Aaron James Wolff

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Aaron James Wolff

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

720 3rd Ave, #2015, Seattle, WA

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About Aaron

Biography

Seattle DUI defense attorney with extraordinary client reviews and over two decades of experience.

Former Prosecutor. Recognized Leader In DUI Defense. 200 Amazing Reviews. Call For Free Consultation.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 95%

Former DUI prosecutor for the Cities of Kirkland, Sammamish, Shoreline, Kenmore, Tukwila and Burien. The past 20 years I have represented drivers accused of DUI throughout Washington, with a majority of my cases in King, Snohomish and Pierce Countie

26 years | 1,800 cases

95%
Criminal Defense 5%

26 years | 200 cases

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Aaron J. Wolff Defense

720 3rd Ave, #2015, Seattle, WA, 98104

seattledui.com

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Aaron James Wolff's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

234 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 69 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Choice

This was my first time needing to hire a lawyer for anything and I am happy that I chose Aaron. When I first met him I noticed he was very personable and sympathetic to the distress of having legal issues. He immediately made me feel better about my situation by explaining it in detail and making me... feel I had a knowledgable ally. Aaron was very good at letting me know what to expect while giving me a sense that my situation was fixable and not some insurmountable mountain to climb. He made sure I knew all the steps I had to take to resolve my case. Aaron also reminded me of all my court dates and met with me briefly before them to give me a rundown of what to expect for each of those days. I was easily able to get in contact with him by email or phone if I had any questions. Last but definately not least, he got my DUI charge nocked down to a reckless driving charge. I would definately recommend Aaron Wolff as a DUI attorney if you ever are in need.

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Responsive, Considerate & Efficient

I found myself in a very uncomfortable, scary and seemingly indefensible DUI situation. After talking with multiple lawyers, I decided to hire Aaron. I instantly found him to be thoughtful, considerate and determined to help me with my case. He is smart, attentive and knows how to negotiate. I am gra...teful for his commitment to finding a favorable resolution for a very challenging case. His knowledge and legal savvy is immeasurable and evidenced in the outcome.

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent!!

I found myself in an unfortunate circumstance facing a DUI refusal with limited options. I researched and met with multiple attorneys to discuss the specifics of my case and representation. None gave me confidence that they had my best interests in mind until I met Aaron. Aaron was understanding w...ith experience handling complicated cases similar to mine. He was fair and realistic about the possible outcomes throughout the process. He was very thorough and diligent while working with me and maintained a high level of professionalism. Aaron made sure that he was available and prompt to answer my questions while keeping me informed as my case progressed. Eventually my charge was reduced to reckless driving with a favorable sentence due to his representation. I honestly can't say enough good things about Aaron. If anyone finds themselves in a similar situation I would recommend reaching out to Aaron for a consultation immediately.

Posted by Steve | December 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Worked Magic for me!

If you don’t read this post any further . . . I’ll get this in now . . . Aaron is your guy! I’ll save you from having to read paragraphs of why you should, with no doubt, hire Aaron Wolff for any DUI related issues. All the accolades and positive reviews on this site are true. This is where I foun...d Aaron. 1. From the first moment, Aaron put me at ease and let me know it’s not the end of the world and I will get through my ordeal. He’s very personable and a super nice guy. 2. Arron truly cares and it shows. He had everything under control on day one. I didn’t have to worry at all. 3. I have a lot of anxiety. Aaron managed to keep my stress down through my entire year-long case. He handled every detail and let me be at peace. 5. Aaron was amazingly prompt at returning every single txt or call. Always under 10 minutes I would hear back from him. 6. I had an up-hill battle because I blew a rather high number on my BAC test. Arron laid everything out there for me and didn’t sugar-coat or promise a rosy outcome. But, a rosy outcome is exactly what he delivered. 7. I had to attend 3 pre-trial dates. I witnessed first hand how well respected Aaron is within the court system. He has a great rapport with everyone, including judges. 8. Aaron thought about things I had no idea could be an angle to give me a edge and a better chance for a positive outcome in my case. The District Court played hardball with my case because of my high BAC test results. Aaron made all the right moves and his strategy worked!!! He was able to get my DUI reduced to a reckless driving charge. I had a day in jail coming that was dropped. He was able to keep me from having an addition 9 months of an ignition interlock (breath test device in my car . . a huge pain and very expensive too)! When he called and told me the good news, I literally screamed with happiness (people at work asked me if I was ok). Aaron was able to get my sentencing down to 4-days of work crew, which is a group of people cleaning up some streets that really need it around Seattle. Super low key and easy. 7:30am to 3:30pm. Just finished my first two. Aaron really worked some magic for me! Do yourself a favor. If you don’t have a DUI defense attorney, hire Aaron Wolff. And, if you already know a good attorney . . . hire Aaron instead. Seriously. I can’t thank you enough Aaron!!! - Steve

Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Delivered results in a stressful and difficult time

It's been a long journey with Aaron Wolff. My incident occurred in early summer of 2017, and my case just got resolved in early October of 2018. That may seem like a long time, but that's because Aaron is committed to getting the best possible result for his clients. When I called him, it was just... days after my arrest. I used this website to look for the best DUI lawyer in the area, and the reviews overwhelmingly told me that Aaron was that guy. The choice was clear. For a little background, I have had a prior DUI reduced to reckless driving in Snohomish County seven years and a few months before this one--just long enough for this one to be treated as a "first offense"...something that definitely helped me. When I met Aaron, he was polite, friendly, and seemed to want to get to know me not just as a client, but a human being as well. We discussed sports, our interests, and more. I felt very comfortable putting my fortunes in his hands. I had a fairly high BAC (.129) and had rear-ended the person in front of me going about 25 MPH. I had been golfing beforehand, and had a few beers on the course--I thought I was nowhere near the limit. Boy, was I wrong. The accident was enough to total my car, but not enough to injure me or the other person, luckily. While it cost me my relationship and ability to live away from my parents' home throughout this process, I shudder to think what would've been if I hadn't chose Aaron. The evaluation determined I needed to do ADIS and a Victim's Panel, as well as a level 0, seven-week treatment program. I truly believe I gained a lot and grew as a person from the program, which was at an agency of Aaron's recommendation. Listen to what this man tells you to do. I did what was asked and stayed out of trouble, and felt that gave me the respect of Aaron and in turn the respect of the court. Aaron's relationships with other attorneys and judges in the courtroom was clear and unparalleled. Aaron fought tooth-and-nail with the prosecutor to get me the best results, despite having an uphill battle to climb. We recently agreed to a plea deal that reduced my charge from DUI to reckless driving, and paying the person I rear-ended restitution. I was sentenced to one day of work crew, which I served and feel like I gained a lot from, and one day of jail time at Issaquah, which I will be serving this week. This was a scary time for me. I knew I could be facing huge penalties with this being a second offense (even though the law sees it as a first-time, they don't necessarily treat it that way in the courtroom), including multiple days of jail, which could cost me my job, and hefty fines. It still cost me a lot of money, but far less than I expected. Aaron did wonders for me. I've learned my lesson, and won't be in this situation again. Aaron makes clear how big of a deal this is, and doesn't make promises of getting you off the hook. He's realistic, telling you a best-case, worst-case, and likely-case scenario from the start. I have to say, he got damn near the best-case scenario that I could have expected. He's a fantastic lawyer, and an even better human being. If you find yourself in this awful situation, I couldn't imagine finding a better attorney than Aaron Wolff. He helped me manage my stress and fear in a difficult time, and gave me confidence that I'd be able to get past the worst mistake of my life. He's direct, fair, and fights like hell for his clients. There is no better DUI attorney you can hire than Aaron Wolff.

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Aaron James Wolff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Milios

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I could not endorse a lawyer any more highly. Aaron is talented, knowledgable, ethical and most importantly, effective. If I was arrested for DUI, I would hire him."

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Geoffrey Burg

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Aaron since he first started practicing law. He excels advocating for his clients. He is honest, hard working and well respected by peers, prosecutors and judges. I have referred Aaron cases in the past and would recommend him to anyone that needs a good attorney."

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Andrew Wheeler

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I initially encountered Aaron when he presented at the annual DUI Defense CLE for his fellow DUI attorneys. I was impressed with his knowledge of the DUI landscape and his commitment to his clients at that time. Recently I was able to meet Aaron and get to know his work first-hand. He did not disappoint. I would recommend Aaron to any individual looking for competent, compassionate counsel charged with DUI in the Puget Sound area."

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David Ryder

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Talented. Experienced. Successful."

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Jennifer Miller

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had the pleasure of working with Aaron Wolff for over ten years, first as a prosecutor and now as a contemporary. He is extremely skilled in criminal law and in DUI/DWI offenses in particular. He does an excellent job for his clients and is someone I highly recommend."

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Denis Globa

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Wolff is a very knowledgeable and highly experienced DUI defense attorney. If you want the best DUI representation, you cannot go wrong with Mr. Wolff."

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Martin Judnich

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Wolff is a very experienced attorney who often contributes to very complicated areas of the law on AVVO."

