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Edmund P. Allen Jr

Criminal defense Attorney at Seattle, WA

5.0   23 reviews
  • Licensed for 30 years
    State WA
    Acquired 1992
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Mr. Allen was born and raised in the Seattle area.  He attended Bishop Blanchet High School in Seattle where he played on the varsity Baseball and Football teams.  He earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Santa Clara University in 1988, and earned his Juris Doctor Degree from Seattle University School of Law in 1992.  He was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 1992.  

 

Beginning in 1991, he served as a legal intern for the City of Kent, prosecuting criminal cases.  He had already tried fifteen jury trials bythe time he sat for the Bar Examination.  After passing the Washington State Bar Exam, he was hired as an Assistant City Attorney, and was promoted to the position of Chief Prosecutor in 1994.  In that position, he was responsible for prosecuting all criminal cases initiated by the City of Kent.  He also represented the City of Kent Police Department in several capacities, including civil asset forfeiture proceedings, and various legal advisements. He also represented the South King County Narcotics Task Force, advising them with respect to legal issues surrounding drug investigations, search warrants, and evidence gathering. 

 

In 1995, he accepted a Position as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for KingCounty.  He served as a King County Prosecuting Attorney under Mr. Norm Melang for nearly eight years.

 

During his eleven year career as a prosecuting attorney, Mr. Allen handled nearly all types of criminal cases, including violent crimes, robberies, assaults, thefts, DUI and felony traffic matters, domestic violence cases, and drug offenses.  As a prosecuting attorney, he tried nearly 150 cases to a jury.  Many of those were felonies in King County Superior Court.  The balance were misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, a significant portion of which were DUI cases. He has tried countless cases to the Court, and has extensively litigated virtually every type of legal issue surrounding these cases, including arguing before the Washington State Court of Appeals.  He has worked with the King County Sherriff’s Office in their fingerprint evidence training program, and has instructed at the state police academy regarding courtroom testimony of police officers.   

 

Mr. Allen entered private practice in January 2003.  Since that time he has successfully represented hundreds individuals accused of criminal offenses in various counties across the state and in Federal Court.  He holds an extensive knowledge of the local criminal justice system, and has an outstanding professional repoire with prosecuting attorneys and judges.  Given his extensive experience with local police and criminal investigation techniques, he has been exceptionally effective in his representation of individuals during the investigation process. His years of trial and courtroom experience have gained him significant respect among judges, prosecuting attorneys, and local police departments.

 

In his free time, Mr. Allen enjoys running, biking, skiing, boating, fishing, traveling and spending time with his family.   

