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Matthew Curran Knauss

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Overview

Practice Areas

100% DUI / DWI

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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Cowan Kirk Gaston

4040 Lake Washington Blvd NE

Suite 300

Kirkland, WA 98033

Office: 425-822-1220

Mobile: 253-245-9301
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4040 Lk Wa Blvd Ne Ste 300

Kirkland, WA 98033

Office: 425-822-1220
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Languages Spoken

English

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Matt was known as one of the toughest but fairest prosecutors in the Puget Sound area when he was hired by Cowan Kirk Gaston to join their DUI defense law firm... more

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“Professional, Dedicated, and Results Driven”

Posted by: a DUI client, 2011-11-04 3 months ago.

Client Review: Matthew is very good at what he does. His professional, friendly demeanor made the process much simpler. His transparency and no-nonsense attitude... more

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“Recommended Highly”

Posted by: a DUI client, 2011-11-02 3 months ago.

Client Review: Matt took me thorough over a year long process after getting my second DUI. He remained ethical while making sure we did not provide the prosecution... more

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7 endorsements

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Matt is a talented lawyer who vigorously fights for his clients and is highly respected among the legal community and his clients. I have referred... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Christopher Kattenhorn , Kirkland (WA), Over 1 year ago

Matt is well respected by prosecutors, judges, and most importantly, his clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Nicholas Juhl , Seattle (WA), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

License

7 years since Matthew Curran Knauss was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Washington	Active	2004	01/31/2012

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Attorney at Cowan Kirk Gaston	2008–present
Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at Moberly & Roberts, PLLC	2006–2008

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
National College for DUI Defense			2011
LaPier and Associates		Certified to administer Field Sobriety Tests.	2008

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Rising Star	Super Lawyers Magazine	2012
Rising Star	Super Lawyers Magazine	2011

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
	National College of DUI Defense
	Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

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Contribution

Reputation Level 3

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Publications

Article	Publication	Date
The DOL and Police Jurisdiction In DUI Emphasis Patrol Cases	Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers DUI Case Update	2011

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Making Sense of IIDs, CDLs, and IILs: What a DUI Conviction Means For Your Client	DUI Strategies For Defense	2011
Pretrial release conditions in DUI cases.	Washington State Criminal Justice Institute	2007