$ 285-300 per hour
My practice focuses on representing people who are in conflict with government. I have specialized in criminal defense in both trial and appellate courts, and in civil rights litigation. More information about my appellate criminal defense work can be found at . In my civil rights practice, I have represented people whose rights have been violated by police, social workers, teachers, mayors, governors, and military agencies.
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48 years
48 years
48 years
44 years
$ 285-300 per hour
33%-40%
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Acquired: 1978
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701 5th Ave Ste 3600, Seattle, WA, 98104-7010
2 Client Reviews
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Posted by Ryan Menges | July 20, 2022 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
I believed that I had found the representation I desire!
After contacting James I felt really good about connecting with him! He referred i to a colleague of his saying that he was so busy and bogged down and he assured i his colleague would be very helpful! i met with his colleague and felt great and inspired and felt a relief of a burden on my back belie...
Posted by Paul bufalini | May 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
State of Washington vs bufalini .. DOSA REVOKE APPEAL. Right to counsel
Jim did my appeal for my dosa revoke. The end result was 34,000 dollars but on the bright side I won my appeal with the court of appeals granting me immediate release from prison. There is in fact case law regarding my case. At a dosa revoke hearing due to the potential loss of freedom you have a rig...
"Jim is one of the most experienced and talented appellate lawyers practicing in Washington State today."
"Go figure the Avvo ratings; they are fixed as very low unless the lawyer spends energies getting endorsements or beefing up the Avvo profile. Jim is not the kind of lawyer who wastes time on such matters. Jim Lobsenz has earned an excellent reputation in the community as a cerebral, relentless lawyer for the underdog mistreated by the government, and for those denied proper public records. He is regarded as a guru in Public Records Act litigation. He is personable and makes himself regularly available for consultations about the nuances of civil procedures against the government. I have nothing but the highest of recommendations for Jim Lobsenz. He is a good listener, has a great work ethic and is a reliable partner in obtaining recourse from government transgressions. I am honored to have worked with Jim Lobsenz."
"Having worked with Jim, I can say with confidence that he is one of the most brilliant, well-respected attorneys in the State of Washington. I learned a tremendous amount from him, and I would highly recommend him to anyone."
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2011
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Top Lawyers 2010, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Top Seattle Lawyer, Constitutional Law, Seattle Magazine
2004
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2002
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2001
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2000
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
1999
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
1995
Abolitionist Day Award, Washington Coalition Against the Death Penalty
1991
Civil Libertarian Award, American Civil Liberties Union
1985
Human Rights Day Award, United Nations Association
2000 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Seattle University School of Law
1989 - Present
Shareholder, Carney Badley Spellman
1985 - 1989
Partner, Wolfe & Lobsenz
1983 - 1985
Public Defender, Washington Appellate Defender Association
1982 - 1983
Associate, Edwards & Barbieri
1979 - 1982
Prosecuting Attorney, King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
2004 - Present
Washington Appellate Lawyers AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1979 - Present
American Civil Liberties Union of WashingtonLegal Committee Member
The Seattle Police Department agreed to pay $32,000, including $22,050 covering 441 days that disputed information from a police manual had been withheld.
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JD - Juris Doctor
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MA - Masters
1974
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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