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705 2nd Ave Suite 1111
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Posted by Claudia | January 22, 2021
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Excellent attorney
I hired Ed to defend my son who wrote the only 1 star disappointing review for Ed. My son has mental issues and doesn’t take responsibility for his actions and behavior and instead chooses to point the finger at Ed. Ed is a true professional and is also a kind and caring person. Ed did an excellent job under difficult circumstances. I would recommend him highly.
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Posted by Jose looez | January 19, 2021
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Best in the industry!
Edmond Allen is the best lawyer in the business, this man is a miracle worker he is the most professional lawyer I have ever seen, he has done so much to help me, he is a true friend I highly recommend him!
Posted by Heather | October 12, 2020
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HIGHLY recommend!
Can't thank Ed enough for helping make a terrifying legal process manageable, easy-to-understand and considerably less overwhelming. He's a terrific advocate and helps take a lot of the heartburn out of navigating the intricacies of legal proceedings. I'd recommend him to absolutely anyone who needs a terrifically efficient, approachable, friendly, professional and *effective* attorney. He took my call on a holiday weekend and helped lift MUCH weight off of my (and my family's) shoulders throughout the enter legal process. Thanks, Ed!
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Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2019
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KS
Ed was spectacular in his ability to navigate my case from the first time I got to sit down and discuss it with him to its culmination. He was able to utilize his vast experience both as a defense attorney and from his time working in the prosecuting attorney's office as a higher understanding of the functionality of my case. In my specific instance, he was able to sense an opening for the optimal resolution and pursued it logically and with persistence until a deal was eventually struck. There wasn't a single time that I ever felt Ed wasn't doing his absolute best to find the best resolution on my behalf or that he didn't have a firm grasp on the state of my case. Beyond that, in the courtroom he knew everybody and was always saying hello and holding short conversations - the little things such as these give you more confidence and add a sense of reassurance in the tougher of times. I owe Ed a lot for all the work he put in and in my specific instance and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a qualified attorney to fight effectively and efficiently on your behalf.
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Posted by DB | March 14, 2019
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Great attorney!
I hired Mr. Allen to represent me while facing very serious DUI charges. I found Edmund to be professional, courteous, thorough, and extremely knowledgeable. Every move was calculated, every document was flawless, every detail of my case was investigated and scrutinized. He always made sure to let me know exactly what was going on in our case and I found that very comforting in what was a potentially very scary and stressful time. Great courtroom presence and has good rapport with many prosecutors which is VERY IMPORTANT. Our outcome was very favorable and I would highly recommend Ed to anyone in search of a defense attorney.
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Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2018
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Outstanding
Mr. Allen was absolutely the best Attorney I could've asked for. He took my case very seriously and did everything to look at it from all angles. He never lost hope of the best outcome and pushed for it until we got what we wanted. He communicated with myself, and the courts on the regular and always made sure we were on the same page before and after each session. Mr. Allen is outstanding and I highly recommend him for any case. For the sake of transparency I was facing a second DUI Charge with some scary consequences. He laid out our options and told me step by step what we could do to turn it around. Sure enough it worked, the charges were reduced and we were handed what I think was the absolute best deal. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to hire Mr. Allen again.
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Posted by Nathan | December 12, 2018
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Extremely knowledgeable
I've had the pleasure of working with Ed on past occasions and have always gone to him for superior representation. His knowledge and past prosecutor background makes him versatile in knowing both sides for the best outcome possible. I was facing a potential 3rd DUI as well as DWS in the 2nd degree. From the start Ed got me pro actively involved in treatment, victims panel with full compliance with scram bracelet while he researched my case. After close to 8 months due to a major discrepancy in case we were able to get a complete dismissal of DWS as well as dropping a potential DUI to a reckless driving charge with no jail time. Ed works tirelessly and will not give up on you. Great communication gave me peace of mind while going through this difficult transition ultimately to find out everything would be normal again. You won't find a better attorney around, highly recommended!
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Posted by Wayne | January 10, 2018
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Ed Allen is a fantastic DUI Attorney
I was referred to Ed by a friend who is also an attorney. Ed did an initial consultation with me, and lined out a potential scenario. He exceeded my expectations with a very positive outcome, kept me abreast of new developments throughout the process, and helped me understand my responsibilities regarding the case. He was responsive when I had questions, and his knowledge of the laws surrounding my case was impressive. Honestly if I could rate higher than 5 stars I would. Integrity, honesty and ability combined in a winning counsel.
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Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2017
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I highly recommend Ed
I was charged with a misdemeanor last year. I met with several attorney's however it wasn't until I met with Ed that I started feeling comfortable. I decided to work with Ed not only because he is a true professional of his craft and that he came highly recommended by a family friend but because of his ability to connect with people and trust. Ed was right there for me every step of the way during this stressful time. Ed was able to get my case dismissed and get me the best case outcome for my situation. One of the best things about Ed though is after the case. Although the case has been dismissed, Ed makes a point of it to follow up with me and check in. He really cares. I never write reviews. This is in fact my first. But I do it gladly because of the impact Ed has made on my life. I will without hesitation refer my closest friends and family to Ed in times of need.
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Posted by Derrick | March 22, 2017
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Ed is top notch attorney!
Ed was a wonderful attorney. I was wrongly accused in a criminal investigation. He was extremely supportive and was always willing to talk about my case. He worked diligently to find witnesses that would be able to testify on my behalf, even drafting subpoenas to ensure that they would be present at the trial. Due to the tremendous amount of preparatory work he did on my case, the district attorney decided to drop the charges. This is because they knew they would not win against him. I would highly recommend him to anyone and will be using him again for a civil matter.
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Posted by jerome | May 12, 2016
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saved my career and future!
