Amy Irene Muth

Amy Irene Muth

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Child abuse Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Child Abuse, Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Federal Crime

1000 Second Avenue Suite 2530, Seattle, WA

About Amy

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Abuse 50%

I have represented numerous clients charged with child molestation, child rape, and individuals being investigated by CPS.

24 years | 200 cases

50%
Criminal Defense 25%

I focus my practice on defense of sex crimes, crimes of domestic violence, and serious assaults.

24 years | 1,000 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office Of Amy Muth, PLLC

1000 Second Avenue Suite 2530, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Amy Irene Muth's Reviews

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22 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Gets things done, incredible in court

Amazing and Knowledgable! Stuck with me through an really long ordeal and was able to navigate complex topics with ease.

Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Attorney and firm!

Amy, along with everyone at her firm, went above and beyond to ensure that our daughter and family were well educated, informed, and reassured during a very stressful time. We were continuously astounded by both Amy's expertise and dedication. The level of communication, support, and guidance was in...valuable. There were immediate responses to all emails and phone calls. Everyone in the office was readily available to answer our questions. Amy's commitment reflects her genuine passion to fight for justice. She advocated for our daughter with compassion and sincerity. She and her colleagues are highly skilled, knowledgeable, and proactive in their approach. Amy empowered our daughter to value the importance of justice, accountability, and change! She not only succeeded in the resolution of our case, but she also provided our family with strength, courage, and hope during a challenging time. Our experience was nothing short of outstanding. We are profoundly grateful for her services and wholeheartedly recommend her and her firm.

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable, companionate, smart working, a fighter

Amy and Natalie, I’m thankful to both of you forever and more! A top notch attorney is the one that listens to the alleged defendant’s side of the story, review the documents, assesses the strength of the case and advise with honestly before even signing a contract. I was surprised to know how well ...you understood my case shorty after our first meeting. You knew my case better than I expected and worked so hard every step of the way including deposition of the detective, the police, and every evidence to shine a bright light on their mistakes and lack of evidence. You never talked in general instead so detailed giving me the comfort that I’m in good hands. The two of you, honestly, beat my expectations every step during the case and that was very comforting. When I was giving up, it was the two of you that gave me the courage to stand up! It is still hard to imagine that there are attorneys who would work so hard and delicately without ever giving up. Zoom calls where the best, when the two of you comforted me while explaining the next steps and the challenges to overcome them. Every time I call either one of you you were available and if I left a message, shortly after I got to talk to you. That shows how caring the two of you are. I am so very thankful to both of you. I hope you both have a wonderful Christmas and many more to come. YOU TWO ARE ANGELS!

Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great team!

Even though I was represented by Jennifer from the firm, the whole team helped me throughout the whole process. They were very profession and yet gave my family and I the compassion we needed during the trial. We are thankful for the whole team for doing all the research and prepared everything for a... strong case for me. Thank you once again to the Law Office of Amy Muth, PLLC

Posted by anonymous | October 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Because of Amy my husband will finally be coming home

My family hired Amy to represent a loved one incarcerated for a crime that he sticks to his innocence on. Amy worked tirelessly to get to know his lengthy case, him and our family as a whole in just a few months time. I spent forever trying to find an attorney who was willing to represent him and non...e were experienced enough with DOC, end of sentence relief/post-conviction. Amy was able to be positive and optimistic but also made sure we knew things may not go in his favor and why. The first time I had a phone call with Amy I was immediately impressed by her ability to remember detail from transcripts that even our trial attorney we worked with for years couldn’t b.c it became an overwhelming amount of detail for anyone. Amy and her team are not just crazy intelligent, they are also kind and compassionate and get along with other parties & council which is huge. I would highly recommend Amy for anyone charged w/ or convicted of a sex offense. Because of Amy my husband will finally be coming home where he belongs. My only wish was that I heard of her years ago.

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Amy Irene Muth's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Bible

Unknown lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a true advocate for her clients,"

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Brent Hart

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy is a brilliant lawyer that works extremely hard for her clients. She is trustworthy and has all of the skills that makes for an excellent attorney. She is a great speaker, she writes well, and she is an expert in the law. She does a great job for her clients."

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Travis Stearns

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Amy is one of the best advocates in Washington State. She works tirelessly on behalf of all of her clients. Her advocacy has resulted in positive changes for her clients and has impacted the way that all attorneys practice law in Washington State."

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Leslie Tolzin

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Amy Muth for many years. She is a very creative, competent trial attorney specializing in defending persons accused of sex offenses."

