Matthew Curran Knauss

Matt did an outstanding job of working my case. I was being charged in Washington State and I live in South Carolina. You can only imagine the difficulties dealing with something 3,000 miles away with a 3 hour time difference. Matt and his staff did an outstanding job of keeping me informed and in... many instances they were able to allow me to stay in South Carolina and not have to attend some of the numerous court dates. I would not hesitate to use Matt again though I don't intend to get myself into this type of situation in the future.

I can honestly say that going through the DUI litigation process was the scariest and most depressing part of my life. I had never before been in trouble like this and didn't know where to turn for help. My mind raced through all of the possible outcomes. Thankfully I was given the recommendation to ...sit down and meet with the Cowan Kirk Gaston team to discuss my options. Following this free consultation I decided to choose Matt Knauss to represent me going forward. This was the best decisions I could have made! Matt gave me his personal cell phone number and told me to call/text him day or night if I had any questions. Matt was with right there with me every step of the way keeping me informed about what was going on and working tirelessly to find any holes in the state's argument. He even gave me a ride home after a few of the court hearings! It was obvious to me that Matt really cared about the outcome of my case and always had my best interests in mind. Even to this day, many months after the conclusion of my case, I can go to Matt with a quick question and he will have a prompt response. I may have made one of the biggest mistakes of my life, but having Matt Knauss on my team allowed me to get through it as easily and quickly as possible. There is no better lawyer in Seattle you can have on your side than Matt!

Getting a DUI has been one of the single most horrifying things to have ever happened to me. Choosing Matt as my lawyer has to be one of my better life decisions. He came to me highly recommended by multiple people and Matt lived up to everything and then some. Considering what a cluster the legal sy...stem is, he walked me through every step and was able to clarify all. When we first met, Matt said I could contact him with any questions I may have. I took him up on that and for months barraged him almost daily with questions, concerns or thoughts. Not only does he get back to me quickly, but his replies have always been well-thought and considerate. I don’t particularly know a lot about lawyers, but in the last few months have watched a few in their working environments. Having Matt by my side in court instilled inside me a great deal of crucial confidence. I was able to get through everything I needed to get through knowing he was hard at work helping me. Matt did everything and then some defending me. He turned an awful situation into one I can very soon start to put behind me. Knauss is truly suited for what he does, a master at his craft. He is professional, upfront and doesn’t provide any confusing fluff. They don’t make words to describe my appreciation for what Matt and his staff have done for me.

I made a pretty big mistake and was in deep. I interviewed many local lawyers and was disappointed that most had a prescriptive approach. Each sounded more cookie-cutter than the next, and none of those cookie-cutters seemed appropriate for my situation. All seemed geared toward a deal, none seemed o...riented to ensuring my full representation under the law. Matt Knauss broke that mold. It was obvious that he really knew what he was doing. His rates were at the middle of the scale for area lawyers, but he immediately treated me as a long-time client, even though we had just met. More importantly, he treated me as though I was his only client throughout the entire process. Unlike the others, Matt brings an entire firm to bear when needed. His toolkit includes senior partners that literally wrote the book on Washington Statues pertaining to this specific expertise. He has junior associates with superior intellectual prowess and peers that enable him to be in two places at once. You don’t get shucked off on voicemail for hours on end, it just doesn’t happen. Matt explained in detail my options and what the different outcomes would likely be. I was never confused. He was a prosecutor. He knows the law. He knows how the prosecution works, how they perform their duties and he knows them, as well as the justices. They have relationships based on mutual respect. His points are thoughtfully considered and not passively dismissed as they are with the serial plea dealers that seem to exist to settle for a conviction for the next-lower offense. Watching the plea mills during many court appearances and seeing good lawyers doing a good job of representing clients cemented my realization that Matt operates on a different plane, a higher level. If you’re looking, do yourself a huge favor and give Matt a call before you finalize your choice. Maybe the plea deal makes sense for you. Maybe one day it will mean the difference between getting a job that allows for no convictions. Either way, for the same money, you should know your options and know the full extent of your rights. My case turned out better than I had dared to hope. That’s the highest endorsement I have. Matt, If you are reading this, you have my sincere and undying gratitude. Thank you so much.