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Represent clients charged with federal crimes. These crimes include drug trafficking, firearm offenses, bank robbery, domestic terrorism, and white collar offenses, as well as serious assaults and murders in Indian Country.
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Practice Area
Federal Crime
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19 years | 300 cases
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Licensed in Washington for 18 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho
10 North Post Street, Spokane, WA, 99201-0712
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John Barto McEntire IV's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Outstanding person and attorney
Jay is the best attorney. He is organized and meticulous. He remembers all the important details and makes you feel heard. He is extremely knowledge. He went above and beyond to take care of my needs as a client.
Posted by Donald | November 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Federal fraud and theft case
Jay was my attorney on a federal theft and fraud case. I could literally fill an entire page on the character, work ethic, and knowledge of Jay. He is simply an outstanding lawyer who will work tirelessly for his client. I pray I never need another attorney again, but if I did Mr. McEntire would be m...
Posted by toni | May 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Jay McEntire's Review
From the beginning time meeting with Mr. McEntire I knew he would be the guy I could count on to help me through a tough time of legal issues. He was professional, kind, courteous, good listener, responded promptly to any questions or concerns about my case. He is smart, and knowledgeable about his p...
Posted by Derick | January 27, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great lawyer
Mr. McEntire is a very efficient lawyer who helped me in a time of need. I would highly recommend him. He knows the law he practices very well and can explain these laws to his clients with ease. very professional!
Posted by Leroy | January 12, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
excellent lawyer
Jay was courteous and was helpful in explaining everything that I didn't quite comprehend. I recommend him highly to anyone else.
John Barto McEntire IV's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I strongly endorse Jay McEntire. I have had the pleasure of working with him and he does a great job with all of his clients. He is very honest with everyone he deals with and has been successful handling many types of different cases."
"I have known Jay McEntire personally and professionally for several years, and have watched him earn his reputation as one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Washington. Never afraid of a challenge or satisfied with the status quo, Jay vigorously advocates for his clients while adhering to the highest ethical standards. Jay is dependable, meticulous, creative, and kind. But what sets Jay apart is his passion for exceptional lawyering-a rare but important quality in an attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse Jay in the area of criminal defense."
"Jay McEntire is an exceptional attorney, diligently working on behalf of his clients' in their most trying of times. His ability to work with English as a second language clients and his utilization of the most current technology set him apart from other attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jay is an outstanding litigation attorney. You cannot find a more intelligent, thoughtful, hard-working, up and coming attorney. I recommend Jay for any litigation work you or your company might need."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He works hard, is smart, writes well, honest and ethical, and works tirelessly for his client. He is a worthy advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jay is an excellent litigation attorney. Jay has vast understanding of the rules of civil procedure and the intricacies of litigation. Jay is detail oriented and is an excellent advocate for his clients."
"I went through law school with Jay, and he remains one of my closest friends. He is motivated, hard-working, and passionate about what he does. He takes on any challenge and holds himself to a very high professional standard. He is approachable, intelligent, and trustworthy. Jay puts himself into is work, and he earns his client's complete trust and confidence."
"Jay, as he is known in the community, is as sharp and organized as they come. His dedication to detail serves his practice and his clients extremely well. He is one of the most persuasive writers I have come across in my lawyering. I could not recommend anyone more highly."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Top Lawyer - Federal Criminal Defense, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2019
Top Lawyer - Federal Criminal Defense, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2018
Top Lawyer - Federal Criminal Defense, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2017
Top Lawyer - Federal Criminal Defense, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2016
Adjunct professor of the year, Gonzaga University School of Law
2016
America's Top Lawyers, American Law Society
2006
CALI Award (1st in Class) - Trial Advocacy, Seattle University School of Law
2005
CALI Award (1st in Class) - Pretrial Advocacy, Seattle University School of Law
2004
CALI Award (1st in Class) - Criminal Law, Seattle University School of Law
2003
Order of Wailaatpu, Whitman College
2003
Order of Omega, Whitman College
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Gonzaga Law School
2010 - Present
Senior Litigator, Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington & Idaho
2009 - 2010
Associate, Lukins & Annis, P.S.
2007 - 2009
Law Clerk to the Hon. Edward F. Shea, U.S. District Court - E.D. of Washington
2006 - 2006
Judical Extern to the Hon. Ronald B. Leighton, U.S. District Court - W.D. of Washington
2005 - 2007
Summer Associate, Olympic Law Group, PLLP
2005 - 2005
Judicial Extern to the Hon. Monica J. Benton, U.S. District Court - W.D. of Washington
Associations
2014 - Present
National Association of Federal Defenders
2013 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2007 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
2007 - Present
American Bar Association
2004 - Present
Phi Alpha Delta
2013 - 2019
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitLawyer Representative
2008 - 2019
Federal Bar AssociationBoard Member
2003 - 2004
Phi Delta ThetaPresident - WA Beta Chapter (2003)
Sample of Legal Cases
U.S. v. Bimlesh Lata, 16-CR-187-RMP
Time-served (30 days).