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Lee Tucker

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Amy has always been extremely generous with her time and helpful in assisting me with guiding clients who have been charged with serious crimes and convicted of crimes in the past and are attempting to change their life. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brad Meryhew

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Amy worked for my firm for two years as an associate, and then left to start her own firm a few years ago. During her time with our firm she was a tireless advocate for her clients who achieved excellent results in negotiations and in litigation. Amy is a phenomenal writer whose contributions as an amicus drafter for our professional association have been invaluable to the entire legal community. She and I have also worked together during the time she was with our firm and since then on legislation and public policy. She regularly testifies on behalf of the defense bar in Olympia before the Legislature, and is known for her detailed and passionate presentations. Amy left our firm when she was ready to strike out on her own and we are thrilled to see just how well she has done. If you don't hire me, you should definitely talk to Amy."

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Jennifer Kaplan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I heartily endorse Amy. Three things about her stand out to me: her enthusiasm for her litigation and policy work; the incredible depth of her knowledge about criminal defense and sex offenses; and her fearless attitude towards the challenge of complex, difficult cases. I would recommend her without hesitation."

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Wade Samuelson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy Muth is incredibly smart, and always ready to go to the wall for her clients. That "never quit" attitude is one of my most favorite attributes in lawyers. Attorneys need to be ready to investigate, negotiate and litigate. Amy will do what it takes to get results! I am proud to endorse her."

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Zachary Wagnild

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"As a Senior Deputy Prosecutor and supervisor in the Special Assault Unit of the King County Prosecutor's Office for many years, I have handled many cases in which Ms. Muth was opposing counsel. She has earned my respect. Ms. Muth is a dedicated, knowledgeable, hard-working attorney. Her professionalism is second to none and I always know that when Ms. Muth is opposing counsel on a case, if there is a weakness she will find it and skillfully exploit it."

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Robert Butler

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I send clients to Amy Muth without reservation. Amy is one of the brightest, think-outside-the-box criminal defense attorneys I know. She is the leading attorney in Washington in her representation in complicated and difficult sex cases. Amy is the type of attorney who expects and secures great outcomes for her clients. Amy is a frequent speaker at criminal defense lawyer seminars because of her expertise and cutting edge approach to defending those accused of crimes. We serve together on the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Board of Governors, where among her peers, she is highly regarded and not just because of her shoe collection. Her insight and opinion is always right on and helpful. Amy is a passionate defender who will shoot straight and always let her clients know exactly what is at stake and what to expect."

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Jennifer Karol

Litigation lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Muth is an impressive lawyer. She is a passionate and zealous advocate for her clients, and strives to go the extra mile. Ms. Muth has excellent trial skills, and does well for her clients. I always take the opportunity to refer cases to Ms. Muth, and would hire her in a matter without question."

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William Bowman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Amy is one of the most tenacious and passionate lawyers I know. She is a skilled trial lawyer and a compassionate human being. She is a leader in the legal community as well as the communitly at large. I recommend Amy without hesitation."

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Andrea Robertson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy is amazing. She has the guts and brains to take on the most difficult criminal defense matters you can conceive of. Her firm has a particular emphasis on sex crimes, and I never hesitate to refer clients to her with such a case. She is extraordinarily dedicated to the fight before her. She is intelligent, tenacious, brave, and informed - using her knowledge of the law, the system, the prosecutors and the judges, to achieve the very best result possible for her clients. She does not fear a challenge - whether in motions, negotiations, or trial. Without hesitation, I would urge you to hire Amy for your defense!"

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Scott Leist

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy and I were opposing counsel on a difficult sexual abuse case in 2007, when I was a King County Prosecutor. Although the trial was difficult and hard-fought, Amy was professional, incredibly competent and worked tirelessly for her client."

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Timothy Leary

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Amy Muth is a very talented defense attorney. I had the opportunity to see her advocate persuasively on her client's behalf while I was in the King County Prosecutor's Office. She is dedicated and tenacious in her representation of her clients and gets good results. Tim Leary."

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Daron Morris

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I know Amy Muth both as a former co-worker and from her prominence in the criminal defense community. Amy is a dedicated advocate who artfully integrates unyielding tenacity and keen intelligence into every avenue of her legal work. She has a well-earned reputation for finding inventive solutions to difficult problems that others might address with conventional, less effective approaches. Amy achieves great results for her clients, many of whom are charged with very serious offenses involving sex or violence. In addition, she spends countless hours, on behalf of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, working with the State Legislature to draft better, more sensible criminal justice legislation. She is a constant and unfailing resource to everyone she serves."

