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Linda Medeiros Callahan
also known as Callahan Law, P.S., Inc.
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Biography
Since 1992, Attorney Linda M. Callahan has fought to safeguard the futures of those who have been accused of driving under the influence. Although she is skilled in various areas of law, Attorney Callahan focuses her practice solely on DUI defense since so many individuals suffer a lifetime of penalties, charges, and consequences after facing DUI charges. In every case, she puts her best foot forward to obtain the best results for her clients.
Prior to founding Callahan Law, P.S., Inc., Attorney Callahan attended Hawaii Pacific University where she earned her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees. Following her years at Hawaii Pacific University, Attorney Callchan enrolled in the University of Notre Dame School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate in 1996, graduating cum laude. During her time in law school, she served as a Production Editor for the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethic and Public Policy. Since then, she has stood for the rights of those accused of crimes. Currently, Attorney Callahan is a member of the Washinton Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Washington Alliance of DUI Trial Lawyers, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 29 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
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Callahan Law, P.S., Inc.
81 S Main St, Seattle, WA, 98104
Callahan Law, P.S., Inc.
400 Union Ave SE, Ste 200, Olympia, WA, 98501
Callahan Law, P.S., Inc.
1635 Olympic Hwy N, #101A, Shelton, WA, 98584
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1201 Pacific Ave, Suite 600, Tacoma, WA, 98402
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Showing 21 - 25 of 35 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Charles | July 11, 2013 | DUI & DWI
A trustworthy advocat
Ms. Callahan went above and beyond to help me. Her knowledge on DUI's was impressive! Her commitment in helping my case gave me a comfort during my trial. Ms. Callahan definitely handled my case with delicate precision!
Posted by Nathan | July 10, 2013 | Criminal Defense
A mixed bag...
My experience with this firm has been a mixed bag. Always do your homework. Never trust what a lawyer tells you, especially AFTER you've given them your money. I requested some help from Linda regarding an extension on my community service in lieu of jail time... she dismissed me saying the terms...
Linda Callahan
Replied last June 20, 2013Please contrast this with our 40 + complementary, "5 out of 5" reviews. We pride ourselves in being the opposite of what this person says we are. I am the author of the legal book on Washington DUI law. Judges and lawyers rely on my book, called "The Washington DUI Practice Manual." They will tell you that I AM knowledgeable about DUI law and court procedures. Most people take a judge's order very seriously. When a person creates their own emergency by not doing what they are supposed to, and waits until the day before the deadline to ask for help, if I can, I will and DO help. But I cannot pick up the phone or email a judge to ask a favor. That is prohibited unethical contact. There are rules I have to follow as a lawyer--I have to prepare emergency motions and give notice to the prosecutor, in order to get an emergency hearing PRIOR to the deadline occurring. However, that afternoon, I needed to be in court for another client. I was not willing to abandon that client to spend the afternoon drafting futile emergency motions. I can only be in one place at a time. If you were my client waiting for me in court that afternoon, and I did not show up because I was helping someone with a last minute request to fix an avoidable crisis of their own making, I would now be answering your negative review! I am glad this person found a way to get his extension from a judge who lawfully suspended the rules lawyers have to follow to accommodate him. But I did not lie to him about what I would have had to do to accomplish the same thing within the rules.
Posted by Bart | June 23, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Highly Recommended
Linda Callahan is excellent! Through her work and the work of her associate Jacey Liu, I had my charges reduced from a DUI to negligent driving. When I was first arrested I called her on a Sunday morning. I received representation and excellent advice from that point forward. I could always call ...
Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2012 | DUI & DWI
Professional, knowledgeable, and empathetic
In a snapshot, I was absolutely shocked to receive in the mail a pending charge of DUI after I was in a single car accident and underwent a seemingly unassuming police interview in the ER. Throughout my court process, a) I felt embarrassed thinking "she's heard this all before, but it's TRUE;" b) I ...
Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2012 | DUI & DWI
Outstanding, Superior Service
Linda Callahan & her staff are THE BEST...I can't emphasize enough...just how superb Linda's representation is. My DUI case occurred in Thurston Co....one of the toughest counties in the state for DUI's. Linda's defense was persistent, tenacious, and always professional..She was able to get me a pl...
Linda Medeiros Callahan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Linda Callahan is dynamite in a small package. Her clients know that Linda will always look for ways to win their DUI cases, and will fight all the way to the Supreme Court, if necessary. Linda's natural ability to relate to people helps her in maintaining great client relations and in selecting juroes for trial. Her dedication to the practice has led to her authoring the Washington edition of my book, The DUI Book. Her text is the most readable of all my state co-authors, and a great asset for her clients. William C. Head Atlanta, GA"
"There are very few lawyers in this state who have had the kind of impact on the legal landscape that Linda has earned. She is relentless, brilliant and a paragon of virtue who stands tall among her peers. I can't recommend anyone more highly than Linda when it comes to handling DUI and related cases. She sets a new bar for what is already an active and stellar DUI Defense community, and I heartily endorse her work."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Linda wrote the book on DUI defense. Literally. I have that book on my self and refer to it often. She is a leader in DUI defense and a skilled advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Linda is an aggressive advocate for her clients and truly believes in the presumption of innocence."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Linda hardly needs an endorsement as her skills and work product are self explanatory. My first contact with Linda was approximately ten years ago when she worked the other side of a minor timber trespass/trespass dispute with me. I was impressed with her work long before I even knew of her tremendous abilities with DUI matters. Since that time I have "picked her brain" on difficult DUI matters several times and she remains a regular referral attorney for my more difficult DUI cases."
