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 - 2 of 2 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Unprofessional

Mr. Crowley was hired in Feb 2016 for my husbands case. My husband was out in jail Jan 21, 2016. He tod me since the beginning it was a fairly easy case since there was almost no evidence against my husband. He was charging $8500 total with $5000 down and that my husband would be out very soon. His v...isit to my husband was not done for months. He would not return calls. He was always busy with other cases. When he did go he failed to take the interpreter that he needed and the paperwork that was requested. He rescheduled court dates over 19 times. Both prosecutor and judge were upset with all of his rescheduling. When I was able to reach him months later he yelled at me saying that he does not work well under the pressure we were putting on him. He never fought my husband's case in fact he got sentenced to 20 months which a court appointed lawyer could have got him that sentence. He was sentenced Nov 21, 2016 after 10 months of not knowing what was going to happen. He was transferred to prison 2 days later and I still have not heard anything from Mr Crowley or his office. Very unprofessional. I would never recommend him to anyone. Don't waste your time. He just takes your money and forgets about the case.

Posted by Charlotte | February 06, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Terrible Attorney, did absolutely nothing for me

John Crowley was hired to defend me in a Felony Drug case. As soon as the thousands of dollars was placed in his hand, he pretty much checked out. I could never reach John, he never returned my calls, only on the day of court would I hear from him. He was late to court numerous times, making me si...t in an empty courtroom with the Judge and prosecuters as they kill time waiting for him, a couple times about an hour late. Each time I would touch base with him, he would act as though he never knew that I had children. He never did interview anyone in my case, including the CI. In the end of the case he called me one day at work telling me that he needed me to be in court in less than one hour to make a plea bargain. without even discussing my options. He then informed me that he wouldn't be able to make it so his assistant would be standing in his place. When I asked what deal would I be getting if I plea bargained, he stated to me charges that I was never even charged with would be dropped. In the end, it worked out thanks to his young but aggressive assistant that showed up that day of sentencing. Right before taking the stand, his assistant told me about the FOSA program that John never even mentioned one time. It kept me out of prison, able to keep my job and still raise my children. Thank you John for sending your assistant, if you would have been representing me, I would still be in prison away from my kids, no job and dealing with multiple losses.

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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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