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Edwin Lee Aralica
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Biography
I am a King County public defender in Seattle and Kent. I believe that anyone charged with a crime deserves the best representation. My practice is devoted to criminal defense and appeals. I currently represent adults charged with felonies. I have also worked juvenile court, district, and municipal court. I am originally from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
22 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 21 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Edwin Lee Aralica
420 W Harrison St Ste 201, Kent, WA, 98032-4491
King County Department of Public Defense--ACA Division
420 W Harrison St Ste 201, Kent, WA, 98032
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Edwin Lee Aralica's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Lawyer Patient and Very Intelligent
I was accused of a very terrible crime. Aralicia was my public defender assigned to me. In spite of my anger and ingratitude he defended me and fought hard for my rights. I ended up with a hung jury and accepted a plea deal for a misdemeamor to avoid another trial. That was almost certainly the best ...
Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very compatant attorney and understanding
He took on my criminal case after my currant attorney dismissed him self due to the case going longer than one year and not showing up at my court dates stating he didn't know I had one and sending me a txt stating I need to find new counsel and mailed me my case file.which is all unethical. Mr Arali...
Edwin Lee Aralica's Lawyer Endorsements
"Edwin Aralica is an extraordinarily knowledgeable and diligent attorney. He is always thoroughly prepared and is a powerful courtroom advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Edwin is a very knowledgeable attorney with a passion for learning and a desire to get things right. His dedication is unsurpassed and his integrity unquestionable. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
"Mr. Aralica is one of the best attorneys I know. I worked with him for several years in the same firm and know him to be articulate, ethical, and a highly skilled trial lawyer. He is very compassionate and well respected by all."
"Edwin is one of those never-quit, never say die, lawyers who inspires other defense attorneys to keep fighting. He will repeatedly go to the wall for his clients and pursue every available defense no matter what. I am pleased to endorse him and his work."
"Edwin is a tireless attorney who regularly takes the most difficult cases to trial. As such, he is well regarded by the prosecutor’s office. When I consult with him on matters, I am always impressed by his precise judgment and sound reasoning. Mr. Aralica's clients can be sure they have one of the best lawyers on their side."
"Edwin is one of the best trial attorneys in our trial intensive organization. He has amassed a long list of professional accomplishments, and he is energetic and dedicated to getting the best results for his clients."
"Mr. Aralica is very dedicated to his work as an advocate. He pursues the latest training to be on the cutting edge of defense strategies."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Certificate of Appreciation, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2003
Dean's List, Gonzaga University School of Law
2002
Dean's List, Gonzaga University School of Law
2002
CALI Award--highest Grade International Business Transactions, Gonzaga University School of Law
2001
CALI Award--highest Grade Evidence, Gonzaga University School of Law
2000
Dean's List, Arizona State University
1999
2nd Place Debate, California State University Northridge
1999
Dean's List, Arizona State University
1998
1st Place Debate,
1998
Dean's List, Arizona State University
1997
Dean's List, Arizona State University
1996
Dean's List, Arizona State University
1995
2nd Place Debate,
1995
1st Place Debate, Clark County Valley High School Las Vegas, Nevada
1995
1st Place Jr. Extemp, Colorado College
1995
Clark County Forensic Champions, Clark County Valley High School Las Vegas, Nevada
1995
1st Place US Extemp,
1995
Nevada State High School Forensic Champions,
1994
Debate Champion for National Forensic League Tournament, Nevada District Tournament for the National Forensic League
1994
2nd Place Debate,
1993
3rd Place US Extemp,
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Felony Unit Supervising Attorney, King County Department of Public Defense-ACA Divison
2013 - Present
Staff attorney, King County Department of Public Defense--ACA Division
2004 - Present
Attorney at law, Associated Counsel for the Accused
2004 - 2004
Attorney at law, Bowman & Brooke
2004 - 2004
LLM Legal Intern, Federal Defenders of San Diego
2003 - 2003
Legal Intern, California Innocence Project
2002 - 2003
Part Time Legal Intern, Crary, Clark, and Domanico
2002 - 2002
Legal Intern, Federal Public Defender of Arizona
2002 - 2003
Legal Intern, University Legal Assistance
2001 - 2003
Assistant Reference Clerk, Gonzaga University Chastek Law Library
2001 - 2001
Legal Intern, International Criminal Justice Law Clinic
Associations
2013 - Present
WPI Committee--Jury instruction committeecommittee member
2013 - Present
Capital Counsel Qualifications CommitteeDeath penalty qualified--SPRC 2
2008 - Present
Criminal Law Section Washington State Bar AssociationExecutive Committee
2004 - Present
Washington Defender AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2013 - 2014
National Defender Association Investigator AssociationMember
2012 - 2012
WPI Committee--Jury instruction commiteesubcommittee member
2010 - 2011
Washington State Bar AssociationRules Committee
2008 - 2015
Washington Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysBoard of Governors
Sample of Legal Cases
State v O'Neil
Reversed
City of Seattle v. Norman, 192 Wash.App. 1041 (2016)
Reversed
State v Defendant
Guilty of lesser crime.
