Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
Erik enjoys a broad range of practice areas including criminal defense (misdemeanors), representing Homeowners’ Associations, and the occasional personal injury case (motor vehicle). Additionally, Erik works all traffic infraction cases for the firm and has been very successful in his handling of over 1,000 traffic hearings. Erik has Judge Pro Tem experience and previously served as Commissioner for the Kent Municipal Court.
Erik graduated with honors from the University of Washington in 2007 with a BA in philosophy, and received his JD from Gonzaga University School of Law, graduating Magna Cum Laude. During his time at Gonzaga Law, Erik served as the Developmental Committee Chair and an Associate Editor for Gonzaga’s Law Review and was awarded 3L Associate Editor of the year. Erik was also an associate editor for Gonzaga’s Journal of International Law. During his 3L year, Erik worked in Gonzaga’s University Legal Assistance, a non-profit clinical law program providing pro bono services to the local community.
Erik serves on the Board of the Rotary Club of Kent (president 2019-20), and was formerly on the Board of the South King County Bar Association (president 2013-14, 21-23), and Board of Governors for the Washington Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (2015-17). Erik enjoys serving his local community through the Rotary Club of Kent, Communities in School Kent, and as pro bono counsel for the Kent Downtown Partnership.
In his free time, Erik enjoys rock climbing, running, football, tabletop games, grilling, and theatre.
Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withState: Washington
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
6703 S 234th St Ste 300, Kent, WA, 98032-2903
107 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 45 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Attentive, Communicative, Solutions & Great End result(s)!
Erik has solutions, strategies, great communication, an explanatory process of legal steps, and he kept me posted on all of the steps. Our family has hired Erik several times to mitigate traffic violations for us. We always get the swiftest and best result(s) with Erik, and if needed, we will hire...
Posted by RLF | February 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Exceeded expectations
Erik was super responsive, very practical and was a great communicator. Knew the system very well and covered all the bases. Best of all he got better results than I expected on a multifaceted high dollar traffic citation - full dismissal! Would definitely use again and recommend to others.
Posted by Miguel S | May 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Awesome speeding ticket record
Erik has been my go to attorney for speeding tickets since back in 2012. He's super easy to communicate, very affordable and has a 100% success rate with either getting me a favorable result or having the ticket dismissed. Either way, he saved me tons of money because these infractions did not affec...
Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Excellent Lawyer
Erik helped me vacate a class C felony I had on my record and helped restore my right to firearms. He offered me a free consultation, where he explained to me what the vacating process entailed and to set up some reasonable expectations. After hiring Erik to proceed with my case, I was very pleased h...
Posted by Corey | August 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Can I do 10 stars
Every time I hire Erik he does nothing but exceed my expectations. I had a traffic violation I thought for sure I would need top pay but boy was I wrong. Erik spoke with the city prosecutor who agreed the ticket was thin and best and should be dismissed. Thank you Erik for all you hard work and prom...
"Mr. Olsen is a well respected and experienced attorney in our community who dedicates a great deal of his time to help both his clients and the community as a whole. I endorse him without reservation."
"I endorse Erik. As a prosecutor I had several cases against Erik. He is always prepared and knowledgeable about the issues. Erik is a tough and zealous advocate when he has to. Do not hesitate to call him if you need help."
"I endorse this lawyer. Erik is an exceptional attorney. His clients can rest assured that their best interests are in great hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great attorney and very knowledgeable in the field. Certainly a recommendation"
"I endorse this lawyer. While getting to know Erik in an academic setting over the past 3 years, it was clear that he would become a very knowledgeable, trustworthy, and hardworking attorney."
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Family lawyer
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Business lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Foreclosure lawyer
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Landlord or tenant lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
3L Editor of the Year, Gonzaga Law Review
2019 - Present
Judge Pro Tem, Courts
2016 - Present
Partner, Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC
2019 - 2019
Commissioner, Kent Municipal Court
2010 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC
2014 - Present
Rotary Club of KentBoard Member
2012 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2011 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Communities in School KentMentor
2010 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2011 - 2023
South King County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2010
JD
2007
BA
2017
Getting to Know your Legal Community
2010
English