Kent W Underwood

Kent W Underwood

9.7

Superb

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

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 60% Criminal Defense
  • 35% DUI / DWI
  • 5% Personal Injury

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • The Law Office of Kent W. Underwood LLC
    1111 Fawcett Ave
    Ste 101
    Tacoma, WA 98402
    253-627-2600
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Languages Spoken

  • Russian

About Me

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I am here to offer you excellent, aggresive and effective legal representation in your criminal defense, personal injury and other legal matters. I am a... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“outstanding!”

Posted by: marcus, 8 months ago.

Client Review: his knowlage of the laws has helped my case tramendously. his manor in court was confident, as well as knowlagable. even with the unpredictable... more
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5 star rating

“Indiana Jones of the Law!”

Posted by: Josh, 8 months ago.

Client Review: I made the right choice when I chose Kent to represent me. From day one he was up front with what to expect, was diligent in all proceedings, and... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements


Michael Todd Miller

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Miller , Jefferson City (MO), 17 days ago
Sean P. Wickens

Kent is a tenacious and innovative litigator who achieves exceptional results for his clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Sean Wickens , Tacoma (WA), 2 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

16 years since Kent W Underwood was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1997 04/19/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at The Law Office of Kent W. Underwood LLC 2008–present
Owner - Sole Proprietor at Kent W. Underwood Attorney at Law 2000–2008
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Seattle University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
University of Utah Philosophy MA - Masters 1994
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Order of the Barristers Seattle University School of Law 1997

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Rules Committee co-chair Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2011–present
Board Member Americans United for the Separation of Church and State 2008
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 79 Legal Answers
7 Best Answers - chosen by asker
78 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
19 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Medical Cannabis - Highlights in the New (and Confusing) Legislation Washington Criminal Defense magazine vol 25 No. 3 2011

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Moot Court Judge Legal Writing Moot Court competition 2012
Your Rights When Contacted by the Police Tacoma Hempfest 2011
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