Francisco A. Duarte's Peer Endorsements

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 his grasp of the art of cross examination.

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.

When you first meet Francisco Duarte, you will realize his charm as a defense lawyer, which is part of his success. Not only is he familiar with the world of cutting edge DUI law, but he is methodical in how he breaks down the prosecutors' case. I remember in particular a story he had about a City Attorney's jury trial against him, where he described the "perfect storm" of events -- a nasty prosecutor, a clueless judge, an absent-minded officer. Balanced against that was his own persona, which made the jury like him so much they found the client not guilty. Francisco Duarte is easily recognized as one of the very best DUI lawyers in the entire state, what with travel and appellate arguments. He is hands down incredible, and frequently has shared his knowledge with me and other less experienced lawyers. If you hire him, you will be in the best hands, and you will know it.

I endorse this lawyer. I recently had the opportunity to attend a lecture on opening arguments in DUI trials by Attorney Duarte. He is highly regarded by the DUI defense community. I would recommend him to anyone seeking the best in DUI defense in Seattle.

I worked with Mr. Duarte as a witness in a criminal defense matter. I was impressed by his skill, knowledge and preparation. I would highly recommend Mr. Duarte, though he hardly needs my recommendation-his reputation proceeds him in the greater Seattle legal community.

I had the luck to get to know Franciso well when we attended the Trial Lawyers College together. Since then I have seen him perform repeatedly. He is a tremendously creative and vigorous advocate in court, and a wonderfully compassionate and caring man. I have referred many persons to him, and those persons have been grateful.

Francisico is a hard-nosed litigator. As an attorney, I can say that he is definitely on my short-list of lawyers who I would allow to represent me if I ever needed help!

Francisco is an amazing trial lawyer and an incredible mentor to me. He was my instructor in a trial advocacy class at the University of Washington a long time ago, and he still offers me great advice to this day. He is the kind of lawyer who instantly builds trust with jurors and with his clients because he is genuine and straightforward. I highly recommend him.

Francisco is, simply, the best. I first learned this when I opposed him years ago, as a deputy prosecutor, through some rather exhaustive pleadings and motion hearings. He knows how to eviscerate the government's case, but with professionalism and grace - gaining the admiration of everyone involved, including the bench and opposing counsel. I am honored to have worked against him in the past, and to presently know him as a friend.

Francisco is the essence of professionalism in the practice of law. He is not afraid to fight hard for his clients, but he is also extremely humble and respectful of other attorneys. Should you find yourself prosecuting one of Francisco's clients, be prepared for one of the toughest yet friendliest opponents you will ever face.

Francisco is a shark plain and simple. He is incredibly intelligent and always prepared to do battle. If you are not on your game as a prosecutor going up against Francisco then you will be leaving the courtroom wondering how his client avoided a conviction. He is one heck of a negotiator and also prepares his clients exceptionally well. All of these traits make for an outstanding DUI defense attorney. I would retain Francisco's services if you are looking for a DUI attorney.

I endorse this lawyer's work. This attorney is considered to be aggressive, hard working, and a valuable attorney by his clients. You should be calling this attorney if you have been arrested for DUI/DWI.

Mr. Duarte is the epitome of excellence in the field of DUI. His experience and zealous advocacy for his client's cause is unprecedented. I have observed his jury selection, cross examination and summation techniques and believe them to be unparalleled. It is without question that I recommend Mr. Duarte's services.