State v. Defendant
Not guilty
State v. Defendant
guilty
State v. Defendant
plea bargain
State v. Defendant
not guilty
State v. Defendant
case dismissed
State v. Defendant
plead guilty to misdemeanor
State v. Defendant
pled guilty to one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree
State v. Defendant
mistrial; one count dismissed and pled guilty to another count for reduced sentence
State v. Defendant
Not guilty Unlawful Imprisonment; Not Guilty Felony Harassment; Guilty Assault 4
State v. Defendant
pled guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree
State v. Defendant
SSOSA not revoked.
State v. Defendant
dismissed
State v. Defendant
dismissed
State v. Defendant
Not guilty Theft of a Firearm, guilty lesser crime attempted Theft of a Firearm, guilty Burglary in the Second Degree
State v. Defendant
Plea to lesser crime Manslaughter in the First Degree
State v. Defendant
guilty
State v. Defendant
guilty
State v. Defendant
case dismissed
State v. Defendant
case dismissed
State v. Defendant
hung jury; pled guilty to misdemeanor
State v. Defendant
hung jury; plea to reduced charges
State v. Defendant
guilty on theft counts and not guilty on the assault count
State v. Defendant
guilty three counts; not guilty three counts
State of Washington v. Defendant
dismissed
State of Washington v. Defendant
guilty
State of Washington v. Defendant
Not guilty
State of Washington v. Defendant
Motion granted
State of Washington v. Defendant
not guilty jury trial
State of Washington v. Defendant
pled guilty to non-sex offense misdemeanor
State of Washington v. Defendant
pled guilty to amended charge
State of Washington v. Respondent
dismissed
State of Washington v. Defendant
guilty jury trial; DWLS 1 dismissed
State v. Defendant
case dismissed
State of Washington v. Defendant
guilty jury trial
State of Washington vs. Defendant
pled guilty to amended charge
State of Washington v. Defendant
not guilty jury trial
State of Washington v. Defendant
Pled guilty to reduced charge
State of Washington v. Defendant
guilty jury trial
State of Washington v. Defendant
competent; pled guilty
State of Washington v. Defendant
guilty jury trial
State of Washington v. Defendant
Hung Jury, dismissed
State of Washington v. Defendant
Not guilty, guilty of lesser included
State of Washington v. Defendant
not guilty, hung jury, and dismissed
State of Washington vs. Defendant
Not Guilty
State of Washington v. Defendant
not guilty of one count, guilty of three counts
State of Washington v. Defendant
Guilty after jury trial
State of Washington v. Defendant
Not guilty
State of Washington v. Defendant
Convicted of drug offense and Hung Jury on DUI
State of Washington v. Defendant
Sentence reversed
State of Washington v. Defendant
Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternative
State of Washington v. Defendant
hung jury; plea to reduced charges
State of Washington v. Defendant
Case dismissed
State of Washington v. Defendant
Case dismissed
State of Washington v. Defendant
guilty
State of Washington v. Defendant
Case Dismissed
State of Washington v. Defendant
Guilty of Lesser Included and Felony Harassment
State of Washington v. Respondent
Not guilty of Child Molestation First Degree
State of Washington v. Respondent
Not Guilty
State of Washington v. Respondent
guilty
State of Washington v. Respondent
Rape of a Child First Degree Dismissed
City of Seattle v. Defendant
Not Guilty
City of Seattle v. Defendant
Not Guilty
City of Seattle v. Defendant
Affirmed
State of Washington v. Defendant
Reversed
Education
2005
National College for DUI Defense
2004
California Western School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2003
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD Magna Cum Laude
2001
Trinity College Cambridge University
2000
Arizona State University
BA Cum Laude
1998
Moscow Linguistic University
1995
Bonanza High School, Las Vegas, NV
Speaking Engagements
2015
Washington State Bar Association
Discovery in criminal cases
2013
webinar
Challenging Electronic Evidence
2013
Washington Defender Association Annual Conference
Challenging Informants
2013
National Defender Investigator Association Conference Seattle, WA
Attorney Investigator relationships
2012
WACDL conference 12 October 2012
Warrantless Searches of Electronic Devices
2012
Totally Tuesday
"Issues in forensic child interviews"
2010
Evidence CLE
“Evidence: Making a Record and Getting it Admitted”
2007
Trial Skills
Trials Skills Training
2007
Totally Tuesday at ACA
What you need to know about Boating Under the Influence
2006
Totally Tuesday at ACA
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test in DUI Cases
2005
Totally Tuesday at ACA
Suggestions on Closing Argument
Publications
2007
Washington Defense
Beyond their Years: The Capacity Defense in Juvenile Sex Cases
2005
Washington Defense
Closing Argument — Capture, focus, and maintain their attention
2004
Gonzaga Journal of International Law
The Inherent Conflict - Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and United States Domestic Law
2003
n/a
The Ring of Truth for a Law Clerk