U.S. v. Bimlesh Lata, 16-CR-187-RMP
Time-served (30 days).
U.S. v. Donald Henderson, 16-CR-143-RMP
Partial acquittal at trial; complete acquittal after post-trial motions.
U.S. v. Tvar Jackson, 17-CR-169-SAB
Case dismissed after motion to suppress.
U.S. v. Charles Sanders, 17-CR-005-TOR
Case resolved with pretrial diversion.
U.S. v. Steven McBriar, 16-PO-024-JTR
Case dismissed after suppression challenge.
U.S. v. Leroy Gonzalez, 2:15-CR-082-RMP
Case resolved with a pretrial diversion.
United States v. John M. Wisti, CR-14-147-TOR
Case dismissed based on due process grounds.
United States v. Erick Mendoza-Torres, CR-14-141-RMP
Case dismissed on due process grounds.
United States v. Garcia-Ramirez, CR-14-080-LRS
Case dismissed based on due process grounds.
United States v. Farias-Sanchez, CR-14-119-WFN
Case dismissed based on due process grounds.
United States v. Mylan Williams, CR-13-183-FVS
Client acquitted after jury trial.
United States v. Gerardo Lopez-Moreno, CR-14-056-JLQ
Case dismissed based on due process violations.
United States v. Daniel L. Murphy, CR-14-018-JLQ
Case dismissed.
United States v. Robert Johnson, CR-13-135-EJL
Case dismissed with prejudice based on speedy trial violations.
United States v. Jarin Storrs, CR-13-168-FVS
Pretrial diversion agreement (charges will be dropped).
United States v. Justin Roberson, CR-13-041-JLQ
Time served/probation sentence.
United States v. Jorge Vela-Porcayo, CR-13-058-JLQ
Case dismissed on due process grounds.
United States v. Justin Roberson, CR-13-040-JLQ
Case dismissed after arguing that prior DV conviction did not qualify as a predicate offense.
United States v. Daniel Murphy, CR-13-074-RMP
Case dismissed based on due process grounds.
United States v. Jorge Vela-Porcayo - MJ-13-150
Case dismissed based on due process grounds.
United States v. Kevin Utter, PO580731-CI
The Court granted the Motion to Suppress. The case was dismissed.
United States v. Antonio Preciado, CR-11-6038-EFS
The Court imposed a sentence of 34 months.
United States vs. Siaosilepelenise L. Tuaimalo, CR-11-184-EFS
The United States moved to dismiss the federal charges.
United States v. Erik Olivares-Calixto, CR-12-142-RMP
Case dismissed based on due process grounds.
United States v. Elmer Diaz, CR-12-077-FVS
Case dismissed based on due process violations.
United States v. Steven Robinson, CR-12-041-JLQ
The Court imposed a sentence of 45 days.
United States v. Justin F. Martinez, CR-12-060-FVS
Jury Trial: Not Guilty.
United States v. Edgar Morales-Maldonado, CR-12-094-LRS
Cased dismissed based on evidentiary issues.
United States v. Naomi Nissa Warren, CR-12-44-JLQ
Charge dismissed.
United States v. Naomi Nissa Warren, CR-12-043-JLQ
Case dismissed.
United States v. Juventino Ramirez-Serrano, CR-12-6006-RMP
Charge dismissed.
United States v. Kristina D. Booth. CR-11-148-RMP
Jery Verdict: Not Guilty
United States v. Octaviano Rodriguez, CR-11-134-LRS
Case dismissed based on due process grounds.
United States v. Clifford Matherly, CR-11-093-EFS
Jury Verict: Not Guilty on All Counts
United States v. Jose Luis Garcia-Duque, CR-11-144-EFS
Case dismissed based on due process violations.
United States v. Jorge Vela-Porcayo, CR-11-136-EFS
Cased dismissed based on due process violations.
United States v. Felipe Aguilar-Quesada, CR-11-126-RMP
Case dismissed based on due process violations.
United States v. Derick Hughes, CR-11-055-JLQ
12 of 16 counts dismissed. Client received probation.
United States v. Rodimiro Garcia-Saucedo, CR-11-065-RHW
Case dismissed after filing Motion to Suppress.
United States v. Monico Maciel-Pacheco, CR-10-172-WFN
Case dismissed based on due process violations.
United States v. Eladio Marroquin-Martinez, CR-11-048-JLQ
Case dismissed based on due process violations.
United States v. Santiago Abundez-Abundez, CR-11-030-JLQ
Case dismissed based on due process violations.
