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 26 - 30 of 69 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jimmy | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Refusal reduced, Excellent Attorney

I was charged with DUI Refusal, it was a very traumatizing experience having never been in trouble with the law in the past. I found Aaron on Avvo and decided to have Aaron represent me after our first meeting. He made the challenges very clear in our first meeting and presented my options. Aaron mad...e the entire process less stressful by always being available and kept me updated. Aaron did a lot of work behind the scene and were able to negotiate a reduction to Negligent Driving for me. Aaron also represented me in the DOL hearing which he won and I got to keep my driver's license. Overall, I'm very pleased with Aaron and the result exceeded my expectation!

Posted by G.A. | March 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Exceeded my every expectation!

Solid. Classy. Commanding. Compassionate. I could go on but, at the heart of the matter is that I never considered another lawyer to represent me for my DUI. I have known Aaron Wolfe in excess of 15 years. I always knew, if need be, that I could trust him with my friends or family. However, I nev...er expected to need his assistance for myself. When I called him, without hesitation, I chose him to be at my side. I never doubted that an excellent outcome would be mine. From my first contact with Mr. Wolfe, he took over and did not leave me without his confident legal guidance until my case was resolved. His expertise was so superb, that from start to finish his handling of my DUI case was certain, outstanding and assured. I wasn't worried for a moment and yet the process is unnerving for even the most educated client. Aaron Wolfe was not only my attorney, he was my trusted partner during what might have been a personally and professionally disruptive legal experience. I will forever remember the service he provided me when I truly needed it. Most importantly, he achieved a near miracle...and I will always be in his debt. Thank you Mr. Aaron Wolfe. With sincere thanks. G.A.

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

5 star experience

I had a 5 star experience with Aaron end to end. Even though the case was not straightforward (BAC on the higher side), he was successful in getting the charges reduced and the overall outcome was as favorable as possible under the circumstances. I met with a couple of highly rated attorneys in... the beginning and picked Aaron as the depth of his questions and explanations gave me confidence in his abilities, and his warmth as a person reassured me. Aaron is very upfront about setting clear expectations. He explained the factors at play clearly, walked me through his strategy and the range of outcomes. Fortunately, we ended up on the best case resolution in my case. Watching Aaron at work gives some insight to his success. In court, he was well prepared, confident, articulate and authoritative. It was clear he respected the judge and the prosecutors and that they respected him. While I was not party to his conversations with the prosecutor, I'm not surprised that he would be very effective at negotiations to get the best possible plea deal upfront. I felt very well supported by Aaron through this otherwise painful experience. He was prompt and patient with dozens of questions I threw his way, always worked with me to find suitable meeting times and gave me the time and space(and referrals) to work with immigration attorneys to help me understand the full impact of every outcome. I would highly recommend Aaron--he gets an A+ in my book.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Charge Reduction

Aaron is very personable. He's easy to get along with and knows what he's doing. You can tell he's been around the block a few times as well. He has great rapport with the city prosecutors which can be beneficial for negotiating a settlement. I hired Aaron for his experience and focus on DUI's. I ...would have preferred to settle the case in a timely manner (the city took a long time to press charges) and get it over with but Aaron did all he could to keep it moving. We settled our DUI case in 6 months to the day from event to conviction. The great news: he was able to reduce my sentence from a DUI to reckless driving. Reckless with the original charge being a DUI is listed on my record. I told Aaron I needed to be able to go to Canada because I have family there, and he was able to get that reduction I needed to be able to get into Canada in the future, and for that I'm very grateful! With reckless customs can still reserve the right to refuse entry if they want to. We were also able to substitute two days in jail for 80 hours of community service! That way I don't waste taxpayer dollars or my time. I appreciate all the help Aaron provided, he's been communicative and made sure he's available as much as possible and has assured me his service doesn't stop after our settlement. I appreciate all his work and the reduction he afforded me! Definitely recommend him if you're looking for an easy win.

Posted by Allen | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

As Promised!

Aaron Wolff delivers what he promises. Short and simple. He made it very clear to us what the challenges would be, what our options were and what the outcome of each option could be. Allowed us to make a very educated, well informed decision on how to proceed. Aaron offered expertise, advise, cou...nsel and comfort to the end. This area of law is very complicated and decisions you make can be life changing. It ain't no joke and shouldn't be taken lightly. We were very glad to have Aaron as our advisor and representative inside the system. It's way too confusing to handle on your own. Don't drive drunk, but if you do and get busted....call Aaron right away!

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aimee Sutton

Criminal defense lawyer

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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

DUI and DWI lawyer

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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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