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You will get you the best resloution of your case if I defend you. I limit my practice to traffic matters both civil and criminal. I have been practicing for 35+ years in just this area of law and know how to get you successful results. I pride myself in customer service and attention to my client's needs. My clients include local, regional, national, and internationally known people and companies because they expect and receive the best legal services and most favorable outcomes.
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Jeannie P. Mucklestone of Jeannie P. Mucklestone, PS. inc. is widely respected as a leader in successfully defending clients' rights in civil and criminal traffic matters. She limits her practice to defending just civil and criminal traffic matters with a special emphasis on DUI, Reckless Driving and all traffic infractions.
Jeannie is a former judicial clerk for Hon. Carolyn Dimmick in US District Court and a former Pro Tem Judge in King County District Court she has 35+ years of courtroom and trial experience and has won over 30,000 cases. A recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in the study of Evidence and also featured as a Top Lawyer for Women in Vogue magazine; and in the front page article of the Seattle Times “Drivers Fighting Tickets – and Winning”. An experienced speaker at continuing legal education seminars and a guest speaker on the John Carlson radio show on the topic of winning traffic infractions as well as quoted in other newspaper articles regarding traffic ticket legal issues.
Jeannie maintains the tradition of excellence and integrity established by her Father, John and Mother, Patricia and prides herself on providing superior and accessible legal services at reasonable prices.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
60%
37 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
40%
37 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 35 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
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Jeannie P. Mucklestone, PS
9 Lake Bellevue Drive #100, Bellevue, WA, 98005
Law Offices of Jeannie Patrice Mucklestone
PO Box 565, Medina, WA, 98039-0565
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Jeannie Patrice Mucklestone's Reviews
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Posted by Jennie | January 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Jeannie Mucklestone handled my traffic case expertly from start to finish
Jeannie Mucklestone was outstanding to work with. My case had unexpected complications along the way, but she handled everything with professionalism, clarity, and persistence. She kept me informed throughout the process, appeared on my behalf so I didn’t have to attend court, and ultimately had the ...
Posted by DAVID | January 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Communicator
Jeannie P. Mucklestone was effective in having our case dismissed, and she was great with communication. I'd recommend her to anyone.
Posted by Noopur | January 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding Representation and Results
Jeannie Mucklestone provided exceptional representation from start to finish. She was professional, knowledgeable, and clear in explaining the process, which immediately put me at ease. Thanks to her expertise and attention to detail, my infraction was dismissed entirely, and nothing went on my recor...
Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Vastly exceeded expectation
Jeannie P. Mucklestone came highly recommended by a family member, and she still managed to exceed my expectations. She was efficient, professional, and made the entire process stress free. Her fee was less than the ticket, and she got everything handled incredibly fast, before I even received a cour...
Posted by River | January 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very helpful and collected.
I had my first ever speeding ticket and I was so scared. She helped reassure me and was clear on the steps to take from the get go. I definitely recommend her for your speeding issues.
Jeannie Patrice Mucklestone's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jeannie is the best. She's helped me personally many times, and I hear nothing but good things from the many clients I have sent over to her for help."
"100% talented attorney! Fantastic work!"
"Put simply, Jeannie Mucklestone is one of the best, if not the best, Traffic Defense Attorney in Washington State."
"Jeannie is the "go to" lawyer in her area of expertise. Once retained she takes charge and oneself or one's client does not have to worry until the matter is resolved, favorably. Her results are impressive."
"I endorse Jeannie Mucklestone. She is the absolute best at what she does. I have referred dozens of clients to Jeannie and she has always delivered! I do not hesitate to refer her clients. Sim Osborn"
"Jeannie has built a practice on strong advocacy and success. I have recommended her before, and I will continue to do so."
John Tymczyszyn
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Mucklestone is a tireless advocate for her clients and a formidable opponent in the courtroom. Jeanne is truly a leader among the defense community and is a national leader in the area of Speeding and Traffic Ticket defense."
"Very professional, very efficient. Highly recommend her for any traffic related matters."
"I fully endorse Ms. Mucklestone. As a fellow DUI Attorney I am aware that she has a fantastic reputation in the DUI Defense Community. You are well served when she is helping you."
Luke Baumgarten
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Mucklestone's reputation for excellence in traffic defense is well-known and well-deserved. Through her vigorous pursuit of justice for her clients, she has earned great respect among her colleagues -- especially me. I am honored to call Ms. Mucklestone a colleague and I enthusiastically endorse her!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jeannie has long been a respected lawyer in her field. She gets referrals from everyone in my office."
