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Francisco A. Duarte

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Francisco A. Duarte
I love my job. I was meant to be a trial lawyer for the sole purpose of helping people.
5.0 star rating
Excellent, excellent DUI Lawyer!!
- Matt, a DUI client
5.0 star rating
caring excellent legal work
- Thomas, a DUI client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

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

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Practice Areas

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  • 75% DUI / DWI
  • 25% Criminal Defense

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (90 minutes), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 206-726-6600
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  • Fury Bailey, PS
    710 10th Ave. E.
    Seattle, WA 98102
    Office: 206-726-6600
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

About Me

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I was honored by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's (NITA) invitation to teach trial skills to judges and lawyers in Mexico City, Mexico.  Picture of the class and faculty.
2009 Faculty, National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), Mexico City, Mexico.
I travelled to Africa with selected Washington State attorneys and a Federal District Court judge to teach trial skills to local attorneys.    Picture of local attorneys and faculty.  Botswana, August 2009.

Expect excellence plus an attorney who genuinely cares for his clients. I guarantee that everything that needs to be done with your case will get done. I will... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Excellent, excellent DUI Lawyer!!”

Posted by: Matt, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Francisco came highly recommended and absolutely lived up to his recommendation. Francisco not only cared about my case, he actually cared about me,... more
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5 star rating

“caring excellent legal work”

Posted by: Thomas, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Francisco was able to look at the case with a very open mind and gave clear, sound legal advice. He is well know in the legal community and therefore... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

13 endorsements


Miles Wilton Carter

Mr. Duarte helped prepare me for cross-examination as a potential witness while I was still in law school. I was greatly impressed by his acumen and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Miles Carter , Seattle (WA), 4 months ago
Andrew C Huff

Francisco is clearly one of the best in the business. His mastery and skill are unmatched. He is truly a leader in the area of defending others.

Endorsement from lawyer: Andrew Huff , Seattle (WA), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

18 years since Francisco A. Duarte was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1994 05/19/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Instructor/Staff at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College 2006–present
Trial Advocacy Law School Instructor at University of Washington School of Law 2006–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University at Buffalo School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1994
University at Albany, State University of New York Mathematics BA - Bachelor of Arts 1987

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Selected to The Best Lawyers in America The Best Lawyers in America 2010
Super Lawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2009
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Former Chair and current Board of Director Lawyers Helping Hungry Children
Fellow Litigation Counsel of America
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Did Donahue Reverse 40 years of Criminal Precedence Trial News, Washington State Trial Lawyers
Cross-Examination–It’s All about Story Telling Defense Magazine, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Trial Skills Mexico Trial Advocacy Conference 2009
Trial Skills Bostwana Trial Practice and Skills 2009
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Your DUI defense needs a determined and focused lawyer. I can help you.

206-726-6600