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John Rodney Crowley
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Biography
Attorney John Crowley has spent his entire career as a lawyer of 21-years working in the field of criminal law. In 1990, he served as a Law Clerk with the United States Department of Justice, before accepting an Assistant District Attorney’s position with the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office. As an Assistant District Attorney, Mr. Crowley was the prosecutorial voice for the State of Washington. And it was during his seven-year tenure in this position that he became well versed with the legal strategies and applications of criminal law, as they are implemented by the State of Washington. He also became very well aware of the unfairnesses of the justice system in general. Attorney Crowley was surprised to learn just how easily an accused offender could be vilified, convicted and incarcerated, based upon insufficient or circumstantial evidence – especially for those accused of sex related crimes.
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Licensed in Washington for 35 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1990
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017
Location
The Crowley Law Firm, PLLC
216 1st Avenue South., Suite. 204, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Bad lawyer
Bad lawyerhe's done the same to our family as he's done to many others pressured for the money got the money never showed up for court bad reputation and never had time to sit down to talk about the case only showed up to court once
Posted by G. Ramirez | June 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Hard to reach, but he gets the work done.
I had heard gof Crowley from a family friend, i had a previous lawyer who i had to ask to withdraw from my case because she was no help and seemed uncertain. John is a very busy man and it is hard to reach, but the few times we spoke he seems confident in his plans. hes a great lawyer and gets the wo...
Posted by Allen | April 12, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
case solved
Despite the long long time it took, John helped to solve my case. He was great in court and things went better than we expected, the result was great!
Posted by Carlos | November 08, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
One of the best criminal defense attorneys in the Pacific Northwest
John is an awesome attorney. Very knowledgeable in his field and honest. He will not promise anything that he cannot achieve and will not hesitate to take a case to trial if it will mean a better outcome for the client. I am very surprised that he is not more widely recognized.
John Rodney Crowley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure of being co-councel with Mr. Crowley. I was very impressed at his skills and demeanor in court. He is extremely knowledgeable, and makes some very sharp legal arguments. I fully endorse this lawyer."
"I had the pleasure to observe John defend two separate murder trials. His cross examination of expert witnesses was far superior to that of other lawyers I have witnessed in trial, and his ability to drive home a consistent and compelling theme from opening statement to closing argument was impressive to say the least. If you need a criminal defense lawyer in the Seattle or Central Washington areas, call John Crowley."
"Mr. Crowley is one of the best attorneys I know. He is tough as nails and will litigate opposing counsel right out of the courtroom. Mr. Crowley is the epitome of a confident, aggressive trial lawyer. I strongly recommend him to anyone facing a serious criminal allegation."
"I watched John Crowley represent at trial a client that was facing a sentence of life in prison. His skills were top notch in every phase of the trial. He was both professional and passionate in the advocacy of his client, and it came through in his representation during the trial. I would wholeheartedly recommend John Crowley to someone in need of representation on any serious criminal matter."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.
Resignation in Lieu of Discipline issued in WA, 2017
updated on 10/23/2017Ineligible to practice law in Washington. No longer a member of the WSBA due to resignation while disciplinary proceedings were pending. Not eligible to re-apply for admission.
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Managing Partner, The Crowley Law Firm PLLC
1990 - Present
Law Clerk, United States Department of Justice
1997 - 1999
Guest Lecturer, Portland State University
1991 - 1998
Assistant District Attorney, Snohomish County Prosecutors Office
Associations
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Federal Bar Association
Member
1998 - 1998
Washington State Supreme Court DNA and Law CommitteeChairman
Sample of Legal Cases
Two Counts 1st Degree Arson
NOT GUILTY ON BOTH COUNTS
NOT Guilty Verdict Benton County
NOT GUILTY BY JURY
Hanford Federal Criminal Trial
NOT GUILTY VERDICT ALL COUNTS
State v. J. Gonzalez
Dismissed
State v. F. Rizo
Case dismissed
NOT GUILTY of attempted murder--Kurt Bonser
Not guilty of attempted murder.
Education
1990
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Oregon State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2010
TV - Inside Edition
Admitted to the Shooting but Acquitted of First Degree Murder
2003
TV - The Today Show
Robbery and Murder – The Case of Aristotle Marr
2001
TV - Larry King
The Vehicular Homicide of Audrey Kishline
1999
Guest Lecturer
Portland State University (1997-1999)
Publications
2013
The Defense (CT Defense Lawyers)
The Kidnapping and Murder Acquittal of Kurt Bonser
Languages
English
Spanish