Gene E. Piculell

Gene E. Piculell

also known as Washington Criminal Defense, Bellevue Defense-Piculell Law

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Belllevue, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Plaza Center, Suite 1670, 10900 NE 8th Street, Belllevue, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 35 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1990

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Washington Criminal Defense

Plaza Center, Suite 1670, 10900 NE 8th Street, Belllevue, WA, 98004

Law Offices of Gene E. Piculell

10900 Ne 8th St Ste 1115, Bellevue, WA, 98004-4456

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Gene E. Piculell's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Unprofessional and short tempered

After retaining his service he was rarely available to take or return phone calls. His legal assistant works from home, so no one is present at this office full time. I felt like I was his least important client. He didn't show up at my court date and when I called to ask about why he didn't come, ...he said that he double booked his schedule. He has a hot temper and even hung up on me when I asked why he wasn't present at my court date. I was very sorry I wasted my money, but happy I found someone else that was much more professional and attentive.

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Not very good lawyer - not nice, either

Representation was bad. Does not clearly provide full details including consequences of options/plea. Not there to represent at follow-up hearings. Not very responsive. Not good at communicating and providing status. Makes derogatory remarks if you follow-up and ask for status.

Gene Piculell

Replied last October 13, 2016

“With a selection in the Top 100 Trial Attorneys by the Trial Lawyers Association, and the ranking "Preeminent" Counsel- TOP 3% of ALL licensed attorneys by Martindale Hubbell, and having successfully represented nearly 4,000 private criminal defense clients, over 20+ years, with a peer review rating of "AV," or preeminent attorney in legal skills, ability, reputation and ethics and having served as a criminal prosecutor for many years, criminal Judge, pro tempore, Administrative Law/Hearing Officer, State House of Representatives Caucus Counsel, WSBA Trial Advocacy Faculty, Federal UCMJ Hearings Officer, Federal UCMJ Investigating Officer, counsel for a United States Department of Homeland Security Agency, you have to reflect about such comments. We recognize that while one or two individuals out of thousands and thousands of clients helped by this firm may not be satisfied-- no matter what the results--no matter what the skill and experience and effort was employed to assist them-but in fact we are sorry about that one or two persons who are not satisfied. Our aim is 100%. Our aim is to make each and every client completely satisfied-even the one or two out of thousands and thousands of clients we have represented that may not be. Despite this aim, we recognize that there may be one or two persons out of thousands and thousands of those we've successfully helped who won't be satisfied no matter the expertise, skill, experience and devotion that is applied to their case-and we regret that. We suggest you take a look at our website listing our case results- hundreds of cases- we list all case results-not just a few we might have won. All of them. Go to: www.bellevuelaw.net. Impressive Results. Also, please look at the long list of unsolicited client testimonials about their experience with our firm and their case results on our website. Genuine. True. Real People with Real Problems with Real Successful Results. Without question. Look at our results listing hundreds of cases !! [Rule of Professional Conduct 1.6: Attorneys have an absolute duty of attorney-client confidence-we cannot-do not-and will not- reveal the particulars of any representation--privacy is mandated for all client representation-for all clients-past or present.] Check out our results--on our webpage---Results Speak for Themselves www.bellevuelaw.net. We look forward to successfully assisting you. Thank you. Gene E. Piculell”

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Gene E. Piculell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steve Karimi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Over a decade ago when I was a prosecutor, Mr. Piculell and I squared off in trial. I thought the case was a slam dunk conviction. I didn't know then what I know now- If Mr. Piculell is your lawyer you stand to drastically improve your chances of NOT GUILTY at trial. He is an exceptional trial lawyer."

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Karlie Valdez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gene Piculell is a warrior in the courtroom. To this day he is my go to colleague anytime I need the advice of a seasoned pro. You will not find a criminal defense lawyer who is as experienced and fearless in trial as Gene Piculell. His compassion and confidence set him apart from other attorneys. If you're facing serious criminal charges you need to call Gene."

