Timothy L. Healy

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Timothy L. Healy

4.8
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime

One Union Square, 600 University Street #3010, Seattle, WA

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About Timothy

Biography

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Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 34%

34%
Domestic Violence 33%

Women often have an ulterior motive to lie, fabricate or exaggerate and I uncover these usually resulting in dismissals, acquittals or substantially reduced charges.

31 years | 500 cases

33%
Sex Crime 33%

There are probably more innocent men in prison over false sex abuse allegations than any other criminal charge and I use state and national experts and my years of criminal trial experience to exonerate the innocent or help those who need help.

31 years | 500 cases

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2017
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+ 6
Gold Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 30 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Vindicate Criminal Law

One Union Square, 600 University Street #3010, Seattle, WA, 98101

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Timothy L. Healy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

96 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Peace of mind

When I was accused of a terrible crime I felt that I was already found guilty by the investigators, I didn't have a voice, I would lose my whole life and family at any moment. When I first talked to Mr. Healy I was nervous, I didn't trust anyone of authority, that feeling passed in less than five min...utes, I wasn't treated like a criminal but like a person, Mr. Healy actually listened to my side of the story! Every question I had was answered straight and to the point, no games. Mr. Healy calmed all my fears when he laid out our decisive plan of action. I had a warrior on my side who would fight for me! I finally felt like I had a chance. I will never forget the words Mr. Healy said to me when my ordeal was over and I asked him, "what now?", he said "go live your life."

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Mr. Healy Saved my Life and my Family!

Long story short: The school system freaked out because my daughter did something inappropriate in class. They called the police, and they all got together and cornered her into telling a pretty mean story about me. I was then asked to stay in a hotel until I can come in and give a statement and take... a polygraph with detectives to "clear my name." Just before I went in to do that, thinking I have nothing to hide, a family member convinced me to consult with Mr. Healy, and that was about the best decision ever. Turns out, the "statement" AND the polygraph is all a ruse to interrogate the accused and get them to say something incriminating whether they're guilty or not. It was a long and painful process that traumatized my whole family, but Mr. Healy managed to get us through it without ever needing to interact with the detectives at all. The prisons are full of innocent men who were convinced that the truth would set them free. But, detectives and prosecutors are not out to distinguish fact from fiction, they're out to get convictions. You have the right to an attorney, and before you speak to a police officer about serious allegations, you need to exercise that right. It's a decision that holds your life in the balance.

Posted by ephriam | May 24, 2012 | Criminal Defense

The best lawyer ever

Awsome Lawyer I highly recommend Mr. Healy to anyone facing serious felony charges or any charges for that matter. If you want to win your case Mr. Healy is your man. I faced two serious felonies, loss of my career, and a ton of jail time. Thanks to Mr. Healy, the jury found me not guilty of every...thing. Trial was an intense four day battle, with Mr. Healy leading the charge. On the stand, the police testified I admitted to assaulting my Fiance causing a facial fracture. On cross examination, Mr. Healy fored them to admit i said no such thing as they responded to other calls before writing their report.(containing my alleged admission) hours later and the truth was they didnt remember what was said. The medical doctor testified I caused the fracture to my fiances face. Mr. Healy aggressively cross examined the doctor and demonstrated his lack of credibility and even got the doctor to admit he didnt know whether or not there was a fracture.My fiance testified (and cried on the witness stand) that i savagely assaulted her and broke her nose. Mr. Healys cross examination tore her to shreds. To add insult to injury, the police testified and provided photographs showing the "blood trail" Mr. Healy countered that my fianceassaulted me and received a bloody nose as i was defending myself. So much for their blood trail! When the NOT GUILTY VERDICTS were read it was the happies moment of my life!Thanks forstanding by my side and giving me my life back Mr. Healy your AWSOME! ephriam

Posted by Nelson | May 23, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Very Professional and great Lawyer !!!!!

I got myself in a little hot water and needed to find a good lawyer.. I looked on line, read about Mr. Healy, and met with him and hired him after our free consultation.. I was very Confindent after hiring him, and he seemed real Confident in the matter also.. Mr. Healy got my case Dismissed. I would... recommend him to anyone who needed a good Lawyer....

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Juvenile Criminal Lawyer

My son was charged with a crime he did not commit. Mr. Healy aggressively proved that he did not commit the crime to a non-responsive prosecutor. He and his staff kept us informed at all times. If you call him he promptly returns your call or one of his staff calls to check on you. His associate ...lawyers are very knowledgeable and were also great to work with. His secretary is the best. If you need something, she is prompt to get it for you and just a great person. In a time when you need someone's help, this firm is the place to go and they will take care of you like family.