First let me say I never write reviews on anything, so whoever reads this please know my story is real and my case was a nightmare. From the first consultation Mr. Allen understood my situation, he genuinely cared and helped carry my stress, he always gave me the truth even when I had hard questions; he was very informative during the year we worked on my case. Thanks to Mr. Allen's strategic planning he saved my military career and I was able to retire. My case had me stressed out and depressed, but Ed kept my spirits up and my case played out exactly how he planned it to. He has years of experience on both the prosecution and defense side of the house and knew how to posture the case to our benefit. I was up against serious charges and could have spent a long time away even though I was innocent. Ed saved my career, and future. There are many lawyers you could hire to fight for you, but understand your best outcome will be with Ed standing beside you in court.
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Posted by Joseph Humphrey | December 2, 2015
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Excellent Attorney
And was referred to me by a bail bondsman who had heard good things about his practice. In meeting with ED I had discovered that he was formerly a prosecuting attorney which made me feel extremely comfortable given that he had an inside track an extensive knowledge of now both sides of the law which I found to be extremely effective when handling my case. Over the duration of My case I was able to leave the state to return back to Utah where I was living, working and finishing my undergrad at BYU I am from Seattle and the alleged activity in which I was accused was found here. ed was able to convince the judge and the prosecutor to let me return back to Utah during the duration of the case which from what I understand is typically a difficult feat and having the alleged leave the state in fear of never returning. I was a consultant at the time and traveled extensively for work, mr. Allen was able to even convince the judge to let me fly out of the country to Mexico on two occasions one for work and one for holiday. This again from my understanding was unheard of. Not only did ed have a great relationship with the prosecuting attorney judge and anyone involved in my case on the states end... he was able to come back any objection from the prosecutor that allowed me essentially to walk a free man and oblige any request I made. In the end he was able to get the felony charges against me reduced down to a low class misdemeanor which effectively saved my career my life my reputation and most importantly my freedom. I would definitely recommend Mr Allenn to anyone seeking legal representation Joseph
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Posted by Cortney | October 1, 2015
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Experienced & Determined
I decided to hire Ed for a DUI charge after interviewing other attorneys. Best decision ever. From our first meeting on, he put me at ease and laid out a plan that I was comfortable with and understood. What impressed me most about Ed were his exceptional courtroom skills and determination. He was always prepared for my hearings and he'd prepare me too, which was such a relief. Ed's knowledge of the law in my type of case, as well as general court procedures, gave me confidence every time I had to stand in front of the judge. He is well experienced in the courtroom, intelligent, and quick on his feet. He worked every possible aspect and chased down every possible lead to strengthen my case and negotiate with the prosecutor. I would hire him again in an instant if needed, and I strongly recommend him to anyone in need of representation.
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Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2015
Effective representation in DUI case
Mr, Edmund represent my DUI case, and prove to be knowledgeable, resourceful,and effective lawyer in handling my case to get a fair and more than acceptable outcome decision on my behalf. I would recommend, and seek out his services again if need be. I certainly hope not, but would if needed.
Posted by Valerie | June 30, 2015
Helpful, respectful & professional
We were referred to Ed by a friend who had worked with him a few years ago. They said that he would treat us well and give us the best legal care possible:Ed did not disappoint. He is not only easy to talk to, honest and sincerely wanting to help but he is also extremely familiar with the entire legal system in Washington State and all participants. Ed always responded to us promptly, gave us very fair and honest advice and was by our side throughout the entire ordeal. The infraction could have resulted in a severe punishment and due to Ed's expertise and highly regarded reputation, he allowed us to receive a much lighter sentence. I cannot say enough about how satisfied we were with Ed's services.
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Posted by Nancy | February 25, 2015
Life saver
Ed did an amazing job of putting us at ease in a difficult situation. He was caring, efficient and knowledgeable with what needed to be done. He had us do some homework ahead of time that made us look better in the eyes of the court and he was there every step of the way speaking on our behalf. Ed was comfortable in the courtroom and had a good rapport with every official we encountered. The end result was a successful outcome with no lifelong effects...we are thrilled! I would highly recommend Ed and would use him again BUT hope we won't ever need to!
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Posted by Nick | February 13, 2015
Great Lawyer
Ed was extremely helpful. He did a wonderful job. The were a few doors left slightly open by the prosecution and he made sure he opened them wide open. He was very thorough and knowledgeable when it came to past cases that set helpful precedence for case. In the end we were granted a dismissal. It was a long process, but Ed was there whole way and I never doubted his advice once. What should have been a very hard and scary process was made easy and comfortable by Ed and with out a doubt is a representation of his personal character and his professional spirit. Without hesitation I would call on Ed again or recommend him to anyone who needed representation.
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Posted by Mike | February 4, 2015
Excellent Lawyer
Great Lawyer, A+++++, I will recommend him to anyone. He is very caring and understanding in regards to the case, and determined to find the truth when the truth is obscured by the complaint party. He made sure to understand what was really going on, in regards to my wife's case. He took the extra miles to defend my wife and helped the prosecutor to understand the reality in regards to my wife's case. I really appreciate his effort, intelligence and talent in regards to his advice and defending the case.
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Posted by Manita | December 15, 2014
Drug offense
Ed Allen was very professional and effective. He handled my case very well from beginning to end and he accurately foresaw the outcome in my daughters case. She was able to avoid charges in lieu of attending counseling. I believe it was Mr. Allen's ability to understand my case, in addition to really working well with the prosecutor that made the difference.
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Posted by Kelly | November 19, 2014
Great Lawyer
I have hired Ed two times in the past and he has been wonderful. If I hadn't had him by my side I would have been even more worried then I was. Ed is extremely smart, and knows the system. Also, he has experience with many of the other people in the courts and can usually call them by name. I feel like if I had hired anyone else I would be in a much different situation then I am now and I am thankful of Ed everyday for it.
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AVVO RATING 9.9 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Founding Attorney/Owner
  • Law Office of Edmund P. Allen Jr., PLLC
  • 2004 - Present
  • Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
  • King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
  • 1995 - 2003
  • Chief Prosecuting Attorney
  • City of Kent Office of the City Attorney
  • 1991 - 1995
  • Legal Intern
  • Robertson, Phillips and Knight
  • 1990 - 1991
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Education

