Vito R. De La Cruz

Vito R. De La Cruz

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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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Fees

Contingent (33%-45%)

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

About Me

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Spring brings out the ducks outside my office.
On the Tiger Mountain Trail near Issaquah.
I love to hike. This is from the Tiger Mountain Trail near Issaquah.
As a member of Tamaki Law.

I grew up in South Texas in amigrant farm worker family. My family didn't have much. In fact, we were often at hunger's door.However, my auntie, who was the... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“My endorsement of Vito De La Cruz”

Posted by: Jackie, 5 months ago.

Client Review: Vito De La Cruz has been my attorney in two separate cases and settled one case favorably while the other is still in mediation. When I first met... more
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5 star rating

“Awesome Representation!”

Posted by: Lisa, 5 months ago.

Client Review: Vito De La Cruz is an excellent lawyer and awesome person. I met Vito during the worst time in my life when a mistake from the past gave me no hope... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements


Michele Nina Carney

Vito De La Cruz is a compassionate, dedicated attorney who trul fights for his client's rights. He is one of the most respected litigators in the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Michele Carney , Seattle (WA), 12 months ago
Craig Stephen Denney

Vito is top notch. He is an exceptional trial lawyer and advocate for his clients. For federal and state litigation, he is outstanding.

Endorsement from lawyer: Craig Denney , Reno (NV), 12 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

26 years since Vito R. De La Cruz was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1986 12/19/2012
Montana Authorized to practice law 2012 06/04/2012
Oregon Active 2012 04/21/2013
Washington Active 1991 04/19/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Tamaki Law Offices 2011–present
Assistant Federal Defender at Federal Public Defender District of Nevada 1998–2011
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1985
Yale University Sociology BA - Bachelor of Arts 1981

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Outstanding Defender Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho 1993

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Montana State Bar 2012–present
Oregon State Bar 2012–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 6
Answers: 23 Legal Answers
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14 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
6 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
David Ball on Damages; Book Review Washington State Association for Justice 2011
The Right to Jury Trial Huffington Post 2011
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Aggressive Motions in Limine Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho, Panel Training 2012
Tribal Court Trial Advocacy Tribal Court Trial Advocacy 2011
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