Group, Inc., your Edmonds criminal defense attorney, has the knowledge and experience to be able to represent you as you deserve. With more than 20 years of experience, attorney Jim Johanson is committed to doing his utmost to ensure that his clients have a smooth and professional experience. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Johanson possesses valuable insight that can greatly benefit his clients' cases. The firm...
Stephanie Hartung
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(206) 669-1379 9709 3rd Ave NE Suite 450
 Seattle, WA 98115
Criminal, Bankruptcy and DUI
Seattle University School of Law and Central Washington University
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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.
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Jason S. Newcombe
(844) 925-2943
Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer
18 years experience
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Brad A. Meryhew
(877) 264-1591Free Consultation
Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney
20 years experience
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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.
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...
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
Matthew A. Leyba
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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...
Brian Ashbach
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Mill Creek, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(888) 925-2969 15117 Main St.
Suite #208
 Mill Creek, WA 98012
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Seattle University School of Law
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Brian’s legal career started at the Snohomish County Public Defender’s Association, representing juveniles charged with crimes. After that position, he worked for one of the most successful personal injury attorneys in Montana. Brian now focuses primarily on criminal defense, using his skills and experience to aggressively represent those being prosecuted by various governmental agencies. Brian is a successful trial attorney, and has represented clients charged with crimes including assault, domestic violence, drug charges, DUI, theft and more. He has been referred cases by prosecutors, judges and other attorneys due to his reputation in the field of criminal defense.
(360) 659-4950 4025 80th Street NE
Suite B
 Marysville, WA 98270
Mark Blair
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(206) 622-6562 2033 6th Ave
#350
 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...
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...
Diana Lundin
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(425) 440-3930 710 Tenth Ave. E.
 Seattle, WA 98102
Free ConsultationCriminal, Administrative, Appeals and DUI
University of California - Los Angeles
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At Phillipson & Lundin, I specialize in administrative hearings before the Department of Licensing and represent clients in both civil and criminal appeals. In that role, I enjoy success when it comes, but ensuring client satisfaction is my greatest ambition.
Kenan Lee Isitt
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(206) 890-6403 100 W Harrison St
STE N440
 Seattle, WA 98119
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Seattle University
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Ernest Saadiq Morris
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(888) 938-7770 PO BOX 45637
 Seattle, WA 98145
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Civil Rights and Family
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Ernest Saadiq Morris, Esq. is committed to achieving his goal of providing the highest quality legal representation to his clients, regardless of their economic or social standing. Mr. Morris is dedicated to defending the rights of those who have been mistreated or had their rights violated by individuals, corporations, or governments. Ernest Saadiq Morris has extensive successful experience in a wide range of civil rights & liberties, constitutional rights, and other individual rights litigation-- including Free Speech/First Amendment Rights, Police Misconduct, Youth Justice/Education Rights, Disability Rights, Age/Race/Sex Discrimination, Employee...
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Teymur Askerov
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Deborah Alexander
(206) 403-3426Free Consultation
Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer
26 years experience
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Brent Thompson
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney.
(206) 569-8630 2317 NW Market St
 Seattle, WA 98107-4027
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.
(360) 678-6777 180 NW Coveland St
 Coupeville, WA 98239
PO Box 727
 Coupeville, WA 98239
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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Kennet M Phillipson
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(425) 440-3930 710 Tenth Ave. E.
 Seattle, WA 98102
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Insurance Claims and Traffic Tickets
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
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Kennet's practice is focused on criminal misdemeanors and serious traffic offenses with an emphasis in DUI defense. No matter how simple or complicated the case, he approaches them all with the single goal of achieving the best possible outcome for his clients. Whether it is in the backroom negotiating with the prosecutor or in open court arguing before a judge and jury, he is an effective voice and commanding presence. Kennet graduated summa cum laude from Eastern Washington University, where he was appointed by Gov. Gary Locke to serve on the Board of Trustees of EWU. Prior to attending law school,...
Brett Nagle
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Lynnwood, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(425) 280-8906 19000 33rd Avenue West
Ste. 100
 Lynnwood, WA 98036
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
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I am a Judge Pro-tem, former prosecutor, and experienced trial attorney. I use this experience to fight for my clients in court and negotiate positive outcomes.
