John Rodney Crowley

John Rodney Crowley

3.6
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 35 years

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

216 1st Avenue South., Suite. 204, Seattle, WA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017
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About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

John Crowley defends clients in a wide vareity of felony caes. Murder, drugs, assault, sex crimes, fraud, white collar crimes and federal crimes where he is certified to practice in any federal court nationally. He has a 25 year history of winning tough cases with superior trial skills.

31 years

50%
Federal Crime 30%

The Crowley Law Firm provides federal criminal defense throughout The United States and its territories.reas include: Federal white collar crimes such as fraud. Federal Drug Crimes such as Trafficking, Smuggling and Distribution and Sales. Weapons charges including Firearms Trafficking and Unlawful Import or Export of Weapons. Money Laundering. Racketeering or RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) Charges. Criminal Gang activity. Conspiracy Charges. Human Trafficking.

31 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 35 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1990

Resigned in Lieu of Discipline

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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John Rodney Crowley's Reviews

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3.6 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Violent Crime

Posted by Tatiana | November 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Mr. Crowley saved my cousin from a life sentence last week

Mr. Crowley saved my cousins life last week. Tyree and another guy got into it at a bar and Tyree shot him 3 or 4 times. The other guy was paralyzed form the chest down. Tyree was looking at a 450 month sentence if he was convicted. Mr. Crowley ripped the prosecutor hard just like we paid hi...m to do though. Tyree is black and the trial was in a small eastern Washington city with an all white jury of course. What was really cool is that Mr. Crowley knew how to talk to white people about race problems. The jury had no problem with what he was saying - or that he was getting on the prosecutor as hard as he was. I am so glad we hired Mr. Crowley though. He saved Tyree. Crowley is a top lawyer.

Posted by Ryan | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Way more than what I paid for

The charges were so serious - rape. But John really guided me through the process. This was a few months ago. He didn't really make a big deal out of anything. Really calm and cool under intense pressure at trial. Rape is serious and I was staring at a 25 year sentence. After he beat up on the acc...user, he turned to me and said I think I should go talk to the prosecutor about deal. Why a deal. John said he would offer a misdemeanor with no jail. I heard him propose that to the prosecutor and she then asked how long she had to think about it. He said 5-minutes. I got my no jail misdemeanor and saved 25-years of my life thanks to him. Expensive yes. Worth it. Really yes.

Posted by Craig | February 12, 2015 | Violent Crime

Worth Every Cent - A True Miricale Worker

I was charged with Robbery in the 1st degree, and was looking 8 yrs +... John was cool calm and collective the whole time needless to say I wasn't... At one point after the prosecutor was going to add another charge... I called John, ready to plea out to Robbery 2nd for 22 months .. His was response ...was I'm glad you would except that .. But, I won't ! He said I know I can do better than that ... Told me to relax and he would be in touch... After a few months he told me they now have agreed to conspiracy to commit theft 1st 12months house arrest.... Before I hired John, My public defender was ready to have me plead to robbery 2nd for 33 months because I was on DOC at the time I was charged.. I called other attorney's they all wanted 20,000 - 25,000 to take my case.. The best thing I did was hire John Crowley... Otherwise, I would most definitely be in prison... He is sometimes hard to get a hold of.. But, with good reason he was always in trial. Or he has no new information yet.. If you are looking for an excellent attorney to make the impossible, possible look no further John, is the guy you want.... I hope I never need a attorney again.. But, If I do John will be my first and only call... Thanks again for everything John....

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John Rodney Crowley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gary Metro

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jared Justice

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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D Lee

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Erek Puccio

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jeffrey Goldstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Resignation in Lieu of Discipline issued in WA, 2017

updated on 10/23/2017

Ineligible 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 Committee

Chairman

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.

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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

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