Lauren M. Wegener

Lauren M. Wegener

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

1333 Stewart Street, Seattle, WA

About Lauren

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 17 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bradley Johnson Attorney's

1333 Stewart Street, Seattle, WA, 98109

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Lauren M. Wegener's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

92 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing

Lauren was professional, prompt, and made sure I understood the entire process. She made sure I was prepared, and helped me to feel calm. I appreciate how communicative she was, and how hard she worked to get a favorable outcome for my case.

Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI charge reduced to Negligent Driving. Highly Recommend.

DUI charge in King County with BAC approx 0.11. Officer pulled me over for speeding. I was arrested on the spot and my car was towed (which I was able to get back after 24 hours and paying around $280). Little did I know it was just the start. As I agreed for BAC test , Officer did not suspend my lic...ense immediately. I was listening to KUOW I believe , that's when I head 1800-DUI-AWAY. It was like a sign from above. I just googled and saw few good reviews and it lead me to Bradley Johnson Attorneys' website. I did not know what to do. Scared, shocked and frustrated and mad - I decided to call 1-800-DUI-AWAY. It was late in the evening , probably around 7.30 or 8 PM ish. A quiet voice answered the Phone , saying hello, How may I help you? I told my story that I have been arrested for DUI and I have to appear in court tomorrow. First reply I received was, Where am I and how I was doing and was I OK ?. Then the person on the other side asked me to relax and that she will help me to get through this together. Believe me, those words are very powerful if someone is just arrested for DUI charge just the night before. She said we can meet in-person at least for first time or have a teleconference if I am not able to make it in person. She asked me to go to court and plead not-guilty and that its called arraignment (I did not know it was called that until that point in time).And she will be sending me a text tomorrow morning with the Info and was kind enough to agree for a meeting after 5 PM. During this whole conversation , I did not even get a chance to ask her name. Anyway , the conversation ended. I had court the next day , and this would be second day I call in sick to work in a row. I could not afford one more day. Next day morning , as promised I received a text early morning asking for my Info and confirming our appointment. And then I knew it was Lauren from Bradley Johnson Attorneys. She sent me the office address of down town Seattle and there I went. She asked me the details of what exactly happened and how I ended up there. She handed me over a booklet with details of what are my options based on my BAC and what are minimums and maximums I am looking at. And also regarding the DOL hearing which runs separately (again, I did not know there was separate DOL hearing). Also, Lauren was kind enough to let me pay her fees in instalments. Outcome: DOL hearing hearing was scheduled after 30 days. Unfortunately, DOL found against me and my License was suspended for 90 days. Bradley Johnson Attorneys' office was kind enough to send me details on what are my next options, If I need to keep driving. I decided not to drive for time for suspension. In Civil Court, fortunately my charge was reduced to Negligent Driving in First Degree with no jail time, no ignition interlock and $0 fine and 24 months on probation. But I had to pay few penalties as part of negligent driving. I ended up taking Alcohol Evaluation, Alcohol & Drug Information Classes & Victims Impact Panel Classes. I have heard King County has strict laws pertaining to DUI. I am so happy that I am not convicted of DUI.Else it it would have been a disaster for me - I could have ended up losing my Job. I can't wait for my suspension period to over and reinstate my license and start driving again. I highly recommend Lauren and Bradley Johnson Attorneys. You cannot go wrong here. Lauren is very aggressive and got my DUI reduced to Negligent Driving in First Degree. No Jail , no Ignition Interlock. All this happened within 4 months and I appeared in court in 3 times in total. I am so glad and its past me now. The office of Bradley Johnson and Katie- my case manager have been very patient with my calls and kept sending mail in regards to progress of my case and important upcoming dates. Again, its not worth driving under the influence of any substance. The consequences can have a bad mark on one's career, social, financial and family life.

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI case

this was my first DUI incident & i had no idea what to do. i knew i couldnt get through this without legal advice. my friend heard an ad for 1800 DUI away on the radio & told me to call. after calling i was presented with Lauren, who made me feel comfortable with the situation as soon as we discussed... it. i knew she was there to help me, and any time i ever had questions she was always there to answer me. i would highly reccomend her to anyone who needs a dependant lawyer or legal advice. there were a couple times i had court where she wasnt present because she had other court cases that conflicted, but there was always someone there to represent her who studied my case; so i never felt alone. my case lasted almost a year and she stood by my side the whole time. i am very grateful she was able to represent me and i appreciate everything she did for me. my case was dismissed and i truly owe it to her.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer!

I have hired Lauren on two occasions which were complicated as the second violated the terms and conditions of the first one. Her professionalism and knowledge made the process easier for me to handle. I was well informed about the cases' status, the strategy and the outcomes. Lauren always replied t...o my emails and returned my calls promptly. Lauren did a very good job on my first case and got a plea deal for a reduced charge that was in favor to me. The second case is still in process. Thank you for all of you help over the last year. I greatly appreciate the extra efforts that you made without extra compensation. I am more than pleased with Lauren's services and would recommend her to my family and friends.

