Jennifer Ellen Horwitz

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Jennifer Ellen Horwitz

also known as Jennifer Horwitz Law

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Domestic violence Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Sex Crime, General Practice ... +2 more

2317 Market Street, Suite A, Seattle, WA

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About Jennifer

Biography

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Extensive experience handling all types of DV cases and petitions for DV protection orders.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Domestic Violence 30%

All types of domestic violence cases included representation of alleged victims who do not want to participate in prosecution and petitioners and respondents in domestic violence protection order cases.

32 years

30%
General Practice 20%

Domestic Violence Protection Orders (Petitioner or Respondent) and Anti-Harassment Orders (Petitioner or Respondent).

20%
Sex Crime 20%

All types of sex crimes, including juveniles and adults charged with these crimes - including cases that go to trial.

20%
Juvenile Law 15%

All types of juvenile criminal cases as well as school discipline and Title 9 cases.

15%
White Collar Crime 15%

Fraud, health care industry cases, insider trading and securities fraud as well as other types of white collar and federal cases.

15%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2016
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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 31 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Jennifer Horwitz Law

2317 Market Street, Suite A, Seattle, WA, 98107

jenniferhorwitzlaw.com/

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Jennifer Ellen Horwitz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 15 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

An outstanding attorney who has saved me twice

Jennifer on two occasions has been successful in getting domestic violence charges against me dropped. When I very unluckily got a second charge on me I knew immediately that I was going to go to her for a second time. She is a very experienced attorney who commands respect in the courtroom. Most of... the times in court my case would be the first called due to her diligence. She covers all aspects and has genuine concern for her clients. She will listen to you and devise a game plan that will be well thought out and will keep you updated on any new details. If you need a lifesaver Jennifer is as close as it gets. I do not throw five stars around lightly but in this case if I could give her ten I would. You can count on her do do everything possible to fix your situation.

Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Smart choice for domestic violence and criminal defense

I hired Jennifer because a false allegation was brought against me that resulted in two problems. First, there was a criminal investigation to see if charges should be filed against me, and then the lady accusing me petitioned for a domestic violence protection order. What caught my eye about J...ennifer was her extensive experience on top of her Law degree from Harvard. Impressive as that may sound, it really translated in to smart representation. Jennifer quickly understood my situation, absorbed the facts, and laid out a plan for interviewing witnesses, contacting police officers, and finally contacting the prosecuting attorney. Jennifer effectively blended her domestic violence and criminal experience so that in the end no charges were filed and no protection order was granted because the police, prosecutor and judge presiding over the protection order case felt the allegation had not been proved. From this brilliant outcome I strongly suggest using Jennifer for your defense needs.

Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

GREAT ATTORNEY!

I was involved in Domestic Violence 2 years ago because I got fight with my boyfriend, and I was scared of facing this problem after I got release from the jail, and then I decided to go back to my country to stay with parents. It took so long to get a visa to come back here to study, and I have proc...rastinated this case for 2 years. Two months ago, I decided to face this problem, and I started to do some research about getting a DV attorney for helping me to dismiss my case. I find this useful website, and I found Jennifer who has 20 years experience on Domestic Violence. I contacted her immediately, and prepared everything to talk her. After the first meeting, I hired her as my attorney. During the first one-hour meeting, I told her everything that was related to my case; and she is really helpful and friendly. She represented on the court for me only three times, and every time was very short. I believed that she did a lot of efforts to my case so that the case can be done so fast and smooth. Jennifer is my first attorney, and she was really helpful and nice to me. I recommend her to everyone is struggling with domestic violence.

Posted by Susan & Randy | January 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank You, Jennifer!

We hired Jennifer to represent our daughter who made a poor decision primarily due to substance/mental health issues. Jennifer has represented many clients with similar issues and was straightforward with our daughter. She emphasized that these issues needed to be addressed not only to assist in a po...sitive outcome for her case, but even more importantly for her long term well being. We quickly learned that Jennifer was our trusted ally in fighting for a second chance for our daughter. Jennifer and our daughter communicated well and regularly throughout the process. She also always made herself available to us, responding promptly and thoughtfully to any of our questions or concerns. Jennifer was able to obtain the most favorable outcome possible for our daughter, and we are very thankful for all she did for our family.

Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DV Assault 4th Deg

I never had a single incident with the law until a vindictive ex tried to ruin my life. I found myself facing a domestic violence charge which was a gross misdemeanor but it carried much the same burden as a felony if a conviction were to occur. After spending a few days in jail for something I didn'...t do, I knew I had to find the best criminal defense attorney in Seattle. I am in a successful professional career and a conviction on my record would mean never being able to pass a background check and thus never being able to get hired in my field. Like another reviewer mentioned, I too interviewed many attorneys and the choice became increasingly obvious. Jennifer listened to my side of the story with an open mind and fought vigorously on my behalf. Jennifer knows how the Seattle criminal justice system works and how the prosecutors think, as she has been practicing here for around two decades. Jennifer used a creative array of different legal techniques to methodically expose the lies in the prosecution's case against me. The end result was a dismissal of my case a few weeks prior to trial. I could not be happier as I finally got my life back. Had the case went to trial, I am confident Jennifer would have won. She was able to expose many lies and discrepancies in the accuser's story which would've destroyed their credibility right off the bat. When you hire Jennifer you get her full attention as she will personally handle every aspect of your case-- unlike some of the other big attorney names out here who work at firms and use their underlings to carry out much of the work for the case. Jennifer is easy to get a hold of and is very quick to respond through calls, texts or emails. Finally, if you do research on the education of every top-rated criminal defense attorney in Seattle you too will see that Jennifer's Ivy League background from Harvard Law gives her the edge

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Liza Burke

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jennifer Horwitz is an incredibly strong legal mind and advocate for her clients. She is unflappable in the face of unexpected obstacles and novel issues. She dissects complicated matters quickly and communicates the critical issues to clients, courts and opposing counsel with remarkable effectiveness. I know her clients appreciate her straightforward approach, availability and effectiveness. I have the great respect for her professionalism and legal work."

