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100% Criminal Defense
28 years
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STEPHAN R. ILLA is a criminal defense attorney in private practice. Since his graduation from the Yale Law School in 1984, he has represented individuals and... more
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, Woodinville (WA), Over 4 years ago
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Résumé
License
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27 years since Stephan R. Illa was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1986 |
01/31/2012 |
| Wisconsin |
CLE and Unpaid Dues suspensions
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1984 |
03/29/2009 |
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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Attorney at
Perkins Coie
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1985–1989
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Yale Law School |
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Juris Doctor |
1984 |
| University of Wisconsin, Madison |
Political Science |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1981 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2008 |
| AV - rated ("preeminent") |
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2005 |
| Certified to act as Lead Counsel in Death Penalty Cases |
Washington Supreme Court |
2002 |
| Thurman Arnold Prize - Finalist |
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1983 |
See all 4 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1995-present
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| Member |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1995-present
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| Chairman - Strike Force Committee |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2000-2010
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Portfolio
Publications
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Publication |
Date |
| The CCO at the Door - Community Corrections Searches |
Washington Criminal Defense |
1994 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Winning at Trial: Breaking Free From Fear-Based Advocacy |
Successfully Defending Criminal Cases |
2010 |
| Closing Argument |
Energize Your Felony Defense |
2010 |
| Rodent Control: Cross-Examining Informants |
Suppressing Evidence |
2008 |
| Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses |
Questioning Authority |
2007 |
| The New Ethics Rules from an Alienated Point of View |
Criminal Defense Practice |
2006 |
| Discovery Issues in Mental Health Cases |
The Changing Tide in Capital Punishment Cases |
2005 |
| Ethical Issues in Criminal Defense Motion Practice |
Motions Practice in Criminal Defense |
2005 |
| Attorney Fee Agreements - Ethical Considerations |
Attorney's Fees - Legal & Ethical Issues |
2005 |
| Opening Argument - First Blood |
Zen & the Art of Trial Practice |
2003 |
| Informants |
Western Regional Training Seminar |
2003 |
| The Ethical Pitfalls in Dealing with Witnesses |
Criminal Defense - The Year in Review |
2003 |
| Government Invasions of Privacy |
Privacy in the New Millennium |
2002 |
| Jury Selection in Death Penalty Cases |
Litigation for Life |
2001 |
See all 13 speaking engagements
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