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William Karl Kirk

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William Karl Kirk
If you've been arrested for DUI or BUI, we can help you here at Cowan Kirk Gaston
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Excellent attorney
- a DUI client

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Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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  • 100% DUI / DWI

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  • Cowan Kirk Gaston
    4040 Lake Washington Boulevard NE
    Suite 300
    Kirkland, WA 98033
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One of only two attorneys in the State of Washington to pass the Board Certification Exam by the National College for DUI Defense. Bill was named a "Rising... more

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“Excellent attorney”

Posted by: a DUI client, 2010-10-28 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Mr. Kirk recently represented me in my DUI case. Mr. Kirk and his staff were extremely professional, honest and quite frankly good at what they did.... more
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Howard Stanton Stein

Bill Kirk is a tenacious, highly educated and experienced DUI defense attorney. Bill is extremely well informed on the legal scientific and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Howard Stein , Bellevue (WA), 8 months ago
Okorie Chukwudimm Okorocha

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Okorie Okorocha , Los Angeles (CA), 8 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

13 years since William Karl Kirk was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1998 01/31/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Cowan Kirk Gaston 2000–present
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office 1998–2000

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Gonzaga University School of Law Law Juris Doctorate 1998
Washington State University Political Science Bachelor of Arts 1992

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Board Certification National College for DUI Defense 2011
Super Lawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2011
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Regent National College of DUI Defense 2009-present
Founding Member Northwest Academy for DUI Defense 2001-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 5
Answers: 4 Legal Answers
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Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Defending DUIs in Washington 2008
BUIs Defending DUI's in Washington 2007

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Cross Examination on SFSTs NACDL DWI Conference 2011
Sentencing National College for DUI Defense: Winter Session 2010
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