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Phillip Alden Tavel
About Phillip
Biography
I started my legal career as a volunteer for a public defender agency, and I fell in love with the job. I really liked helping people, especially when they were scared and in the unfamiliar setting of a courtroom and didnt know what to do, or what was going to happen. I then began working full-time for a public defender agency in Seattle and I enjoyed it even more. I handled over 2000 cases in my time with the public defender, and then I moved on to private practice. I now do about 80% of my work for the Office of Public Defense and the other 20% is private. I have been to trial on everything from Trespass to Murder, and a few things in between. I am happy to help and answer any questions that a potential client may have. I don't charge for answering questions, just for representing people, and I will always try to make payments work for a client. I think that it is very important for people to look around when they are trying to find an attorney. Just because an attorney charges a large amount for their representation doesn't make them good, and just because Public Defenders are free doesn't make them bad - we all went to law school, but every lawyer is different. A client should always trust their lawyer - they are their advocate, their voice in the courtroom and trust and communication should always be open.
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Licensed in Washington for 20 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Phillip Alden Tavel
14205 Se 36th St Ste 100, Bellevue, WA, 98006-1553
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Phillip Alden Tavel's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 6, 2012
Friendly,hard working, passionate gets the job done.
Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt ...
Posted by ashari | May 25, 2012
court for deffered sentence
i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together
Posted by Maurice | February 17, 2012
I trust no other
Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money ....
Phillip Alden Tavel's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Phillip. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Phil on a difficult Domestic Violence case. His personal commitment to his client was evident at every turn. I can't imagine a defense lawyer working any harder for their client's cause."
"Phil is a very smart and dedicated advocate for his clients. He is very creative. Most important, he is very calm and collective. A good trait to have as a trial lawyer."
"Phil's a great advocate for his client. Phil can communicate the law to judges and prosecutors, but he's also personable enough to explain complex situations to clients and juries. If someone needs a skilled fighter in a criminal defense case, Phil's a great choice."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Phil is excellent at presenting a client's story to the jury, as well as being a determined and skilled advocate. He also has a broad background, and a sharp mind, and is capable of bringing his considerable legal abilities to bear in a broad variety of contexts, from motion practice, to contract negotation."
"Phil is a dedicated and compelling advocate who is also personable and compassionate to his clients. He is an intelligent lawyer who is vigilant in looking out for his client's best interests."
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Experience
Work Experience
2006 - 2007
Senior Attorney for SW District Court, Associated Counsel for the Accused
Education
1998
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
JD
1993
Vassar College
BA
Activity
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