Kirk Charles Davis

Kirk Charles Davis

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Child Abuse, Car Accidents

1218 Third Avenue, Suite 1805, Seattle, WA

About Kirk

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 33 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Kirk C. Davis, PLLC

1218 Third Avenue, Suite 1805, Seattle, WA, 98101

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Kirk Charles Davis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

5 star (27)
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Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Women, survivors of abuse? Kirk Davis will fight for you.

Kirk was tenacious in handling my difficult and sensitive case. Smart, professional, and always responded to my calls/emails quickly. I never had any doubts that he would win my case.

Posted by Will | December 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Premium Attorney - Classy Guy

My name is Will MacHugh. Kirk has been my attorney for the last 3 years on a personal Injury case. He was referred by my business partners friend. I was in an accident a the end of 2017. I had surgery, and some long term damage to my thumb. Kirk took the time to get to know me, know the doctors, ...understand the circumstances, and spent diligent time on the case. At no time did I ever feel like calling him 'Mr. Davis'. He's been a friend, who has been on my side, and worked to protect my interest. He knows insurance, and the court, and he has solid staff. Even during this pandemic, his solid footing in the system got us a position in trial despite the efforts of the insurance company. That effort lead us to a fair victory in court. I participate in several small companies, each with their own unique legal challenges. If I ever have legal issues of a personal nature again, I would not hesitate to call my friend Kirk. I would encourage you to do the same.

Posted by Jane | September 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

I worked with Kirk on a personal injury claim that I was trying to settle myself. He was very helpful in the initial (free) consultation and was generous enough to answer some follow-up questions via email. Because I was not successful in negotiating terms on my own, I hired Kirk and I only wish I wo...uld have done so sooner because it would have alleviated a lot of unnecessary stress. As soon as he took over I felt a huge sense of relief. Kirk is very calm, personable, kind, smart and strategic, and highly professional in his interactions with me and the other parties. He was successful in getting a fair settlement, and the whole process exceeded my expectations.

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Above and beyond

I hired Kirk to represent me in a personal injury case involving a violent passenger on the one hand and a large ride-sharing corporation on the other hand. The case was litigated in both civil and criminal courts. Kirk was retained to protect my interests in both courts. He is an amazing negotiator,... talented legal strategist, and fierce advocate for his clients. Yet he is also very respectful with everyone and genuinely charming in person. His legal skills, professionalism and ethics are on par with highest industry standards. He is a five-plus-stars type of a lawyer.

Posted by Dave | September 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent, Empathetic Attorney

I contacted Kirk Davis on recommendation from another attorney when the law firm representing me totally failed to communicate. Never had that problem with Kirk, to say the least. He is attentive, on point, and easy to talk to. We won our case. Irrespective of whether we won or lost, I would reco...mmend Kirk on his attitude alone. Attorneys in this area can be overworked and hard to get in touch with. You feel attacked and in peril if you are falsely accused and you need someone who will really give you the feeling that they are with you, they hear you and they show you they know what the heck they are doing. Kirk is a mild-mannered guy, but when the judge in our case showed some serious bias against us, Kirk went right after him. After the verdict that the judge told us that although he seemed annoyed, he "respected (Kirk's) zealous defense of (his) client" and that he "'would expect nothing less from a good attorney". Kirk advised me to make a settlement in my case, because he's a sensible lawyer and he didn't want to expose me to unnecessary risk. When I told him I just couldn't compromise, he respected my decision, defended me and won.

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Kirk Charles Davis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cathleen Gormley

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kirk was opposing counsel when he worked as a prosecutor. He was always fair, smart, and conscientious. I have referred clients to him in the past and will continue to do so. A truly fine lawyer."

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Robert Zoffel

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I went to George Washington Law School in Washington D.C. with Kirk. He is simply a good and decent guy. He has a lot of character and high morals. He is also extremely smart. I would refer cases to Kirk because I know he would work extremely hard for the client. Robert M. Zoffel"

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Moshe Admon

Residential real estate lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kirk was opposing counsel in a civil matter. He is highly professional, very reasonable, and extremely pleasant to work with. He has my full endorsement."

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Chong Ye

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kirk is experienced, compassionate, and consummate professional when it comes to representing his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Kwan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kirk has represented clients in some pretty monumental cases. After hearing about some of the cases from Kirk, there is no wonder he is so distinguished."

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Robert Ault

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kirk is an excellent attorney with a demeanor that attorneys should aspire to. He is extremely knowledgeable, as straight of a shooter as you'll find & I have never seen him rattled in all the time I have known him. I have referred several criminal and Personal Injury matters to Kirk over the years, as I know he will always take great care of his clients. I highly endorse him."

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R. Hogan

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kirk Davis fights tirelessly for his clients. They are fortunate to have him."

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Michael Myers

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Smart attorney offers pithy and pointed advice."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kirk. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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David Mason

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Kirk both as a fellow prosecutor at my old jurisdiction in Seattle and now as a fellow defense attroney in the puget sound area. Kirk is an incredibly ethical, detail oriented advocate who will do everything effective and productive for his clients."

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Paul Eagle

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James White

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Davis is a very experienced attorney with excellent working relationships with Judges and opposing counsel. He's always well prepared."

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Andrew Huff

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kirk is an exceptional attorney who always represents his clients with passion and integrity."

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Eric Engel

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kirk works really hard to make sure that your case is resolved in a cost effective and positive manner. Hire Kirk if you want to get things done."

