James Egan

7.1

Very Good

Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

4.8261 star rating 23 reviews
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Endorsements

3 endorsements

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 90% DUI / DWI
    11 years, 1,000 cases
  • 5% Personal Injury
  • 5% Unknown

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    605 1st Ave Ste 400
    Seattle, WA 98104
    Office: 206-749-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (1)

Videos (0)

About me: Arrested for a crime? We're here to help. You can put our experience of over 25 combined years of defense work to fixing your legal issues. We are not... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

4.8261 star rating 23 reviews
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5 star rating

“DUI”

Posted by: Janelle, 2009-09-30 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I was charged with DUI for driving the wrong way on a street. Through the combined efforts of James Egan's legal team, the charge was dropped... more
5 star rating

“Thank you for your help”

Posted by: BJ, 2009-09-18 2 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Dear James Egan, Thank you very much for you and your law firm's advice and assistance with my legal dilemma. I'm currently in the province of... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements

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Jon Michael Zimmerman

James has considerable experience in criminal defense and DUI law. He is a practical and effective advocate for his clients and I endorse him.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jon Zimmerman , Seattle (WA), 2 months ago
Andrew R Elliott

James is a hard working, creative, and passionate defense lawyer. He is experienced in DUI defense and has handled over 1000 DUIs in his career.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Andrew Elliott , Oregon City (OR), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 11 years since James Egan was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Washington School of Law 1998
Whitman College Philosphy / Editor in Chief Whitman Pioneer 1993 BA - Bachelor of Arts 1994

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Field Sobriety Test Instructor LaPier and Associates 2009

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
member Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2003–present
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2005–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: Gross Misdemeanor
James' answer: Fight this. Where were you arrested? Seattle or? You will probably find the police reports... more

Cases
Title:
World Trade Organization Protests 1999 Seattle
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
Not guilty verdict and over 100 dismissals
Description:
With former City Prosecutor John McGoodwin (as co-defense-counsel) we defended against an assault charge alleged by a "protestor" at the WTO (World...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Trial Advocacy Program Trial Presentation and Closing Arguments 2005