Top rated defense attorney committed to delivering the results you need. Call for a consultation.
A criminal conviction can result in jail time, probation, monetary fines and significant detriment to your current and future employment opportunities. If you have been charged with a crime, protect your rights by retaining an experienced criminal defense attorney.
---
Mark Blair grew up in a legal family and inherited an abiding respect and passion for the rule of law. After graduating with honors from Seattle University School of Law, Mark worked as a prosecutor in King, Yakima, and Thurston Counties. He argued hundreds of criminal cases and earned a reputation as an articulate and tenacious prosecutor who was also realistic and fair-minded.
In 1997, Mark decided to cross the aisle to work as a defense attorney on behalf of individuals accused of DUI, domestic violence, property crimes, and other criminal offenses. He made the switch in order to focus more on individual clients. Says Mark, “As a prosecutor, you have hundreds of cases. As a defense attorney, you have one client—and that case gets your entire focus.”
Mark knows that his experience as a prosecutor works to his clients’ advantage. “It’s all about understanding your opponents’ mind set,” he explains. Prosecutors base their cases on evidence collected by the police. Their mindset is to convict. Mark believes that the best way for a defense attorney to change the prosecutors mind is by presenting new facts. This can be new evidence, an alternative explanation of how the crime was committed, or a different reading of the law. “You have to respectfully educate the prosecutor. If you present a compelling scenario that’s different than the prosecution originally envisioned, then you can negotiate a more appropriate charge—either a reduction or outright dismissal.”
Of course, obtaining new evidence or developing an alternative legal theory comes from hard work. As a defense attorney, Mark is able to focus on each individual client—not a boatload of cases—and thus outwork the prosecution. If the case goes to trial, the focus shifts to persuading a judge or jury. Here, Mark is articulate and thinks on his feet. But the results come from superior preparation. Says Mark, “I will always argue my client’s defense to the utmost. I find a way to do it with respect—for the judge, the jury and our legal system.”
Practice areas
26 years
26 years
26 years
26 years
26 years
Languages spoken
Korean, English, Spanish
Blair & Kim, PLLC
215 NE 40th St.,,
Suite C-3
Seattle, WA, 98105
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
---|---|---|---|
OR | Inactive | 2017 | 02/10/2021 |
WA | Active | 1995 | 02/24/2021 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
---|---|---|
10 Best for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2016 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Lead Counsel Rated | Lead Counsel | 2015 |
Top Contributor - DUI | AVVO | 2015 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
---|---|---|
Top Contributor | AVVO | 2014 |
Superb Rating | AVVO | 2014 |
Contributor Level 14 | AVVO | 2014 |
Certificate of Training - SFTS Student Course | La pier & Associates | 2014 |
Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2014 |
Client's Choice | AVVO | 2013 |
Cetrificate of Completion - DUI Seminar | National College for DUI Defense | 2008 |
Certificate of Recognition for Dedication to DUI Defense | National College of DUI Defense | 2003 |
Certificate of Recognition | King County Bar Association's Young Lawyer's Division | 2002 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Yakima County Prosecutor's Office | 1997 |
Graduated Cum Laude | Seattle University School of Law | 1995 |
American Jurisprudence Award | Lawyers Cooeperative Publishing | 1992 |
The John A. Love Book Award | University of Northern Colorado | 1988 |
Academic Honor - Dean's List | University of Northern Colorado | 1987 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Pro-Tem | Lakewood Municipal | 2015 - Present |
Partner | Blair & Kim, PLLC | 2000 - Present |
Associate | Tucker & Stien | 1998 - 2000 |
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office | 1997 - 1998 |
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney's Office | 1996 - 1997 |
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office | 1995 - 1996 |
---|---|---|
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | City of Federal Way Prosecutor's Office | 1994 - 1995 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Oregon State Bar | Member | 2017 - Present |
Washington Defender Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2003 - Present |
King County Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
Federal Bar Association, Western District of Washington | Member | 1995 - Present |
---|
Publication name | Title | Date |
---|---|---|
AVVO Legal Guides | How to Clear Your Criminal History Record in Washington | 2014 |
Blairkim.com | What is Domestic Violence? | 2010 |
Blairlim.com | What is a DUI? | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
---|---|---|
Seattle University School of Law | JD | 1995 |
University of Hawaii | MA | 1991 |
University of Northern Colorado | BA | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
---|---|---|
Live Speaker Forum | Criminal Defense and the Immigrant Community | 2014 |
Applied Law & Practice Management | How to Start & Build a Law Practice | 2011 |
Advising Indigents | Criminal Procedure | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
---|---|