U.S. v. Tvar Jackson, 17-CR-169-SAB
Case dismissed.
Education
2007
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Whitman College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
U.S. Courts - Winning Strategies - New Orleans, LA - January 2018
Channeling Mr. Rogers
2018
U.S. Courts - Winning Strategies - Atlanta, GA - June 2018
Channeling Mr. Rogers
2018
U.S. Courts - Train the Trainers - Baltimore, MD - October 2018
Presentation Workshop
2018
U.S. Courts - Persuasive Writing Workshop - Los Angeles, CA - August 2018
Writing Workshop
2018
Federal Defenders of Nevada - In-House Training - Las Vegas, NV - May 2018
Writing Workshop
2018
Federal Defenders of Nebraska - CJA Training - Nebraska City, NE - September 2018
Channeling Mr. Rogers
2017
U.S. Courts - Winning Strategies - Long Beach, CA - January 2017
Survival guide: navigating the wilds of white collar crime
2017
U.S. Courts - Winning Strategies - Long Beach, CA - January 2017
Writing, with style
2017
U.S. Courts - Winning Strategies - Houston, TX - June 2017
Writing, with style
2017
U.S. Courts - Train the Trainers - Austin, TX - November 2017
Small-group facilitation
2017
U.S. Courts - Persuasive Writing Workshop - Philadelphia, PA - August 2017
Small-group writing workshop
2017
U.S. Courts - CJA Training - Saipan, N. Mariana Islands - April 2017
Pretrial motions
2017
U.S. Courts - CJA Training - Guam - April 2017
Pretrial motions
2016
U.S. Courts - Winning Strategies - Denver, CO - May 2016
Survival guide: navigating the wilds of white collar crime
2016
U.S. Courts - Train the Trainers - Atlanta, GA - Nov. 2016
Small group teaching
2016
CJA Panel Training - Omaha, NE - Sep. 2016
Writing, with style
2015
West Coast All Stars Conference - Boise, ID - September 2015
Writing, with style
2015
U.S. Courts - Winning Strategies - Hilton Head Island, SC - February 2015
Pretrial motions: stuff to know to get the things you need
2015
U.S. Courts - Persuasive Writing Workshop - Washington, DC - August 2015
Writing, with style
2015
Thrills & Skills - Spokane, WA - April 2015
Writing, with style.
2015
National Conference for Federal Defenders - Omaha, NE - May 2015
Writing, with style
2015
Federal Defenders CJA Training - Montgomery, AL - December 2015
Writing, with style
2015
Federal Defenders CJA Training - Baltimore, MD - Nov 2015
Writing, with style
2014
Washington OPD Training - Wenatchee, WA - October 2014
Paper Free is the New Black
2014
WACDL - Annual Conference - Chelan, WA - June 2014
Paper Free is the New Black
2014
U.S. Courts - Winning Strategies - Mobile, AL - October 2014
Pretrial motions: stuff to know to get the things you need
2014
U.S. Courts - Winning Strategies - Hilton Head Island, SC - January 2014
Pretrial motions: stuff to know to get the things you need
2014
U.S. Courts - Multi-Track Seminar - Minneapolis, MN - July 2014
Pretrial motions: stuff to know to get the things you need
2014
CJA Panel Training - San Juan, Puerto Rico - October 2014
Pretrial motions: stuff to know to get the things you need
2014
Capital Case Litigation Training - Part II - Vancouver, WA - August 2014
Paper Free is the New Black
2013
U.S. Courts - Multi-Track Seminar - Buffalo, NY - August 2013
Pretrial motions: stuff to know to get the things you need
2013
Third Thursday CLE
Challenging Eyewitness Identifications
2013
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Cross Examination
2013
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Direct Examination
2013
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Opening Statements
2013
Capital Case Litigation Training - Spokane, WA - August 2013
Paper Free is the New Black
2013
Annual Spring Real Estate Seminar
Creating a Paperfree Office
2013
2013 Federal Bar CLE
Technology in the Courtroom
2012
Federal Criminal Practice - Nuts and Bolts
Pretrial Strategy in Federal Criminal Cases
2011
Third Thursday CLE
Discovery in Criminal Cases
2008
Federal Practice CLE
Update to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Publications
2017
Legal Handbook for Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys
My Little Red Rules Book
2012
Legal Handbook for Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys
My Little Red Rules Book
2012
ACT of Communication
The Path to a Paper Free Firm
2011
iPhone & iPad Application
My Little Red Rules Book
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
The Lost Art of Departures Under the United States Sentencing Guidelines
28 Dec 2011
Legal Guide
Exploring a Duress Defense for Outdoor Marijuana Grow Cases
28 Dec 2011
Legal Guide
Defending a Client with Mental Health Issues
28 Dec 2011