John Henry Browne

John Henry Browne

3.5
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 53 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Federal Crime

801 2nd Avenue, Suite 800, Seattle, WA

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 53 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1972

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John Henry Browne, P.S.

801 2nd Avenue, Suite 800, Seattle, WA, 98104

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John Henry Browne's Reviews

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3.5 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by GabriElle | July 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Peeping John

If I would have known JHB had a cocaine problem I would not have retained him as my attorney. If I would have known JHB defended a guy that tried to kill me with a gun that left me in the hospital with bleeding to the brain, I would not have hired JHB as my attorney. If I would have known about “reas...onable doubt” I would have never let JHB pressure me to accept Bench trial when I demanded Jury trial.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

John and his team are amazing

Three years ago this month on a October Saturday I was unfortunately facing some very serious charges that could have sent me to prison for a very long time. I bailed out of jail thank goodness to my beloved wife and a very close friend. Never being in legal trouble before I had no idea what to do on... Monday morning after leaving the courthouse from my arraingment hearing. My friend told me he knew of an attorney in Seattle that was very good and might be able to help me. I emailed and called JHB law office. Explaining my situation I was booked an appt the very next day on Tuesday. Once arriving at the office everyone I met or was introduced to was very professional and treated me with respect. I have always believed in hiring the best that you can afford, after meeting John and his staff I would never recommend hiring any another defense attorney if you are ever in need. John, Emma S, Emma A, Craig, Charlie, Kim, Lorie, Greg, Jim all over the course of two years never sugar coated anything to me, from multiple plea offers, to the brutality of going to trial. I had no idea how I was going to get through my ordeal but when you hire John and his team they get you through it if you tell them the truth always no matter how hard, you do what they recommend. I listened as best as I could to everyone, brought my wife to most meetings and a friend to help be my third ear. John believed in me, fought extremely hard for me both before , during and after trial. Going to trial with John on your side is an absolute must, his knowledge of the law is mind boggling to me and quite a few family and friends that attended my trial. My outcome with John as my attorney was absolutely wonderful, without his belief in me, my wife and daughters support I don't know where I would be. It took two long years to get to trial and the entire time beforehand every question I had was answered and explained, possibilities and situations were explained. I am extremely fortunate as I sit here in my home three years later to the month writing this review that I did the right thing hiring John. I owe so much to him and his entire staff, they have an extremely tough job working as criminal defense attorneys. It takes brilliant minds, great positive attitudes, and so much more to wade through our legal system. John and his entire team, from my direct experience dealing with them, are all amazing men and woman. Thank you John, Emma S, Emma A, Craig, Charlie, Kim, Lorie, Greg, Jim and everyone else that I potentially don't know about that worked on my case. You are all fantastic

Posted by Scott Schramke | June 04, 2015 | Criminal Defense

A Champion for YOU!

I am forever grateful to John Henry Browne and his team for the care and guidance they shared with myself and my family. Other reviewers here have already said it better (especially Tomas), but I can't imagine a better advocate than John Henry Browne. I was facing severe penalties, based on baseless ...allegations. John patiently and knowledgeably guided me through the Byzantine process of Seattle's so-called 'Justice' system. As the reviewer from June 23, 2007, noted: John knows everyone in the courthouse, from the judges to the administrative staff. John's breadth of experience with the courts and his deep comprehension of law made my own ordeal manageable and intelligible. Ultimately, he was successful in seeing the charges against me dismissed and spared my family and friends from the dishonorable, muckraking tactics of the KCPAO. Make no mistake, if you are ever charged with a crime, you need John at your side.

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Most Preeminent Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

SuperLawyer, Washington SuperLawyers

2006

SuperLawyer, Washington SuperLawyers

2005

SuperLawyer, Washington SuperLawyers

2004

SuperLawyer, Washington SuperLawyers

2003

SuperLawyer, Washington SuperLawyers

2002

Best Lawyer, The Best Lawyers in America

2001

Best Lawyer, The Best Lawyers in America

Associations

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

Education

1999

Oxford Fellow

1971

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1968

University of Denver

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Northwestern University School of Law

The Ford Foundation, Fellow

Languages

English

Spanish

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