City of Kent v. Anonymous | Dismissed |
City of Kirkland v. Anonymous | Dismissed |
City of Kirkland v. Anonymous | Dismissed |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Dismissed |
City of Kent v. Anonymous | Dismissed |
City of Seattle v. Anonymous | Dismissed |
---|---|
City of Everett v. Anonymous | Continued for Dismissal |
DUI Reduced to Neg 1 | Reduced to Negligent Driving 1st Degree |
DWLS 3 reduced to traffic infraction | Charge reduced to a civil traffic infraction |
Speeding Ticket - Dismissed | Infraction was dismissed. |
Conviction vacated | Conviction vacated |
Juvenile Felony Conviction - Vacated/Sealed | Conviction vacated and sealed. |
Theft 3 Conviction - Vacated | Conviction vacated. |
Juvenile Felony Conviction - Vacated/Sealed | Conviction was vacated and sealed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Conviction vacated and record sealed. |
Juvenile Conviction - Vacated/Sealed | Conviction vacated and sealed. |
City of Renton v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Kirkland v. Anonymous | Reduced to Reckless Driving. No jail. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Conviction vacated, record sealed and right to possess a firearm restored. |
Juvenile Felony Conviction - Vacated/Sealed | Conviction was vacated and sealed. |
Firearm Rights Restored | Firearm rights were restored. |
City of Bellevue v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
Domestic Violence Protection Order - Sealed and redacted | Court file was sealed and client's name was redacted. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Conviction vacated. |
City of Redmond v Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Bothell v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Seattle v. Anonymous | Reduced to Reckless Driving. |
City of Tukwila v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Conviction vacated. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Conviction vacated. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Firearm rights restored. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Firearm rights restored. |
City of Lynnwood v. Anonymous | Sentence modified to lower maximum penalty to 364 days of jail. |
Firearm Rights Restored | Firearm rights were restored. |
City of Redmond v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Reduced to Negligent Driving in the First Degree. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Belleuve v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Kent v. Anonymous | Charge reduced to Negligent Driving 1st Degree. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Convictions vacated. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Redmond v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Reduced to Negligent Driving in the First Degree. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Record of conviction vacated and sealed. |
City of Cle Elum v. Anonymous | DUI reduce to Negligent Driving 1st Degree and DWLS 3 dismissed/ |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Reduced to misdemenaor Assault 4. No jail. |
City of Seattle v. Anonymous | Case continued for dismissal. |
City of Belleuve v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Duty to register terminated by court order. |
United States v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Firearm right restored. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Bellevue v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Belleuve v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Kirkland v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Edmonds v. Anonymous | Reduced to Negligent Driving. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Lynnwood v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Lynnwood v. Anonymous | Case continued for dismissal. |
City of Bellevue v. Anonymous | Case continued for dismissal. |
Anonymous v. Anonymous | Petition for DV Protection Order was denied. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Cases were dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Amended to non-moving violation. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Released on bail and able resolve warrant. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Client released on bail and fugitive charge ultimately dismissed. |
City of Mukilteo v. Anonymous | Amended to non-moving violation. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Duty to register as a sex-offender terminated. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Cases were dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Reduced to Negligent Driving 1st Degree. |
City of Bellevue v. Anonymous | Dismissed. |
City of Bellevue v. Anonymous | Reduced to Hit & Run - Unattended. |
City of Sammamish v. Anonymous | Arrest record expunged and court file sealed. |
City of Everett v. Anonymous | Reduced to Hit & Run - Unattended. |
City of Seattle v. Anonymous | Cases were dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Reduced to Negligent Driving 1st Degree. |
City of Bothell v. Anonymous | Reduced to Negligent Driving 1st Degree |
United States v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Lynnwood v Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Seattle v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Seattle v. Anonymous | Case continued for dismissal. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Reduced to Reckless Driving during trial. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Dismissed. |
