Duncan Ives Lewis

Duncan Ives Lewis

also known as The Lewis Law Firm PLLC

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kent, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Unknown

27020 Pacific Highway South, Ste. A #154, Kent, WA

About Duncan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

Duncan Lewis has 29 years of criminal defense experience, including domestic violence, sex offenses and other felonies.

38 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 38 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1987

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Location

Law Office of Duncan Lewis

27020 Pacific Highway South, Ste. A #154, Kent, WA, 98032

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Duncan Ives Lewis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by AV | October 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He will have your back!

I was referred to Duncan by another attorney and was knew within minutes of meeting him that I had made the right decision. Duncan was confident in my representation and had my back 100%. He kept in close communication with me, answered all of my questions in a timely manner and was very prepared in... court. He got my case dismissed and reunited me with my partner!! Duncan is the best, I recommend him to everyone.

Posted by Richard | August 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Defense attorney in the state!

I was put in a losing criminal situation with my soon to be ex-wife amd came out a winner! Duncan was extremely prepared in court, reviewed all of the next documents in advance and asked all the right questions. He had the experience needed to win my case. We beat the restraining order and further p...roved that the domestic violence situation my wife presented did not exist and was a lie. I truly feel like Duncan saved my life in this instance and every dollar paid was worth it. Do not hesitate to hire this attorney ASAP!!!!

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

client

I was accused of harassment based on falsified evidence. My job was at stake. Duncan's consultations with me were thorough, timely, and compassionate. He always answered all of my questions and soundly defended me in court. I would not have gotten the outcome I did without his representation. I ...highly recommend him. He is an excellent attorney.

Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Smart Lawyer who will fight for you

I was charged with patronizing a prostitute as part of King County, WA “End Demand” initiative. This initiative is a the result of the King County Prosecutors Office accepting money from a right-wing group in exchange for more prostitution convictions. I immediately searched for a good lawyer to... advise and represent me and came across some excellent reviews of the lawyers at Benjamin & Healy. I met with Duncan Lewis and felt that he would be the best choice to represent me. The first thing Mr. Lewis told me was that he would not judge me by what I was being charged with. He was interested in my side of the story and defended me vigorously. He saw the holes in the case and went after them. It took a lot of work on his part but he never gave up. Since the driver behind the “End demand” is financially and politically motivated for King County, I was convinced that there was no way to get a fair trial. Mr. Lewis believed otherwise since there were too many legal problems in the case. His defense was so strong that my case was dismissed with prejudice and never went to trial. I highly recommend Benjamin & Healy, and specifically Duncan Lewis if you need an excellent criminal defense attorney.

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great experience

Last year, I had the need to find an attorney to get me out of my very first legal issue. After researching online, I came upon Duncan and his team. After a brief discussion on the phone with a team member, I hired Duncan and boy am I glad that I did. My experience with Duncan was that he was a go...od listener, thorough with his knowledge of your facts, and most importantly of all; an "out of the box" thinker on my case. His knowledge of the legal system from both points of view (prosecution and defense) was immensely valuable, and the results speak for themselves. My case was dropped. What else could you ask for?

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Duncan Ives Lewis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carrie Fulton-Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Duncan is extremely experienced and truly cares about his clients."

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Kevin Rundle

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elissa Brine

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. His 30 years of knowledge and experience make him indispensable to his clients and the firm."

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Jason Benjamin

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Blake Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Hannah Gurewitz

Unknown lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Kelly LeBlanc

Unknown lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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John Cyr

Unknown lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Duncan has years of experience under his belt and routinely gets great results for his clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Healy

Criminal defense lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Patricia Steele

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Duncan is an aggressive and knowledgeable attorney. I often refer clients to him for representation."

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Jonathan Moffitt

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Sophia Palmer

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Duncan is experienced, effective and gets results. He works tirelessly for his clients to get the best outcome."

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Blake Harris

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kelly LeBlanc

Family lawyer

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Hannah Gurewitz

Family lawyer

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Timothy Healy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Benjamin

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2019

Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Vindicate Criminal Law Group

Associations

2019 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2019 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2019 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

2019 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2019 - Present

National Child Abuse Defense & Resource Center (NCADRC)

Member

2019 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

Washington Defender Association

Member

2019 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

2019 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

No Jail Time

No Jail Time

Rape 2nd, Attempted Rape 2nd

Plead guilty to lesser charge

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Education

1987

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Puget Sound

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2003

King County Bar Association CLE

WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH COURT AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

2003

Associated Counsel For The Accused CLE

Ethical Considerations in Mental Health Cases

2003

Associated Counsel For The Accused CLE

Schizophrenia and Mental Health Issues

2003

Associated Counsel For The Accused CLE

Mental Health Court Procedures

Publications

2018

The KOMO Politicast SCOW Strikes Down Again
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