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Scott Jeffrey Engelhard

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Scott Jeffrey Engelhard

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 20% Criminal Defense
    26 years, 500 cases (5 examples)
  • 10% Federal Crime
    22 years
  • 10% Appeals
    26 years
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  • Law Office of Scott J. Engelhard
    119 First Ave. South
    Suite 320
    Seattle, WA 98104
    206-749-●●●● - show
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About me: I have focused on criminal defense throughout my 26+ year career -- starting as a state court Public Defender; working at one of the largest law firms in... more

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Client Reviews

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“Scott Engelhard / OIA”

Posted by: Peter J, 2009-11-03 18 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr. Engelhard is knowledgable and understanding attorney, I'm glad he had MY back.
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“I would highly recommend Scott Engelhard”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-11-03 18 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Scott represented me in a lengthy, complicated fedral action. He represented me very well and kept me well informed through the entire process. I... more

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Andrew Schwarz

Scott is an outstanding lawyer. He is smart, creative, and tenacious. I often refer clients to him, knowing that they will be treated with respect... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Andrew Schwarz , Seattle (WA), 5 days ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 25 years since Scott Jeffrey Engelhard was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Finegold Zulauf & Engelhard 1991–1996
Senior Associate at Preston Gates and Ellis 1989–1991
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
UCLA School of Law Law Juris Doctor 1983
Pomona College (Claremont) Anthropology BA - Bachelor of Arts 1979

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2009
President Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2004

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
President, Vice-President, and Treasurer Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys 1988–present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1989–2007

Portfolio

Cases
Title:
United States v. Ly
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
Evidence suppressed and case dismissed.
Description:
Search of defendant's motel room and vehicles uncovered over 300 kilos of marijuana. Mr. Engelhard's cross-examination of the the DEA agent convinced...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Criminal Search and Seizure Law WACDL - Year in Review 1999
Sentencing law in Washington Criminal Sentencing Law 1995