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Scott Frederick Leist

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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As a former Seattle Police officer and long time prosecutor, I bring a unique perspective and set of skills to criminal cases, particularly DUI matters and... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Absolutely amazing. A True representation of an awesome attorney!!!”

Posted by: Rishi, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: Mr. Leist has represented me on a couple of traffic related issues and a dui (3rd in 5 years). On the traffic ones, I never had to show up and they... more
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5 star rating

“Citation dropped - record remains untouched thanks to Scott”

Posted by: Dylan, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: Straightforward and to the point representation. I was unjustly cited for failure to come to a complete halt at a stop sign, but Scott recognized... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

19 endorsements


Michael Lawrence Doyle

I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Leist's strong commitment to criminal law is evident from his participation in this community.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Doyle , Philadelphia (PA), About 1 month ago
Andrew C Huff

Scott is an excellent attorney who always fights hard for his clients. I highly endorse his work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Andrew Huff , Seattle (WA), 6 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

12 years since Scott Frederick Leist was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 2000 05/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Washington Traffic Defense 2009–present
Field Office Director - Kenya at International Justice Mission 2008–2009
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Seattle University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1999
University of Washington -Seattle Society & Justice BA 1992

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pro Bono Publico Award Washington State Bar Association 2009
Rising Star Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2007
See all 9 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2009-present
Area Committee Member Issaquah/Sammamish Young Life 2005-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 46 Legal Answers
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18 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Coming to Kenya Washington State Bar News 2009
Legal Ease SU Magazine 2009
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Cross Examination of Police Officer Witnesses NDA In-House Training 2010
Enhancing Your Defense Through an Understanding of Police Procedures and Use of Force You "Gant" Do That - Search & Seizure CLE 2009
See all 8 speaking engagements