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Timothy L. Healy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kris Jensen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tim Healy is an outstanding lawyer. I handled a difficult criminal defense case in which Tim represented a co-defendant. He has a great staff and the experience to handle complex criminal defense cases. If you are researching attorneys you should look no further. I endorse this lawyer. Kris Jensen, JensenLegal.com"

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Jason Benjamin

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Tim takes every one of his cases very personally. He expects that he will get the very best possible outcome. Prosecutors and Judges have routinely commented on the very high level of preparation Tim does on every single case. He takes the saying, "Success is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration" literally. Every prosecutor knows they are in for a huge fight when Tim Healy is on the other side."

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Jared Ausserer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Blake Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tim's primary goal is to get the best result for each of his clients. He fights for them and works hard to ensure they are represented in the best manner possible."

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Kelly LeBlanc

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tim is an experienced, well respected, and zealous advocate for his clients. It is my pleasure to endorse this lawyer."

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John Cyr

Unknown lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tim is a highly experienced and effective litigator. He knows what it takes to get great results for people accused of crimes. I endorse this lawyer."

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Duncan Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"The defense of serious criminal charges requires a serious lawyer with the judgment and skills that only come with years of trial experience. Timothy Healy is that lawyer. He gets results. I give him my highest endorsement."

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Hannah Gurewitz

Unknown lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tim is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced in criminal law and I do not hesitate to endorse him."

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Jonathan Moffitt

Sex crime lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tim is an aggressive advocate and litigator for his clients. I regularly refer criminal defense and sex crimes cases to him because I am confident in the results he will produce."

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Patricia Steele

Domestic violence lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Tim is my go-to resource for criminal law matters. He is always someone I can trust for sound advice."

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Sophia Palmer

Sex crime lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tim is a zealous and effective advocate on behalf of his clients. With over 20 years experience, he is a seasoned trial attorney who gets demonstrated results."

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Myles Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Healy has a well earned reputation for being a top litigation attorney. He offers intelligent and rigorous representation to all of his clients. If you are in need of a serious defense attorney to represent you, then Mr. Healy is the person you should call. I highly recommend Mr. Healy"

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Lucas McWethy

Sex crime lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Tim Healy is a top tier defense attorney that fights for his clients. His expertise and knowledge of the criminal justice system is second to none. I endorse this Lawyer."

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Carrie Fulton-Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Martha Mclaughlin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Healy is an exceptional attorney that is always confident and articulate in court and with his clients. He is always professional and courteous towards his colleagues, and a pleasure to know. I endorse Mr. Healy."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Timothy. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Scott Moriarity

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tim is a great attorney who handles the toughest cases with expertise and gets great results for his clients."

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Kenneth Matejka

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Natalie Durflinger

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen this attorney in court many times. He fights for his clients and gets great results. I strongly endorse this attorney."

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James Oliver

Litigation lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have practiced with Mr. Healy in Pierce County for over a decade. He is an exceptional attorney and his reputation reflects that fact. Mr. Healy recently went head to head in a weeks long civil trial with my former law partner and did an excellent job for his client. He was very, very prepared for trial and advocated vigorously and capably in a difficult case. I highly recommend Mr. Healy."

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Joshua Bruner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Connor Jepson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jared Ausserer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elissa Brine

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Moffitt

Family lawyer

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Patricia Steele

Family lawyer

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Duncan Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kelly LeBlanc

Family lawyer

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Hannah Gurewitz

Family lawyer

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Sophia Palmer

Family lawyer

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Lucas McWethy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Myles Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Cyr

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Bustamante

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Moriarity

Criminal defense lawyer

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Natalie Durflinger

Unknown lawyer

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James Oliver

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kris Jensen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ephraim Benjamin

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

A+ Rating, BBB

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Leaders in Criminal Defense, Newsweek

2012

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Partner, Vindicate Criminal Law Group

1994 - 1995

Judicial Assistant, Hon. Judge Frederick B. Hayes, Pierce County Superior Court

1983 - 1987

United States Marine, Marine Corps

Associations

1995 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Admitted to Practice

1995 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

National Child Abuse Defense & Resource Center

Member

King County Bar Association

Member

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Child Molestation - Dismissed

Dismissal

Child Molestation First Degree Reduced To Misdemeanor With No Jail

Class A felony reduced to misdemeanor with no jail

Rape - Facing 10 Years Reduced To Misdemeanor

Class A felony reduced to misdemeanor

Criminal No Contact Order Violation - Dismissed

Dismissal

Rape Of A Child - Dismissed

Dismissal

Child Molestation - No Charges Filed

No charges filed

Felony Assault And Witness Tampering - Not Guilty Verdict(s)

