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Scott Frederick Leist

Scott Frederick Leist

10.0

Superb

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 6 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 40% Criminal Defense
    9 years, 1,000 cases
  • 30% Speeding / Traffic Ticket
    9 years, 1,000 cases
  • 30% DUI / DWI
    9 years, 1,000 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)
  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Washington Traffic Defense
    Issaquah, WA 98029
    Office: 206-219-●●●● - show
    Mobile: 425-274-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English

About Me

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About me: 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

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 6 reviews
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5 star rating

“Scott Leist Recommendation”

Posted by: Chris, 2009-11-10 12 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Scott represented me in Burien on a traffic ticket, advised me professionally, provided a prompt and thorough guideline regarding procedures and... more
5 star rating

“Traffic Court with Scott Federick Leist”

Posted by: Steven, 2009-11-09 13 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I never could have had it dismissed representing myself. Scott had the ticket thrown out and still had more in his arsenal. I found Scott through a... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

9 endorsements

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Scott Weymouth Lawrence

Scott's background in law enforcement and the practice of law allow him to have a solid understanding of the issues his clients face. He is... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Scott Lawrence , Mill Creek (WA), 4 days ago
Daniel Kalish

I've known Scott for several years. Put simply, he is a fantastic attorney. Scott is extremely intelligent, hard-working, and motivated. And his... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Daniel Kalish , Seattle (WA), About 1 month ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 9 years since Scott Frederick Leist was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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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
Rising Star Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2007
Rising Star Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2003
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Washington State Bar Association 2000–present
Area Committee Member Issaquah/Sammamish Young Life 2005–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: can i be pulled over and then cited for dui when...
Scott's answer: I mostly agree with my colleague, with the following exceptions. First, the police don't need to... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Legal Ease SU Magazine 2009
Coming to Kenya Washington State Bar News 2009
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Cases
Title:
State of Washington v. Jermaine Watkins
Practice Area:
Appeals
Outcome:
Prevailed - Conviction Affirmed
Description:
A child rapist appealed his conviction based on a jury instruction issue. I successfully argued, at Division I of the Washington State Court of...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
The Role of Lawyers in Social Justice "Seek Justice" Challenge 2009
Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual Offenses Provincial Kenya Police Investigator and State Counsel Training 2009
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