Christopher Robert Black

I don’t write many reviews, but this one is especially difficult because it’s hard to put into words just how much Attorney Chris Black has helped me. I’ve been battling a serious illness, which has made everything in my life more difficult—including my legal situation. Chris took on my case at the l...ast minute, with virtually no time to prepare. To make matters worse, I was hospitalized and unable to communicate with him until the day before my arraignment. Despite these challenges, he immediately knew what needed to be done. He had already developed contingency plans in case I didn’t agree with one approach or another, and from the very beginning, it was clear that he genuinely cared. At one point, I considered pleading guilty to an allegation made by my probation officer because I didn’t want to make things harder on everyone. But Chris strongly advised against it, especially since the allegation was about "not attending treatment"—something he knew I had been too sick to do. Unlike past attorneys who seemed to take the easiest route and simply told me to plead guilty, Chris fought for me. He always took the time to explain my options and encouraged me to reconsider decisions that weren’t truly in my best interest. Whenever he recommended a different course of action, I would research it myself and realize he was absolutely right—he had solid arguments that could actually challenge the system rather than just accepting whatever was thrown at me. Chris never took shortcuts. He never chose the "easiest" path for himself—he chose the path that was best for me, no matter how much extra work it took. His advice was always grounded in years of experience, and at every step, he fought to protect my rights instead of just telling me to go along with whatever was convenient. At the end of my case, I didn’t even know I could request early termination of my supervision—but Chris brought it up on his own. He put in an incredible amount of effort to build a strong argument, and against all odds, he won. I was in the middle of a violation hearing, and because of him, I was able to finalize my case and finally move forward with my life. Without him, I would still be struggling to meet probation requirements while battling my illness. What stands out the most about Chris Black is his heart. You can see it in his face, his eyes, and the way he speaks—he genuinely cares about his clients. He always returned my calls, often within minutes, and gave me direct access to him instead of making me go through a secretary. He fought for me every step of the way, and I will always be grateful for his dedication, compassion, and expertise. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Mr. Black.

Chris Black was my federal criminal defense lawyer for a complex case. Of course, lawyers cannot work miracles, but the combination of his work ethic, knowledge, compassion, response time, assistance, realistic conversations about the circumstances and possible options/outcomes, and end results might... as well have been a miracle. Every case is different and results may vary, but he will be your best bet throughout the entire process, and even if the end results are not exactly what you hoped for, with Chris at your side they will be the best you can get in your specific situation. He truly is the full package, even if the case goes the trial, he is ready for anything. He is highly respected in the field as well, even amongst judges and prosecutors, which goes a long way. I highly recommend Chris Black as a lawyer.

I had a difficult case with harmful false accusations, I was told by other professionals it was impossible to win. I wanted someone to believe in me, and that is exactly what Mr. Black and his team did. There are no words to describe his dedication to my case. Thanks to his knowledge, professionalism..., and values I won “my impossible to win” case. He is an excellent lawyer but most of all a wonderful person.

Mr Black defended me in a DV 4th degree case recently. I talked to a couple of attorneys and tried to find the best one in Seattle. Only Mr Black had kind concern and care about what happened. The other attorneys are like: oh this is just another DV case, you finish some courses first. This was m...y first time got involved in this, and I was very panic. He is very professional, with great insights and the best strategies on a case. He cares about people, gave me great advices and worked on the case. He always reply my questions very fast, either on phone or email. Only 2 weeks after I hired Mr Black, my case got dismissed. I strongly recommend him as the best defense lawyer.

After dealing with another lawyer's BS I was so glad to have Chris Black on my side. He deals with criminal cases daily and knows the players, the process, the ins and outs and how the prosecutors choose their strategies. Thank GOD my friend and attorney Jerry B. recommended Chris to me. Chris made m...e feel at ease. I was never charged, I believe thanks to Chris' communication with the detective. Case not done, but ive got a solid advocate if it comes back. Trust Chris.