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Biography
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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Licensed in Washington for 38 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
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
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Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2018
Excellent Attorney - Very Compassionate
Duncan helped me out of a very serious situation. Made me feel very at ease during our first meeting. He was able to get the outcome that he spoke about during that first meeting. Without Duncan, my life would have been very different going forward. He was very familiar with similar cases which h...
Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Thanks to his amazing skills
I was scared about something stupid i got involved in. It was really frustrating as the process took more than a year and a half, but the end result was awesome. Duncan helped me clear the case with an awesome finding.
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Grateful for his excellent service
As someone who's never be in trouble before and scared to death of the what if's, Duncan put me at ease with his professionalism and knowledge. I could not have asked for a better outcome or attorney. I am so incredibly grateful for his expertise and no nonsense approach.
Posted by Andrew | February 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very Professional and Focused
Duncan was very professional, focused, and non-confrontational looking after my interests, not after the dollars he could make., throughout my case. He put me at ease and walked me through the steps he proposed to take in the case.
Posted by Barbara | February 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Smooth Player
Mr Lewis did a fantastic job for me. He was very detailed and aggressive and very attentive. He got me great results in my assault case. I highly recommend him.
Duncan Ives Lewis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Duncan is extremely experienced and truly cares about his clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. His 30 years of knowledge and experience make him indispensable to his clients and the firm."
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"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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Experience
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 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
Sample of Legal Cases
No Jail Time
No Jail Time
Rape 2nd, Attempted Rape 2nd
Plead guilty to lesser charge
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