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Daniel Woram

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am a criminal defense attorney in Portland, Oregon. I am licensed in both Washington and Oregon and have over 25 years of experience in serious felony cases including Rape and Aggravated Murder. Having known Gene professionally for over 20 years–I have on a number of occasions referred cases to Gene with consistent, successful, and impressive results. From all that I have referred, there has been consistent feedback of the cases either being dismissed, or having a successful and substantial reduction of the charges. Without question, Gene is a most aggressive, fearless, and successful criminal defense attorney. His Trial skills are mesmerizing. He’s simply the best at what he does. If you are looking for a genuine, experienced, trusted attorney that gets the job done, give Gene a call – he’s the go-to guy in Washington."

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Kevin Tarvin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Mr. Piculell extensively over the years on many cases. I first met Gene when I was a prosecutor and have tried cases against him and he has also appeared before me in criminal cases when I served as a Judge, Pro Tempore. He is a professional through and through. On each case he demonstrates absolute commitment to each client. I have seen Mr. Piculell work successfully on numerous high profile cases, with national and local media attention and scrutiny, and just as importantly on countless defense cases that don’t get any media attention at all- but are just as important to him and his clients-DV Assaults, DWI/DUI., Theft, VUCSA/Drug cases, to name a few. To all, to each, he dedicates himself to bringing about the best result for his client. Gene has tried more cases to jury trial than probably any licensed attorney I know. That is where he makes his reputation-in the courtroom, persuading juries."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Eugene. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Sarah Cho

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Piculell is incredibly kind, compassionate, and yet tough on prosecutors. He works hard for his clients, and I recommend and endorse Mr. Piculell 100%. Do not hesitate to entrust your case with him!"

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Rodney Pierce

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have referred several complicated criminal law matters to Eugene with the confidence that my clients will be treated with the utmost respect and professionalism. Eugene is an extremely competent attorney who has learned to balance the rigors of a fast paced trial practice with the realization that each client's case is the most important matter in that person's world at a time of turmoil and anxiety. I highly recommend Attorney Piculell for both his litigation skills and his ability to resolve matters that are in the best interest of his client. Eugene is that rare lawyer who can balance the intricacies of black letter law with a common sense approach to his client's individual needs."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Top Lawyer Criminal Defense Practice Area, Seattle Meto Magazine

Work Experience

2015 - 2015

Legal Officer(reserve), Department of Homeland Security-USCG

1999 - 2003

Bar Examiner, Washington State Bar Association

1998 - 1999

Hearings Examiner-Adminstrative Law Judge, City of Kirkland

1997 - 1999

Hearings Examiner-Adminstrative Law Judge, City Of Kent

1995 - 1996

Caucus Counsel, State Of Washington-House of Representatives

1995 - 2015

Criminal Defense Practitioner, Washington Criminal Defense-Bellevue Defense

1995 - 1995

Prosecutor, City Of Kent Attorney's Office

1991 - 1995

Faculty, Washington State Bar Association

1991 - 1994

Deputy Prosecutor, City Of Bellevue

1991 - 1994

Special District Court, Washington State Bar Associaiton

1990 - 1991

Sp. Deputy Prosecutor, State Of Washington

Associations

2015 - Present

Eastside Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

President

2003 - 2003

Reserve Officers Association

President-CG NW Chapter

1998 - 2004

National Conference of Bar Examiners

Bar Examiner

1995 - 1995

Washington State Bar Association-YLD-CLE Committee

Chair

1994 - 1998

Washington State Bar Association-YLD

Board of Trustees

1992 - 1996

Washington State Bar Association-Trial Advocacy Program

Chair-Faculty

1992 - 1995

Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys

Member

1990 - 1995

Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys

Member

Education

1990

Willamette University College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence

1987

University of Oregon

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1993

Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys Annual Conference

Evidentiary Foundations

1993

Essentials of Evidence

Evidence

1992

Trial Advocacy Program-Washington State Bar Assocation-YLD Criminal Trial Practice

Publications

1994

De Novo-Editorial Advisory Board Washington State Bar Association-YLD Editorial Advisory Board-De Novo

1993

Google Books & WSBA 1993-Chair of Presentation Essentials of Evidence-Chair

1987

University of Oregon-Northwest Digital Archives Occupational Group

Languages

English

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