Ted C. Barr

Ted helped me during a very scary time in my life. Facing a DUI was something I never thought would happen and he was kind, patient and answered all of my questions. He returned my initial call right away and broke down the situation in a very easy to understand manner. His answers to my questions... were always thorough. He is an expert at what he does. He has been doing this a long time and knows how to navigate a very stressful situation. I am very thankful I had his guidance and assistance during a very difficult time.

In May of 2019 I was charged with Physical Control DUI in the city of Seattle. Upon speaking with several attorney's, it was clear to me that Ted Barr was for more knowledgeable and up to date on the laws surrounding DUI & Physical Control. During our initial consultation, Ted showed genuine inte...rest in wanting to help me and made the time to spend 2 hours on the phone with me answering all of my questions, making sure I had a full understanding of the charge, the law, the process and the potential outcomes. Needless to say, I retained Ted's services. Working with Ted was an absolute pleasure, all things aside concerning the cases themselves. Both City of Seattle and Dept of Licensing. In short order, Ted was able to have my DOL case dismissed with a Safely Off The Roadway defense and soon after my Physical Control DUI in the city of Seattle was dismissed as well. Ted was always quick to follow up, work professionally, keep my best interests top of mind and work diligently to secure the best outcomes in both cases. I wholeheartedly recommenced Ted should you find yourself in a similar situation and in need to legal representation. In legal defense, as is the case in life, you get what you pay for and money spent to retain Ted is money very well spent. He is the Cadillac of attorney's and has a servant attitude that will give you the best possible outcome in your defense strategy.

Not many of us make it through the road of life without a bump or two. When they do occur, we’re fortunate if we have a caring family and support group. It is just as important to have caring, knowledgeable representation. When I encountered my own personal crisis, I was encouraged to call T...ed Barr. How fortuitous. I knew the minute I spoke to him on the phone that he would help me navigate this new territory. I felt reassured and safe for the first time in days. There was no mention of meeting with his associates or staff as I had heard in a call to a previous attorney. From the beginning, Mr. Barr took a direct and personal interest in my situation. As we progressed through the meanderings of the legal system, I was always highly impressed with his thorough knowledge of my case, and also of the machinations of the legal system. It was immediately clear how well regarded he was by his fellow attorneys, prosecutors and judges. I regret the events that led me to this juncture, but I cannot regret that Ted became a part of my life. He is kind and caring. As he often said “I’ll tell you when to worry”. There was no need. With his help what could have been devastating was a correction and a growth experience. I could not more strongly recommend his invaluable assistance.

Rather than just sluffing me off by recommending deferred prosecution like many attorneys do in this situation, Ted took the time and effort to really look into my case and give it the due diligence it deserved. There are a lot of things that can happen between an arrest and a conviction, and Ted's e...xpertise and preparedness put us in a position to take advantage. Because of that, my case was ultimately dismissed. I couldn't be happier.

I hired Ted for a DUI about 7 months ago which I was able to put behind me just this past couple of weeks. This was actually the second time he has represented me (the other being 7 years ago) and on both occasions he was worth every dime. I could go on and on about his charisma in the court room... and his proactive (and helpful) relationships with everyone involved in the DUI process, from the people working in the court system to the councilors in the treatment programs and the various other people you might encounter while going through a DUI case. During my most recent experience, I heard dozens of horror stories from other people I met along the way about their lawyers and the awful experiences they had encountered including jail time, lengthy court imposed treatment, 2 year license suspensions, scram and alcohol monitoring bracelets, prolonged active probation, and a litany of frustration with attorneys who are difficult to get in touch with and have to be reminded by their own clients about pending legal issues. I experienced no such issues. Also, keep in mind that most of these people were on their first offense. This was my 2nd and I had it much easier by comparison. I could easily fill a page describing Ted’s aptitude as a lawyer and abilities as a courtroom orator, but I would place the biggest value on his gift for making you feel at ease throughout the process. Going through a DUI is an extremely stressful situation and there is no monetary value I can put on what it meant to me and my family to have Ted taking on the larger portion of that stress. With Ted, I always felt confident that my case was being well handled allowing me to worry less about courts and judges and focus on the more important aspects of my life such as family and work. From your first consultation with Ted (which is very comprehensive and immediately begins to set your mind at ease), to your final day in court, he is with you every step of they way. I was always kept abreast of any new court developments, informed on how the prosecuting attorney was viewing my case, and kept in the loop on Ted and his team’s investigation into the facts. I truly believe Ted takes a very personal approach to what he does and he really made a genuine connection with me and my family. He understood and reminded me that I'm not a bad person and I just made a dumb mistake one evening. The bottom line is that I would recommend Ted to anyone facing a DUI. Thanks Ted.