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

5%

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 21 - 25 of 69 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Brilliant

Unfortunately, I found myself in need of a DUI attorney for a pretty complicated case last year. I had originally sought other counsel, but struggled to feel confident in that attorney's capabilities after our first several interactions. During this time, I had a friend who referred me to Aaron as, “...the best," and so I took a leap of faith and retained him as my new legal counsel. Looking back now, I am so thankful I did. Obviously this is not a situation I am proud to have put myself in in the first place, but I didn't want to make another mistake by choosing the wrong attorney either. Upon meeting and speaking with Aaron, I felt immediate relief. He laid out my options, as well as all the possible outcomes. Not only is Aaron thorough in his work, he understands, and is compassionate, toward you-- knowing no one wants to be on the other side of his desk. I feel so fortunate to have had Aaron in my corner. I couldn’t have been more pleased with the success of my case, which I attribute completely to his brilliant tenacity. Aaron's commitment to each client is obvious and he completely invests himself to remedying each case to the best of his ability. I’m endlessly grateful he took all the extra steps, and effort, to accomplish such a positive outcome on my behalf. It is apparent in both meeting with, and watching him in the courtroom, that he has your best interests at heart. Observing the level of respect and professionalism between the judge, prosecutors, and Aaron leaves little wonder as to why he has such a rate of success. Since meeting Aaron I have referred multiple people to him, and the only feedback I have had is positive, and successful outcomes of their cases … I would recommend Aaron with ten stars if I could!

Posted by J | June 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Reliable, Experienced, Trustworthy & Compassionate

My title above is a genuine description of Aaron's character. He is the best criminal attorney in my eyes and it is for reasons described below. My first DUI attorney was ok but when I got the second in two different counties, that's when I realize I had to hire a lawyer who was going to be passionat...ely defending my case. You pay for what you get and Aaron is worth every penny. Plus, you will begin to discover that unlike other lawyers out there, he actually has a heart and is compassionate to his clients. He is approachable and has wisdom about the business he is in. You will get advice and you better listen! Aaron represented me both DUIs but in the end I gained more than just an excellent defense. In the process, I learned a lot about myself and became enlightened. Aaron indirectly gave me my life back. Today, I am grateful for what I have and more importantly, I am grateful to have met Aaron and experienced his professional guidance during the DUI court reviews. Call him and you won't regret it! J

Posted by Todd | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Professional & Excellent Attorney

I was charged with DUI - physical control last November. I was a 1/2 mile from my house and pulled over to sleep before getting home. The Seattle PD charged me for being in physical control of the car. I had no prior DUI's, but did have a reckless driving charge that had been dropped from DUI - physi...cal control in another state. That case was from 2005. I called Aaron the day after I was arrested and met with him immediately. Aaron gives sound advice and lays out all possible scenarios. He handles these type of cases daily so he knows the ends and outs of the prosecutors office. Even though my 2005 conviction of reckless was 11 years old, Aaron was upfront about the potential impact it could have on my current case. I followed his advice on getting the alcohol assessment and treatment recommendations prior to going to court. Listen to him as this does make a difference. Aaron worked with the prosecutor and got my charges dropped to reckless driving. I paid 965.00 fine, 24 hours community service, and no jail. I am elated at the outcome of my case and appreciative of his work on my case. You get what you pay for when you hire an attorney. Aaron is worth every penny that you pay him. When you go to court, take a look at some of the other attorneys representing defendants. Many look disheveled and almost as if they have no clue of what is going on in the courtroom. I would recommend Aaron Wolff to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

True Professional and Friendly

I strongly recommend Aaron Wolff to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. He is a former prosecutor and now defense attorney – he knows the players, system and laws better than anyone. During my initial phone call, he explained everything to me in detail and invited me in for a fr...ee consultation. I took him up on his offer and went to meet in person. During our meeting, he listened to my story carefully, asked the right questions, gave me realistic expectations, and set out a detailed plan. During the time of working with Aaron, he always listened to all of my questions and concerns. He was proactive in contacting me; keeping me in the loop and to check to make certain I was sticking to our plan. He sincerely cared for my wellbeing. Thankfully, my incident never turned into a case. His welcoming demeanor, attentiveness, and sense of humor helped me through the entire process. If you're in need of an attorney, you won't do better than Aaron Wolff.

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Lifesaver! Worth every penny.

I met with several highly rated lawyers before hiring Aaron. I was initially drawn to Aaron due to his candidness & authentic concern and sympathy to my predicament. I was initially arrested for a DUI and hit and run (attended) under a very unique set of circumstances. My BAC came back rather hig...h. Aaron managed my expectations from Day 1 and had me prepared for every worst cast scenario along the way. He made sure I was overly prepared for court and possible consequences in every and any way possible, even before charges where officially filed. Ultimately, we won a DOL hearing and charges where dropped to reckless driving and Hit and run (unattended) with significantly less punishments. He remained just as impressive and responsive after I accepted a plea to further negotiate details relating to my release with the court. Aaron is your guy, very responsive via phone, text and even on his days off supported by an office staff who are equally responsive and supportive.

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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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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aimee Sutton

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Howard Stein

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Lance Fryrear

Criminal defense lawyer

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Luke Baumgarten

DUI and DWI lawyer

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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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