About Steve
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA | Active | 1999 | 02/24/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2016 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2015 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2014 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2014 |
| Honor Award | Martindale Hubble | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Honor | Martindale Hubble | 2010 |
| Super Lawyer Rising Star | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2005 |
| Super Lawyer Rising Star | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2004 |
| Darling Foundation Scholarship | Pepperdine University | 1997 |
| Deans List Honor Award | University of Washington | 1989 |
| Deans List Honor Award | University of Washington | 1988 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Defense Attorney | Law Office of Steve Karimi | 2005 - Present |
| City Prosecutor | Kirkland, Shoreline, Tukwila, and Sammamish | 2000 - 2004 |
| Deputy Prosecutor | King County Prosecutor's Office | 1999 - 2000 |
| Legal Assistant | Diamond and Scharnberger | 1996 - 1997 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens for Judicial Excellence | Member | 2007 - Present |
| Washington Defender Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
| Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Member | 2004 - Present |
| Federal District Court Western Division | Member | 2004 - Present |
| Washington State Bar | Member | 1999 - Present |
| National College for District Attorneys | Member | 2001 - 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Persian Society | Board Member | 1998 - 1999 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Division 1 Court of Appeals | State v. C.P. | 2015 |
| Findlaw | Washington legislators pass tougher DUI bill | 2013 |
| Findlaw | 51 year old repeat offender sentenced in DUI | 2013 |
| Seattle Times | Legalization of Marijuana | 2012 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| National College for District Attorneys | Evidence for Prosecutors | 2001 |
| Pepperdine University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
| University of Washington -Seattle | N/A | 1990 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Way Mock Trial | Evaluator | 2015 |
| University of Washington School of Law | Mock Trial Competition | 2014 |
| Federal Way Mock Trial Competition | Evaluator | 2014 |
| Seattle Times News Interview | Marijuana cases after Legalization | 2012 |
| Komo News Radio Interview | Overview of the Juvenile Justice System | 2011 |
| YMCA Youth and Government Mock Trial | Judge and Evaluator | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle University School of Law | How to be a Trial Lawyer | 2006 |
| YMCA Youth and Government | Mock Trial Judge and Evaluator | 2005 |
| YMCA Youth and Government | Mock Trial Judge and Evaluator | 2004 |
| Tukwila City Council | Overview of Domestic Violence Prosecution | 2003 |
| Issaquah District Court | Mock Trial Demonstration | 2002 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State v. C.R. | Dismissed |
| SEATTLE V. MF | Dismissed |
| Sammamish v. A.M. | Dismissed |
| Tukwila v. T.D. | Dismissed |
| STATE V. J.K. | Dismissed |
| Tukwila v. K.X. | Dismissed |
|---|---|
| STATE V. S.W. | Dismissed |
| Lynnwood v. Y.Z. | Dismissed |
| STATE V. L.S. | Dismissed and diversion in mental health court |
| US V. G.D. | Dismissed |
| US V. G.D. | Dismissed |
| STATE V. M.K. | Case dismissed |
| State v. D.H. | Not guilty jury trial |
| Kirkland v. P.S. | Dismissed |
| State v. B.O. | Dismissed |
| SEATTLE V. W.G. | Dismissed |
| State v. C.K. | Dismissed |
| Lynnwood v. J.D. | Case dimissed |
| Seattle v. M.S. | Dismissed |
| Seattle v. D.T. | Dismissed |
| SEATTLE V. S.D. | Dismissed |
| Kirkland v. P.S. | Dismissed |
| Samammish v. C.G. | Dismissed |
| Kirkland v. G.J. | Dismissed |
| Kirkland v. G.J. | Dismissed |
| RENTON V. M.R. | Dismissed |
| Bothell v. M.L. | Not guilty jury trial |
| Kent v. A.S. | Dismissed |
| REDMOND V. M.S. | Dismissed |
| Seattle v. F.H. | Dismissed |
| puyallup v. jq | Dismissed |
| State v. D.F. | Dismissed |
| Bellevue v. P.K. | Dismissed |
| State v. D.P. | Dismissed |
| Lynnwood v. G.K. | Dismissed |
| Seattle v. D.S. | Dismissed |
| Bothell v. C.B. | Dismissed |
| State v. D.M. | Dismissed |
| Seattle v. M.H. | Dismissed |
| P.S. v. M.O. | Dismissed |
| State v. M.L. | Dismissed |
| Seattle v. S.G. | Dismissed |
| Kirkland v. I.G. | Dismissed |
| State v. P.C. | Dismissed |
| State v. P.B. | Dismissed |
| City of Issaquah v. B.G. | Dismissed |
| State v. K.B. | Dismissed |
| City of Ellensburg v. E.V. | Dismissed |
| City of North Bend v. J.H. | Dismissed |
| State v. A.P. | Dismissed |
| Seattle v. J.B. | Dismissed |
| State v. L.K. | Dismissed |
| City of Mountlake Terrace v. I A-P | Dismissed |
| Lynnwood v. D.A. | Dismissed |
| Seattle v. Y.R. | Dismissed |
| Kirkland v. L.C. | Dismissed |
| Tukwila v. A.N. | Dismissed |
| Seattle v. E.Y. | Dismissed |
| State v. D.V. | Not guilty Jury Trial |
| Bellevue v. L.W. | Dismissed |
| State v. D.J. | Dismissed |
| City of Des Moines v. E.J-S | Dismissed |
| Seattle v. S.H. | Dismissed |
| State v. S.A. | Dismissed at motions |
| Bellevue v. M.S. | Not Guilty Bench Trial |
| Federal Way v. M.M. | Dismissed |
| State v. Z.T. | Dismissed |
| Kirkland v. K.N. | Not Guilty Jury Trial |
| STATE V. J.H. | Dismissed |
| Edmonds v. K.H. | Dismissed |
| Bellevue v. M.M. | Dismissed |
| Kirkland v. D.S. | Dismissed |
| Edmonds v. K.H. | Dismissed |
| United States v. M.O. | Dismissed |
| State v. A.F. | Dismissed at motions |
| Seattle v. C.B. | Dismissed |
| Bellevue v. M.S. | Dismissed |
| SEATTLE V. L.M. | Dismissed |
| Seattle v. T.S. | Dismissed |
| Kirkland v. K.J. | Not guilty jury trial |
| Tukwila v. G.Y. | Dismissed |
| Redmond v. B.K. | Not guilty jury trial |
| United States v. B.A. | Dismissed |
| Shoreline v. J.R. | Dismissed |
| State v. J.H. | Diversion to dismissal |
| State v. N.B. | Dismissed |
| State v. C.R. | Dismissed |
| Seattle v. JC | Case dismissed |
| Mercer Island v. J.W. | Dismissed |
| Bothell v. S.H. | Dismissed |
| Kenmore v. B.S. | Dismissed |
| Seattle v. J.D. | Dimissed |
| STATE V. J.M. | Dismissed |
| State v. L.A. | Not guilty jury trial |
| State v. J.L. | Dismissed at motions |
| Kirkland v. M.L. | Dismissed |
| State v. B.B. | Dismissed |
| State v. J.H. | Dismissed |
| Seattle v. R.T. | Dismissed |
| State v. K.G. | Dismissed |
| State v. J.R. | Dismissed |
| State v. E.K. | Dismissed week before jury trial |
| State v. U.P. | Case Dismissed |
| State v. O.A. | Dismissed |
| Seattle v. M.G. | Dismissed |
| State v. B.K. | Not guilty jury trial |
| SEATTLE V. JC | Case dismissed |
| State v M.M. | Not guilty jury trial |
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Sun Nov 01 2020
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Mon May 11 2020
Excellent Lawyer!
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Mon Jun 03 2019
Helpful in every way possible
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Mon Feb 18 2019
Effective, Dependable, Compasionate!
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Wed Jan 03 2018
Exceptional
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Tue Jul 12 2016
Excellent Lawyer!
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Sat May 21 2016
Great lawyer
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Tue Apr 26 2016
case dismissed!
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Mon Nov 02 2015
Excellent at Law.
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Wed Jun 17 2015
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(22)Yan Siprin, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 27, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Steve. I heard him in different courts many times, he is a superb attorney, very detailed and smart.
