Allen Bentley - Lawyer in Seattle, WA

Allen R. Bentley

Criminal defense Attorney at Seattle, WA

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Utmost Professionalism

Allen was the lawyer for my mother's case, however he was really being a lawyer for our entire family. He communicated excellently with each family member by addressing every concern as well as providing vast insight. He was genuinely humble and kind with the utmost professionalism throughout our long case. I was impressed how much he went above and beyond and even followed-up with us after we thanked him for his counsel. I highly recommend Allen and hope that if I need another lawyer, that he will be available.

THE BEST LAWYER!!!

I was referred to Allen Bentley as to the best criminal defense lawyer in WA State. After many months of working with him I can say that it is so much right!! He is very knowledgeable, professional, loyal and dedicated to his clients! He is not just a Super Lawyer he is a very good person and has lots of patience. I feel blessed to have my freedom back and I owe it all to Allen for being an excellent attorney. Allen worked very hard on my case and I would recommend him to everyone who is looking for the best lawyer!

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Practice areas

Criminal defense

90%

I have handled federal criminal cases in Washington, Oregon, California, New York, Florida and Alaska. My caseload now includes individuals accused of (1) making false statements to the National Institutes of Health, (2) selling counterfeit software, (3) acting as an unlicensed investment adviser, and (4) distributing methamphetamine. I do accept cases in the Washington State courts. I do not accept DWI or juvenile cases.
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47 years, 1,000 cases
Appeals

5%

I represent persons convicted of federal crimes who seek review in the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. These appeals range from wide-ranging challenges to pretrial and trial rulings to more narrow appeals involving sentencing issues. My appellate practice is limited to the federal courts. I generally do not handle appeals in the Washington state courts.
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51 years, 75 cases
Litigation

5%

My primary focus is criminal litigation, but I also do general civil litigation from time to time. In 2008, I successfully defended a foreign trust that had been sued for breach of contract in federal court in Los Angeles, obtaining dismissal for lack of jurisdiction. I do not accept personal injury cases or divorce and family law matters. I
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34 years, 25 cases

Licensed for 51 years

State WA

Status Active

Acquired 1982

Updated 11/25/2022

State NY

Status Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday

Acquired 1971

Updated 07/19/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Allen R. Bentley

1111 3rd Ave Ste 2220

Seattle, WA, 98101-3213

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Posted by Lisa | October 14, 2013

Utmost Professionalism

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Posted by Neta | October 1, 2010

THE BEST LAWYER!!!

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Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2009

EXCELLENT LAWYER - I RECOMEND HIM HIGHLY

Allen has been representing me in various issues for over 6 years - I have only the best impressions and only praise for his work, diligence, dedication, loyalty trrust and above all kindness. Among several other lawyers I have interacted with, he is in a league of his own by far!! He has been there for me way beyond the call of duty and at his own expense! He has always given wise advise and more importantly has always put my interest above anything else!! I have been blessed to have him as my lawyer and above all consider him a friend

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Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2009

Allen Bentley is a superb and intelligent and attorney who thoroughly invests himself in his client's cause

Allen Bentley did a superb job of respresenting me and ulitmately prevailing in a federal criminal case that involved the imposition of an illegal sentence. We were up against bureaucratic US Attorneys who claimed they had a right to impose a $30 million restitution judgement against me simply because of a procedural error despite their knowledge that the sentencing judge intended the amount to be $50,000. Al did extensive research and provided superb arguments as to why the case should be put before the judge for resentencing. He ultimately got the government to stipulate to the resentencing and persuaded the judge to sentence me to the amount that he originally intended to impose ($50,000).

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Assistant Federal Public Defender
Office of the Federal Public Defender, Western District of Washington
1981 - 1998

Assistant U.S. Attorney
United States Attorney, Southern District of New York
1975 - 1980

Education

Yale Law School
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
1970

Oberlin College
A.B.
1967

Legal Cases

United States v. Jeffreys
Client sentenced to three years probation; no restitution imposed

United States v. Olsen
Hung jury, 10-2 for acquittal. No retrial.

State v. Carson
Client sentenced to probation with brief period of home confinement

Associations

Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter)
Member
2001 - Present

American Bar Association
Member
1989 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
1986 - Present

Languages Spoken

French

Awards

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Magazine
2014

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Magazine
2013

Rated Among Top Attorneys in Washington
Seattle Met Magazine
2012

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Magazine
2012

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Magazine
2011

Certificate of Appreciation
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2000

Certificate of Appreciation
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1996

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Publications

Washington Criminal Defense
Wandering in Faretta Land: A guide to serving as standby counsel
2015

Washington Bar News
"Deciphering Booker: The Saga of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines"
2005

Washington Bar News
"Monitoring Attorney-Client Conversations: A Morality Play in Two Acts"
2002

Washington Criminal Defense
"The New Federal Restitution Law"
1996

Washington Criminal Defense
"Restitution in Washington"
1996

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Speaking Engagements

Cutting the Feds Down to Size
"Setting the Stage: Motions in Limine"
2016

Noontime Continuing Legal Education Program
"Daubert: A Criminal Defense Perspective"
2013

Faculty Development Program
"Terrorism and Civil Liberties"
2002

Attorney endorsements

Received (2)

Given (4)

Paula Deutsch

Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Allen for 22 years and have co-counseled cases with him on a number of occasions. He is thorough, well spoken in trial and court presentations, and his writing is excellent.I endorse this lawyer."

Jesse Cantor

Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Allen for several years as a top tier defense attorney in Federal Court. He has a record of winning very tough and complex cases and when he speaks, everyone listens. I highly endorse Mr. Bentley"