No Photo

Hugh J. Barber

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 34 years

State, local, and municipal law Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: State, Local And Municipal Law

516 3rd Ave Ste W554, Seattle, WA

About Hugh

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

State, Local, and Municipal Law 100%

35 years | 1,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 3 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2023

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 34 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Hugh J. Barber

516 3rd Ave Ste W554, Seattle, WA, 98104-2362

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Hugh J. Barber's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

Filter Avvo Reviews (1) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Star rating
5 stars 1
4 stars 0
3 stars 0
2 stars 0
1 star 0
Practice Areas
What Clients Mention

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review

Posted by Karen | October 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Literally the BEST Attorney and Advocate

I feel compelled to write this review because I can't say enough about Hugh. He advocated for me, returned all calls/messages/emails - no matter what day of the week, kept it real, didn't blow fluff, explained the processes, remembered and retained vital information, let me talk while he patiently l...istened. When it came time for mediation, he let me know what to expect, how it was going to work, what the other side was going to do and say. And he was never wrong! During our mediation, he explained the who/what/why, what we were going to do, consulted with his colleagues to bounce off ideas, and conducted himself in a professional, yet relaxed and relatable manner. It is hard to find an attorney who believes in you, who talks your language, knows how to steer the conversation to what is important instead of worrying about the he said/she said little stuff. I never felt rushed or unimportant. It is SO rare to find an attorney who treats you like a human being while fighting what seems like a Goliath. I would hands down, wholeheartedly recommend Hugh to anyone who has employment issues. He will go to bat for you. You will NOT feel like just another number or case. The whole process was simple, even living 3.5 hours away from his office. Do not be afraid to hire an out-of-town attorney because Hugh is worth it. If you want a true advocate who gets stuff done, hire Hugh Barber.

See All Client Reviews

Hugh J. Barber's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Hugh
Peter Erik Meyers headshot
Peter Meyers

State, local, and municipal law lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Barber is one of the most respected senior deputy prosecutors in Washington. He is fair, understands the role of a prosecutor in our justice system, and he is a talented trial lawyer. He has earned respect with both the bench and the criminal defense bar for all of these qualities."

Christopher R Carney headshot
Christopher Carney

State, local, and municipal law lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked opposite Hugh for more than a decade. He has earned the respect of judges and lawyers on both sides of the aisle. He is known for his honesty, integrity and sense of justice."

View All Endorsements
Matthew P. Lapin headshot
Matthew Lapin

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2006

Best of The Best CLE Presenters, WSBA

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, King County Prosecuting Attorney

Associations

2005 - 2007

UW Law School

Adjunct Professor

Education

1990

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Colorado - Boulder

Speaking Engagements

2006

Winning Jury Trials

Voir Dire and Connecting with the jury

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution