James J White

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  • The Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

    701 Fifth Avenue

    42nd Floor

    Seattle, WA 98104

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  • Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

    1019 Pacific Avenue

    Suite 701

    Tacoma, WA 98402

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  • Kitsap County Courthouse

    614 Division St.

    Port Orchard, WA 98366

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Practice Areas

  • 33% Criminal Defense | 17 years, 4,000 cases
    33% Domestic Violence | 17 years, 1,500 cases
    33% DUI / DWI | 17 years, 600 cases
    1% Violent Crime | 17 years, 1,500 cases
Payment Types Cash, Check, Credit Card
Fees Contingent (25%-33%), Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($100-$300/hour)
Languages English , Spanish

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About Me

The only "work" I enjoy more then a good jury trial is coaching kids.  I love the joy  and  revelation on their faces when they learn a new skill.   My clients get a similar look when the jury says NOT GUILTY. 

Client Reviews

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5 star rating

Smart, Diligent and Effective

Posted by: a DUI client, over 1 year ago.

As a former client in two DUI cases, I was very pleased with James' results. He kept us informed, followed up on a timely basis with prosecutors and...
5 star rating

If your case is likely to go to trial, this is your best bet.

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, almost 4 years ago.

Gave very reasonable price (fixed) with no hidden fees. Prepared a very solid case, very professional and would definitely recommend to a friend....
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Endorsements

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Andrew C Huff
Andrew Huff
Seattle, WA Over 1 year ago
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known James for some time and have personally observed his work in the courtroom. He is truly an exceptional attorney who always represents...

James Egan
James Egan
Seattle, WA Almost 3 years ago
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

Mr. White is a very sharp and persuasive advocate for all his clients. He has a particular knack for convincing prosecutors to negotiate, and has...

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Résumé

License

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1997 License Status: Active
for the state of Washington
Last updated by Avvo: 05/18/2013

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

Work Experience

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2011–present
Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Education

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1996 Juris Doctorate in Law
Seattle University School of Law

Awards

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2012 Seattle Municipal Court Panel Attorney
Seattle Municipal Court

Associations

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2011-present Member
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

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Portfolio

Publications

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2012 Field Sobriety Tests for DUIs
AVVO
2012 Constructive Possession and Unwitting Possession
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Speaking Engagements

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2007 Real World Criminal Law
at Seattle University Legal Externship Orientation
2007 Candidate Qualifications
at Political Caucus

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