William Karl Kirk

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Also known as Bill Kirk
William Karl Kirk
If you've been arrested for DUI or BUI, we can help you here at Cowan Kirk Gaston
5.0 star rating
Excellent attorney
- a DUI client

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Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
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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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Excellent attorney”

Posted by: a DUI client, over 2 years 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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Peer Endorsements

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17 endorsements


David S Katz

It is my pleasure to endorse Bill Kirk as a great DUI Lawyer. I have gotten to know Bill through the National College For DUI Defense. His... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Katz , Orlando (FL), 6 months ago
Brett D. Schandelson

My experience with William Kirk is through the National College for DUI Defense, where he is a highly respected member. I have also met and seen... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Brett Schandelson , Missoula (MT), 8 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

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

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1998 05/18/2013

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
Super Lawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2013
Super Lawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2012
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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

Contributor Level 6
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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
I-502 and Impaired Driving I-502: Assess its Impact, Advise Your Clients 2013
Ethics and Professionalism in DUI Defense NACDL DWI Conference 2012
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