Overview
Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($250-$350/hour)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
Photos (1)
Videos (0)
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Private Practice
I have tried over 100 felony jury trials in over 25 years as a criminal lawyer, first as a prosecutor in King County and now as a... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Domestic Violence client,
2011-01-02
about 1 year ago.
Client Review:
Immediately before I met Ray, I was in a very precarious position legally and emotionally. I quite literally did not know what was happening nor...
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Posted by:
Marcus,
2009-09-01
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
I first met Ray McFarland when he was recommended by Peter Friedman, an attorney who practiced in the same office. Ten years later Ray McFarland has...
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Peer Endorsements
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I have known Mr. McFarland for almost 20 years, and have observed his determined demeanor and passionate representation in the courtroom on many...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
William Weigand
, Seattle (WA), Over 1 year ago
I know Ray McFarland as a colleague, having tried cases togeather, and as a friend. Ray McFarland is an outstanding criminal defense attorney. He is...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Peter Friedman
, Seattle (WA), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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30 years since Raymond Charles McFarland was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1982 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Sole Practitioner at
Law Office of Raymond C. McFarland
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1992–present
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Judge Pro Tem at
King County Juvenile Court
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2000–2005
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Associate at
Stanislaw, Ashbaugh, Chism, Jacobson & Riper
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1990–1991
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King County Prosecutor's Office - Criminal Division
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1983–1990
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Law Clerk/Bailiff at
The Honorable Frank D. Howard, King County Superior Court
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1981–1983
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Education
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| School |
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Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Washington School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1981 |
| University of Washington -Seattle |
History |
BA - Bachelor of Arts, with Distinction |
1978 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
Duration |
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Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1992-present
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King County Bar Association |
1983-present
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| Public Defense RFP Review Panel |
City of Seattle/Seattle Municipal Court |
2008
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| Awards Committee, Member & Co-Chair |
King County Bar Association |
2001-2004
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| Prosecutorial Misconduct Task Force |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2002-2003
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| Legislative Committee |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys |
2000-2003
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| Board of Trustees |
King County Bar Association |
1998-2001
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| Judicial Screening Committee, Co-Chair |
King County Bar Association |
1999-2000
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| Co-Chair, OPD Assigned Counsel Task Force |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys |
1999-2000
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| Judicial Screening Committe, Member |
King County Bar Association |
1995-2000
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| Judicial Evaluation Committee - Chair |
King County Bar Association |
1997-1998
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| Judicial Evaluation Committee, Member |
King County Bar Association |
1995-1998
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| Admitted |
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit |
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| Admitted |
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington |
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: Not Guilty - Jury Verdict
Outcome: Dismissed by State before Trial
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
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| Instructor - The Court System |
Private Investigator State Certification Program |
2003 |
| Felony Murder/Assault |
Legislative Committee Hearing |
2003 |
| Instructor - The Court System |
Private Investigator State Certification Program |
2002 |
| Reimbursement of Atty Fees in Self-Defense Cases |
Legislative Committee Hearing |
1997 |
| Problem Witnesses |
Training Seminar |
1989 |
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