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also known as Doug Cowan
Doug Cowan, founder and senior partner of Cowan Kirk Gaston, a law firm exclusively dedicated to the defense of DUI cases, is one of the country's most respected and experienced DUI defense lawyers. He is a Founder of the National College for DUI Defense, served on its Board of Regents from 1994-2000, served as Dean of the College for the 1996-1997 academic year, and is one of only two lawyers in Washington to receive Board Certification in DUI Defense.
Doug has been defending DUI cases since 1969, and literally wrote the book on defending DUIs in Washington, a textbook for other lawyers. Doug has been named as a "Super Lawyer" by Washington Law & Politics every year since 2000, and has twice been named by the same publication as one of Washington's top 25 criminal defense lawyers. He has lectured in 17 states to other lawyers on how to defend DUIs on such diverse topics as cross examination of the officer, cross exmaination of the state's breath test expert, pre-trial litigation, opening statements, closing arguments, the DataMaster (Washington's breath test machine) and legal ethics in DUI defense.
Doug received certification in the adminstration of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing in 1998, and again in 2001.
An avid golfer, Doug is married and has three children and four grandchildren.
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Acquired: 1968
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4040 Lake Washington Boulevard NE, Suite 300, Kirkland, WA, 98033-7874
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"I endorse this lawyer. Doug is one well known and respected in the legal community, even outside the criminal defense world. He literally wrote the book on DUI defense! I would not hesitate to refer any client to Doug and his firm."
"Mr. Cowan’s DUI defense credentials are well-known across the country and there is nothing I could say to add to those credentials. However, I can say that I have known few lawyers who are as down-to-earth, generous with their time, and dedicated to the finest traditions of the profession as Mr. Cowan. He is a true a colleague who selflessly serves as a mentor and role-model to DUI defense attorneys across the country. Mr. Cowan doesn’t need my endorsement, but I hope he knows how much I -- and so many other lawyers -- value his contributions to our profession. It truly is a great honor to call Mr. Cowan a colleague."
"Mr. Cowan is one of the greatest DUI lawyers in the country and certainly does not need my endorsement. But he's getting it anyway. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"As a fellow member of the National College for DUI Defense, I know very well the enormous good Douglas Cowan has done for the DUI Defense community. He has over 40 years of courtroom experience. That's just amazing. His reputation and accolades speak for themselves. But I am going to add my endorsement, for what its worth, to Mr. Cowan. If I had a friend or loved one arrested for DUI in Washington, their first call would be to him."
"Doug Cowan is the dean of DUI defense in Washington. He has earned a national reputation for knowing everything there is to know about this area of law. He has personally taught, trained and/or acted as a mentor to the best and the brightest DUI attorneys in Washington and around the United States. Anyone who is represented by Doug Cowan represented by the highest quality DUI attorney. There isn't a nicer person or a better lawyer around."
"I've been practicing law forever and when I hear of a fellow attorney with 40+ years practical, trial experience I'm blow away. I've checked the guy out, TOP NOTCH legal skills and sound legal advocate. Bill Powers Charlotte North Carolina"
"Without reservation I endorse Doug Cowan. How can you ever say enough about someone who is a pioneer of DUI Defense, an icon in the legal community, and author of the book everyone refers to in order to solve their DUI issues? Doug’s reputation is that of a generous teacher, staunch advocate for citizens accused of DUI, and compassionate human being. Doug was in the trenches and trying cases before I was born and it is a pleasure to read his materials, receive his sage advice, and discuss legal strategy with him."
"Doug Cowan is one of the top attorneys in this country. Any lawyer who practices DUI/DWI defense has studied and learned from Doug. I wholeheartedly recommend Doug Cowan."
"Doug Cowan is a pioneer in the field and one of the preeminent practitioners of DUI defense in the country. He is the author of the textbook on Washington DUI law, is a founder and former Dean of the National College for DUI Defense, and has lectured extensively on DUI litigation techniques to attorneys across the country. I believe him to be without peer in the profession."
"Simply put - Doug Cowan is the best there is !! He wrote the book, literally, on DUI Defense. To say that Doug is knowledgeable and an expert in DUI defense only skims the surface, becasue his grasp of the law and his ability to analyze and resolve any issue is absolutely legendary. This is a lawyer who has given selflessly to his clients, his fellow lawyers and his community. He constantly has his finger on the pulse of legal issues and is able to assimilate them quickly and efficiently. Doug is more than an inspiration for other lawyers he is a model of integrity and professionalism. Being one of the best DUI Defense Attorneys in the country, he can still make his clients feel their case is the most important, because to Doug, it is. He receives not only my highest endorsement, but also my utmost respect."
"Truly the Godfather of DUI defense in Washington State. You will not find a lawyer with more years of service focused on DUI defense than Doug Cowan. "
DUI and DWI lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
2009
Super Lawyer, Washington Journal of Law & Politics
2008
Super Lawyer, Washington Journal of Law & Politics
2008
Top 25 Criminal Defense/DUI Attorney, Washington Journal of Law & Politics
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington Journal of Law & Politics
2006
Super Lawyer, Washington Journal of Law & Politics
2005
Super Lawyer, Washington Journal of Law & Politics
2004
Super Lawyer,
2003
Super Lawyer,
2002
Who's Who in America, Kingston's National Registry of Who's Who in America
2002
Who's Who in America,
2001
Super Lawyer,
2000
Richard Erwin Lifetime Achievement Award,
2000
Super Lawyer,
1983 - Present
Washington Foundation for Criminal JusticeFounding Member
1974 - Present
East King County Bar Association
1969 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
1968 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Founding Member
Founding Member
1996 - 1997
National College of DUI DefenseDean
1994 - 2000
National College of DUI DefenseBoard of Regents
1989 - 1998
Washington Foundation for Criminal JusticePresident
1987 - 1989
Washington Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysBoard of Governors
1979 - 1979
East King County Bar AssociationPresident
1976 - 1978
East King County Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees
1968
1965
1987
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