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Duncan I. Lewis has been a criminal defense attorney for over 31 years, practicing primarily in the federal and state courts of Washington. Many of his cases and clients have been featured prominently in the media.
A 1987 graduate of Willamette University School of Law with a perfect score in Professional Responsibility (ethics) Mr. Lewis and his clients have enjoyed extraordinary success in thousands of cases ranging from the death penalty mitigation to misdemeanors.
Mr. Lewis has also successfully won the pretrial dismissal of dozens of criminal cases based on motion practice and intensive investigations.
Mr. Lewis has a particular depth of experience in how mental health intersects with the law and his collaborative work with other attorneys and mental health professionals in this field has been favorably reviewed by the University of Washington and the Journal of Law and Psychiatry. Mr. Lewis enjoys representing clients who are neuro-diverse, including people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Depression.
Mr. Lewis has been a guest lecturer at Seattle University School of Law and has been a national and international lecturer to other attorneys in the area of criminal law and how it intersects with mental health at Continuing Legal Education seminars.
Recently, Mr. Lewis was interviewed on KOMO News Radio in Seattle regarding a recent Supreme Court case regarding criminal justice and juveniles.
Mr. Lewis understands that sometimes good people are accused of and criminally charged with terrible sounding crimes. However, the second you meet Mr. Lewis, his intellect and non-judgmental compassion will immediately put you at ease. You will also see first hand how Mr. Lewis has an intensely engaging and persuasive presence when presenting cases before a jury.
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Acquired: 1987
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27020 Pacific Highway South, Ste. A #154, Kent, WA, 98032
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Posted by Heidi | October 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I was recommended Duncan Lewis by Jason Benjamin who had represented me in my divorce and I trusted his opinion. I had a review hearing for an old Physical Control charge coming up and I had had very traumatizing experiences with this court and jail. I was convinced it was just not a smart or safe i...
Posted by anonymous | July 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I was falsely accused of a serious crime and Mr. Lewis’ exceptional talent proved my innocence. Throughout the many months of agonizing proceedings and countless court dates, Mr. Lewis never missed a court date and he was always thoroughly prepared. Mr. Lewis was supportive of my family and I duri...
Posted by anonymous | June 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Lewis is a very seasoned defense attorney and genuinely cares for his clients. He went above and beyond for my husband and helped my family tremendously. I highly recommend his services as it is hard to find someone who see's you for who you are and not your criminal offense.
Posted by Teresa | May 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney
We retained Duncan for our son who suffers from a traumatic brain injury. If we could give him 10 stars we would. Duncan was so extremely respectful of our son and made him feel very comfortable with the entire process. He was facing 91 days in jail, his jail time was waived, probation terminated an...
Posted by Patrick | May 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Duncan was by far the best attorney I’ve had and I’ve dealt with a LOT of attorneys. I no longer have the stress of my warrants or jail time. I would 150% recommend Duncan to anyone facing serious criminal charges.
"I endorse this lawyer. His 30 years of knowledge and experience make him indispensable to his clients and the firm."
"Duncan has his client's best interest in mind every time he walks into the courtroom. He tirelessly works on cases and aggressively tries to obtain the best result for his clients. He sees his clients as normal people who are going through a hard time. He forms actual relationships with his clients and is there for them emotionally and mentally while he represents them through the legal system. I endorse this lawyer."
"Duncan is a highly skilled, experienced, and dedicated attorney. He gives each of his clients a great deal of time and effort to ensure that they get the very best results possible. I confidently endorse him."
"I was introduced to Duncan when he joined the criminal defense team at Benjamin, Healy, & Palmer. I have observed that Duncan gives each of his clients the time and attention they need to gain a full understanding of the process. It is my pleasure to endorse this lawyer."
"Duncan has years of experience under his belt and routinely gets great results for his clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Duncan is a zealous advocate for his clients and an exceptional trial attorney. He truly cares about his clients and works hard to get the best possible result."
"I endorse this lawyer. Duncan is an aggressive and knowledgeable attorney. I often refer clients to him for representation."
"Duncan is an aggressive advocate and litigator for his clients. I regularly refer criminal defense and domestic violence cases to him because I am confident in the results he will produce."
"Duncan is experienced, effective and gets results. He works tirelessly for his clients to get the best outcome."
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2019
10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2019
Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2018
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2017 - Present
Attorney, Vindicate Criminal Law Group
2019 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2019 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2019 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2019 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2019 - Present
National Child Abuse Defense & Resource Center (NCADRC)Member
2019 - Present
Snohomish County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Washington Defender AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2019 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
No Jail Time
Plead guilty to lesser charge
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2003
WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH COURT AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
2003
Ethical Considerations in Mental Health Cases
2003
Schizophrenia and Mental Health Issues
2003
Mental Health Court Procedures
2018