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    Kurt Edward Boehl

    Kurt Edward Boehl

    4.921 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business
    Bio: Kurt E. Boehl is recognized as one of the top marijuana lawyers in Washington State. He is a member of the National Trial Lawyers, an exclusive legal organization composed of 100 trial lawyers from each state. For the past five years, Kurt was sel...
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph James Wagner

    Joseph James Wagner

    5.023 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Construction & Development
    Bio: *** Not taking new cases. September 2026. I'm Joseph, an attorney serving primarily Washington clients, and I'm licensed in Oregon and serve in a diverse variety of practice areas and bring a wealth of experience in numerous practice areas. I prov...
    Rating:  9.9
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    David Hammerstad

    David Hammerstad

    4.820 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I have dedicated my career to defending the rights of the accused. A graduate of Stanford University and a magna cum laude graduate of Georgetown Law School, I chose criminal law instead of corporate law because I love the challenges of trial work...
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Taylor

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    Christopher Taylor

    5.06 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Felony and misdemeanor defense representation throughout the South Sound.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Kimberly Ann Ouren

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    Kimberly Ann Ouren

    4.832 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Here when you need help.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Matthew Curran Knauss

    Matthew Curran Knauss

    5.0146 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Matt Knauss focuses his practice on defending those accused of driving under the influence and other serious criminal charges Repeatedly selected as a Superlawyers "Rising Star" he is a passionate advocate who consistently achieves outstanding res...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Keith Robert Hall

    Keith Robert Hall

    4.820 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Call Keith Hall now and set up a free consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    Stan Glisson

    Stan Glisson

    5.041 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Stan Glisson is a former public defender and former deputy prosecuting attorney. He has more than two decades of experience with jury trials and litigation and this in-depth knowledge benefits every case he takes on. Whether handling DUI charges o...
    Rating:  10
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    Lauren M. Wegener

    Lauren M. Wegener

    5.092 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Lauren works aggressively to give a potent voice to the criminally accused. She is a compassionate listener who empathizes with the grief, anger, and fear clients often experience when faced with a criminal charge. Lauren is passionate about turni...
    Rating:  9.4
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    James Robert Dixon

    James Robert Dixon

    5.017 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Appeals
    Bio: I am a navy veteran and a graduate of Berkeley Law School (Boalt Hall). For 30 years I have successfully fought for my clients at every court level in Washington, from municipal court to the Washington State Supreme Court. During this time, I have...
    Rating:  10
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    Brett Andrews Purtzer

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    Brett Andrews Purtzer

    4.25 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more
    I have successfully represented persons accused of serious felonies for twenty years. Call for appt.
    Rating:  10
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    Zachary Walker Jarvis

    Zachary Walker Jarvis

    5.022 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: Zach Jarvis began his career as a lawyer in 2005 by writing appeals for indigent persons. Through six years in the trenches as a public defender in King County, Zach and his clients enjoyed an atypical streak of trial victories. Prior to becoming ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    John Stocks

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    John Stocks

    4.866 reviews
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    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Calm, experienced, and tenacious on your side. For a Free Consultation call 253-766-4890
    Rating:  10
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    Adrian Martinez Madrone

    Adrian Martinez Madrone

    4.857 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: As a partner in Victory Legal Services, PLLC, I focus on defending people who face criminal charges. I have developed particular knowledge and training regarding DUI charges, which I use to assist my clients. I also work extensively in defending a...
    Rating:  10
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    Chloe Alyn

    Chloe Alyn

    5.022 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Our office takes great pride in providing an individualized approach for every single case. We care about our clients and work towards resolutions that will limit the impact of a criminal charge. We always keep your future in mind. Chloe has pract...
    Rating:  10
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    Jordan K. Foster

    Jordan K. Foster

    5.018 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: My law practice focuses primarily on criminal defense. I help people facing misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic infractions. A significant portion of my practice involves DUI/DWI Defense, Assaults, Malicious Mischief, Theft, Drug Possession, Burgl...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Erik Roger Olsen

    Erik Roger Olsen

    5.0112 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Erik enjoys a broad range of practice areas including criminal defense (misdemeanors), representing Homeowners’ Associations, and the occasional personal injury case (motor vehicle). Additionally, Erik works all traffic infraction cases for the fi...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Gloria Finn Porter

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    Gloria Finn Porter

    5.031 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Established Washington Trial Attorney - Call (509) 822-5908
    Rating:  8.8
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    Anna K. Woods

    Anna K. Woods

    5.010 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Fought aggressively in and out of court, had great results. Kept me informed of what was going on and answered all of my questions"
    Rating:  10
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    Michael F. Morgan

    Michael F. Morgan

    5.013 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: I am a fourth generation Washingtonian and grew up in Lakewood and attended Charles Wright Academy. Before the birth of my daughter, I was very active in tennis having been the chair of the Pacific Northwest Tennis Association's Sportsmanship Comm...
    Rating:  10
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