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Kevin Don Tarvin

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  1. No scruples, no conscience, corrupt to the core

    Posted by Judith, a Civil Rights client, Flag

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    • I do not recommend Kevin Tarvin.
    • I hired Kevin more than 3 years ago.
    • Kevin handled my Civil Rights matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    This attorney has some serious problems with ethics. He was a prosecutor for Kirkland, when he actually made up a malicious story and prosecuted me for something that he knew I never did. He supervised the police to try to read something I wrote to myself that I taped to a lamp over my sewing table five feet from my back bedroom window inside my own home, and used an 880mm telephoto lens camera to try to read it from half a foot ball field away. I think that is called an illegal search. He still couldn't read it but I told the corrupt Ombudsman what I wrote thinking it was not a crime to write an affirmation to myself inside my own home. He made up a story that I waved a sign out my back window at my neighbor, which I never did. He arranged all the lies for the complaint and the trial. His friend said he wanted to keep his job with the city and had to do what the city mayor and city council told him to do.
    I am the "Tara is Satan's Slave" case, which Tarvin prosecuted in order to please the Mayor and the City Council to cover up their racketeering in selling land to people they knew already owned it and pocketing the money. The mayor and council was knowing co-conspiritors, as was my Senator who told me to shut up and move out of the city.
    He is the worst of the worst, and has no integrity and his character is not to be trusted.
    This is the extreme example of prosecutorial misconduct. He is a schemer and a lair.
    He will do whatever he needs to do to gain personally and apparently has no belief in God. He will make deals with criminals to give false testimony, at least two in this case one a shop lifter and another whose son was being charged with theft and escaping police after arrest, arrange for police to lie when under oath in court, and to treat an upstanding citizen with never a traffic ticket like a criminal at their worst. He will continue to pursue you afterward to cover up his dirty deeds.
    Problem is that the Municipal Judge was in on the whole thing and it was collusion. That is why they have municipal courts and the judges get bonuses annually for doing the cities bidding. A
    Superior court rewarded my attorney, John Stocks, with a judgement against me for $70,000 for his representation for a civil misdemeanor for four months duration and losing by holding back evidence that would have exonerated me. Yes, it was collusion at it's ugliest.
    I was denied discovery and the ruling was made in a summary judgement. This is all true, unfortunately. I wish it were not because it has been very traumatic.

  2. Excellant Attorney

    Posted by Tuck, a Criminal Defense client, Flag

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    • I recommend Kevin Tarvin.
    • I hired Kevin 1-3 years ago.
    • Kevin handled my Criminal Defense matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    Kevin represented me on for the second time. A completely different type of case from before. His fees were the same as a year ago so that was good. I was very happy with th outcome of my case and would recommend him to you if you have a dui or dv case.

  3. Domestic Issue

    Posted by a Domestic Violence client, Flag

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    • I recommend Kevin Tarvin.
    • Kevin handled my Domestic Violence matter.
    • I have previously worked with no lawyers.

    I was falsely accused of Domestic Violence from King County. I was freaking out about being caught up in a unjust system (Liberal King county). I actually looked at lawyers on this site and the ratings, I talked to three different lawyers and did not find a comfort level. A friend introduced me to a lawyer that recommended Kevin. After initial consultation I felt comfortable and decided to let Kevin bring the truth out. My case was dismissed due to Kevin's ability, experience and the strategy he put forward. Kevin also took the time after the dismissal to ensure that King county return a firearm. Initially they were dragging it out and Kevin expedited the matter. So from start to finish the incident was handled in a professional manner, I highly recommend Kevin. If you are reading this site looking for a lawyer, like myself back in January, your probably worried about your future. Hiring Kevin will help ease the concern and based on my experience with Kevin you probably can not find a better professional to guide you through it. I know that in King county for domestic violence the prosecutors will not let facts get in the way of their willingness to prosecute you. You will need a good lawyer, Kevin Tarvin is that Lawyer.

  4. Awesome Help - Amazing Lawyer

    Posted by Tucker, a DUI client, Flag

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    • I recommend Kevin Tarvin.
    • I hired Kevin 1-3 years ago.
    • Kevin handled my DUI / DWI matter.
    • I have previously worked with no lawyers.