  • Seattle University School of Law
  • Juris Doctor
  • 1992
  • Santa Clara University
  • Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude)
  • 1988
  • American University
  • Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude)
  • 1986
  • Blanchet High School
  • High School Education
  • 1983
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Legal Cases

  • DUI
  • Dismissed
  • DUI
  • Not Guilty
  • DUI
  • Dismissed
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Associations

  • Student Defend (National Association of Lawyers defending college students)
  • member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • member/contributor/mentor
  • 2003 - Present
  • Washington Defender Association
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
  • King County Bar Association
  • member
  • 1995 - Present
  • United States District Court - Western District of Washington
  • member
  • 1994 - Present
  • Washington State Bar Associasion
  • member
  • 1992 - Present
  • King County Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Association
  • member
  • 1995 - 2003
  • South King County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1992 - 2002
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Premier 100 Trial Attorneys in Washington
  • American Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Client Distinction Award
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • Client's Choice Award
  • AVVO
  • 2015
  • Best of Business Award
  • Small Business Community Association
  • 2015
  • Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Washington
  • American Society of Legal Advocates
  • 2015
  • Top Lawyers in Washington
  • The Legal Network
  • 2013
  • Best Business People for 2013
  • National Association of Business Professionals
  • 2013
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Publications

  • Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs
  • Dealing with Law Enforcement and How to Handle Helmet Tickets
  • 2013