Jeffery Burleson, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 25, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Steve is a great attorney who goes out of his way to help.
Simon Stocker, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Steve Karimi is known in the legal community as an excellent lawyer who works hard for his clients. I have known Steve for nearly 15 years and have had many opportunities to observe him in the courtroom. Steve knows the law and how to get the best results for his clients.
Colin Scott, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 22, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Steve is a very knowledgeable and professional attorney whose experience as a former prosecutor shines through in the outstanding results he obtains for his clients.
Ziad Youssef, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Steve has a profound understanding of criminal defense, and his clients get the benefit of it.
Zachary Wagnild, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 24, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Steve for many many years, first when I handled cases against him as a prosecutor and now as a fellow colleague in the defense bar. I've always known Steve to be a tenacious yet thoughtful and knowledgeable attorney. You can't go wrong having him in your corner.
I endorse this lawyer.
Kevin Tarvin, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 5, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Steve is an exceptional attorney who thoroughly and professionially represents his clients interests. He has an exceptional reputation in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties and always gets the best resolutions to his clients cases. Steve is respected by his peers, his clients and all judges. I would recommend Steve as a top choice for a criminal defense attorney.
Sarah Cho, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 20, 2011
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Steve Karimi is well respected among his peers and highly recommended by his clients. Steve is compassionate, understanding, and candid with his clients. I highly recommend this lawyer.
Aric Bomsztyk, Criminal defense Attorney on May 5, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Steve Karimi on multiple matters. I have seen first hand that Steve cares for his clients and fights for them in and out of court. Steve has the respect of prosecutors and judges because he has knowledge of the law, an effective courtroom presence and will work every case to get the best result.
Eric Schurman, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 14, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mr. Karimi forover a decade and have often consulted with him on criminal cases. Mr. Karimi is an excellent criminal defense attorney with a thorough understanding of criminal law. He is highly regarded by his peers, and I whole-heartedly endorse his work. I endorse this lawyer.
Tanja Vance, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 9, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Steve for nearly a decade, and not only is he an extremely experienced and skilled attorney, but also a phenomenal human being. He emphasizes with his client's problems, and he knows when to be aggressive and when to be collaborative to get the best results. Not only do I endorse him as a fellow criminal defense attorney in the community, but he would be my choice of attorney should I ever need one myself.
Garth O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 19, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Steve is a very good attorney that is very dedicated and very knowledgeable in courtroom tactics and negotiations. You cannot go wrong retaining his services.
Jonathan Rands, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 19, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
In working with Steve it is easy to see that he is as dedicated to his craft as he is to his clients. His passion for justice and dedication to the preservation of rights is inspiring and appreciated by, not only his clients who reap the benefits of these virtues, but also his colleagues. Regardless of the charge, Steve is ready to defend his clients. I endorse this lawyer's work.
Timothy Milios, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 14, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Steve since he was a prosecutor. As an opponent I found him to be tough but fair minded. As a defense attorney he provides the highest caliber of legal representation. He works hard for his clients and achieves excellent results. I would recommend him to anyone.
Damon Shadid, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 25, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the pleasure of working with Steve in the past and found him to be an excellent lawyer and advocate for his clients. He is not only aggressive, he knows the law and how to use it. I endorse this lawyer's work.
Jeffrey Foster, Criminal defense Attorney on May 7, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the pleasure of referring several clients to Mr. Karimi over the years. On each occasion, my clients have raved about the results Mr. Karimi obtained in their case. I unequivocally endorse this lawyer's work.
Matthew Hale, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 22, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Karimi is an excellent attorney. I've seen him in court for nearly 10 years now and he is always very well prepared and zealous when representing clients. I would highly recommend him for any criminal case.
Adam Trotsky, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 5, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I first met Steve several years ago, when he was a prosecutor for different municipal courts in Western Washington. He is a seasoned attorney who knows how prosecutors think. Steve's caring personality coupled with his tenatious attitude and drive to get the best possible resolution for his clients make him a tremendous advocate.
Daniel Jaffe, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 29, 2008
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. Years ago, when Steve was a prosecutor, we had several cases against eachother in Kirkland.