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Cassandra Stamm

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jennifer's work wholeheartedly. Jennifer is passionate about her cases and one of the most hard-working attorneys I have ever known. Shen she sinks her teeth into an issue she doesn't let go until she gets what she wants (and what her client needs)."

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Jennifer Atwood

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Jennifer in court and it is apparent she is a true advocate for her clients. She is both passionate and reasoned, which makes her effective. She is a great resource to other attorneys, and I have appreciated her sharing her knowledge and feedback on complex cases."

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Fatima Dilek

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is an outstanding advocate. I had the privilege to be mentored by her on some federal criminal cases. She cares about her work, her clients, and always gets the best outcome in each case. Jennifer will pick up on nuances that may seem like they don't matter but ultimately lead to a favored case resolution. I cannot recommend her enough."

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Cathleen Gormley

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jennifer is an acknowledge leader in the federal and state defense bars. Her trial skills and determined advocacy have won her the respect of the prosecution and the bench. I have hired her twice as a legal expert on prevailing professional norms for criminal defense counsel. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Lawand Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aimee Sutton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've seen Jennifer in action during a trial we did together. She is a relentless force for her clients. I'm happy to be working by her side and not as opposing counsel."

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Allen Bentley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jennifer and I represented two sisters who were charged with theft for mishandling funds belonging to their aging mother. Jennifer impressed me with her intelligence, her patience and her dedication to her client."

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Michelle Peterson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have no hesitations endorsement Jennifer. I had the opportunity to witness Jennifer's fierce advocacy for her client in a federal criminal trial. Jennifer fights for her clients and is able to achieve results others could not because she is both intelligent and creative."

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Evan Oshan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A smart attorney with dedication and a Harvard pedigree to back it up"

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Cooper

Federal crime lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Ms. Horwitz. As a fellow attorney, I was blown away by her creativity, hard work, and sheer stamina in her latest federal jury trial. Ms. Horwitz ripped the government's expert apart by painstakingly research the expert's CV and exposing the expert for the fraud that she was. Ms. Horwitz is a legal force to be reckoned with. You definitely want her on your side."

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Juanita Holmes

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is a strong advocate. Her intelligence, courage, and compassion bring good results for her clients. Jennifer is someone I often turn to for advice in how better to represent my own clients."

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Alison Holcomb

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the good fortune to know Jennifer for several years, and I can say without reservation that she is one of the sharpest, hardest-working, and effective lawyers I know, employing an impressive depth of courtroom experience and mastery of the case law on behalf of her clients. I heartily endorse her."

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Jennifer Atwood

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Cathleen Gormley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lawand Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dana Brown

Child abuse lawyer

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Michelle Peterson

White collar crime lawyer

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Cassandra Stamm

Criminal defense lawyer

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Catherine Chaney

Criminal defense lawyer

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Liza Burke

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alison Holcomb

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, Law Office of Jennifer Horwitz PLLC

2009 - Present

Partner, Law Office of Jennifer Horwitz

2003 - Present

Partner, Horwitz & Stamm PLLC

2000 - 2003

Partner, Horwitz & Rodriguez PLLC

1999 - 2000

Staff Attorney, The Defender Association

1998 - 1999

Associate, Shroeter, Goldmark and Bender

1994 - 1998

Staff Attorney, The Defender Association

Associations

2016 - Present

Seattle Clemency Project

Board Member, Volunteer Lawyer and President of Board 2019

2007 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1994 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1994 - Present

Federal District Court Western District of Washington

Admitted

1994 - Present

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Admitted

1994 - Present

Washington State Supreme Court

Admitted

2015 - 2017

Criminal Justice Act

Panel Attorney Representative for Western District of Washington

2003 - 2004

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Washington v. John Doe

Not Guilty

United States v. John Doe

Dismissed

State of Washington v. John Doe

Charges not filed

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Education

1995

National Criminal Defense College

1993

Harvard University Law School

Juris Doctor

1989

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

L'Institut D'Etudes Politiques

1- Year Program

Speaking Engagements

2016

Federal Criminal Defense

Dismantling the Government's Expert

2014

Dealer's Choice: New Issues and Tactics for Drug Defense

Ethics

2013

Intern Training Program

Jury Selection

2010

Sex Offense Defense

Co-Chair

2008

Motions

Discovery and the Internet

2007

Northwest Trial Advocacy Program

Trial Advocacy

2007

Intern Training Week

Jury Selection

2006

Intern Training Week

Jury Selection

2005

Intern Training Week

Jury Selection

2003

Intern Training Week

Jury Selection

2002

New Lawyers' CLE

Jury Selection

2002

Intern Training Week

Jury Selection

2002

For Cause Challenges

For Cause Challenges

2001

Jury Selection

Jury Selection

2001

Intern Training Week

Jury Selection

2001

8th Annual Criminal Justice Institute

Defending Domestic Violence Cases

2000

Motions Practice

Motions Practice

Publications

2017

Seattle Clemency Project Seattle Clemency Project Manual (co-author)

Languages

French

Activity

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