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Jeffrey L Kradel

also known as Jeff Kradel

4.7
29 reviews
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Licensed for 29 years

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

1455 NW Leary Way, Suite 400, Seattle, WA

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About Jeffrey

Biography

Experienced, AV rated attorney defending all charges in State and Federal Court.

Proven results defending felony and misdemeanors in State or Federal Court

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Federal and State felonies and misdemeanors. White collar, drug offense, DUI. Investigations at all levels.

29 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Awards

Gold Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Gold Client Champion

Gold Client Champion

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 28 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alaska for 29 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

KRADEL DEFENSE PLLC

1455 NW Leary Way, Suite 400, Seattle, WA, 98107

www.kradeldefense.com
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Posted by Aaron | January 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trustworthy and effective

Jeffrey Kradel is a top notch lawyer that helped me with a gross misdemeanor. He was extremely personable and took time to speak with me at every step throughout the process. I would recommend Jeff to anyone who has found themselves with a criminal charge in WA.

Posted by Paul | November 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Brilliant, Assertive Counsel

I have retained Mr. Kradel several times over the last 15 years, and have confidently referred his services multiple times. His negotiating skills are that of a professional FBI agent. His strategic courtroom trial performance is straight out of a John Grisham novel. Where other attorneys accept a...verage decisions and outcomes, Jeff knows the prudent yet aggressive methods of getting favorable rulings time and time again. He's not afraid to argue with judges, prosecutors, or anyone that is between him and the objective at hand. If you want intelligent, creative, strategically executed and aggressive defense, Jeff Kradel is at the top of his class. I've trusted him with my fate multiple times, and although I would prefer to avoid appearing in court, he will always be on my speed-dial.

Posted by Ioannis | October 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Magician!!!!!

This guy is AMAZING and really works hard for your best interest. Hired him after dropping the current lawyer I had and no longer was I nervous about going to court. The piece of mind he gave me knowing that he was actually working hard on my cases(multiple)made incredibly comfortable in court. Wish... I would have found him sooner. Thank you for everything Jeff.

Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

This guy is the BEST!!! Thank you Jeff!!!!

My situation is weird. I’m an attorney, highly paid and never committed a crime before. Unfortunately, I married a Gold-digger. In fact, this "spouse" accused me of DV 10 years back when I bit her above her heel. Thank God I had ankle surgery that day. Otherwise, everybody would have believed her. O...ur dumb society thinks that guys have DV issues and girls are innocent. I guess when you’re a prosecutor or a cop, that's all you see. I couldn’t walk, totally out due to medicine, and was lying on the bed. I was upset gd was an hour late picking me up from the hospital. We argued in the car on the way home. I went to bed and tried to sleep, but gd came in to fight more. I asked her for her wallet, took out all the cash and cards and told her I'm not your ATM. I returned her wallet then she hit me with it. Then jumped on top of me and hit me with her arms. I was afraid of that crazy gd for the first time because my leg. I could not run or push her away. So I bit whatever was in front of me to make her stop. It was the back of her leg. She rushed off to the ER and called the police. Our society is so stupid that if a girl claims a guy hit her, you get a bunch of kooks who want to play hero. My leg was broken so common sense implies she started it. Case was dismissed. But the Bellevue Prosecutor thinks I was guilty. She knew I could not walk but everybody is guilty to her. That's the way they are. They are promoted that way. Then we got divorced in Bellevue. I got the kids because gd has a temper problem. She tried to hit my kids with a bat and could not accept she lost. So she bribed my kids with a $9000 Disney boat cruises, a weekend swimming with dolphins in HNL and ect. I never spoil them. That’s not how to raise kids. She instructed my eldest to accuse me of DV. There is a Federalway PD report where she instructs her BF’s kid to allege Sexual Molestation for custody. My kid acted like I shoved him into a wall and caused a concussion. My girls just copy the eldest. They called 911 and gd got her DVPO to take the kids from me. Prosecutor knew my kids were lying because their story changed. She did not care. She even argued at closing not to believe the cops because they only spent 15 minutes with them when he drafted his report. The cops took down what happened at that time. So it’s more accurate. Prosecutor was out to get me so she dropped the charge without concussion. They produced meds saying my boy had one. But I had a recording of him 15 mins after he left the ER complaining about nausea and dizziness. He was running around threatening to send my new GF to jail. The judge did not like me either. He prevented the jury from hearing the recording and other evidence. Thank God for jury trials otherwise I would be guilty. This brings me to the fact that Jeff was awesome. He knows the rules and calculated of who will end up on the Jury. He chose good jurors who would not be fooled. I did personal injury work and the Jury is very important. I was concerned that a prosecutor who was in the pool would get in. His voir dire answers were if I was already guilty. All prosecutors are like this. But the Bellevue one was out to get me. She regularly looked at our civil case for more evidence. She saw gd’s Behavior Assessment that said that gd is a "Phony" who "tries to put things" over other people and is a definite liar. Any Jury would hate her so despite naming her as a witness, she never called her. I felt bad for Jeff at times because I am a lawyer too and sometimes I had my own thoughts and argued a bit. However, I’m not a crim specialist. He closed awesome and made the Jury understand exactly why I’m innocent step by step and made sure they understood the Jury instructions. I was surprised when he brought a HUGE monitor on the last day listing all the points. I work with a lot of attorneys and I have never seen anyone do this. I highly recommend Jeff and I know good lawyers from bad ones.