Not guilty verdict(s)

Child Molestation - Facing 17 years, Reduced To Misdemeanor

Misdemeanor - 0 Jail

Felony Assault - Multiple Counts - Not Guilty Verdict(s)

Not Guilty Verdict(s)

Ten Years To Life Reduced To Forty Days

Ten years to life reduced to forty days

Assault And Interfering With Reporting 911 - Not Guilty Verdict(s)

Not guilty verdict(s)

Rape - Not Guilty Verdict

Not guilty verdict

Assault - Not Guilty Verdict

Not guilty verdict

Child Molestation - Not Guilty Verdict

Not guilty verdict

Assault And Interfering With Reporting 911 - Not Guilty Verdict(s)

Not guilty verdict(s)

First Degree Burglary And Indecent Liberties - Not Guilty Verdict(s)

Not guilty verdict(s)

First Degree Robbery - Not Guilty Verdict

Not guilty verdict

SSOSA Revocation - No Prison, Dismissed

Dismissal

Felony Assault - Hung Jury

No Conviction

Court Martial, Sexual Assault - Not Guilty

Not Guilty Verdict

27 Years To Life - Reduced To No Jail

27 Years To Life - Reduced To No Jail

Felony "Strike" Offense - Not Guilty Verdict

Not Guitly Verdict

Assault Of A Child - No Charges Filed

No charges filed

Felony Assault - Dismissed

Dismissal

Child Molestation - No Charges Filed

No Charges Filed

Assault, Domestic Violence - Not Guilty Verdict

Not Guilty Verdict

Seven Counts Violating No Contact Order And One Count Of Harassment - Not Guilty Verdict(s)

Not guilty verdict(s)

Child Molestation - No Charges Filed

No Charges Filed

Felony Assault - Dismissed

Dismissal

Domestic Violence - Dismissed

Dimissal

Rape Of A Child First Degree, Child Molestation First Degree - Dismissed

Dismissal

Unlawful Imprisonment, Felony - Dismissed

Dismissal

Assault Of A Child - Dismissed

Dismissal

Assault, Domestic Violence - Dismissed

Dismissal

Child Molestation - Dismissed

Dismissal

Assault - Dismissed

Dismissal

Child Molestation - Dismissed

Dismissal

Assault With A Deadly Weapon - Dismissed

Dismissal

Child Molestation - Dismissed

Dismissal

Assault - Dismissed

Dismissal

Child Molestation - Dismissed

Dismissal

Child Molestation - Dismissed

Dismissal

Rape Of A Child And Child Molestation - Dismissed

Dismissal

Assault And Harassment - Dismissed

Dismissal

Assault - Dismissed

Dismissal

Rape Of A Child And Child Molestation - Dismissed

Dismissal

"Two Strike" Case - No Charges Filed

No charges filed

Rape Of A Child And Child Molestation - No Charges Filed

No charges filed

Rape Of A Child - No Charges Filed

No charges filed

Child Molestation - No Charges Filed

No charges filed

Child Molestation - No Charges Filed

No charges filed

Failure To Register - No Charges Filed

No charges filed

Assault Of A Child - Dismissed

Dismissal

Assault And Interfering With Reporting To 911 - Dismissed

Dismissal

First Degree Robbery - Dismissed

Dismissal

Rape Of A Child And Child Molestation - Dismissed

Dismissal

Assault Of A Child - Dismissed

Dismissal

"Two Strikes" Case - Dismissed

Dismissal

Assault And No Contact Order Violation - Not Guilty Verdict

Not guilty verdict; Dismissal

Assault - Not Guilty Verdict

Not guilty verdict

DUI - Not Guilty Verdict

Not guilty verdict

Unlawful Display Of A Firearm - Not Guilty Verdict

Not guilty verdict

Assault And Harassment - Not Guilty Verdict(s)

Not guilty verdict(s)

Assault - Not Guilty Verdict

Not guilty verdict

Assault - Not Guilty Verdict

Not guilty verdict

Assault And Harassment - Not Guilty Verdict(s)

Not guilty verdict(s)

Assault, Harassment, Witness Tampering, Intimidating A Public Servant - Not Guilty Verdict(s)

Not guitly verdict(s)

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Education

2007

University of Virginia Trial Advocacy College

1995

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Washington -Seattle

BA

Speaking Engagements

2007

Trial Advocacy College

Jury Trial

Publications

1996

Just News Criminal Defense

Languages

English

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