Timothy Mccormack
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jun 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jeanne is not only a tireless advocate for her clients but also a formidable opponent in the courtroom. Jeanne is truly a leader among the defense community and I am delighted to consider her a colleague and friend."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Jeannie professionally for over a decade and hold her in very high regard. She is an exceptionally skilled and talented litigator, and I have referred many clients. They are alway pleased. I have the utmost respect and confidence in her abilities. I highly endorse this lawyer."
James Mucklestone
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Oct 12
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"The gold standard of traffic defense is Jeannie Mucklestone. When the best is required, Jeannie gets the job and gets the job done."
"Jeannie's reputation for effective, successful representation of her clients is well known throughout the entire state of Washington. I have seen Jeannie perform in court. She is always fully prepared and she always has a thoughtful, tactically sound plan for her case. Her vast experience and knowledge serves her well. It’s no wonder that former clients rave about her and her fellow attorneys endorse her. I recommend and endorse Jeannie without any hesitation or reservation."
Donald Morrison
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jeannie is professional, affordable, and efficient."
"I have known Jeannie for seveal years and not only would I recommend her, I have. She has gotten my family, friends and even myself out of countless traffic tickets. I refer all of my traffic cases to her. I speed with reckless abandon, safe in the knowledge that Jeannie will beat the ticket."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Washington's top women lawyers, Vogue Magazine
1990
Pro Bono Service, King County Bar Association
1986
American Jurisprudence Award, The Lawyers Co-Operative Publishing Company Bancroft-Whitney Company
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Appellate Argument Judge, Seattle University School of Law
1990 - Present
Principal, Jeannie P. Mucklestone, PS
2006 - 2009
Guest Speaker, KVI Talk Radio
1991 - 1994
Judge Pro Tempore, King County District Court
1987 - 1990
Attorney/Intern, Mucklestone & Mucklestone
1987 - 2002
Street Law Judge, University of Puget Sound School of Law
1987 - 1987
, Hon. Carolyn Dimmick, Judge United States Federal District Court
1985 - 1986
Legal intern, Mucklestone & Mucklestone
1978 - 1981
Legal assistant, Mucklestone & Mucklestone
Associations
2011 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Court Rules and Procedures CommitteeMember
1995 - Present
International Who's Who of Professionalsmember
1990 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
United States District CourtAttorney
1994 - 1996
Museum of History and IndustryBoard Member
1991 - 1993
Washington State Bar Association Public Relations CommitteeMember
1990 - 2008
King County Bar AssociationMember
1981 - 1986
Horizon AirlinesFounding Member
Sample of Legal Cases
over 10,000.00 traffic ticket cases
Dismissed
Education
2004
Walden Platt & Associates
1995
Center for Research and Development in Law related Education
1987
University of Puget Sound School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Seattle University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Snohomish County Bar Association
The Department of Licensing: What every Attorney needs to know
2010
Pierce County Bar association Bar Convention
Defending Traffic infractions and Photo tickets
2010
District Court Practice
Defending Infractions
2009
Strategies in DUI Defense
DUI Defense
2008
Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
District Court Process and Procedures
2007
King 5 News story on red light tickets
Defending and winning red light tickets
2006
John Carlson KVI Talk Radio
Interview regarding sucessful traffic ticket defense
2003
Updates on current traffic law civil and criminal driving offenses
Overview current law for traffic tickets and DUI's
2002
District Court Practice - CLE
District Court Practice - Defending Infractions
1996
Successfully defending your traffic ticket or DWI
traffic ticket and DWI defense strategies
Publications
2011
Alaska Airlines Magazine
Outstanding Attorneys
2010
Pierce County Bar Convention
Defending Traffic Infractions and Photo tickets
2010
Snohomish County Bar Association
Defending Infractions
2009
King5.com
traffic ticket 19 years old
2009
Strategies in DUI Defense
Probable cause to stop and traffic infractions
2008
WSBA Materials
Defneding Infraction
2007
The Seattle Post Intelligencer
Novel idea beats speeding ticket
2006
The Seattle Times (Front page)
Drivers fighting tickets and winning
2003
Vogue Magazine
Top lawyers for Women in Washington
Languages
English
Mandarin
Hindi
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