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Lauren M. Wegener's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Benefiel

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lauren is one of the most knowledgeable and kindest attorneys I've had the opportunity to work with. Witnessing first hand the compassion she shows attorneys is simply inspiring!"

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Ann Gruben

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lauren is one of the hardest working attorneys I know... a zealous advocate, never intimidated, always compassionate. Extremely professional demeanor and a lovely person, too."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karlie Valdez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lauren has the characteristics I would look for if I needed a defense lawyer: she's professional, compassionate, and has a broad array of experience. Lauren is well respected by her peers and a trusted colleague."

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Sam Sokhansanj

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Egan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lauren Gotchy is an impressive advocate who enjoys navigating client interests through even the most looming of circumstances. She once explained how she enjoyed doing felony defense because of the substantial hurdles she could present against the prosecutors' cases, resulting in reductions and other great outcomes. She has a disarming personality that works well with prosecutors and judges, and clearly does her homework. I highly recommend Lauren Gotchy for even the most serious of criminal defense concerns."

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Henry Chae

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a force to be reckoned with. Her clients love her and she commands the respect of all the courts. Taking zealous defense to the next level, she fights hard for her clients. She is aggressive and sharp and you can't go wrong with having her on your side. I recommend her without reservations."

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Stefanie Dorn

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lauren for a number of years and she is consistently kind, hard working, and effective. Her warm personality lends itself to great relationships with judges and prosecutors, which allow her to get the best result possible for her clients."

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Sarah Cho

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lauren Gotchy is compassionate, caring, and highly skilled in the courtroom. She is an exceptional attorney, and I highly recommend and endorse her."

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Darren Digiacinto

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lauren provides solid, timely, and professional representation to her clients. I recently met with a former client of Lauren's who had nothing but positive feedback about his experience."

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Todd Allen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I previously worked with Lauren and know her to be an outstanding attorney. You will get terrific representation with her."

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Adam Ballout

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Lauren's work. She is a compassionate and dedicated attorney who fights hard for her clients and gets results. Lauren is a well respected attorney with a very good working relationship with many attorneys in the community. I highly recommend her"

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Raymond Ejarque

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lauren is hard working, knowledgeable, and professional. She is very dedicated to her profession and goes above and beyond when representing her clients."

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Mindy Carr

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lauren Gotchy is an intelligent, dedicated, and aggressive advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her and her firm to anyone charged with DUI."

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Bradley Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Lauren is one of the most intelligent and dedicated lawyers that has ever worked at my firm. Her effort on every case and care for every client is truly one of a kind. I fully endorse Lauren, and recommend her to anyone who needs the best in DUI and Criminal Defense."

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Justin Elsner

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I often see Lauren in courts throughout western washington. It is always evident that she fights hard for her clients and makes them feel comfortable through an often scary and difficult process."

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Patrick Trivett

Probate lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is an excellent attorney, very approachable and committed to maintaining her clients' rights."

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Ryon Lane

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Friend

"I've known Lauren for over 6 years and have always been impressed with her passion and intelligence for the law. When faced with a challenge, she is unrelenting in identifying a plan of attack, evaluating all contingencies, and finding the best possible solution to the issue at hand. As an attorney, I am positive that if I am ever faced with a situation where Lauren's services will protect my personal interests, she will be the first one to whom I will turn."

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Anthony DiPietro

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Lauren is a knowledgeable, aggressive, and highly professional attorney. I have personally worked with Lauren and was able to witness her skills as a criminal lawyer under the most difficult of conditions. I highly recommend this fine attorney."

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Christopher Small

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lauren is a smart, savvy, experienced attorney who works hard to get their clients the best result possible."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Moot Court Board Member, Seattle University School of Law

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Bradley Johnson Attorneys

2007 - 2008

Public Defender, Snohomish County Public Defender

2006 - 2007

Rule 9 Legal Intern, Feldman & Lee, P.S.

2005 - 2007

Rule 9 Legal Intern, Snohomish County Public Defender

2005 - 2005

Extern, Attorney General (Sexually Violent Predator Unit)

Associations

2008 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2008 - Present

Washington Women Lawyers (King County chapter)

Member

2008 - Present

Washington Women Lawyers (Snohomish County chapter)

Member

2000 - Present

American Civil Liberties Union

Member

2017 - 2018

King County Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation Committee

Volunteer Attorney

2007 - 2007

Seattle University School of Law, Moot Court

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Client

Felony charge was amended to a gross misdemeanor

City v. Defendant

Charge dismissed

State v. Defendant

Amendment of a felony to a gross misdemeanor

State v. Defendant

Not guilty

State v. Defendant

Not guilty

City of Marysville v. Defendant

Negligent Driving in the First Degree

State v. Defendant

SOSSA agreement

Petitioner v. Respondent

Case dismissed

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Education

2007

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Mentorship Speaker Event

University of Washington - Law, Societies, & Justice

Languages

German

English

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