City of Des Moines v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | DUI dismissed and re-filied as Negligent Driving. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Amended to cell phone violation. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Charge reduced to Negligent Driving 1st Degree. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Dismissed. |
City of Seattle v. Anonymous | Dismissed. |
City of Kenmore v. Anonymous | Reduced to Reckless Driving. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Kent v. Anonymous | Dismissed. |
City of Federal Way v. Anonymous | Charge reduced to Negligent Driving 1st Degree. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Bellevue v. Anonymous | Dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Reduced to Reckless Driving. No jail. |
City of Bellevue v. Anonymous | Dismissed. |
City of Sammamish v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Dismissed. |
City of Seattle v. Anonymous | Charged amended to Reckless Driving. No Jail. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Reduced to Reckless Driving. |
City of Bellevue v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Reduced to traffic infractions. |
City of Lynnwood v. Anonymous | Dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Amended to traffic infraction for speeding. |
City of Auburn v. Anonymous | Dismissed. |
City of Redmond v. Anonymous | Jury verdict of "Not Guilty". |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Pled to reduced charge of Negligent Driving First Degree |
City of Kent v. Anonymous | Pled to Reckless Driving; DWLS3 dismissed. |
City of Seattle v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Seattle v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Kirkland v. Anonymous | Charge reduced to Reckless Driving. |
State of Washington v. Anonymous | Not guilty verdict at trial. |
City of Auburn v. Anonymous | Charges dismissed. |
City of Auburn v. Anonymous | Case dismissed. |
City of Auburn v. Anonymous | Charges dismissed. |
State of Washington v. B.J. | Reduced to DWLS3. |
State of Washington v. K.C. | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. J.W. | Convictions vacated |
City of Shoreline v. D.D. | Case dismissed. |
City of Woodinville v. C.S. | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. J.B. | Charged reduced to Reckless Driving. |
City of Bainbridge Island v. S.M. | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. D.P. | Reduced to Reckless Driving. |
City of Seattle v. C.K. | Case dismissed. |
City of Seattle v. C.B. | Charge was reduced to Negligent Driving 1. |
City of Seattle v. C.C. | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. J.S. | Case dismissed, |
City of Seattle v. Z.C. | Case dismissed, |
City of Seattle v. Z.C. | Case dismissed, |
State of Washington v. Y.T. | Cases dismissed. |
State of Washington v. S.P. | Case dismissed. |
City of Bellevue v. P.F. | Case dismissed. |
City of Bothell v. T.M. | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. A.M. | Client pled guilty to one count of Rob 1. |
City of Kenmore v. S.B. | Ticket was dismissed. |
City of Auburn v. Z.C. | Case dismissed. |
City of Bellevue v. A.S. | Case dismissed |
State of Washington v. R.P. | Reduced to DWLS 3. No jail or license suspension. |
City of Seattle v. A.M. | Case continued 24 months for dismissal. |
State of Washington v. V.V | Charged with Reckless Driving, DWLS3 & Infraction. |
State of Washington v. J.N. | Case dismissed. |
City of Seattle v. J.U. | Client charged with Theft. |
City of Bothell v. CC | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. M.E. | Conviction vacated. |
City of Kent v. V.S. | Case was dismissed on the day of trial. |
City of Bellevue v. M.M. | Case dismissed on the day of trial. |
City of Bellevue v. R.W. | Case dismissed on day of trial. |
State of Washington v. I.P. | Amended to "No Seatbelt" infraction. |
City of Bellevue v. S.E. | Infraction was dismissed |
City of Federal Way v. J.P. | Charges dismissed day of trial. |
City of Mercer Island v. S.J. | Charge reduced to Reckless Driving. No Jail. |
State of Washington v. RC | Client entered a Deferred Prosecution. |
City of Bellevue v. GK | Case Dismissed. |
City of Bellevue v. K.T. | Case dismissed by judge at bench trial. |
City of Mercer Island v. B.W. | Court granted our motion to vacate |
State of Washington v. ET | Case dismissed. |
City of Bellevue v. AR | Case dismissed. |
City of Kirkland v. DM | Case dismissed. |
City of Kirkland v. KM | Case dismissed. |
City of Medina v. R.M. | Pled to reduced charge of Reckless Driving |
State of Washinton v. D.M. | Charge reduced to Reckless Driving. |
City of Duvall v. APG | DUI reduced to Reckless Driving. |
State of Washington v. E.K. | DUI reduced to Reckless Endangerment. |
State ov Washington v. M.P. | DUI reduced to Neg 1; POMJ and PODP Dismissed |
City of Redmond v. B.K. | 12-month continuance for dismissal. |
City of Lynnwood v. S.P. | DUI Reduced to Reckless. PODP dismissed. |
City of Bellevue v. L'Heureux | Client charged with two counts of Assault 4 DV. |
State of Washington v. Balliet | Client cited for speeding. |
City of Bellevue v. Wexler | Client was charged with two counts of Assault 4. |
City of Bellevue v. Baker | Client was charged with Reckless Driving. |
State of Washington v. Regina Sung Lee | Plead guilty to a misdemeanor; no jail. |
City of Bellevue - Case No. BC150457 | Client was charged with Assault 4 – DV |
State of WASHINGTON V. A.S. | Pled to reduced charge of Reckless Driving. |
City of Bellevue v. AD | Case dismissed on day of trial. |
