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Peter E. Friedman

4.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 40 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

119 1st Ave S Ste 320, Seattle, WA

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 40 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1986

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Peter E. Friedman

119 1st Ave S Ste 320, Seattle, WA, 98104-3424

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Peter E. Friedman's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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Posted by Diane | October 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I was referred to MR.friedman a few years ago, for ever Grateful

This Man truly saved my son and our family at an extremely difficult time in our family's life.not only did he get everything reduced and sealed he actually allowed My Late Mother much peace just before she passed away from a heroic battle with cancer ,just one short week before Mr.Freidman had it ta...ken care of ,when my son's Grandmother passed away she knew he was going to be fine!!! Priceless very smart, down to earth honest Man ,I owe him alot and think of him often , I will be calling him this week and hopefully my son and I can take him to lunch for we owe him more than money can pay.always and for ever grateful for this Attorney & Gentle Man. As well as my dear friend and co-worker that recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very political. Will feed you to the wolves, if he likes the judge.

Turned out Friedman was close friends with the judge and donated to her and her husbands campaign funds and attended parties at her house. He lied when I asked if the city involved has jurisdiction. He hesitated and said, "I think so", and he proceeded in the case, without filing to dismiss for lac...k of jurisdiction . Turned out after much trauma the city had no jurisdiction, as they had no city code, or resolution that addressed to "harassment", a useful tool for political moves against whistle blowers. He was glad to go along with a fabricated story concocted by the city prosecutor when I tried to share information that the city was selling easements to people they knew already owned it by right of law. The money did not go into the treasury. They wanted to discredit me so no one would listen to me. Friedman played along with them. You decide if this relates to your trust of him. The prosecutors friend told me that if the prosecutor wanted to keep his job he had to silence me. It is the full truth.

Peter Friedman

Replied last September 22, 2016

This is a made up story. I have do not recall ever representing such a client. I do not attend parties at judge's houses. I have not had a criminal case involving easements. Very strange and untrue tale.

Posted by Wilson | November 14, 2013

Review

Peter Friedman was my lawyer for a case when I was 16. Peter was very professional yet at the same time had a personal approach. He became much more than a lawyer by defending me and providing the support I needed in a time of great need. I would recommend Peter, he is a lawyer that will fight h...ard, get results, and treat you as more than just a client but as a close friend.

Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2007

Client Review

pete is a very good lawyer and i have always recommended him to all my former peers.

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Peter E. Friedman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Newstat

Criminal defense lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Mr. Friedman on a matter that required a very high level of personal attention, legal prowess and an understanding of the local court system that I thought would be impossible to find. After interviewing a number of attorneys Mr. Friedman immediately impressed me with his strategy, demeanor, customer service and of course the ultimate outcome which was a complete case dismissal. If you have any doubts about hiring Mr. Friedman, forget about them and hire this guy because you cannot go wrong. Although I am a California attorney I refer potential Washington clients to him without hesitation knowing they will have the best representation possible."

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Howard Stein

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Peter Friedman is one of the most successful and fearless felony defense attorneys in this region. I have worked on cases with him and I have seen the results of his work. More importantly, the prosecutors are acutely aware of his record of success, Anyone who is charged with a serious felony should consider hiring this Peter Friedman."

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Raymond McFarland

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Pete for over 20 years and have watched him win "not guilty" verdicts for his clients in many difficult and serious felony jury trials, including murder and rape, where the odds seemed stacked against him. He is a fearless advocate and a brilliant strategist who is dedicated to his clients and very effective in front of juries. Any client of Pete's is in good hands."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2005

Certificate of Appreciation, Wahington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Peter Friedman, Attorney at Law

Associations

1990 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. C.P.

Not Guilty of all charges. Client was also awarded attorneys fees and lost wages.

State v. Dimitri S.

Not Guilty of 2 Counts of Murder

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Education

1985

University of Puget Sound School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

2004

Washington Criminal Defense The Top Ten Techniques to Win at Trial

2004

Washington Criminal Defense Aquittal in Memorial Day Murder Charges

2004

Washington Criminal Defense Intensive Investigation Leads to Dismissal of Murder Charges

2003

Washington Criminal Defense Death Penalty Mitigation

2003

Washington Criminal Defense Sex, Lies and Memory

2003

Washington Criminal Defense Trucker Aquitted in Federal Pot Case
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