    I had never hired an attorney before. Tarvin came highly recommended by a co-worker of mine. I received my first DUI. I couldn't believe it. I will forever thank my friend. Tarvin was amazing. At the initial meeting he explained what to expect from court and the Department of Licensing. The licensing hearing went great. My DUI case was changed to Negligent. So far, no problem with my insurance. Kevin was great the whole time.

  5. Fully resolved my problem

    Posted by Stephanie, a DUI client, Flag

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    • I recommend Kevin Tarvin.
    • I hired Kevin 1-3 years ago.
    • Kevin handled my DUI / DWI matter.
    • I have previously worked with no lawyers.

    I was charged with a DUI and he helped me through the process throughly and quicker then i thought it would take. He was so helpful and always there to help. I wouldnt go with any other attorney.

  6. Best DUI defense available thanks so much

    Posted by Kerry, a DUI client, Flag

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    • I recommend Kevin Tarvin.
    • I hired Kevin more than 3 years ago.
    • Kevin handled my DUI / DWI matter.

    This guy was great! He is extremely knowledgeable and helped me so much. I would highly recommend Mr Tarvin for dwi, DUI or any criminal defense work as he is expert in these area

  7. Attorney Comments

    Posted by Kathy, Flag

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    • I recommend Kevin Tarvin.

    Overall---outstanding lawyer. Extremely proficient knowledge on any criminal defense subject matter. Very considerate attorney in answering any and all questions about representation. Outstanding trial attorney when the case has to go to trial.

  8. Excellent Attorney

    Posted by a Criminal Defense client, Flag

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    • I recommend Kevin Tarvin.
    • I hired Kevin more than 3 years ago.
    • Kevin handled my Criminal Defense matter.
    • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.

    Mr. Tarvin was able to get my case dismissed and I was extremely happy with the whole process and outcome. He was easy to get in touch with and answered all my concerns. I would highly recommend anyone to use his services!

  9. Excellant Representation

    Posted by a Criminal Defense client, Flag

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    • I recommend Kevin Tarvin.
    • I hired Kevin more than 3 years ago.
    • Kevin handled my Criminal Defense matter.
    • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.

    I was referred to Mr. Tarvin by another attorney. I was charged with a serious criminal offense. Mr. Tarvin represented me professionally throughout my case. He was always courteous and explained things very well. I was very pleased with the results of my case. It is over now and i have been able to move on with my life.

  10. Cowboy riding into the sunset

    Posted by a Criminal Defense client, Flag

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    • I do not recommend Kevin Tarvin.
    • I hired Kevin more than 3 years ago.
    • Kevin handled my Criminal Defense matter.
    • I have previously worked with no lawyers.

    I would not use this lawyer if i were you, please do research before you consider this gentlemen. He represented me in a civil case, and i paid his one time flat rate fee of $2500, which he took from me graciously. He claimed he had all this knowledge of cases like mine and sorta hinted of the outcome before he even started my case. To bring a long story short, the day of court went all wrong, he wasn't prepared for my defense. the other party won,of coarse. Then he took off like a cowboy in the sunset, never to be heard from again. He was very difficult to get a hold of. Don't hold your breath waiting for him to return any of your calls in a timely manner!! Because you will turn purple and Die!!

  11. Client Review

    Posted by a Criminal Defense client, Flag

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    • I do not recommend Kevin Tarvin.
    • I hired Kevin more than 3 years ago.
    • Kevin handled my Criminal Defense matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    I hired Kevin D. Tarvin in Bellevue Washington to defend me in a none traffic related criminal issue. He took $3000.00 from me and did nothing! Not only he was unable to speak comfortably in front of juries, he did not even present any of the important evidences that I had provided him to prove my innocense. I ended up firing him and representing myself in court. He is the most incompetent person I have ever seen. I am an older retired man with disability. He rubbed me of my money and even refuses to return my evidences. My experience with him makes me not to trust another attorney. If you have any questions, call me at [content removed], leave a message with your phone number and I will return your call.