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I'm a 39 year old father of one living in the Bellevue area. I married my college sweetheart and she stuck with me through law school. When not in the courtroom, I enjoy the outdoors, often fishing and photographing nature. I'm usually in the courtroom or on the side of a mountain somewhere. Check out some of my photography at
I vary my practice between criminal defense and personal injury, believing that they mutually benefit each other. One of my passions is trial work and being in a courtroom. This is one of the reasons I love criminal defense work as it keeps me in the courtroom and out of an office. Court and trial experience makes me a better personal injury lawyer. I have found that many civil lawyers are "scared" of the courtroom and often you can get a better outcome on your civil case by pushing it toward a courtroom.
i have worked as a private and public defense attorney during my career. While I started my career and love representing private clients, public defense has been a very satisfying part of my career. Helping those that are indigent and giving them a lawyer experience they would normally have to pay thousands of dollars for is particularly rewarding. I'm a firm believer that some of the best lawyers I know are public defense lawyers. You are able to gain valuable trial experience making you an effective advocate for private clients.
I have handled nearly every type of criminal charge out there from Attempted Murder, sex crimes, Vehicular Homicide/Assault, VUCSA, Domestic Violence, DUI/Physical Control, and misdemeanor law. I have extensive experience in the court helping me wade my clients through the system in the most beneficial way for them.
I started my career in personal injury and have maintained a case load during my career. I find it challenging work helping those that have been injured at the hand of another in a negligent manner. My court experience gives me a leg up on the competition when it comes to personal injury. Often, taking a case to the steps of the courthouse gets my clients the best results and covers the true cost of their injuries and loss.
If you are in the need, please contact me about your case. if you trust me to advocate on your behalf, I'll promise to do the best I can to protect you and your interests. Thanks!
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25 years | 500 cases
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Acquired: 2002
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1275 12th AVE NW, Suite 5, Issaquah, WA, 98027
Showing 1 - 5 of 16 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
He’s a horrible lawyer doesn’t fight for his clients at all just wants you to take a deal so he can move to the next case he’s not patient at all I got a different lawyer and my case was dismissed
Posted by Hongmin Zhang | March 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Shawn Mccully is a professional public defender with a strong legal ethic and integrity. During my divorce, I was framed by my ex-husband, who called 911 and framed me when he was clearly the one who pushed and pulled me first. Shawn, the lawyer, very professionally judged that I was framed by my ex-...
Posted by Jon | February 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I called Shawn when an insurance company was coming after me with damage claims. Even when presented with evidence that put the other driver at fault, they continued to press me to pay. Shawn took over and fought for me. He worked long hours and late nights Compiling a defense to prove my innoc...
Posted by Scott S. | June 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I've had two Super Lawyers in the past, both with perfect Avvo 10.0 ratings, both regarded as top 10 and one of them rated as the best of the best and I can tell you, Shawn Mccully is right there with them. Shawn has the grit experience and capability to see your case to the end with the best possibl...
Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2015
If anyone out there is unfortunate enough to go through a horrible experience such as myself, all I can say is you would want Shawn defending you. He is knowledgeable about the system and the prosecuting attorney and will give you all of your options and be very up front with you about the process an...
"I endorse this lawyer. Always concerned for the best interests of a client, he loves a good fight in the courtroom."
"Shawn is excellant at finding issues in Discovery, and advocating for reductions and dismissals for his clients."
"I endorse Shawn. I have seen him many times in Issaquah Municipal Court and Redmond Court, he is an excellent lawyer and fights very hard for his clients."
"I've known Shawn for many years on a professional level and have seen first hand his skill and ability to handle cases quickly and with good results. Although Shawn is an excellent negotiator in resolving most matters before trial, I also know that he is an outstanding trial attorney who is not afraid to fight for clients in trial. Shawn has the years of experience you need in this system to know your case, you prosecutor and your court and combine all of that knowledge into the best results for clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shawn and I have worked together as co-counsel on a handful of cases. I'm always thankful to be working with Shawn rather than against him! Shawn spends a lot of time in Court and regularly takes cases to trial. He knows how to talk to jurors, is familiar with the Judges and their staff, and his trial experience shows in his results. I have and will continue to regularly refer work to Shawn because I know he cares for his clients and that he will get good results for them."
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2015
Super Lawyer - Rising Star, Seattle Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer - Rising Star, Seattle Magazine
2014
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2013
Super Lawyer - Rising Star, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2013
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Associaton
2010
Rick Severtson Award, Outstanding Effort/Membership, WSB
2009
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
1998
Student Of The Year, Natural Resources - WSU
1998
President's Honor Roll, Washington State University
1997
President's Honor Roll, Washington State University
1996
President's Honor Roll, Washington State University
1995
President's Honor Roll, Washington State University
2015 - Present
Owner/Attorney, McCully & Gardner, PLLC
2013 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Valley Defenders, PLLC
2012 - 2014
Owner, McCully Law Group, PLLC
2003 - 2012
Attorney, Jacobson Law Group
2001 - 2003
Attorney, Phillips & Webster, PLLC
2000 - 2001
Intern, Creason, Moore & Dokken, PLLC
2015 - Present
Citizens For Judicial ExcellenceBoard Member
2011 - Present
Washington Department Fish & WildlifeGMAC Member
2010 - Present
Citizens For Judicial ExcellenceMember
2009 - Present
WSBBoard Member
2001 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2014
WSBPresident
2009 - 2011
WSBVice President
2003 - 2005
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Motion Granted, Dismissed
Acquittal
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Dismissed With Prejudice
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Dismissed With Prejudice
Dismissed With Prejudice
Dismissed With Prejudice
Not Guilty
Dismissed With Prejudice
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Settled, undisclosed 6 figure settlement
Plaintiff Verdict
Settled, 150k
Not Guilty
Settled, 108k
Not Guilty
Dismissed With Prejudice
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Bachelors in Science - Cum Laude
2012
WA Wolf Plan, Implementation, Legal Update
2011
Washington Wolf Plan Draft EIS, What You Need To Know
2011
MC/Host
2012
2012
English
Legal Answers
Is it illegal for a police officer to threaten me with a criminal charge if i do not give him "information", which i don't have.
19 Jul 2012
If someone accuses you of a crime that you did not commit (and notify the police) what will the police do?
12 Jul 2012
Age of consent in Washington State?
17 Jul 2012