James Egan

James Egan

4.9
Rating: 4.8

Licensed for 27 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

605 1st Ave Ste 400, Seattle, WA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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About James

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 90%

Our firm does predominantly DUI defense. We are not a sole practitioner without support staff or trial experience; we are a team of highly experienced trial attorneys and legal assistants committed to resolving client issues in the best way possible. Virtually every prosecutor's office in King County knows our reputation for aggressive, earnest advocacy. Where cases do not go to trial, we often get stellar resolutions. Payment plans are offered to every client.

28 years | 1,200 cases

90%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Law Offices of James Egan

605 1st Ave Ste 400, Seattle, WA, 98104-2207

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James Egan's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nate | March 24, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Testimonial

I was involved in an accident in which the other driver made false accusations that resulted in citations and misdemeanor charges. I contacted James Egan and had a very informative initial no cost interview over the phone. I could tell immediately that he had an experienced team that had the expert...ise in the local court that would handle the case. For that reason I retained them at a reasonable fee that I knew in advance would take me through the whole process. It was good knowing up front what the cost would be. It turned out to be worth every penny; his team handled every detail, always returned my calls promptly and answered all my questions. The charges were dropped, and I avoided a possible year suspended license and large fine. I could not have been more pleased with the outcome. The whole experience was very assuring during a difficult time. I would not hesitate to refer anyone in need of legal help to "my legal team", the law offices of James Egan.

Posted by Janelle | October 01, 2009 | DUI & DWI

DUI

I was charged with DUI for driving the wrong way on a street. Through the combined efforts of James Egan's legal team, the charge was dropped ENTIRELY after I did some community service hours. I would recommend them absolutely! They know the players and they are pros!

Posted by S Beckman | September 24, 2009 | DUI & DWI

I highly recommend this team.

I realize that I had many options in hiring attorneys. James Egan’s team was ready to give me legal advice and a winning strategy from the beginning. Other attorneys were vague in answering my questions about possible outcomes and actually made me feel even more nervous about my seemingly embarrass...ing situation. It was unclear if I would be 'okay' in the end after talking to other solo attorneys. I really liked the team-based environment that I experienced at James' office and how they ALL helped me to feel at ease. “The lawyers with James Egan knew my arresting cop’s name and history, my BAC and problems associated with that particular machine, and exactly where/when I was stopped all before I told them. This showed me they were truly interested in my case and they wanted to help me. James and his group jointly tag-teamed the prosecutor on my DUI charge and resolved the case with no jail, no license suspension and a mere temporary Negligent Driving conviction which goes off my record. They were definitely well respected by the courts and the prosecutor. They had excellent, useful resources which resulted in the best outcome possible for my situation. I highly recommend this team if you find yourself in the awkward situation of being charged with DUI in King County. - S. Beckman

Posted by BJ | September 18, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank you for your help

Dear James Egan, Thank you very much for you and your law firm's advice and assistance with my legal dilemma. I'm currently in the province of Zabul, Afghanistan helping the local populace to rid themselves of Taliban. I owe the fact that I have no case looming over my head to your legal experti...se. As a satisfied customer, if I come across any of my friends or acquaintances with legal issues, or that are in need of an attorney's assistance, I will do my best to make sure they are guided to your office. Once again, thank you! Best Regards, BJ Ramirez

Posted by Martin Teeg | September 09, 2009 | DUI & DWI

Money well spent!

After being arrested on my first DUI ever with a .11 BAC, I was stunned and had so many questions. I was so glad to have had the immediate advice of James Egan’s legal team. They took immediate steps to preserve evidence and ultimately beat my license suspension on a legal technicality. Then, when... the criminal case was filed, they used their resources and energies to help avoid a DUI, license suspension, actual jail time, probation and fines. They are an accomplished, confident team. I would recommend them to any friend in that unfortunate circumstance, any day! The fees were reasonable and money well spent! -Martin Teeg, Seattle

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James Egan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a great DUI attorney!"

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Henry Chae

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James Egan is an excellent attorney. We had battled it out in a few trials close to 10 years ago when I was a prosecutor and he beat me every time. I have not won a trial against him to this day. And he has had acquittals on many other cases against other highly regarded attorneys which just goes to illustrate he is an attorney who really delivers great results for his clients. You can't go wrong with James Egan. He will fight hard for you. I recommend him without reservation."

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Mindy Carr

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James Egan is an exceptional attorney who cares about client concerns and has made headway in stemming police misconduct in Seattle through his work on DUI cases."

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Robert Kornfeld

Unknown lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kirk Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"When I was a city prosecutor for Seattle, I always found James to be a highly skilled litigator. He is probably one of the most creative attorneys I know which serves him very well in his job as a criminal defense attorney."

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Stefanie Dorn

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James has an exceptional amount of experience. He has handled countless DUI cases, and is an expert with legal issues. He is also always willing to provide case advice and guidance to young lawyers."

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Andrew Huff

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse James and know his expertise and experience in the area of criminal defense is superb. He is extremely sharp in the courtroom and clearly has a grasp of the issues, appellate decisions and court rules which make him extremely effective. I have personally watched him in trial and it was obvious why the jury voted his way in the end. Those he represents are very fortunate to have him fighting for them."

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Karl Verzani

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Egan is very experienced and knowledgeable in the criminal defense arena. His legal team always goes the extra step to get the best results for his clients."

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Jay Wilkinson

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Egan is a top notch criminal defense attorney who knows all the tricks. He is extremely familiar with every courts in the Puget Sound area and knows what it takes to get the judges and prosecutors to see your side of the story."

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James White

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He leads an excellent, experienced and knowledgable legal team. He has a friendly, thorough and available staff. He gets good results for clients."

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Jon Zimmerman

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James has considerable experience in criminal defense and DUI law. He is a practical and effective advocate for his clients and I endorse him."

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Joshua Schaer

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work. James has considerable practice experience in criminal law, particularly DUI defense. His firm represents clients thoroughly and effectively, usually obtaining reduced charges and/or lesser penalties."

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Andrew Elliott

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"James is a hard working, creative, and passionate defense lawyer. He is experienced in DUI defense and has handled over 1000 DUIs in his career. James knows the law and the system well. Lawyers should feel confident when referring cases to him."

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Experience

Rating:  4.8 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Suspension issued in WA, 2021

updated on 08/12/2021

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2013

Best Lawyer, Seattle Weekly Magazine

2009

Field Sobriety Test Instructor, LaPier and Associates

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Owner / Proprietor, Law Offices of James Egan

1999 - 2000

Public Defense Attorney, Northwest Defenders Association

1997 - 1998

Rule 9 Prosecutor, Kenyon Disend Law Firm

1994 - 1995

Defense Investigator, Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons

Associations

2008 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member Graduate

2005 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2003 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

member

Sample of Legal Cases

World Trade Organization Protests 1999 Seattle

Not guilty verdict and over 100 dismissals

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Education

1998

University of Washington School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1998

University of Washington Business School

Entrepreneurial Courses in Business

1994

Whitman College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

Trial Presentation and Closing Arguments

Trial Advocacy Program

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Swedish

Activity

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