"Linda doggedly fought against the prosecutors and State Patrol Lab to get them to follow best practices. She was kind enough to reach out to the local public defenders and work together with them. If I have a tough issue with a DUI or Vehicular Homicide case, I always know I can count on Linda's help, her experience, and knowledge. I highly endorse her work."
"I endorse this Attorney Callahan as a valuable member of our profession and of this forum. Attorneys who participate in this forum are providing useful information for those in need and should be commended. Further, the type of information conveyed is in the true spirit of professionalism where information is provided to help those in need which is the underpinning of the legal profession. Often the users of this forum are given second opinions that expand on information or provide contradictory information. Providing information empowers the uninformed to go forward with confronting their legal problems. I recommend and endorse this attorney for all listed areas of practice in his profile."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Callahan is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly endorse her."
"As a fellow graduate of Gerry Spense's Trial Lawyer's College I can attest to Linda's dedication to the practice of DUI law. So many great things have been said about Linda and they are all true. She's an amazing attorney and a great human being. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who finds themselves with a DUI charge in Washington."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable with DUI laws. Her DUI book is an excellent reference."
"Linda Callahan is a first rate DUI defender. She is smart, she is a hard worker, and most of all she is a fighter. Linda understands the law and science of DUI defense. She understand the courtroom and how to fight there. If you or a loved one have a DUI in Washington, I recommend Linda Callahan without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Linda goes all out for her clients."
"Linda Callahan is one of the very best DUI defenders in America. She has taken the fight all the way to the Supreme Court of Washington, and won! Her intelligence, dedication and bravery led to hundreds of improperly-obtained breath-alcohol tests being thrown out as evidence, saving the freedom and driver's licenses of hundreds of Washingtonians. Linda is fearless, yet compassionate. Simply put, she's the best."
"Attorney Callahan enjoys a national reputation as a true champion of the accused citizen facing a DWI charge. Her persuasive skills and knowledge of the law make her a formidable adversarty to those who oppose her. Without hesitation Attorney Callahan is a lawyer you can trust to defend you."
"Having been a member of the National College for DUI Defense for over 10 years now, and as an annual attendee of two to three national DUI defense seminars, I have been privileged to get to know many of our nation's finest DUI defense attorneys. Linda Callahan is undoubtedly amongst this select group. Her reputation for professional excellence far exceeds the borders of Washington. Her reputation as a well trained, experienced, ultra talented yet deeply compassionate, DUI defense attorney is not only national but matched by very few. I proudly and loudly endorse Linda Callahan. The citizen accused could be in no better hands. Period. The fact that she is a dear friend is but a bonus."
"Linda Callahan has long been a bright light in fighting for driver's rights all over the state of Washington.She has led the fight to change crime lab policies for wrongly convicted clients.When asked by Thompson-West who should author the Washington book on DUI I had only Linda as the best and most logical person to endorse as I now also endorse her work today."
"Linda is a trial lawyer. She is a warrior and graduate from Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. I know her to be an author and a DUI study-aholic. Linda's skills as a DUI attorney are superb. I have seen her at all the major DUI seminars across the nation, so I know she keeps up on all the cutting edge strategies to defend her clients. It is without hesitation that I endorse Linda."
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Experience
Honors
2006
Super Lawyer Rising Star,
2006
Who's Who in Criminal Defense Law,
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Author of WA DUI Manual, Thomson West Publishing Co
2000 - Present
Principal Attorney, Callahan Law
1998 - 1999
Deputy Prosecutor, King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
1997 - 1998
Attorney, Washington State Legislature
Associations
2001 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2001 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1996 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2014
National College for DUI DefenseMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. D. O.
Not Guilty
Education
1996
Notre Dame Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Hawaii Pacific University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Hawaii Pacific University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
OACDL Advanced DUI Seminar
Voir Dire-Discussion Leader
2012
Defending Blood Test Cases
Defending Blood Test Cases
2011
WDA Conference
Blood Pressure: The Art of Giving It, Not Getting It When Defending Blood Draw Cases
2008
Challenging Blood Test Evidence
Challenging Blood Test Evidence
2006
Strategies for Defending DUI Cases in Washington
Breath Testing
2005
DataMaster 2005
DataMaster 2005
2005
Criminal Law Update
Challenging the DUI Law
2005
A Constitutional Challenge to the 2004 DUI Law
Consitutional Challenges to New DUI Law
Publications
2016
Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company
Medicolegal Aspects of Marijuana: Washington Edition
2015
The Washington DUI Practice Manual
Published by Thomson-West
2014
The Washington DUI Practice Manual
Published by Thomson-West
2013
The Washington DUI Practice Manual
Published by Thomson-West
2012
The Washington DUI Practice Manual
Published by Thomson-West
2011
The Washington DUI Practice Manual
Published by Thomson-West
2010
The Washington DUI Practice Manual
Published by Thomson-West
2009
The Washington DUI Practice Manual
Published by Thomson-West
2008
The Washington DUI Practice Manual
Published by Thomson-West
2007
Washington State Bar News
A Warning to Commercial Drivers, Their Employers, and Their Lawyers
2007
Washington State Bar News
A New Paradigm for Challenging Breath Test Evidence in Washington
2007
The DUI Book - Washington State Edition
The DUI Book - Washington State Edition
2006
DWI Law & Science Journal
Coming Soon to a Legislature Near You?
Languages
English
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