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Danielle Ryder Havens
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Biography
I am a native of Seattle and love it here. My family is here and it is where I have chosen to raise my two college aged feel a pride in our city and in the practice that I have built here with the amazing and incomparable Tim Milios.
My practice represents an evolution of my values and life experiences. During law school I had an amazing professor who called criminal defense attorneys the "Keepers of the Constitution" and it had a profound effect on me. I wanted to do my part to preserve what I believe sets our country apart from others. By giving those who are charged with a crime the presumption of innocence we go a long way toward creating fairness.
Over the last decade I have learned that even with that presumption being articulated over and over again there are many people in the prosecutors office and often on juries who want to see a person "prove" their innocence. This is really disturbing to me and it presents one of the great hurdles that defense attorneys deal with daily.
I have extensive experience in dealing with alcoholism and have a deep understanding of the disease and its consequences on both the addict and the people who love them. I take tremendous pride in the work that I am able to do with the addicted and we often find healing as well as success.
I am driven to both domestic violence defense and victim's advocacy. I know how devastating a charge of domestic violence can be for a family and work tirelessly to help everyone involved access the services that are needed while vigorously seeking justice for my clients.
I love my work and am passionate about how we do it at Milios Defense. We do more than simply work with our clients, we connect with them. It is through that connection that real success is built.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 23 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Danielle Ryder Havens
1325 4th Ave Ste 940, Seattle, WA, 98101-2509
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Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Ms. Danielle Havens Is The Best And The Most Caring Lawyer Ever!!!!!!
Ms. Danielle Havens is the best lawyer that I could have possibly hired for my defense. I was wrongly accused and Danielle fought extremely hard in the court for me, knew the law and the process excellently, and was available at all times in or out of court to answer any and all of my questions and c...
Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
The Best Lawyer Ever!!!!!!
She completely devoted herself to my case and was always available for any consultation and discussion of the case. She answered all of my questions with patience and clarity all of the time and was a true zealous advocate for me in court.
Posted by simon | October 03, 2012 | DUI & DWI
Great lawyer, Great results!!!
I was in need for a lawyer when I foolishly got my second DUI maybe 5, 6 months after my first one. I contacted Danielle, and she very knowledgeable and confident in the work she could do. Which I needed someone to be because I thought I was going to get the max penalty. I can say I am very please wi...
Posted by Jordanne | January 31, 2011 | Criminal Defense
amazing lawyer
danielle helped get me the minimum sentence possible with minimum fines and also helped me get my probation expunged after two years should i not break any other laws
Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Above and Beyond
You could not have done a better job of representing my involvement in this case, my feelings about it, and my wishes going forward. The contribution you made to this case and this situation as a whole far exceeded any expectations I had and I want you to know how emphatically grateful I am to you. ...
Danielle Ryder Havens's Lawyer Endorsements
"Danielle is an excellent attorney. As a former prosecutor, I have handled numerous cases against Danielle and know first hand that she is an effective advocate for her clients."
"Attorney Danielle Havens is dedicated to the pursuit of justice and fights very hard for her clients. Attorney Havens is a strategic legal thinker and is a fierce advocate for her clients. I whole heartedly endorse her."
"Danielle is a tenacious and intelligent attorney who represents her clients well in court."
"Danielle is an exceptional attorney. She handles all of her clients' matters with a level of competence that puts her among the top practitioners in the field. More importantly, the level of compassion that she shows for her clients, and the passion with which she champions their causes, are second to none. I strongly endorse this lawyer's work."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is amazing. I have worked with her many times on Domestic Violence cases. She may be one of the best attorneys in King County on these types of cases. I have personally seen her convince prosecutors and Judges to make decisions that I thought they would never make (in her client's favor, of course). She is well spoken and prepared in Court. She is available and compassionate to her clients. She is on top of what needs to be done and appears to be very organized. Criminal defense attorneys in King County get to know each other well. We see each other in Court and we compete for clients. I would not say this about many attorneys, but I would hire Danielle, without hesitation, if I needed an attorney for a family member charged with an act of Domestic Violence or if they were a victim of Domestic Violence. She is someone I respect and trust. If you hire her, you will find yourself feeling the same way."
"I have worked with Danielle since 2002. I know her to be the most caring, tireless and devoted client advocate of anyone I've have met since enteing into the practice of law in 1993. She combines an unusual blend of skill and compassion that not only gets results for her clients but that allows them to feel good about themselves throughout the process. I could not provide a higher endorsement for anyone."
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Luke Baumgarten
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Alexandra Moore-Wulsin
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Timothy Milios
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Attorney of the Year, Milios Defense
2014
Attorney of the Year, Milios Defense
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Attorney, MIlios Defense
Associations
2013 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2008 - Present
Citizens for Judicial ExcellenceBoard Member
2004 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2002 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2016
Citizens for Judicial ExcellenceExecutive Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. G.N.
Not Guilty. Case Dismissed
Education
2002
Seattle University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1991
University of Washington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Social Justice Round Table
Black Lives Matter
Publications
2015
WashingtonDUI Blog
A Changing Landscape of DUI Pretrial Conditions in Washington
Languages
English