Overview
Practice Areas
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90% DUI / DWI
25 years, 1,000 cases
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8% Criminal Defense
28 years, 1,000 cases
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2% Speeding / Traffic Ticket
28 years, 3,800 cases
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($225-$300/hour), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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About Me
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I specialize in aggressive defense of DUI, DWI, and alcohol related criminal defense throughout Washington State. I work with drivers, CDL holders, pilots,... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Daniel Hernandez,
2011-10-11
4 months ago.
Client Review:
I know Scott Wonder via work, but I just wanted to say how knowledgeable I think Scott Wonder is when it comes to the justice system. He definitely...
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Posted by:
a DUI client,
2008-02-10
about 4 years ago.
Client Review:
Scott Wonder did an excellent job on my DUI case. He is an extremely competent attorney. I was also particularly appreciative of the fact that he...
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Peer Endorsements
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I fully endorse Mr. Wonder. He is an excellent advocate and well thought of in the legal community. You will be well-served with him on your side.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Richard Lawson
, Atlanta (GA), 3 months ago
I endorse this lawyer.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Christian Lassen
, Philadelphia (PA), 4 months ago
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Résumé
License
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27 years since Scott Emmett Wonder was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1984 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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President & Principal at
Goddard Wetherall Wonder (formerly Goodard & Wetherall and Goddard, Wetherall Wonder & Padula)
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1994–present
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Principal at
Law Offices of Scott E. Wonder
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1989–1994
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Consultant at
Government Contracts Associates, Inc.
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1989–1989
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General Counsel and Contracts Manager at
The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.
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1987–1989
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Associate Attorney and Law Clerk at
K&L Preston Gates (formerly Shidler Mcbroom & Gates and Preston Gates & Ellis)
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1982–1987
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See all 5 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| National College for DUI Defense Summer Session, Cambridge, MA |
DUI Defense |
Certificate of Completion |
2011 |
| National College for DUI Defense Summer Session, Cambridge, MA |
DUI Defense |
Certificate of Completion |
2010 |
| Platt & Associates/NHTSA |
Instructor |
SFST Instructor Certification Course (NHTSA Course) |
2010 |
| National College for DUI Defense Summer Session, Cambridge, MA |
DUI Defense |
Certificate of Completion |
2009 |
| National Patent Analytics Systems |
BAC Datamaster Training/Owners Course |
Certificate of Completion |
2009 |
| National College for DUI Defense Summer Session, Cambridge, MA |
DUI Defense |
Certificate of Completion |
2008 |
| Platt & Associates/NHTSA |
Practitioner |
Drug Evaluation and Classification Overview Course (DRE) |
2008 |
| National College for DUI Defense Summer Session, Cambridge, MA |
DUI Defense |
Certificate of Completion |
2007 |
| National Patent Analytical Systems |
BAC Datamaster Training/Owners Course |
Certificate of Completion |
2007 |
| National College for DUI Defense Summer Session, Cambridge, MA |
DUI Defense |
Certificate of Completion |
2006 |
| Natonal College for DUI Defense Summer Session, Cambridge, MA |
DUI Defense |
Certificate of Completion |
2005 |
| National Patent Analytical Systems |
BAC Datamaster Training/Owners Course |
Certificate of Completion |
2005 |
| National College for DUI Defense Summer Session, Cambridge, MA |
DUI Defense |
Certificate of Completion |
2004 |
| National College for DUI Defense Summer Session, Cambridge, MA |
DUI Defense |
Certificate of Completion |
2003 |
| National College for DUI Defense Summer Session, Cambridge, MA |
DUI Defense |
Certificate of Completion |
2002 |
| Robert LaPier/NHTSA |
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing |
Practitioner |
2002 |
| National College for DUI Defense |
DUI Defense |
Certificate of Achievement |
2001 |
| National College for DUI Defense Summer Session, Cambridge, MA |
DUI Defense |
Certificate of Achievement |
1999 |
| University of Washington |
Business, Government and Society & Accounting |
MBA - Masters in Business Administration |
1984 |
| University of Washington |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1984 |
| Claremont Men's College |
Honors Political Science and Economics |
B.A., cum laude |
1980 |
See all 21 degrees
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Certificate of Appreciation |
National College for DUI Defense |
2011 |
| Certificate of Appreciation |
National College for DUI Defense |
2010 |
| Certificate of Appreciation |
National College for DUI Defense |
2009 |
| Certificate of Appreciation |
National College for DUI Defense |
2008 |
| Certificate of Appreciation |
National College for DUI Defense |
2007 |
| Certificate of Appreciation |
National College for DUI Defense |
2006 |
| Certificate of Appreciation |
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2006 |
| Certificate of Appreciation |
Mastering Scienitic Evidence |
2004 |
| Judson Falknor Moot Court Competition First Place |
University of Washington School of Law Moot Court Honor Board |
1984 |
| American Jurisprudence Award (Constitutional Law) |
University of Washington School of Law |
1983 |
| American Jurisprudence Award (Contracts) |
University of Washington School of Law |
1981 |
| Distinguished Scholar |
Claremont Men's College |
1980 |
| Distinguished Scholar |
Claremont Men's College |
1979 |
| Distinguished Scholar |
Claremont Men's College |
1978 |
| Dean's List |
Claremont Men's College |
1977 |
| Dean's List |
Claremont Men's College |
1976 |
See all 16 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Life Member |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2000-present
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| Sustaining Member |
National College of DUI Defense |
1998-present
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| Governor and Sustaining Member |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys |
1996-present
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| Member |
King County Bar Association |
1984-present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association |
1984-present
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| Judicial Evaluation Committee Member |
King County Bar Association |
2001-2008
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See all 6 association entries
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: Reported Appeal Case Reinstates Driver's License
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| From Commercial Contracts to FAR Clauses and Contracting with the Government |
The Education and Experience Bridge |
1988 |
| Organization of the Legal Entity -- Legal, Accounting, and Tax Issues |
The Third Pacific Rim Computer Law Institute |
1986 |
| Selected Licensing Issues: Site Licenses, Volume Discounts, and Network Licenses |
The Third Pacific Rim Computer Law Institute |
1986 |
| Site Licenses for Mass Market Microcomputer Sfotware |
Computer Law Institute 1986 |
1986 |
See all 4 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Breakout Session Evaluator |
National College for DUI Defense 2007 Summer Session |
2007 |
| What Defenders Need to Know About the DOL |
DUIs in a Post-Jensen World |
2007 |
| The Datamaster |
Public Defender DUI Training Nuts & Bolts |
2006 |
| The Datamaster Database |
Ohio Advanced DUI Defense Seminar |
2006 |
| Breakout Session Evaluator |
National College for DUI Defense Mastering the Essentials |
2006 |
| DUIs -- CDLs, Pilots and Going to Canada |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual Meeting |
2005 |
| Top Ten List of Criminal Defense Ethical Lapses |
WACDL Misdemeanor Practice Seminar |
2004 |
| Mock Trial |
NCDD/TCDLA Mastering Scientific Evidence |
2004 |
See all 8 speaking engagements
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