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Kimberly Gordon

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with this lawyer in the legislature, in the courtroom and in the community. Her knowledge and understanding of the law is exceptional. Her devotion to her clients is extraodinary. Her enthusiasm for her work is outstanding. All together, these qualities make for an excellent attorney. I would not hesitate to have her represent my interests, or those of someone I care about."

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Jonathan Rands

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Amy for over 5 years. In those years I have worked closely with her as a board member for WACDL as well as consulted with her on various criminal matters. I have always been impressed by the fact that regardless of the odds, Amy will not stop until the odds have shifted in her client's favor. During the legislative sessions, Amy has, and continues to, spend countless hours testifying and drafting bills to continue the fight for her current and future clients. The dedication and perseverance that Amy exhibits is not only admirable, but something every defense attorney should seek to attain. Without reservation, I endorse this lawyer's work.."

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Alison Holcomb

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy Muth does not settle for typical outcomes. She doesn't categorize her clients by the charges they face; each client is an individual with a unique history, presenting a unique set of facts and circumstances. Amy digs in and tenaciously fights for each client's right to a fair trial, and to be presumed innocent. She does this not only in the courtroom but also in the legislature. She goes the distance and then some. I am happy to endorse Amy Muth and her work."

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Brad Meryhew

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Todd Allen

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Wade Samuelson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jennifer Kaplan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anne Kysar

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Zachary Wagnild

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Butler

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jennifer Karol

Real estate lawyer

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William Bowman

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Brent Hart

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Andrea Robertson

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2010

President's Award, Washington Defender Association

2009

Certificate of Appreciation, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2006

Certificate of Appreciation, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

N/A

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

N/A

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Amy Muth, PLLC

2008 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Rhodes & Meryhew LLP

2007 - 2008

Staff Attorney, Felony Unit, The Defender Association

2002 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Ness & Associates

2001 - 2002

Contract Attorney, Washington Appellate Project

Associations

2018 - Present

ACLU-WA

Member, Legal Committee

2009 - Present

Washington Appellate Project

Member, Board of Directors

2007 - Present

Washington Defender Association (WDA)

Member

2001 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL)

Member

2016 - 2017

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

Education

2005

National Criminal Defense College

Certificate

2001

Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Universitaet Bonn

Graduate fellowship

1997

Ohio Wesleyan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Sex Offense Defense CLE

Stings (Prostitution and Net Nanny)

2016

Annual Conference CLE

Client Privacy and the Public Records Act

2012

Sex Crimes Conference

Creative Motions to Obtain Discovery in Sex Cases (featured speaker)

2010

WDA Ethics CLE (program co-chair)

Ethics of Client Counseling in Sex and DV Cases

2010

WDA Annual Conference

Legislative Updates, 2010 Legislative Session

2010

Sex Offense Defense CLE, WACDL

RCW 10.58.090: Tangling with the New Monster

2010

Energize Your Felony Defense CLE, WACDL

Protecting Client Confidentiality

2009

Their Sole Advocate: Sex Crimes and SVP Cases CLE, WDA

Sex Crimes Motions Practice

2009

Presented as in-house CLEs for two Seattle public defender offices

Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternative

2009

Innocence Project Northwest Clinic, UW School of Law

Defending Child Sex Abuse Cases

2009

In-house CLE, Northwest Defenders Association

RCW 10.58.090: The Brave New World of Sex Crime Prosecutions

2009

CLE, WACDL

WACDL's Legislative Work: Bills Passed in 2008 and Agenda for 2009 (with Bob Cooper).

2008

Presented at both Washington State Office of Public Defense CLE Program and WDA Annual Conference

Legislative Updates, 2008 session

2008

Presented as teleconference CLE for WDA and as an in-house CLE for Associated Counsel for the Accused

State v. Magers and the Cycle of Domestic Violence

2007

WDA Annual Conference

Legislative Updates, 2007 Session

2006

WACDL Annual Chelan Conference

Talk CSI To Me - Challenging the Prosecutor's Evidence

Publications

2008

Defense Magazine Sex Offense Legislation: Still the Crime du Jour, but Some Efforts to Calm the Rhetoric (written with Brad Meryhew)

2008

Defense Magazine Hue and Cry: Strategies for Challenging this Exception to the Hearsay Rule

2005

Defense Magazine Sexual Assault Advocate Privilege: A Report from the Trenches
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