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William Charles Coats
also known as Beau Coats
About William
Biography
William "Beau" Coats has been providing effective criminal defense since 1992. He has a thorough and creative approach to the practice of law and leaves "no stone unturned" in his representation of clients.
With extensive trial and appellate experience he has earned a reputation for honesty and integrity in the courtroom where he consistently displays a thorough understanding and analysis of the subject matter.
Recognized for astute and effective motions regarding unlawful search and seizure, want of authority, and constitutional defect, he aggressively covers all facets of his client's case.
Most importantly he maintains that "human" touch that is so rare in the business.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Arizona for 11 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 16 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 35 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
The Coats Law Firm
1609 - 208th St. SE, Bothell, WA, 98012
Law Offices of William Charles Coats
1609 - 208th St. SE, Bothell, WA, 98012
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William Charles Coats's Reviews
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Posted by Ryan | April 12, 2011 | Criminal Defense
Highly recommend
Coats was very helpful in my case, he achieved what I was hoping for. He was able to get my charges reduced and showed a large amount of knowledge in law, the Bellevue/Redmond court system and was familiar with many judges. I was very impressed with his hard work and ability to win my license suspens...
Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2011 | DUI & DWI
Experience Shows
William "Beau" Coats represented me in a DUI refusal, a DUI that is treated most seriously by King County prosecutors. The DUI charges occurred in December of 2009, hearings finally resolved and charges reduced to reckless driving in March of 2011. Beau's knowledge of the law, the local courts, and e...
William Charles Coats's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am hard pressed to think of a better person or attorney than Mr. Coats. He is excellent."
"I endorse this lawyer. Although I am a little biased, Beau does an excellent job on his cases. He is thorough to a fault. He researches and contemplates his cases like no other attorney that I know. He practices in the area of criminal law, probate and real estate/contract law. I would not hesitate to hire Beau."
"I have known Beau for the past 5 years in both a professional and personal level. Beau is a tenacious legal advocate, thorough in his research and arguments, and deeply committed to the defense of the accused with compassion and a demand for ultimate fairness from the prosecution. Personally, Beau has a great heart and openness to everyone he meets and this carries into his work as an Attorney and Legal Counselor. I strongly and without any doubts recommend and endorse Beau to be the first person to call when cited or accused of any criminal matter."
"I have known Mr. Coats for several years. He is a knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients, and his genuine commitment to his client's well being is apparent to all in the legal community. I strongly endorse this lawyer's work."
"I endorse this lawyer. The community of lawyers that handle criminal defense cases in King County is small enough that you get to know how other attorneys handle their cases and their clients. I know Beau's work well because I have seen him in Court for years and I have worked with him on a few cases. He is exactly what people should be looking for when they need help. He is thorough and conscientous. He knows when to be compassionate, when to negotiate and when to fight like a lion. I don't know this first hand, but I suspect he is even reasonable on his fees. He is simply a good attorney. Hire him with confidence."
"I have known Mr. Coats for a good number of years and have collaborated with him on a number of items. He is a true intellectual and an exceptional lawyer. "
Soloman Kim
General practice lawyer
Experience
Honors
1992
Order of the Coif, National Order of the Coif
Work Experience
1990 - Present
Principal, William Coats, P.S. Inc.
2004 - 2008
Judge Pro Tempore, King County
2003 - 2007
Judge Pro Tempore, Snohomish County
Associations
2009 - Present
Texas Bar Association
2008 - Present
Land Trust Alliance
2000 - Present
King County Bar Association
1990 - Present
Washington Bar Association
1999 - 2003
Washington State Real Estate BrokerDesignated Broker
Education
1988
University of Puget Sound School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Whitman College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Keeping your practice up to date
Audio-Video recording of defendants: on-scene and in-custody
2008
Keeping your small practice up to date.
2008: Conservation Easements & Conservation Development
N/A
Small Practice Update
2011: Elder Law: Essential Documents for the General Practitioner