Focused On YOUR Bellingham DUI Defense
Clearly the Best
- Simon, a DUI client
The best DUI attorney in the northwest.
- Shawn, a DUI client
Overview
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Practice Areas
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100% DUI / DWI
10 years, 1,200 cases
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Free Consultation (60 minutes), Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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1514 12th Avenue
Suite 100
Bellingham, WA 98225
Mobile:
360-306-8136
Office:
360-306-8136
Fax:
360-656-8316
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
Photos (3)
Videos (0)
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Expect Excellence!
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I was born in Surrey BC, a municipality just outside of Vancouver BC. I attended and graduated Simon Fraser University and then headed... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Simon,
2011-02-22
12 months ago.
Client Review:
This was my first experience in the justice system and it was unsettling at best. Mr. Rands was reassuring and knowledgeable as he explained the...
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Posted by:
Shawn,
2010-11-05
over 1 year ago.
Client Review:
Jonathan Rands is hands down the best DUI attorney in the Northwest. He and his staff are very professional and personable. I recieved a very...
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Peer Endorsements
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I wholeheartedly endorse Jonathan Rands. I have a business law practice and have referred several of the communities most substantial businessmen/...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Eugene Moses
, Bellingham (WA), 10 days ago
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jonathan for many years and have attended the same DUI seminars and he has. Jonathan is an exceptionally well...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
David Jolly
, Mukilteo (WA), 8 months ago
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Résumé
License
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9 years since Jonathan David Rands was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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2002 |
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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Attorney at
Jonathan Rands, Esq - Focused On Your DUI Defense
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2010–present
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Attorney at
Fox Bowman Duarte, PLLC
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2006–2010
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Attorney at
Howson Law Office
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2004–2006
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Public Defender, District Court Deputy at
Skagit County Public Defender
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2003–2004
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See all 4 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Seattle University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
2002 |
| Simon Fraser University |
Criminology |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1997 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Super Lawyer-Rising Star 2011 |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2011 |
| The D.R.E.Process-Drug Evaluation Classification |
LaPier And Associates & National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration (NHTSA) |
2010 |
| Super Lawyer-Rising Star 2010 |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2010 |
| Super Lawyer, Rising Star 2009 |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2009 |
| Forensic Toxicology |
Toxicology Labs Inc. |
2008 |
| Super Lawyer-Rising Star |
Law And Politics Magazine |
2007 |
| Mastering Scientific Evidence |
National College Of DUI Defense |
2007 |
| Completion Of The Jury Insight Project |
National College Of DUI Defense |
2007 |
| Qualified Administrator, Standardized Field Sobriety Tests |
La Pier & Associates & National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) |
2007 |
| Beating DUI's With Science |
National College Of DUI Defense |
2006 |
| Harvard Summer Session |
National College Of DUI Defense |
2006 |
| Super Lawyer-Rising Star |
Law And Politics Magazine |
2006 |
| Super Lawyer-Rising Star |
Law And Politics Magazine |
2005 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
Duration |
| General Member |
Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice |
2006-present
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| General Member |
National College of DUI Defense |
2005-present
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| Board Of Govenors, District 2 |
Washington Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL) |
2005-present
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| General member |
Washington DUI Listserve |
2005-present
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| Lawyer |
Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter) |
2002-present
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| Lawyer In Good Standing |
Skagit County Bar Association |
2002-present
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| Member In Good Standing |
Washington State Bar Association |
2002-present
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| Member In Good Standing |
Whatcom County Bar Association |
2002-present
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| General Member |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2000-present
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See all 9 association entries
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 9
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Cases
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Outcome: Not Guilty on both Charges
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Publications
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See all 4 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Canada and DUI Convictions |
KLAA AM 830 Radio Special Guest Of Riding Dirty |
2010 |
| Standardized Field Sobriety Testing |
Judicial DUI Forum |
2009 |
| Car Searches |
Suppressing Evidence |
2008 |
| Car Searches |
Suppressing Evidence |
2008 |
| Canadian Immigration Consequences Of DUIs And Other Convictions |
Defending DUIs |
2008 |
| Department Of Licensing Hearings |
Mastering Misdemeanors |
2006 |
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