Craig Alan Platt
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(206) 569-8630 2317 NW Market St
 Seattle, WA 98107-4027
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Stanford Law School and University of Illinois College of Law
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Kimberly Exe
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(206) 661-4694 707 East Harrison Street
 Seattle, WA 98102
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of Washington School of Law and The City University of New York School of Law
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I have dedicated my entire career to defending the rights of people facing criminal charges. In my nearly 20 years as a criminal defense lawyer I have defended adult and juvenile clients against every kind of felony and misdemeanor allegation. I am committed to vigorously representing my clients' interests. My breadth of experience as a criminal defense attorney, my depth of knowledge of the law, my skill as a negotiator and a litigator, and my compassion for people caught up in the criminal justice system are the considerable strengths I bring to my representation of every client....
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
Gregory Fullington
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(206) 374-8500 2200 6th Ave
Suite 888
 Seattle, WA 98121
Criminal, Business, Landlord Tenant and Probate
Willamette University College of Law
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Practice and Experience Litigation practice encompassing business, contracts, residential and commercial real estate, commercial leasing, employment and labor, construction, and criminal. Representation has involves among others, business and entity formation, buying and selling businesses, assets, and business interests, commercial construction design defect and breach of contract/warranty, residential construction breach of contract, employment and labor disputes, real estate purchase and sale disputes, drafting and negotiating contracts, leases, and employment documents, drafting estate planning documents, and negotiated with city and county officials, and drafted documents on land use and permit matters. Represented clients in municipal, state and federal courts. Former King County Deputy Prosecutor. Prosecuted...
Patrick Michael Moriarty J.D.
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Lynnwood, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 27 years experience
(425) 670-0800 3500 188th St SW
Suite 502
 Lynnwood, WA 98037
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Western New England University School of Law
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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....
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Travis Moeller
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 1 year experience
(206) 622-6562 2033 6th Ave
#350
 Seattle, WA 98121
Criminal, Family and Personal Injury
Seattle University School of Law
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Lance Rodman Fryrear
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Lynnwood, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(425) 670-9090 19401 40th Ave. W.
Suite 340
 Lynnwood, WA 98036
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Washington School of Law
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My name is Lance Fryrear. I'm a former prosecutor. Call me now for your free consultation. I will identify your best defense and tell you what to do. You may be asking yourself "Why should I call this guy?" Well, the bottom line is that I know what I'm doing. I have been successfully defending people charged with crimes for over a decade. In addition, I paid my dues as a prosecutor for seven years so I know how the system works. If you have a legal defense, I will find it. If not, my experience as...
Scott Jeffrey Engelhard
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(206) 683-2020 1700 Seventh Avenue
Suite 2100
 Seattle, WA 98101
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Domestic Violence and International
UCLA School of Law
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Marcel Andre Green
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(206) 395-6568 PO Box 20241
 Seattle, WA 98102
Criminal and International
Lewis & Clark Law School
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David O
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney.
(206) 459-6392 2211 Elliott Avenue
Suite 200
 Seattle, WA 98121
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
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David O is a DUI and criminal defense attorney that has been practicing criminal law for approximately 10 years. No one works harder than David O to advocate for his clients rights and interests. He is well-respected throughout the legal community and has great working relationships with court officials, prosecutors, and judges.
Joseph Rome
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Kirkland, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(425) 429-1729 512 6th Street South, Suite 101
 Kirkland, WA 98033
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Western New England University School of Law
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Protect the rights of those accused of crimes or have been injured by the negligence of another.
Scott Allen McDonald
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Kirkland, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(425) 822-5700 410 Market St
 Kirkland, WA 98033
Criminal and Personal Injury
University of Washington School of Law
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Dan Fiorito III
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 14 years experience
(206) 395-5384 844 NW 48th St
 Seattle, WA 98107
Criminal, Business, DUI and Personal Injury
Seattle University School of Law
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Anthony Howard
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Bothell, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 15 years experience
(425) 743-5737 16300 Mill Creek Blvd
 Bothell, WA 98012
Criminal and Civil Rights
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Jennifer Ellen Horwitz
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Seattle, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(206) 799-2797 2317 NW Market Street
 Seattle, WA 98107
Criminal
Harvard Law School
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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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