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Courtney Will

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Aaron is the real deal when it comes to DUI defense. DUI’s are a highly technical specialty of criminal defense and require a skilled and knowledgable advocate to obtain the best possible results for clients. As you can see by all the outstanding client reviews of Aaron, he truly is an expert. I have known Aaron for several years and can say that he is an extremely compassionate and very hardworking lawyer who truly cares about his clients. His negotiation and trial skills are second to none and and I give him my highest endorsement."

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Mark Blair

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. One of the top DUI attorney's in the King County."

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Diane Whaley

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Aaron since law school and he is recognized as one of the top DUI criminal defense lawyers in the industry."

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Craig Sternberg

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Danielle Havens

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer, I have watched him for years and have never been less than impressed with Aaron's skills in the courtroom or his interactions with his clients. He is brilliant and warm, a great combination in a lawyer."

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Brian Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Aaron is a champion to the accused and fights relentlessly for his clients."

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Shawn Alexander

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Aaron Wolff deservedly has gained a national reputation in the field of DUI defense, and certainly deserves that reputation. I recommend him without reservation."

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Aimee Sutton

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Aaron is a great advocate. Not only is he a very personable human being, his clients really respect him for his hard work and dedication to their cases. Because of this hard work he obtains excellent results for his clients."

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Howard Stein

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Aaron Wolff is a creative and resourceful attorney with great experience. He is a fully charged, capable advocate for anyone facing a DUI charge in Washington State."

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Wade Samuelson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Aaron Wolff is a hard-nosed litigator. As an attorney, I can say that he is definitely on my short-list of lawyers who I would allow to represent me if I ever needed help!"

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Lance Fryrear

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Aaron is simply one of the best DUI lawyers in the State. Aaron has the rare ability to use both legal knowledge and personal relationships to secure the best possible results for his DUI clients. I highly recommend him to anyone considering a DUI attorney in Washington state."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Luke Baumgarten

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I'm happy to endorse Aaron. As a former prosecutor, I have been his opposing counsel on several cases. He is able to spot the issues that matter and the defenses that work. Not only that, but he's a pleasure to work with. Prosecutors respect him and DUI defense colleagues look up to him."

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Kristen Lange

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Andrew Wheeler

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David Ryder

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Robert Ault

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jennifer Miller

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Denis Globa

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Gordon Lotzkar

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Michelle Will

Criminal defense lawyer

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Courtney Will

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Aimee Sutton

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Howard Stein

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Lance Fryrear

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Luke Baumgarten

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Christopher Kattenhorn

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Jonathan Rands

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Nathaniel Wylie

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Noah Harrison

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

2016 Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2015

2015 Client's Choice Award in DUI/DWI, AVVO

2014

2014 Client's Choice Award in DUI/DWI, Avvo

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

2013 Client's Choice Award in DUI/DWI, Avvo

2012

2012 Client's Choice Award in DUI/DWI, Avvo

2010

President's Award, Stroum Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle

2007

2007 Who's Who in DUI/DWI Law, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Principal, Aaron J Wolff Defense

2008 - 2013

Of Counsel, Cowan Kirk Gaston

2007 - 2008

Partner, Hayne & Wolff Law Firm

2003 - 2007

Attorney, Law Firm of Stephen Hayne

2002 - 2003

Attorney, Law Office of Aaron J. Wolff

2000 - 2001

Associate, Kenyon Disend

Associations

2009 - Present

Cardozo Society of Washington State

Advisory Committee

2008 - Present

Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice

Member

2006 - Present

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2002 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

1999 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Washington State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Chair

2010 - 2010

WSBA Criminal Law Section

Secretary/Treasurer

2008 - 2014

Washington State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Executive Committee

2008 - 2009

Washington State Bar Association

Co-chair of The 16th Annual Criminal Justice Institute

2007 - 2008

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2006 - 2011

Citizens for Judicial Excellence

Executive Board Member

1994 - 1995

Pi Sigma Alpha (Politcal Science Honorary Society)

Member

Education

2004

Walden, Platt and Associates

2004

National Patent Analytical Systems

BAC DataMaster and Basic Science Of Evidential Breath Testing

2003

La Pier and Associates

Quaified Administrator of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests

2002

National College for DUI Defense

1999

Seattle University School of Law

Juris Doctorate (cum laude)

1995

Emory University

Speaking Engagements

2009

Defending DUI's Seminar DOL Maze and IIL Quagmire

2007

Annual DUI Seminar

The Jury Insight Project: Applying the California Study to Washington

Languages

English

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