James Egan

James Egan
Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 90% DUI / DWI
    15 years, 1,200 cases
  • 5% Personal Injury
  • 5% Criminal Defense

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Swedish

About Me

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Videos (0)

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“DUI experts”

Posted by: Karl, 6 months ago.

Client Review: I was involved in an accident where a blood draw by the officer revealed a .15 BAC. I was looking at a license suspension plus at least 2 days in... more
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5 star rating

“THE SMARTEST LAWYERS YOU COULD EVER HIRE”

Posted by: a DUI client, 10 months ago.

Client Review: My facts could not have been worse. I had a second DUI offense in 7 years with a car accident and a .21 BAC level. Every other lawyer said I would... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

10 endorsements


Robert B. Kornfeld

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Kornfeld , Kirkland (WA), About 1 year ago
Kirk Charles Davis

When I was a city prosecutor for Seattle, I always found James to be a highly skilled litigator. He is probably one of the most creative attorneys I... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kirk Davis , Seattle (WA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

15 years since James Egan 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
Owner / Proprietor at Law Offices of James Egan 2000–present
Public Defense Attorney at Northwest Defenders Association 1999–2000
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Washington Business School Business Administration / Management Entrepreneurial Courses in Business 1998
University of Washington School of Law Criminal Constutional Law Focus Juris Doctorate 1998
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Awards

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

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Graduate National College of DUI Defense 2008–present
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2005–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 18 Legal Answers
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2 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
3 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
What You Should Know Before Being Stopped for DUI Stranger magazine 2010
What You Should Know Before Being Stopped for DUI Seattle Weekly Magazine 2010

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Trial Advocacy Program Trial Presentation and Closing Arguments 2005