Stephen Wesley Hayne

I was referred to Stephen Hayne for DUI defense by a really good friend who serves as managing director of one of the top three law firms in Seattle. He had told me that Steve was his "go-to guy" , and that of many colleagues and friends because of his decades of DUI experience and successful outc...omes. As a Stanford Law graduate myself, I think it is funny that many people don't realize that the best lawyer's out there are specialists in a specific type of practice. Ex. I work in maritime law and compliance, but i still have asking me for assistance with their divorce, landlord/tenant dispute etc. If you have been charged with a DUI, you need to not just look for any lawyer, but instead, a true expert in DUI defense. I have had more than five friends realize extremely successful outcomes from this firm. When you want a good lawyer, don't pick the firm that comes up first in the search rankings . Instead, ask the best lawyer you know who they would choose if they were looking for DUI defense. I guarantee, 4 out of 5 (or even 5/5), would name Diego and Steve at the Law Firm of Steven Hayne. Since hiring Mr. Hayne to defend me, i have been really impressed by his: -experience and knowledge level; -familiarity with judges and prosecutors involved; -his ongoing active interest in my case; -the ability to reach out to him via cell anytime with any questions i had about my case(s); and, -his patience and consideration in explaining all my options and related outcomes. **Best of all, unlike almost every other lawyer, Steve offers you a flat fee. ( For this caliber of lawyer, that is incredibly rare). After I was charged with DUI, I really felt like my life was over. I contemplated losing my professional licenses and the benefits of over 12 years of advanced education. From the moment Mr. Hayne took over my representation, I knew things were going to be okay. I felt like a 1000 lb weight had been taken off my chest. I stopped stressing out at work and at home. He is so great at what he does, he is even successful at taking on complicated cases (i.e. those who may be dealing with their 2nd + DUI etc.) Once you meet Mr. Hayne, you will understand immediately why he is the most recognized, awarded and esteemed DUI lawyer in the Greater Puget Sound. Wall to wall, his beautiful (albeit understated office,) reflects his position as the Seattle expert in Seattle DUI defense. I totally understand that being charged with a DUI sucks, However, i have gone thru multiple cases with the assistance of Mr. Hayne. The results/outcomes he has achieved have made me a believer in the idea, that getting charged with a DUI, doesn't have to ruin your life or make life unlivable.

I researched attorneys and found Stephen who had all the right background for my case. What I found most helpful was his ability to calm me down from my utter horror at getting a DUI charge; as well as his knowledge and many years of experience and connections, which resulted with a complete dismis...sal of my charge. He is the best at what he does and was worth every penny.

When I was first arrested for DUI, I went and spoke with about five or so of the top lawyers in the Seattle, WA area. What made me choose Stephen was he made me feel hopeful about the outcome of the case as well as comfortable in that he would take the stress off of my shoulders and make the process ...as easy as possible. His credentials are there with the other top lawyers, and he has years and years of experience. He stood out above the rest because he simply sounded passionate about representing me. He told me the things the officer did which he didn't agree with, and told me he would push to have my conviction lowered to reckless driving at the least, or negligent driving in the first degree at best (which is what I ended up being convicted for in the end). Along with that, he was very fairly priced. I knew going into DUI arrest that I didn't want to find a cheap lawyer, but didn't want to spend too much on the attorney knowing I would have fees and other payments waiting for me in the future. As I said earlier, my particular charge was dropped to negligent driving in the first degree. He was able to get my breath test thrown out, which was something I never thought possible. I ended up with no SR22 insurance and no license suspension, which is also more than I ever thought possible when I was first arrested. He made it clear that every case is different and every judge and prosecutor may disagree with things that work in other cases, but still told me he felt comfortable representing me and was extremely hopeful that my charge would be lowered from a DUI. He as well as everyone in his office, from his associates to his secretary, were all extremely responsive, calm, and knowledgeable with everything that I was going through and took a huge amount of stress off of my shoulders. Overall, the price was fair, the response was quick, he is passionate about defending cases, and the overall outcome was better than I had ever imagined. When first getting arrested for DUI, things seem pretty hopeless, but Stephen helped me keep my head on straight and made me feel comfortable throughout my case. Not going with a cheap, inexperienced lawyer was the best decision I have ever made, and I have absolutely no negative words to say about my decision to go with Stephen Hayne.