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Scott Frederick Leist

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Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

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  • English

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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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4.9697 star rating 99 reviews
5 star rating

“Speeding 80 in a 60, dismissed.”

Posted by: Shane, 2011-12-16 about 1 month ago.

Client Review: This office was excellent, communication was great, and I never had to appear in court. Hopefully I will not need their services anytime soon, but... more
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“Out of the Frying Pan”

Posted by: a Speeding Ticket client, 2011-12-13 about 1 month ago.

Client Review: My son received a speeding ticket which were pretty sure was unjustified and one that needed an expert to deal with. Scott made EVERYTHING easy with... more
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Peer Endorsements

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18 endorsements

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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), About 1 month ago
Howard Stanton Stein

When Scott was a prosecutor he prepared and tried cases like his life depended on every case. I have seen him working as a tireless advocate for the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Howard Stein , Bellevue (WA), 8 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 01/31/2012
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
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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
Reputation Level 9
Answers: 46 Legal Answers
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19 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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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

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