Posted by anonymous | May 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

AMAZING Advocate — client-focused, great communicator, incredibly smart

Jeff was my lawyer back in 2010. I've been in touch with him in recent weeks and feel inspired to write a much delayed review. My experience working with him is still crystal clear! I hired Jeff as a 28 year old young professional who made the dumb idea to drive drunk. Jeff was referred to me by a... family friend who also had glowing things to say about his experience with Kradel Defense. He helped me to not only navigate the legal system thanks to his concise, clear language — I felt comfortable and knowledgable every step of the way. Yes, Jeff understands the law but he was also incredibly creative in his problem solving and approach. We eventually got my really tricky DUI charge down to something much lesser, with the charge being taken off my record after several years (the reason I got back in touch and thought to write this review). I'll also add: Jeff is a standup, nice guy. He will be your advocate, he will be honest and his services are worth every penny. :)

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Jeffrey L Kradel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrea Robertson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is an absolutely fantastic attorney. He has the amazing ability to comprehend the most complex legal concepts, and distill them down to make them accessible to judges, juries, clients, and other attorneys. That's one of the most valuable traits you can hope for in a criminal defense lawyer. Jeff is very well respected in the criminal justice system, and has a reputation for working hard to achieve the best results for his clients. He doesn't back down from a fight! I call on Jeff for advice in complex matters, and never fail to come away from those conversations with insight and encouragement. I consider him one of my mentors, as he helped train me when I began my practice 11 years ago. You will be in excellent hands if you hire Jeff. I endorse him without hesitation."

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Roger Townsend

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jeff Kradel's work as a tireless criminal defense attorney for more than 15 years. He is an insightful and creative attorney that works extremely hard for his clients to get good results."

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Jenifer Robinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. While I wasn't opposing counsel in court, I observed him in trial on a domestic violence case and learned so much from his skillful expertise. He had a difficult case with a difficult client and he prevailed. Great job Jeff."

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Piper Thornburgh

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jeff over 20 years, previously working with him as a public defender. Recently, I consulted with him and was reminded of his dedication and skill in criminal defense. He shared his encyclopedic knowledge of criminal law and offered common sense advice on how to achieve a great outcome for my client. I highly recommend Jeff for anyone facing criminal charges. He is a powerful advocate to have by your side before the criminal justice system."

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Natalie De Maar

Unknown lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a hardworking and strong advocate for his clients. I refer a lot of my criminal work to him and trust him to obtain good outcomes for my clients."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jeffrey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Mark Stephens

Violent crime lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a briliant, personable lawyer. He and I started our legal careers in a rural District Court with about two hundred files each. Jeff treated every client with respect and dignity, and put his heart and soul into his (difficult) work. Today, he is the first lawyer I recommend when I refer a serious case from Seattle. He is also always willing to help his colleagues. I recommend Jeff in any area of Criminal Law. You could not make a better decision when you or a loved one finds himself facing ANY criminal problem."

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James Sanders

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff practiced for several years with my sister, Christine Sanders, so I've known him about 15 years. I've referred clients to him a number of times over the years, always with excellent results and enthusiastic thank yous from the clients for sending them to Jeff. He's smart, practical and strategic. You're not going to do better."

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Liza Burke

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jeff and I worked together for many years. Jeff is very adept at identifying creative and persuasive arguments that are effective in either negotiation or trial settings. Jeff is smart, personable and consistently achieves great results for his clients."

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Stan Glisson

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jeff for over ten years. His knowledge and level of dedication in criminal defense is second to none. I recommend him without hesitation to anyone dealing with criminal charges."

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Nathaniel Wylie

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is among the best legal technicians in the criminal arena that I have ever had the privilege of consulting and working with. I frequently seek out Jeff's advice on complicated ethical and procedural matters, and have found that he unfailingly brings a wealth of legal knowledge and practical experience to the table. I have referred people to Jeff in the past, and will continue to do so without the slightest hesitation."

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Zachary Fleet

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Jeff's work. Over time, I have seen him develop into a fantastic lawyer that gets very good results for his clients. I frequently call him for advice on complicated matters and highly value his input."

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Liza Burke

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Andrea Robertson

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2010

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2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2007

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Super Lawyer,

2006

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2005

Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics

2003

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2003

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2002

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2001

Rising Star, Washington Law and Politics

Work Experience

1996 - 2000

Attorney, Snohomish County Public Defender

Associations

King County Bar Association

Member

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Client found Not Guilty

Not Guikty

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Education

1995

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2009

Vacating and Expunging Convictions

Vacating and Expunging Convictions

2009

"You Gant do that"

School Searches

2008

Nuts and Bolts of Criminal Law

Criminal Defense

2008

Criminal Justice Institute

How to Locate and Use Expert Witnesses

2007

Nuts and Bolts of Criminal Law

Criminal Defense Skills

2006

Nuts and Bolts of Criminal Law

Criminal Defense Skills

2005

Nuts and Bolts of Criminal Law

Criminal Defense Skills

2004

Recent trends involving the law of arrest, search and seizure -- A case study in search and seizure

Search and Seizure

2004

Nuts and Bolts Criminal Law

Criminal Defense Skills

2003

Nuts and Bolts of Criminal Law

Criminal Defense Skills

2001

Fine Tuning the Defense 2001

Guide to Case Law and Suppression Motions from Discovery to Hearing

Publications

2004

Recent trends involving the law of arrest, search and seizure -- A case study in search and seizure Recent trends involving the law of arrest, search and seizure -- A case study in search and seizure

Activity

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