Christopher Robert Black

Christopher Robert Black

also known as Chris Black, Christopher R. Black

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

705 Second Avenue, Suite 1111, Seattle, WA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Federal Crime 30%

25 years

30%
Violent Crime 10%

25 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

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Location

Black & Askerov, PLLC

705 Second Avenue, Suite 1111, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Christopher Robert Black's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

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Posted by Deidre' | February 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

We Will Never Be Able to Thank Chris Enough

Recently my family and I experienced nothing any of us had ever come close to dealing with before. My husband and I hurriedly traveled to Seattle from Sandpoint Idaho to help one of our sons who had been arrested on felony assault charges. We were panicked, confused, and totally out of our elemen...t in that we have never needed the services of a lawyer before. Thankfully, while we were traveling across state a relative found Chris online for us and we decided to call. This was the best decision we could have made and it set the course for a positive outcome for our son and family. Not only were we able to get our son released from jail promptly but I believe that Chris's vast experience and expertise was ultimately what led to our son never even being charged. It was a traumatic time for all of us and had we not had Chris on our side I am afraid our son's life would have been changed dramatically and not for the best. Chris is straight forward, frank, very knowledgeable and he treated us with kindness and understanding. Chris is a genuine person who's talent was used to help us in a way that I will never be able to properly thank him for. Contact Chris and Tim, you will immediately be set at ease and I know they will be able to help.

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best Defense Attorney You’ll Find

You won’t find anyone else who is as passionate and dedicated to defending you than Chris Black. Your search for a defense attorney ends here.

Posted by Jose | September 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Criminal case

Christopher Robert black is the best lawyer I have ever hired. I would recommend him to all my family and friends and all the people out there. You can't go wrong with Christopher Robert black. His an awesome lawyer if I in trouble again I would definitely hired him again. Thank you Christopher Robe...rt black for all your good hard work.

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Chris is an excellent attorney and did a great job!

Chris did a great job for me. I'm really pleased with all of his efforts and the results he helped me obtain. Previous to hiring Chris, I was represented by a lawyer from the Federal Public Defenders Office. My lawyer had decided I was guilty, my case was not defendable and I should just accept ...the prosecutor's plea agreement as written. I would have been entering a plea within months of arrest and I am certain the results would have just followed the federal sentencing guidelines resulting in two to three years of prison time. This would have given me little time to settle my personal matters prior to going to prison. Immediately upon talking with Chris I was relieved in the change in attitude he brought to my case. Chris was always available to me and responded to my calls and emails quickly. Chris worked directly with me to obtain the necessary background information and other facts of the case. Although, I eventually pled guilty to one of the charges, Chris helped in the characterization of my actions and presented all of my information in the most favorable light. I'm sure that this approach severely reduced my eventual sentence. I received a sentence of months instead of years as a result of these efforts. Additionally, the year of continuances allowed me to get all of my personal matters attended to prior to reporting to prison. I'm now in a much better personal state because of these effort. I recommend anyone facing a criminal prosecution to immediately contact Chris for a consultation. I am sure he can be a valuable asset to you and your case.

Posted by Jose | June 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Overall perfomance

...I was about to give up in my criminal case, the legal defender told me to plea guilty and I will be 6 months in prison and there was no solution for my case, I was facing up to 5 years in prison and 250,000 Dls fine, thank God my wife hire Mr. Black ; got released from jail two weeks after. 4 ...months after hiring Mr. Black I am at home, my case is finish and done with it. I have time served, I paid $100.00 fine and got 2 points on my record, I highly recommend Mr. Black, he is a professional, experienced and one of the best.

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Christopher Robert Black's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alison Holcomb

Federal crime lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the opportunity to work alongside Chris on a federal tax fraud trial in which we represented two of ten co-defendants charged with a total of 105 counts. Chris displayed a command of the facts, thorough understanding of the complex legal issues presented, and a tireless work ethic. He's a fantastic attorney, and I heartily endorse him."

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Phil Nelson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is among the handful of smartest and most dedicated attorneys I know. His reputation for thoroughness and excellence in court is well deserved. I refer him all of the Puget Sound area criminal defense cases that come across my desk and I will continue to do so."

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Aimee Sutton

Federal crime lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris has been such a great colleague over the years because he has extensive experience and he's so generous about sharing his knowledge. I highly endorse him."

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Matthew Simon

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Black consistently provides insightful and helpful advice. His knowledge and diligence are clearly evident. I endorse him without reservation"

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Matthew Dolman

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Hawkins

Unknown lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Chris Black. He is patient, diligent, and creative, and has an excellent understanding of the intersection between criminal and immigration laws."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Levinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Black is an excellent lawyer. I have complete confidence when referring matters to him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Superlawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2014

Certificate of Appreciation, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2012

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2011

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Certificate of Appreciation, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, Black Law, PLLC

2008 - 2009

Partner, Costello & Black, P.S.

2001 - 2007

Associate, Costello & Associates, P.S.

Associations

2010 - Present

Consulate of Mexico in Seattle

Consulting Attorney- Criminal Law

2009 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Board of Governors

2008 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2018 - 2019

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

2008 - 2010

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project

Board President

2007 - 2011

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project

Board of Directors

Education

2001

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Johns Hopkins University

BA - Bachelor of Arts, with Honors

Speaking Engagements

2017

WACDL Annual Conference

Immigration Issues for Defense Lawyers

2016

Forging Your Criminal Defense Practice

Roundtable

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