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Jeannie limits her practice to just criminal and civil traffic matters. Jeannie has been practicing since 1990. A DUI, Reckless Driving, Hit and Run, Negligent driving, or traffic ticket will impact your life for several years. As featured on the front page of Seattle Times 'Drivers fighting tickets - and winning'... If you are looking for Washington traffic ticket defense, dui defense or any driving defense, Jeannie can help. Jeannie has a very high success rate of keeping her clients driving records clean. If you were speeding in Seattle or you have a criminal case call for a FREE consultation.
If you need a traffic or DUI lawyer in Seattle, Jeannie is the one to call. She’s widely respected as a leader in her field with over 34 years of experience, focusing exclusively on driving offenses—both criminal and civil. Her expertise covers speeding tickets, red light tickets, DUI/DWI, reckless driving, reckless endangerment, and negligent driving. A frequent speaker at legal education seminars and a former Pro Tem Judge, she’s been featured on King 5 News, John Carlson’s KVI Talk Radio, and in Vogue Magazine as a top lawyer for women in Washington. Jeannie travels statewide defending traffic tickets and criminal driving offenses, with a strong record of keeping her clients’ records clean. If you’ve received a criminal driving charge or traffic ticket, there are important issues you should know.
DUI, Reckless Driving, or Speeding Ticket? Submit information at www.mucklestone.com for a free consultation.
Over 10,000.00 cases dismissed. Having the right lawyer matters. 20 years experience. Painless.
Jeannie Mucklestone Serious Charges deserve the best representation. 20 years experience
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
60%
37 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
40%
37 years
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Payment Methods
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Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 35 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Jeannie P. Mucklestone, PS, INC
(866) 729-3101
Mobile
9 Lake Bellevue Drive, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA, 98005
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Jeannie Patrice Mucklestone's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (984)
Lawsuits & Disputes (146)
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DUI & DWI (19)
Litigation (10)
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Expungement (4)
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Administrative Law (2)
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Case Results (1177)
Recommendation (475)
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Practice Area Knowledge (340)
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Posted by Jason | June 27, 2008 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Absolutely the best in the business
Jeannie - I wanted to drop you a not of thanks, having received your letter yesterday informing me that my case was dismissed. I have hired you several times over the years you have always been very responsive to my questions, incredibly easy to work with, and never lost a case for me. I have agai...
Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2008 | Criminal Defense
Major Traffic Infraction
There are not enough superlatives in the dictionary to describe how well Jeannie handled the defense on my case. In March 2006 I was arrested for a major traffic infraction. My initial thought was to bite the bullet and take whatever punishment the State saw fit but my wife suggested that I hire an A...
Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2008 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Thomas Barghausen
I met Jeannie Mucklestone about 6 years ago, through a referral from another lawyer that I knew. That was the best decision that I made. Since knowing Jeannie, I've had every traffic violation I've received either dismissed, or reduced to such a level that it had no impact on my driving record. My...
Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2008 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Clean Record Thanks to Jeannie!
I received a "too fast for conditions" ticket when my car slid off the road in the snow when driving to my favorite ski area. I pride myself on my clean driving record, and this was my first ticket! My father who is a lawyer (in a different field) recommened Jeannie to me. She was quick to get bac...
Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2008 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great attorney!
Jeannie has won several traffic ticket cases for me. She knows her stuff, is responsive, and courteous. I would recommend Jeannie to anyone looking for assistance with this kind of case.
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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