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Edmund P. Allen Jr
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Biography
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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Licensed in Washington for 33 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1992
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Law Offices of Edmund P. Allen Jr
705 2nd Ave Suite 1111, Seattle, WA, 98104-1716
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Posted by Heather | October 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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 h...
Posted by Nancy | February 25, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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...
Posted by Mike | February 04, 2015 | Criminal Defense
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...
Posted by Cheryl | March 27, 2014
Compliments for Ed Allen
It is rare when you find an attorney that you immediately feel you can trust! Ed Allen is that attorney! His approach is reassuring, sensitive, and kind! In addition it is clear he has a thorough understanding of the law. While working through a legal crisis I would want Ed on my team and have been i...
Edmund P. Allen Jr's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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"
"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!"
"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."
"Ed is completely devoted to his clients at every turn. His loyalty, energy and commitment to his clients' best interests is beyond compare."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Ed is a heavy hitter in the the criminal defense bar. Outstanding results!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2015
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
2013
Top Lawyers in Washington, The Legal Network
2013
Best Business People for 2013, National Association of Business Professionals
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Founding Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Edmund P. Allen Jr., PLLC
1995 - 2003
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
1991 - 1995
Chief Prosecuting Attorney, City of Kent Office of the City Attorney
1990 - 1991
Legal Intern, Robertson, Phillips and Knight
Associations
2013 - Present
Student Defend (National Association of Lawyers defending college students)member
2003 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyersmember/contributor/mentor
2003 - Present
Washington Defender AssociationMember
1995 - Present
King County Bar Associationmember
1994 - Present
United States District Court - Western District of Washingtonmember
1992 - Present
Washington State Bar Associasionmember
1995 - 2003
King County Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Associationmember
1992 - 2002
South King County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Theft
All charges dismissed
Felony Gambling Cheating
All charges dismissed
Felony Gambling Cheating
All charges dismissed
Felony Theft
all charges dismissed
Marijuana Deliveries
Case diverted into drug court and dismissed
Trafficking Stolen Property
Community Service Hours, $0 restituion
VUSCA - Felony Possession
All charges dismissed
Marijuana Grow
All charges dismissed
Marijuana Grow
All charges dismissed
VUCSA - Felony Possession
Misdemeanor, dismissed after 12 months
Marijuana Grow Investigation
No Charges Filed
VUCSA - Delivery and Possession with Intent
Possession, credit for time served
Marijuana Grow
All charges dismissed
Theft
all charges dismissed
DUI
Dismissed
Theft
All charges dismissed
Theft
All charges dismissed
Theft
All charges dismissed
Theft
All charges dismissed
Theft
All charges dismissed
Commercial Burglary
Misdemeanor trespass, no jail, dismissed after one year probation
DUI / Driving Suspended
All charges dismissed
DUI - Commercial Truck Driver
DUI dismissed/DOL Suspension dismissed
DUI - Refusal
Dismissed
DUI, Obstructing, Resisting Arrest
Negligent Driving, all other charges dismissed
DUI
Dismissed
DUI
Not Guilty
Education
1992
Seattle University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1988
Santa Clara University
Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude)
1986
American University
Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude)
1983
Blanchet High School
High School Education
Speaking Engagements
2003
Washington Law Enforcement Training Academy
Courtroom Testimony on DUI cases
2002
Washington Law Enforcement Training Academy
Taking and Documenting Confessions
2002
Washington Law Enforcement Training Academy
Police Report Writing
2000
King County Sheriff's Office Forensic Evidence Seminar
How to Present Fingerprint Evidence
1998
Insurance Fraud Training Seminar
Fighting Back - How to Prosecute Insurance Fraud Cases
Publications
2013
Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs
Dealing with Law Enforcement and How to Handle Helmet Tickets
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I got my first DUI 4/15/21 in Washington state snd blew a .182. Is jail time mandatory
16 Apr 2021
Q&A
Is this assault on a child or a self defense?
08 Apr 2020
Q&A
I don’t have court record?
01 Mar 2019