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Derek Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Kirk as an attorney in the Seattle City Attorney's office and against him on several asset forfeiture matters after he had left. He is an excellent attorney, highly ethical and very much a person I would consider if I or my friends ever needed an attorney in Seattle."

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James Egan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kirk Davis has substantial experience as a prosecutor of DUI's with the City of Seattle. That makes him an instantly recognizable face to most area prosecutors. I have worked against him when he did prosecution, and I always found him to be helpful and familiar with all the legal issues. In defense work he found his calling, and I know he is rather straight-forward in his approach, and a solid, no-nonsense litigator. He is well respected by your opponents, which cannot be underestimated as a value in DUI defense."

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Nelson Lee

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kirk has my highest endorsement. I have known Kirk for almost 20 years. He is a zealous advocate who works tirelessly to obtain a fair and just resolution for his clients. He is well respected by judges and opposing attorneys and admired for his integrity, dependability, hard work and results."

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Robert Rhodes

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kirk has handled a number of cases where where the state was attempting to seize our client's property. He was always diligent, professional and a unbending advocate."

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Joseph Pendergast

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Kirk Davis personally and professionally for nearly 30 years. He is very bright, extremely hard-working, and a very talented trial lawyer. He is widely regarded as an outstanding lawyer by judges and fellow attorneys in our community. I refer clients to Kirk with the utmost confidence and highly recommend him."

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Garth O'Brien

Government lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kirk and I worked together at the City Attorney's Office of Seattle. We were both trial attorneys in the prosecution unit. Kirk has no fear taking a case to trial and that is a huge win for a client. Confidence in the courtroom is essential for a successful case."

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Michael Charbonneau

Personal injury lawyer

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Rebecca Ary

Employment and labor lawyer

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Cathleen Gormley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Schneiderman

Personal injury lawyer

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Ann Gruben

Criminal defense lawyer

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Glen Yaguchi

Business lawyer

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Lauri Boyd

Appeals lawyer

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Lyliane Couture

Criminal defense lawyer

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Munish Barin

Personal injury lawyer

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Chong Ye

Personal injury lawyer

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Patrick Kwan

Business lawyer

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Elizabeth Hanley

Employment and labor lawyer

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Kristian Soholm

Personal injury lawyer

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Peter Mullenix

Personal injury lawyer

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Nathaniel Wylie

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaron Pelley

Business lawyer

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Robert Zoffel

Business lawyer

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Joseph Moore

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Leen

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Marc Mayo

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer 2024, SuperLawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Nation's Top One Percent, national association of distinguished counsel

2015

client's choice, avvo

2014

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2010

Certficate, Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice

2009

Who's Who in Criminal Defense, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Certificate of Training NHTSA DWI and SFSTS, La Pier and Associates

1998

service, Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

1998

District Convener,

1997

Certificate, National Association of District Attorneys

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Kirk C. Davis, PLLC

1998 - 2007

Assistant City Attorney, City of Seattle Attorney's Office

1993 - 1998

Deputy Prosecutor, Yakima County Prosecutor's Office

1992 - 1993

Special Deputy Prosecutor, King County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Washington Bench-Bar-Press Committee

Member

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

2010 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Attorney

2009 - Present

King County Bar Association

Judicial Screening Comittee

2007 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2007 - Present

Washington Defender Association

Member

2006 - 2007

Washington State Bar Association - Civil Rights Cmte.

Member

2004 - 2004

King County Municipal League

Frmr. Judicial Evaluator

1998 - 2007

Washington Association of Municipal Attorneys

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Client v. Tukwila

175,000 for client

State v. Anon

Case Dismissed

State v. Anon

Case Dismissed

City v. Anon

case dismissed

Monger v. Snohomish County

appeal successful

State v. Anon

Case Dismissed

Anonymous v. Puyallup School Dist and Fairfax

Confidential Settlement

Anon. v. Clover Park School Dist.

settled for $450,000.00

City v. Anon

Reduced to Reckless Driving

State v. Anon

Case Dismissed

City v. Anon

Case reduced to Reckless Driving

City of Seattle v. $65,000.00

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Education

1991

George Washington University National Law Center

J.D.

1988

Vassar College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2013

How to Hang a Shingle Success at Solo Practice

2013

Aggressive Defense Closing Arguments

2011

Class at Seattle University School of Law

Forming a Law Firm

2010

The practice of Law

Tips for a successful practice

2009

Seattle Univeristy Law School Class

How to form a successful practice

2006

2007 Motel Owners Training

Drug Forfeiture

2006

2006 Motel Owners Training

Drug Abatement and Forfeiture

2005

Meth. House

meth house in neighborhood

2005

Investigator Training

Investigation of Discrimination

2004

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Trial Advocacy Program Committee

Trial Advocacy

2004

Trial Advocacy Program

Cross Examination

2004

Trial Advocacy

Effective Opening Statements

2002

DPD - criminal charges

Criminal charges related to housing code

2001

Precinct Liaison

Drug Houses

2001

North Precinct Liaison

Prostitution

1998

Sexual Assault Training

Investigation of Sexual Assault

1997

Juvenile Justice

juvenile court

Publications

2018

Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure The Coming Wave of Federal and State Tax Zapper Prosecutions

2015

New York Times China fugitives

2014

2014

New York Daily News Lawsuit over thumbtack in food

2010

2009

2008

Seattle Times Sting Operation

2007

Motel Owners Training Drug Forfeiture of Commercial Properties

2003

Languages

French

Activity

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