Speaking Engagements

  • Washington Law Enforcement Training Academy
  • Courtroom Testimony on DUI cases
  • 2003
  • Washington Law Enforcement Training Academy
  • Taking and Documenting Confessions
  • 2002
  • Washington Law Enforcement Training Academy
  • Police Report Writing
  • 2002
  • King County Sheriff's Office Forensic Evidence Seminar
  • How to Present Fingerprint Evidence
  • 2000
  • Insurance Fraud Training Seminar
  • Fighting Back - How to Prosecute Insurance Fraud Cases
  • 1998
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Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Ed both personally and professionally for many years. He is a skilled attorney who is trustworthy and does good work for his clients. He is a strong and active member of the community. Ed is a great choice if you are looking to hire someone to help you with a criminal case."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I've known Ed for more than two decades and am very familiar with him both personally and professionally. He is and exceptional trial attorney and delivers exceptionally good results for his clients on a consistent basis. Without reservation, I frequently refer friends and clients to Ed. He is one of the best. Beau Harlan"
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ed Allen is my go-to attorney for anything involving (or potentially involving) legal issues for persons accused of crimes. I have and will continue to refer my own clients to Ed with confidence. Hopefully I'm never accused of a crime, but if I did I know who I'd call first!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I can't say enough about Ed Allen. He is a tireless advocate for his clients and has the skills to go toe-to-toe against any opponent, including the government, and win. He uses his experience and connections as a former prosecutor to get the best results for his clients. I am happy to endorse him."
Personal injury Attorney | Nov 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Ed is completely devoted to his clients at every turn. His loyalty, energy and commitment to his clients' best interests is beyond compare."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I am very impressed by Ed Allen's work ethic and knowledge about criminal defense, especially DUI. I have recommended Ed to former clients of mine and friends that need help with criminal matters of all kinds. Ed has always shown his compassion for understanding the details of any given situation and can be trusted to keep matters confidential. I have watched Ed in court and seen his expertise in blending legal arguments with getting the most from judges he obviously knows well."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have known Mr. Allen for 25 years and have the utmost respect for him. I routinely refer criminal matters to Mr. Allen with confidence. The people I have referred him to always express their sincerest thanks for the referral. In fact, he is the only criminal attorney I refer my clients to. I have also worked with Mr. Allen on cases involving domestic violence. He is easy to work with and instrumental in getting cases resolved. I highly recommend Mr. Allen to anyone needing a criminal attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I refer clients to Ed Allen with confidence that he will address their legal needs in a professional and competent manner. He is well respected in the legal community and I wholeheartedly endorse him."
Unknown Attorney | May 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Allen and I have known each other for over twenty years. We have worked together as prosecuting attorneys, against each other on several cases and alongside each other on several more cases over the years. Ed is tremendously bright, hard working and passionate about getting outstanding results for his clients. His skills in negotiations are top-notch and he addresses each case and client with the utmost respect."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I heartily endorse this lawyer. I am an immigration lawyer and frequently need a criminal lawyer to try and get past conviction records to be changed to lessen their immigration consequences. Ed has truly been a magician in what he has been able to do for our clients. He has even gotten past convictions vacated! With over 35 years in the practice, I have enough experience to know when an attorney is one of the few who are really extraordinary and Ed is one of those select few."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse Ed Allen. I have known Ed since we both worked at the King County Prosecutor's Office. He works hard for his clients, is well respected in the community and gets great results for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have referred my clients to Ed Allen with the utmost confidence that he will handle their matter with the full dedication and attention it deserves."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ed Allen is a seasoned practitioner, tenacious advocate and savvy litigator. He cares about his clients and is committed to achieving practical solutions for them."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 20
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Ed Allen is a miracle worker. He and I have worked on numerous matters together over the past several years. He constantly surprises me with his creativity and ability to get results that are extremely helpful for my clients' cases. I certainly endorse him as a criminal defense attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 10
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse Ed. He is a fantastic and strategic lawyer who understand the interplay between criminal and family law matters. I use him without hesitation in my cases when criminal matters arise."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ed is a heavy hitter in the the criminal defense bar. Outstanding results!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Ed since he was a supervising prosecutor. His understanding of the law and the criminal justice system is superior. I would highly recommend Ed for any criminal matter."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 14
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"We hired Mr. Allen for a miracle. And, he made it happen. Our client needed a very old conviction "fixed" because of immigration consequences that resulted from the conviction. Mr. Allen was responsive, creative, and dedicated to getting the result we wanted. And, most importantly, he made it happen. I strong endorse Mr. Allen for all your criminal defense needs."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ed is a well respected member of the defense bar. He is known for his forthright manner and diligent work ethic. I have often been amazed at the results he is able to obtain for his clients. He does a great job."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Having know Mr. Allen for many years, both as a prosecutor and defense attorney, I have always been impressed with his legal knowledge and realistic approach to each case. I am confident he will do a great job for each of his clients."
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Seattle Criminal defense Lawyer Edmund P. Allen Jr
Edmund P. Allen Jr
Criminal defense Attorney
Seattle, WA
Licensed for 30 years