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