State of Washington | Pled guilty to misdemeanor Assault - DV |
State of Washington v. SA | DUI reduced to Negligent Driving 1st Degree |
State of Washington v. CC | DUI reduced to Negligent Driving 1st Degree |
City of Bellevue v. CH | Case Dismissed. |
City of Kent v. CJ | Charge Reduced |
City of Fife v. SP | Charge reduced. |
City of Bellevue v. AG | Dismissed |
City of Seattle v. KY | Charge Reduced. |
City of Seattle v. N.K. | Dismissed |
City of Auburn v. VSD | Dismissed |
State of Washington v. VS | Case Dismissed |
State of Washington v. VSD | Case dismissed. |
State of Washington v. S.M. | Reduced to Reckless Driving. |
State of Washington v. T.M. | Pled to reduced charge of misdemeanor possession. |
City of Seattle v. M.A. | Charges dismissed. |
City of Redmond v. E.A. | Case continued 18 months for dismissal. |
City of Seattle v. V.A. | Case dismissed. |
City of Mercer Island v. R.A. | Case dismissed. |
City of Seattle v. S.A. | Case dismissed. |
City of Kirkland v. D.A. | Reduced to Negligent Driving 1st Degree. |
City of Belleve v. Dones | Client charged with Assault 4th Degree DV. |
City of Shoreline v. KO | Cases were dismissed. |
City of Auburn v. Z.C. | Case dismissed. |
City of Medina v. D.H.L | Client was charge with DUI & Resisting Arrest |
City of Burien v. L.P. | Client charged with Hit & Run - Attended |
City of Bellevue v. R. | Motion to expunge and seal were granted by the court. |
State of Wasington v. G.S.S. | Charge reduced to Disorderly Conduct |
State of Washington v. J.D. | Case dismissed. |
Posted by anonymous
Wed Jan 08 2020
Posted by anonymous
Thu Nov 21 2019
Posted by Alex
Fri Sep 27 2019
Posted by Scott
Wed Jul 24 2019
Posted by Connie
Sun Jul 07 2019
Posted by Mark
Fri Jul 05 2019
Posted by anonymous
Thu Apr 25 2019
Posted by anonymous
Sun Apr 21 2019
Posted by anonymous
Tue Apr 02 2019
Posted by anonymous
Sun Jul 23 2017
William Glenn, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mark's law office management is as precise and thorough as his substantive knowledge. The combination is a perfect storm for clients, whose matters are resolved more quickly and with seamless service from one stage to the next. Mark is a leader in Seattle defense.
Cheryl Wulf, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Borthwick, Violent crime Attorney on Nov 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Martin Duenhoelter, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mark is one of the most highly respected Lawyers in our community- personable and intelligent, you cannot go wrong hiring Mark, I have seen him in court and wish they were all like him!
John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
William Housley, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mark. Talented, tough, and thorough litigator.
Kevin Donnelly, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Patricia Fulton, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mark really cares about his clients and fights hard for their defense. I endorse this lawyer.
Christopher Beer, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Philip Sayles, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mark is an excellent attorney who does great work for his clients. I highly endorse him to anyone facing a DUI or criminal charge in the State of Washington.
George Bianchi, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mark Blair is a hard working and good attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Frederic Vimeux, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer. what makes superior lawyer is the ability to be an efficient ethical advocate on behalf of one's clients. Mark is that kind of lawyer. solid, straight forward, ethical.
Matthew Leyba, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mark for several years and have in seen in court many times. I always come away impressed with his quality of work and the results he gets for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Scott Terry, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I first met Mark when he was a Thurston County Prosecutor and we were on opposite sides of a case. HIs diligence and hard work as a prosecutor earned my respect. He has taken his skills honed as a prosecutor and now uses them to represent his clients as a criminal defense attorney.
James Gaston, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Kim, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jennifer Azure, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mark is an outstanding lawyer who is very dedicated to his clients. He works hard to obtain the best outcome for his clients and was enjoyable to work with. I highly recommend him.
Matthew Knauss, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mark's easy going style and tenacious approach to defending his clients make him a powerful force in court. I recommend Mark to anyone looking for help with defending a criminal case.
Michael Clark, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse Mark Blair. I have know Mark for over 10 years. Mark is smart and good with people. He is always well prepared and fights hard for his clients.
Gregory Schwesinger, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mark for many years. He is an outstanding attorney who is supremely dedicated to getting the best results possible for each and every client he has the pleasure of representing. Mark is well respected and well regarded by the courts, the prosecutors and his fellow defense attorneys for the work he does on behalf of his clients.