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Steven J Baklund

4.0
Rating: 5.7

Licensed for 25 years

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

119 1st Ave S, Ste 500, Seattle, WA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016
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About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

27 years | 1,200 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

Steven J Baklund

119 1st Ave S, Ste 500, Seattle, WA, 98104-3400

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Steven J Baklund's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | September 3, 2010

Suspended in the middle of my case

Mr. Baklund was suspended from practicing law in the middle of my case. He never informed me of his suspension so that I could make other plans. He just didn't show up to court when he was supposed to and then I had to find out of his suspension on my own. It caused me a lot of unnecessary problem...s and I have done a better job representing myself. I would never recommend him to anyone. He did a horrible job.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2008

Not only won my cases but helped me reduce my overall stress about the whole process

Steve has represented me on two cases and has consulted me on many legal issues. Steve took away most if not all of the stress that comes along with making some dome choices and getting charged with some serious violations that could of ended very differently for me if not for Steve Baklund. For hi...s fees ( i have heavily compared him with many other attorney's) being so low, you might think to yourself "you get what you pay for" and this sounds to low? NOT the case. You get a very knowlegible, creative, concerned, passionate about his helping me get the very least possible charge, and in my case completely dropped (with allot of evidence stacked against me) attorney who in my personal opinion did it for a very fair, agreed upon ahead of time price, that did not change at all from beginning to end. This to me is HUGE in the area of having to pay for legal help. This was not the case in my 3 year long divorce custody battle before I new about Steve. Even though he does not practice family law ( to bad) I would of saved thousands of dollars I'm sure. Point being any other attorney Ive worked with before Steve did the same thing. Quote me a price and by the end was know where near the quote, typically thousand over always with the same kind of reasoning why. Typically something like " we did not expect that " so hear is what it will really cost you. Overall i would highly recommend Steve to anyone who needs a criminal lay attorney, if they want the best possable chance to win there case and want to do that by paying alot less than any other attorney I have personally worked with. Not by compairing that they worked on the same case and spent the same amount of time, but charged different amounts. But because Steve pre-nogotiates his cost with you prior and wont change it on you for any reason in my experience with him. Steve Baklund takes the slime out of the "attorney's" in general bad reputation for being slimy because estimates are typically used instead of quotes, leaving it wide open to "make appropriate changes to the original estimate"

Posted by anonymous | September 5, 2007

Honest

Steve Baklund is a honest, reliable, affordable and professional attorney. He represented me ina trial case and did a very good job. He is a dedicated worker and does what he can. I am very pleased that I chose him. I would recommend him to all my friends and family. He is knowlegable and has the exp...erience. If i had to score Steve I would rate him the maximum points. He is great.

Posted by anonymous | September 5, 2007

Reliable and Honest

What most people say is never trust a lawyer. But after my experience I will never say this. Steve Baklund represented me in a difficult case in which he showed professionalism throughtout the trial. He was honest and very reliable. I felt I was in good hands from day one. He is caring, compassionate... about his work and very, very accurate. I would most definately use his services again. He is a excellent attorney and he knows what he is doing. Thank you for all your help.

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Steven J Baklund's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jon Scott

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a skilled attorney who will represent you well."

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Jae So

Unknown lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Schoen Parnell

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Far too many attorneys are afraid to go to trial. Fortunately for his clients, prosecutors know that Steven Baklund won't shy away from going to trial. I have been to trial with Steven, watched him in action, and have no reservations endorsing him. He protects his clients and fights to the end."

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Anthony Zanol

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steven Baklund is a talented and experienced attorney who zealously advocates on behalf of his clients. I would not hesitate to refer any client to his capable care."

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Zachary Fleet

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is an intelligent and thoughtful professionsal. He approaches each case with zeal and no fear of having to go to trial. He is crazy like a fox."

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Jagjit Matto

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Baklund is a meticulate and aggressive attorney. I would reccommend Mr. Baklund to anyone charged with a serious criminal offense. "

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Anthony Zanol

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jagjit Matto

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.7 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Suspension issued in WA, 2016

updated on 06/20/2016

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

1999

CALI,

Work Experience

2005 - 2006

Associate, Law Office of James Newton

2002 - 2005

Associate, Law Office of Philip Wakefield

2000 - 2002

Public Defender, Snohomish County Public Defenders

1999 - 1999

Public Defender, Department of Assigned Counsel

1999 - 1999

Public Defender, Swinomish Tribal Bar Association

Associations

2005 - Present

Member

2000 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney at Law

1999 - 1999

Swinomish Tribal Bar Association

Public Defender

Education

1999

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Washington -Seattle

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1988

Bellingham High School

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