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Scott Frederick Leist

Scott Frederick Leist

10.0

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Overview

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

  • Leist Law Office / Washington Traffic Defense
    PO Box 1856
    Issaquah, WA 98027
    Office: 206-219-5557
    Mobile: 425-274-5110
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  • Washington Traffic Defense
    2000 112th Ave NE
    Bellevue, WA 98004
    Office: 866-622-0641
    Office: 206-219-5557
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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


“Scott Leist Review”

Posted by: Jon, 5 days ago.

Client Review: Having no knowledge of area Lawyers I was lucky enough to find Scott. Over the course of the last year I've used him two times to address my sons'... more
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“Rating Scott Leist”

Posted by: a DUI client, 7 days ago.

Client Review: Scott Leist did a perfect job for my case. I got driving no driving licence revoation and only negligent driving 1 on my case which was much more... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

23 endorsements


Jeffrey B Goldman

I highly endorse Scott's work. He a compassionate advocate who is extremely well versed in DUI practice.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jeffrey Goldman , Tacoma (WA), 3 months ago
Henry King Chae

I endorse this lawyer. It goes without saying that he is one of our best attorneys in this State. A consummate leader and attorney in the community,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Henry Chae , Kirkland (WA), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

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

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 2000 05/18/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Leist Law Office / 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 2012
Pro Bono Publico Award Washington State Bar Association 2010
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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

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 46 Legal Answers
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3 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
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
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